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Master of Arts (with Honours) - MA (Hons)
Philosophy and Psychology
University of Edinburgh
Entry requirements
Here's what you will need to get a place on the Philosophy and Psychology course at University of Edinburgh.
Select a qualification to see required grades
A level
A*,A,A
A*AA. Required subjects: A levels: one from Biology or Human Biology, Chemistry, Computer Science or equivalent, Geography, Geology, Mathematics, Physics, or Psychology at B. GCSEs: English at C or 4 and Mathematics at A or 7, or Mathematics and Physics both at B or 6, or Mathematics, Science plus Additional Science (or science double award) at BB or 66.
Tuition fees
| Location | Fees |
|---|---|
| England | £9,535 per year |
| Scotland | £1,820 per year |
| Wales | £9,535 per year |
| Northern Ireland | £9,535 per year |
| Channel Islands | £9,535 per year |
| Republic of Ireland | £9,535 per year |
| EU | £28,000 per year |
| International | £28,000 per year |
Course summary
What this course is about
UCAS code: VC58
Here's what University of Edinburgh says about its Philosophy and Psychology course.
Philosophy
Philosophy has been at the core of Western intellectual life for at least 2,500 years. It is central to our understanding of the world and our interaction with it.
Philosophy gives you the skills to think about great philosophical questions in a clear and systematic way.
While there are different approaches that philosophers have taken, the study of philosophy focuses on:
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argument
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critical enquiry
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rigour in reasoning
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clarity of expression, including making important distinctions
Philosophy at Edinburgh
The University has a strong historic connection to the subject, counting Adam Ferguson and Sir William Hamilton among its former students.
Edinburgh has one of the UK’s largest philosophy departments and the Philosophy Society attracts high-profile speakers.
Our programme covers the basics of Western philosophy. Later in the degree, you will have a wide choice of courses from Philosophy of Well-Being to Feminism.
Psychology
Psychologists study:
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how we perceive, think and learn about the world around us
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the way biological and social factors influence how we behave
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how interests and abilities differ from person to person
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how we communicate verbally and non-verbally
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how and why our mental abilities change across our lives
Psychology is an experimental and observational science. It uses evidence from research studies to develop and evaluate theories.
Our psychology courses focus on developing skills in research methods and statistical analysis, to support our research-led teaching.
Studying Philosophy and Psychology
This joint programme gives you in-depth knowledge in both subject areas, and the opportunity to specialise in the topics that interest you most.
Course details
Qualification
Master of Arts (with Honours) - MA (Hons)
Department
School of Philosophy, Psychology and Language Sciences
Location
Central area campus | Edinburgh
Duration
4 Years
Study mode
Full-time
Subjects
• Philosophy
• Psychology
Start date
September 8, 2025
Application deadline
January 29, 2025
University of Edinburgh reviews
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1st year student
I love our student union, I think it is a great space and a good bar, however the student union club could do with a bit of work, making it more accessible and having a range of music. The drinks are a good price, and food deals are welcomed!
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1st year student
Campus is sociable and vibrant during the day and in the evening. There is lots to do throughout the week, but I do feel that this dies down quickly. I think overall it is very good, but that there could be better communication in showing students what is out there. rn
1 year ago
1st year student
I haven't been made aware of financial support offered, but I know there is it out there, so potentially it could be advertised more. I would say that the university is adding to rising prices of 1st year student accommodation- not helping living in a city where renting student flats is already very...
1 year ago
1st year student
I have had good communication with my student advisor, and have no complaints. However, I feel I have not needed to communicate lots with academic support, so maybe I am not the best representative. The same goes for welfare services.
1 year ago
1st year student
These are great! The main library could be slightly larger or have more seating areas, just as it is often difficult to find a seat. But I love all the other libraries available, and the fact that our main one is 24/7.
1 year ago
1st year student
I personally enjoy my course, but feel as if first year has been very broad. I understand all things need to be covered, but potentially there could be an evaluation of things everyone has learnt across Higher Scottish exams, A-level and international qualifications, to limit going over unnecessary ...
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National Student Survey (NSS) scores
The NSS is an annual survey where final-year students are asked to rate different aspects of their course and university experience.
The Philosophy and Psychology course at University of Edinburgh features content from more than one subject area. Using the options below, you can see ratings from students who took courses in each of these subject areas at this uni
Select an option to see a detailed breakdown
Teaching on my course
80%
low
Teaching on my course
80%
low
How often does your course challenge you to achieve your best work?
76%
low
How good are teaching staff at explaining things?
87%
low
How often do teaching staff make the subject engaging?
75%
med
How often is the course intellectually stimulating?
84%
med
Learning opportunities
65%
low
Learning opportunities
65%
low
To what extent have you had the chance to bring together information and ideas from different topics?
70%
low
How well does your course introduce subjects and skills in a way that builds on what you have already learned?
68%
low
How well has your course developed your knowledge and skills that you think you will need for your future?
60%
low
To what extent have you had the chance to explore ideas and concepts in depth?
72%
low
To what extent does your course have the right balance of directed and independent study?
