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Philosophy degrees in Scotland

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University of Aberdeen

23 philosophy courses SCOTLAND
Subject ranking: 29th
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One of the best aspects of studying at the University of Aberdeen is the strong academic support and access to great facilities, like the Sir Duncan Rice Library. The campus is also beautiful, and the student community is welcoming, which makes it easy to settle in and feel part of things. The lecturers are knowledgeable and approachable, and there are plenty of resources available to support learning. However, an area for improvement would be increasing study spaces during busy times, as it can sometimes be hard to find a quiet spot, especially around exam periods. Additionally, having more streamlined access to online resources and library services in one place, like MyAberdeen, would make it even easier to access what we need for our studies.

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Natural Philosophy MA (Hons)
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Year 1
  • Case Studies in the Physical Sciences (PX4007)
  • Modelling Theory (PX4514)
  • Nuclear and Semiconductor Physics (PX4516)
  • Statistical Physics and Stochastic Systems (PX4012)
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Philosophy MA (Hons)
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Year 1
  • Academic Writing for Divinity, History & Philosophy (AW1007)
  • Experience, Knowledge and Reality (PH1023)
  • Getting Started at the University of Aberdeen (PD1002)
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University of Glasgow

41 philosophy courses SCOTLAND
Subject ranking: 22nd
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WUSCA ranking: 67th
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The experience is generally okay but just that the uni management is chaotic- lecture locations could change every week, and sometimes with short notice. Some lectures are shortened (from 2 hours to 1), or made online just because they didn't manage to schedule a room for the lectures.

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Philosophy MA (Hons)
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Year 1
  • Philosophy 1A: How Should I Think?
  • Philosophy 1B: How Should I Live?
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Year 1
  • Mathematics 1
  • Philosophy 1A: How Should I Think?
  • Philosophy 1B: How Should I Live?
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University of Dundee

13 philosophy courses SCOTLAND
Subject ranking: 41st
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The best aspect of my University is their Student support and I rate them the best in this regard, while their grading system is a bit too conservative, and I would wish that they become a little more liberal with marks/grades.

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Philosophy MA (Hons)
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  • Philosophy
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History and Philosophy MA (Hons)
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  • History and Philosophy
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University of Edinburgh

19 philosophy courses SCOTLAND
Subject ranking: 16th
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First of all, Edinburgh University is located in a beautiful city, the capital of the British country of Scotland. It has many opportunities for non-academic activities and great places for coffee and food. The University is fully modernised, with excellent facilities and amenities. The academic environment is very friendly and there is always help available for students, be it for work or mental health.

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Philosophy MA (Hons)
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Year 1
  • Greats: From Plato to the Enlightenment
  • Logic 1
  • Morality and Value
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Russian Studies and Philosophy MA (Hons)
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  • Greats: From Plato to the Enlightenment
  • Logic 1
  • Morality and Value
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Royal Conservatoire of Scotland

2 philosophy courses
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University of St Andrews

44 philosophy courses SCOTLAND
Subject ranking: 4th
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Student safety and community feel is very strong. Lots of history surrounding the university and the town is beautiful. To improve I would have better transport for student to move between town and the nearest cities (like Edinburgh), better nightlife for the students and more accomodation.

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Philosophy MA (Hons)
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  • Mind and World
  • Moral and Political Controversies
  • Reasoning
  • The Enlightenment
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Ancient History and Philosophy MA (Hons)
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  • Mind and World
  • Moral and Political Controversies
  • Reasoning
  • Rome and the Mediterranean
  • The Enlightenment
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UHI is a fantastic university for distance learning courses. The support that they provide is assuring, teachers are helpful and knowledgeable, and the intended learning outcomes are very clearly outlined from the very start. Accordingly, I enthusiastically recommend studying the PG distance learning courses through the UHI!

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Philosophy BA (Hons)
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Year 1
  • Problems in philosophy
  • Thinking and writing for study, work and life
  • Logic and philosophy
  • Philosophy and film
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Philosophy and Politics BA (Hons)
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  • Problems in philosophy
  • Thinking and writing for study, work and life
  • Ideas and ideologies in politics
  • The evolving politics of the British Isles OR Conflict and the balance of power
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University of Stirling

11 philosophy courses SCOTLAND
Subject ranking: 34th
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WUSCA ranking: 33th
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Good elements Location and aesthetic - it's a beautiful campus, and, if you like sports, it's great. Some module lecturers are very supportive, knowledgeable and clear communicators Some good students in cohort who are keen to learn and develop Less-Good Some of the timetabling is poorly planned: Mondays, for example, 0900-1100 then a long break until 1700-1800. Remote access is not available for practical labs - I live around 60 miles from campus and the drive in can be a little tricky

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Philosophy BA (Hons)
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Year 1
  • Mind Value and Reality(PHIU9A2)
  • Philosophy: What is it all About?(PHIU9A1)
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Politics, Philosophy and Economics BA (Hons)
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Year 1
  • Economic Decision Making and Markets(ECNU101)
  • Mind Value and Reality(PHIU9A2)
  • People and Power: Politics of the British Isles(POLU9A1)
  • Philosophy: What is it all About?(PHIU9A1)
  • Political Concepts and Ideas(POLU9A2)
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