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University of St Andrews: Philosophy
| Institution | University of St Andrews View institution profile |
|---|---|
| Department | Philosophy |
| Web | www.st-andrews.ac.uk |
| sasp@st-andrews.ac.uk | |
| Telephone | 01334 462487 |
| Study type | Taught |
Conversion Diploma
Summary
The Conversion in Philosophy Graduate Diploma is a one-year taught programme aimed at students who are interested in undertaking research in philosophy but have studied little or no philosophy at undergraduate level. Satisfactory performance on the Diploma may lead to entry to the MLitt Philosophy programme.
The MLitt in Philosophy is a one-year taught postgraduate programme run by the St Andrews and Stirling Graduate Programme in Philosophy (SASP), taught by staff from both the University of St Andrews and the University of Stirling.
The Philosophy MLitt can also be taken as a part-time programme. Students will be expected to take three modules per year over two years, followed by an 8000-word dissertation.
For more information about part-time study, please contact the postgraduate administrators by emailing pgpafs@st-andrews.ac.uk.
| Level | SCQF Level 11 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | - A very strong 2.1 Honours degree in or including philosophy. If you do not have an undergraduate degree in philosophy, you may be interested in the Conversion in Philosophy. |
| Location | University of St Andrews St Katharine's West The Scores St Andrews KY16 9AX |
Summary
The PG Diploma course is designed for those who wish to pursue the study of philosophy at postgraduate level but have studied little or no philosophy in their undergraduate degree. Satisfactory performance on the diploma leads to entry to the SASP MLitt programme. The MLitt programmes each consist of 2 semesters of coursework and a summer dissertation. Satisfactory performance in the MLitt can lead to the PhD or MPhil.
| Level | SCQF Level 11 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | A very strong 2.1 Honours degree in or including Philosophy. If you do not have an undergraduate degree in Philosophy, you may be interested in the Conversion in Philsophy. If you studied your first degree outside the UK, please see the university’s international entry requirements. |
| Location | University of St Andrews St Katharine's West The Scores St Andrews KY16 9AX |
Fees
| England | 9900 GBP for Whole course |
|---|---|
| Northern Ireland | 9900 GBP for Whole course |
| Scotland | 9900 GBP for Whole course |
| Wales | 9900 GBP for Whole course |
| International | 20370 GBP for Whole course |
MLitt
Summary
The Conversion in Philosophy Graduate Diploma is a one-year taught programme aimed at students who are interested in undertaking research in philosophy but have studied little or no philosophy at undergraduate level. Satisfactory performance on the Diploma may lead to entry to the MLitt Philosophy programme.
The MLitt in Philosophy is a one-year taught postgraduate programme run by the St Andrews and Stirling Graduate Programme in Philosophy (SASP), taught by staff from both the University of St Andrews and the University of Stirling.
The Philosophy MLitt can also be taken as a part-time programme. Students will be expected to take three modules per year over two years, followed by an 8000-word dissertation.
For more information about part-time study, please contact the postgraduate administrators by emailing pgpafs@st-andrews.ac.uk.
| Level | SCQF Level 11 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | - A very strong 2.1 Honours degree in or including philosophy. If you do not have an undergraduate degree in philosophy, you may be interested in the Conversion in Philosophy. |
| Location | University of St Andrews St Katharine's West The Scores St Andrews KY16 9AX |
Summary
The Conversion in Philosophy Graduate Diploma is a one-year taught programme aimed at students who are interested in undertaking research in philosophy but have studied little or no philosophy at undergraduate level. Satisfactory performance on the Diploma may lead to entry to the MLitt Philosophy programme.
The MLitt in Philosophy is a one-year taught postgraduate programme run by the St Andrews and Stirling Graduate Programme in Philosophy (SASP), taught by staff from both the University of St Andrews and the University of Stirling.
The Philosophy MLitt can also be taken as a part-time programme. Students will be expected to take three modules per year over two years, followed by an 8000-word dissertation.
For more information about part-time study, please contact the postgraduate administrators by emailing pgpafs@st-andrews.ac.uk.
| Level | SCQF Level 11 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | - A very strong 2.1 Honours degree in or including philosophy. If you do not have an undergraduate degree in philosophy, you may be interested in the Conversion in Philosophy. |
| Location | University of St Andrews St Katharine's West The Scores St Andrews KY16 9AX |
Summary
The PG Diploma course is designed for those who wish to pursue the study of philosophy at postgraduate level but have studied little or no philosophy in their undergraduate degree. Satisfactory performance on the diploma leads to entry to the SASP MLitt programme. The MLitt programmes each consist of 2 semesters of coursework and a summer dissertation. Satisfactory performance in the MLitt can lead to the PhD or MPhil.
| Level | SCQF Level 11 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | A very strong 2.1 Honours degree in or including Philosophy. If you do not have an undergraduate degree in Philosophy, you may be interested in the Conversion in Philsophy. If you studied your first degree outside the UK, please see the university’s international entry requirements. |
| Location | University of St Andrews St Katharine's West The Scores St Andrews KY16 9AX |
Fees
| England | 9900 GBP for Whole course |
|---|---|
| Northern Ireland | 9900 GBP for Whole course |
| Scotland | 9900 GBP for Whole course |
| Wales | 9900 GBP for Whole course |
| International | 20370 GBP for Whole course |
Summary
The PG Diploma course is designed for those who wish to pursue the study of philosophy at postgraduate level but have studied little or no philosophy in their undergraduate degree. Satisfactory performance on the diploma leads to entry to the SASP MLitt programme. The MLitt programmes each consist of 2 semesters of coursework and a summer dissertation. Satisfactory performance in the MLitt can lead to the PhD or MPhil.
| Level | SCQF Level 11 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | A very strong 2.1 Honours degree in or including Philosophy. If you do not have an undergraduate degree in Philosophy, you may be interested in the Conversion in Philsophy. If you studied your first degree outside the UK, please see the university’s international entry requirements. |
| Location | University of St Andrews St Katharine's West The Scores St Andrews KY16 9AX |
Fees
| England | 9900 GBP for Whole course |
|---|---|
| Northern Ireland | 9900 GBP for Whole course |
| Scotland | 9900 GBP for Whole course |
| Wales | 9900 GBP for Whole course |
| International | 20370 GBP for Whole course |
The University of St Andrews
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- Over 120 postgraduate courses.
- Top 100 in the world (QS World University Rankings 2023)
- Scottish University of the Year (The Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2023)
- Top for Student Experience in the UK (NSS 2022).
- 92% of students in work or further study within 6 months of graduating (Graduate Outcomes Survey, 2018-19)
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