53%
low
Assessment and feedback
55%
low
Assessment and feedback
55%
low
How well have assessments allowed you to demonstrate what you have learned?
63%
low
How fair has the marking and assessment been on your course?
62%
low
How often does feedback help you to improve your work?
45%
low
How often have you received assessment feedback on time?
52%
low
How clear were the marking criteria used to assess your work?
51%
low
Academic support
74%
low
Academic support
74%
low
How easy was it to contact teaching staff when you needed to?
75%
low
How well have teaching staff supported your learning?
72%
low
Organisation and management
72%
low
Organisation and management
72%
low
How well were any changes to teaching on your course communicated?
75%
med
How well organised is your course?
68%
low
Learning resources
84%
low
Learning resources
84%
low
How well have the IT resources and facilities supported your learning?
78%
low
How well have the library resources (e.g., books, online services and learning spaces) supported your learning?
93%
med
How easy is it to access subject specific resources (e.g., equipment, facilities, software) when you need them?
81%
low
Student voice
60%
low
Student voice
60%
low
How clear is it that students' feedback on the course is acted on?
37%
low
To what extent do you get the right opportunities to give feedback on your course?
78%
low
To what extent are students' opinions about the course valued by staff?
62%
low
How well does the students' union (association or guild) represent students' academic interests?
61%
low
Other NSS questions
Other NSS questions
Overall, I am satisfied with the quality of the course.
63%
low
How well communicated was information about your university/college's mental wellbeing support services?
60%
low
Select an option to see a detailed breakdown
Teaching on my course
84%
low
Teaching on my course
84%
low
How often does your course challenge you to achieve your best work?
71%
low
How good are teaching staff at explaining things?
92%
med
How often do teaching staff make the subject engaging?
82%
low
How often is the course intellectually stimulating?
93%
med
Learning opportunities
68%
low
Learning opportunities
68%
low
To what extent have you had the chance to bring together information and ideas from different topics?
74%
low
How well does your course introduce subjects and skills in a way that builds on what you have already learned?
69%
low
How well has your course developed your knowledge and skills that you think you will need for your future?
58%
low
To what extent have you had the chance to explore ideas and concepts in depth?
82%
low
To what extent does your course have the right balance of directed and independent study?
56%
low
Assessment and feedback
60%
low
Assessment and feedback
60%
low
How well have assessments allowed you to demonstrate what you have learned?
70%
low
How fair has the marking and assessment been on your course?
76%
low
How often does feedback help you to improve your work?
57%
low
How often have you received assessment feedback on time?
37%
low
How clear were the marking criteria used to assess your work?
61%
low
Academic support
82%
low
Academic support
82%
low
How easy was it to contact teaching staff when you needed to?
85%
low
How well have teaching staff supported your learning?
78%
low
Organisation and management
69%
low
Organisation and management
69%
low
How well were any changes to teaching on your course communicated?
74%
low
How well organised is your course?
67%
low
Learning resources
82%
low
Learning resources
82%
low
How well have the IT resources and facilities supported your learning?
72%
low
How well have the library resources (e.g., books, online services and learning spaces) supported your learning?
89%
low
How easy is it to access subject specific resources (e.g., equipment, facilities, software) when you need them?
83%
low
Student voice
62%
low
Student voice
62%
low
How clear is it that students' feedback on the course is acted on?
34%
low
To what extent do you get the right opportunities to give feedback on your course?
84%
med
To what extent are students' opinions about the course valued by staff?
66%
low
How well does the students' union (association or guild) represent students' academic interests?
45%
low
Other NSS questions
Other NSS questions
Overall, I am satisfied with the quality of the course.
70%
low
How well communicated was information about your university/college's mental wellbeing support services?
51%
low
Student information
The Philosophy and Psychology course at University of Edinburgh features content from more than one subject area. Choose an option below to find out about the students taking courses in each of those subject areas at this uni.
| Most popular A-levels studied | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Subject | Grade | |||||
| Religious Studies | A | |||||
| Mathematics | A | |||||
| English Literature | A* | |||||
| History | A | |||||
| Economics | A | |||||
| Most popular A-levels studied | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Subject | Grade | |||||
| Psychology | A* | |||||
| Mathematics | A | |||||
| Biology | A | |||||
| Chemistry | A | |||||
| English Literature | A* | |||||
Graduate prospects
What graduates do next
We have no information about graduates who took Philosophy and Psychology at University of Edinburgh.
Earnings after graduation
The Philosophy and Psychology course includes content from more than one subject area. Choose an option below for University of Edinburgh graduate earnings across each of those subject areas.
Earnings
£21.9k
First year after graduation
£25.2k
Third year after graduation
£30.3k
Fifth year after graduation
Earnings
£24.1k
First year after graduation
£29.6k
Third year after graduation
£32.5k
Fifth year after graduation
Shown here are the median earnings of graduates at one, three and five years after they completed a course related to Philosophy and Psychology.
Note: this data only looks at employees (and not those who are self-employed or also studying) and covers a broad sample of graduates and the various paths they've taken, which might not always be a direct result of their degree
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