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University of Glasgow: Philosophy (Conversion)
| Institution | University of Glasgow View institution profile |
|---|---|
| Department | College of Arts and Humanities |
| Web | glasgow.ac.uk |
| Derek.Brown.2@glasgow.ac.uk | |
| Study type | Taught |
MSc
Summary
This Masters is designed for students who don't already have a degree in Analytic Philosophy. It will provide you with an in-depth knowledge of analytic philosophy, including such core areas as metaphysics, ethics, social and political philosophy, the history of philosophy, philosophy of the mind and philosophy of mathematics and language. If you so wish, this Masters can provide you with a fast-track route into a PhD in Philosophy.
WHY THIS PROGRAMME
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If you want to do a PhD in Philosophy but don't already have a Philosophy degree, then the MSc (Conversion) will allow you to apply straight away for the PhD.
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MSc (Conversion) students will be embedded in a vibrant philosophical research community. Glasgow hosts the interdisciplinary Centre for the Study of Perceptual Experience bringing together philosophers and scientists to work on the nature of the mind. The Centre has philosophy specialists not only in perceptual experience but also virtual reality, emotions and hedonics.
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Philosophy is also home to one of the largest and most active epistemology research communities in the world, the COGITO Epistemology Research Centre. COGITO brings together specialists in contemporary epistemology, as well as at the intersection of epistemology with philosophy of language and mind, ethics, political philosophy and philosophy of gender and race.
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We also host the Forum for Quine and the History of Analytic Philosophy, which builds on our local expertise and research links with other UK universities.
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Philosophy at the University has an illustrious history of original thinkers going against the grain of orthodoxy. Its past professors include such giants of empiricism as Adam Smith and Thomas Reid.
PROGRAMME STRUCTURE
The programme consists of a choice of four semester-length courses across a range of philosophical topics, all driven by the cutting-edge research of our professors and lecturers. There is also a 12,000–15,000-word dissertation to be completed on a topic of your choice, supported by an expert supervisor over the summer, as well as a year-long core course offering training in philosophical research methods. Optional courses may vary slightly from year to year.
The Philosophy MSc has three components:
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Introduction to Analytic Philosophy A and Introduction to Analytic Philosophy B (20 credits each, 40 credits in total)
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A choice of four of the following courses (20 credits each): Contemporary Ethics Epistemology Formal Logic History Of Modern Philosophy 1 History Of Moral And Political Philosophy Liberalism Metaphysics Moral Philosophy Philosophy Of Art Philosophy Of Language Philosophy Of Mind Political Philosophy Philosophy Of Perception Gender and Race Philosophy of Law Causation Dreams PGT Distributive Justice (PGT)
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A dissertation on a topic of your choice guided by individual support from an expert supervisor (60 credits): Philosophy Dissertation
CAREER PROSPECTS
Philosophy students at Glasgow receive rigorous and personalised training in problem solving skills, writing skills, presentation and research skills. All these skills are widely applicable and recognised to be exceptionally valuable in a wide range of careers, including journalism, teaching, the Civil Service, local government, business, publishing, law, and the arts.
You will also be well equipped to carry onto a further degree in philosophy such as the PhD.
| Level | SCQF Level 11 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | 2.1 Hons (or non-UK equivalent) in any subject. We may sometimes accept degrees at 2.2 Hons or non-UK equivalent. |
| Location | Gilmorehill (Main) Campus University Of Glasgow University Avenue Glasgow G12 8QQ |
Summary
This Masters is designed for students who don't already have a degree in Analytic Philosophy. It will provide you with an in-depth knowledge of analytic philosophy, including such core areas as metaphysics, ethics, social and political philosophy, the history of philosophy, philosophy of the mind and philosophy of mathematics and language. If you so wish, this Masters can provide you with a fast-track route into a PhD in Philosophy.
WHY THIS PROGRAMME
-
If you want to do a PhD in Philosophy but don't already have a Philosophy degree, then the MSc (Conversion) will allow you to apply straight away for the PhD.
-
MSc (Conversion) students will be embedded in a vibrant philosophical research community. Glasgow hosts the interdisciplinary Centre for the Study of Perceptual Experience bringing together philosophers and scientists to work on the nature of the mind. The Centre has philosophy specialists not only in perceptual experience but also virtual reality, emotions and hedonics.
