Philosophy (MLitt)
University of St Andrews
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MLitt - Master of Letters

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Philosophy is a highly interdisciplinary subject that examines and attempts to answer questions raised by human life and action, by natural science, by the study of art and literature, by the nature of language and communication, and by history. The MLitt in Philosophy offers the opportunity to study a wide range of topics within the discipline in order to broaden your understanding and investigate different research topics. The MLitt in Philosophy is a one-year taught postgraduate programme ...Read more

Philosophy is a highly interdisciplinary subject that examines and attempts to answer questions raised by human life and action, by natural science, by the study of art and literature, by the nature of language and communication, and by history. The MLitt in Philosophy offers the opportunity to study a wide range of topics within the discipline in order to broaden your understanding and investigate different research topics. 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.One year full time or two years part time.

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SR
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19 Jan 23

The Philosophy department is lovely. There's so many options for societies and extra-curricular. The buildings are nice though the library is too small to accomodate students...Read more

SR
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09 Mar 15

The quality of the lecture depends heavily on who is teaching Some are awsome and you don't want the time to end, whilst others are boring and you're trying your best not to..Read more

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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.

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£12,630 per year

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Accomodation (self-catered residences) - 7816 (Per Year)

£12,630 per year

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Accomodation (self-catered residences) - 7816 (Per Year)

£27,200 per year

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Accomodation (self-catered residences) - 7816 (Per Year)

£27,200 per year

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Accomodation (self-catered residences) - 7816 (Per Year)

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SR
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19 Jan 23
Philosophy - MA (Hons)
The Philosophy department is lovely. There's so many options for societies and extra-curricular. The buildings are nice though the library is too small to accomodate students....
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SR
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09 Mar 15
Economics and Philosophy - MA (Hons)
The quality of the lecture depends heavily on who is teaching Some are awsome and you don't want the time to end, whilst others are boring and you're trying your best not to...
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University of St Andrews
College Gate St. Andrews Fife KY16 9AJ United Kingdom
Nearest train station: Leuchars  2.8 miles away

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