-
Philosophy is also home to one of the largest and most active epistemology research communities in the world, the COGITO Epistemology Research Centre. COGITO brings together specialists in contemporary epistemology, as well as at the intersection of epistemology with philosophy of language and mind, ethics, political philosophy and philosophy of gender and race.
-
We also host the Forum for Quine and the History of Analytic Philosophy, which builds on our local expertise and research links with other UK universities.
-
Philosophy at the University has an illustrious history of original thinkers going against the grain of orthodoxy. Its past professors include such giants of empiricism as Adam Smith and Thomas Reid.
PROGRAMME STRUCTURE
The programme consists of a choice of four semester-length courses across a range of philosophical topics, all driven by the cutting-edge research of our professors and lecturers. There is also a 12,000–15,000-word dissertation to be completed on a topic of your choice, supported by an expert supervisor over the summer, as well as a year-long core course offering training in philosophical research methods. Optional courses may vary slightly from year to year.
The Philosophy MSc has three components:
-
Introduction to Analytic Philosophy A and Introduction to Analytic Philosophy B (20 credits each, 40 credits in total)
-
A choice of four of the following courses (20 credits each): Contemporary Ethics Epistemology Formal Logic History Of Modern Philosophy 1 History Of Moral And Political Philosophy Liberalism Metaphysics Moral Philosophy Philosophy Of Art Philosophy Of Language Philosophy Of Mind Political Philosophy Philosophy Of Perception Gender and Race Philosophy of Law Causation Dreams PGT Distributive Justice (PGT)
-
A dissertation on a topic of your choice guided by individual support from an expert supervisor (60 credits): Philosophy Dissertation
CAREER PROSPECTS
Philosophy students at Glasgow receive rigorous and personalised training in problem solving skills, writing skills, presentation and research skills. All these skills are widely applicable and recognised to be exceptionally valuable in a wide range of careers, including journalism, teaching, the Civil Service, local government, business, publishing, law, and the arts.
You will also be well equipped to carry onto a further degree in philosophy such as the PhD.
| Level | SCQF Level 11 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | 2.1 Hons (or non-UK equivalent) in any subject. We may sometimes accept degrees at 2.2 Hons or non-UK equivalent. |
| Location | Gilmorehill (Main) Campus University Of Glasgow University Avenue Glasgow G12 8QQ |
Summary
This Masters is designed for students who don't already have a degree in Analytic Philosophy. It will provide you with an in-depth knowledge of analytic philosophy, including such core areas as metaphysics, ethics, social and political philosophy, the history of philosophy, philosophy of the mind and philosophy of mathematics and language. If you so wish, this Masters can provide you with a fast-track route into a PhD in Philosophy.
WHY THIS PROGRAMME
-
If you want to do a PhD in Philosophy but don't already have a Philosophy degree, then the MSc (conversion) will allow you to apply straightaway for the PhD.
-
Students will be embedded in a vibrant philosophical research community. Glasgow hosts the interdisciplinary Centre for the Study of Perceptual Experience bringing together philosophers and scientists to work on the nature of the mind. The Centre has philosophy specialists not only in perceptual experience but also virtual reality, emotions and hedonics.
-
Philosophy is also home to one of the largest and most active epistemology research communities in the world, the COGITO Epistemology Research Centre. COGITO brings together specialists in contemporary epistemology, as well as at the intersection of epistemology with philosophy of language and mind, ethics, political philosophy and philosophy of gender and race. In addition, we host the Forum for Quine and the History of Analytic Philosophy, which builds on our local expertise and research links with other UK universities.
-
Philosophy at the University has an illustrious history of original thinkers going against the grain of orthodoxy. Its past professors include such giants of empiricism as Adam Smith and Thomas Reid.
PROGRAMME STRUCTURE
The Philosophy MSc has three components:
1. INTRODUCTION TO ANALYTICAL PHILOSOPHY (40 credits)
2. A choice of four of the following courses (20 credits each): CONTEMPORARY ETHICS DISTRIBUTIVE JUSTICE EMOTIONS EPISTEMOLOGY EXTERNALISM AND REFERENCE FORMAL LOGIC HISTORY OF MODERN PHILOSOPHY 1 HISTORY OF MORAL AND POLITICAL PHILOSOPHY LIBERALISM METAPHYSICS MORAL EPISTEMOLOGY MORAL PHILOSOPHY PAIN AND PLEASURE PHILOSOPHY OF ART PHILOSOPHY OF LANGUAGE PHILOSOPHY OF MATHEMATICS PHILOSOPHY OF MIND PHILOSOPHY OF PERCEPTION PHILOSOPHY OF PSYCHOLOGY PHILOSOPHY OF RELIGION POLITICAL PHILOSOPHY THE PHILOSOPHY OF DAVID LEWIS THE STRUCTURE OF THE WORLD VIRTUE EPISTEMOLOGY WITTGENSTEIN
3. A dissertation on a topic of your choice guided by individual support from an expert supervisor (60 credits).
| Level | SCQF Level 11 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | A 2.1 Honours degree or equivalent qualification (for example, GPA 3.0 or above) in any subject, including science, social science, arts and humanities etc. |
| Location | Gilmorehill (Main) Campus University Of Glasgow University Avenue Glasgow G12 8QQ |
Summary
This Masters is designed for students who don't already have a degree in Analytic Philosophy. It will provide you with an in-depth knowledge of analytic philosophy, including such core areas as metaphysics, ethics, social and political philosophy, the history of philosophy, philosophy of the mind and philosophy of mathematics and language. If you so wish, this Masters can provide you with a fast-track route into a PhD in Philosophy.
WHY THIS PROGRAMME
-
If you want to do a PhD in Philosophy but don't already have a Philosophy degree, then the MSc (conversion) will allow you to apply straightaway for the PhD.
-
Students will be embedded in a vibrant philosophical research community. Glasgow hosts the interdisciplinary Centre for the Study of Perceptual Experience bringing together philosophers and scientists to work on the nature of the mind. The Centre has philosophy specialists not only in perceptual experience but also virtual reality, emotions and hedonics.
-
Philosophy is also home to one of the largest and most active epistemology research communities in the world, the COGITO Epistemology Research Centre. COGITO brings together specialists in contemporary epistemology, as well as at the intersection of epistemology with philosophy of language and mind, ethics, political philosophy and philosophy of gender and race. In addition, we host the Forum for Quine and the History of Analytic Philosophy, which builds on our local expertise and research links with other UK universities.
-
Philosophy at the University has an illustrious history of original thinkers going against the grain of orthodoxy. Its past professors include such giants of empiricism as Adam Smith and Thomas Reid.
PROGRAMME STRUCTURE
The Philosophy MSc has three components:
1. INTRODUCTION TO ANALYTICAL PHILOSOPHY (40 credits)
2. A choice of four of the following courses (20 credits each): CONTEMPORARY ETHICS DISTRIBUTIVE JUSTICE EMOTIONS EPISTEMOLOGY EXTERNALISM AND REFERENCE FORMAL LOGIC HISTORY OF MODERN PHILOSOPHY 1 HISTORY OF MORAL AND POLITICAL PHILOSOPHY LIBERALISM METAPHYSICS MORAL EPISTEMOLOGY MORAL PHILOSOPHY PAIN AND PLEASURE PHILOSOPHY OF ART PHILOSOPHY OF LANGUAGE PHILOSOPHY OF MATHEMATICS PHILOSOPHY OF MIND PHILOSOPHY OF PERCEPTION PHILOSOPHY OF PSYCHOLOGY PHILOSOPHY OF RELIGION POLITICAL PHILOSOPHY THE PHILOSOPHY OF DAVID LEWIS THE STRUCTURE OF THE WORLD VIRTUE EPISTEMOLOGY WITTGENSTEIN
3. A dissertation on a topic of your choice guided by individual support from an expert supervisor (60 credits).
| Level | SCQF Level 11 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | A 2.1 Honours degree or equivalent qualification (for example, GPA 3.0 or above) in any subject, including science, social science, arts and humanities etc. |
| Location | Gilmorehill (Main) Campus University Of Glasgow University Avenue Glasgow G12 8QQ |
The University of Glasgow is one of the UK’s most prestigious seats of learning, and the fourth oldest university in the English speaking world. Established in 1451 and recognised for its world-changing research and teaching, our people have always been at the forefront of innovation, including eight Nobel Laureates, two UK Prime Ministers, three First Ministers of Scotland, 10 Fellows of the Royal Society and 11 Fellows of the British Academy. Our past achievements inspire our current world changers.
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The University:
- is ranked 79th in the world: QS World University Rankings 2025
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