Philosophy/Politics MA (Hons)
University of Glasgow
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Master of Arts (with Honours) - MA (Hons)

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Gilmorehill (Main) Campus

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Full Time

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Start date

SEP-25

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Duration

4 Years

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Master of Arts (with Honours) - MA (Hons)

Location

Gilmorehill (Main) Campus

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Full Time

Start date

SEP-25

Duration

4 Years

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**Philosophy** is the systematic attempt to arrive at clear answers to profound questions about issues such as knowledge, life, morality, science and human nature using reason and argument.We host reading parties for students, usually in the Highlands, and have a flourishing undergraduate Philosophy Society.**Politics** is the study of the way power and influence are distributed within society and how this affects decision making within and among countries and states.You will study a wide ...Read more


Philosophy

is the systematic attempt to arrive at clear answers to profound questions about issues such as knowledge, life, morality, science and human nature using reason and argument.We host reading parties for students, usually in the Highlands, and have a flourishing undergraduate Philosophy Society.


Politics

is the study of the way power and influence are distributed within society and how this affects decision making within and among countries and states.You will study a wide variety of topics within the discipline of politics including courses in international relations, political theory and British politics. You will have the opportunity to take part in our growing study abroad programme.

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Politics
WUSCA ranking:
WUSCA student ranking
These are the 2024 rankings, based on ratings given by past and current students.
67/101
CUG Subject Ranking
CUG Subject Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2025
13th
CUG Ranking
CUG Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2025
28th
Philosophy
Drop-out rate
Drop-out rate
The percentage of students who didn't finish the course.
Calculated by 100% - (% of students continuing course + % of students completed course)
100 - 75 = 25% Drop-out rate Source: UNISTATS, 2019
25%
Politics
Drop-out rate
Drop-out rate
The percentage of students who didn't finish the course.
Calculated by 100% - (% of students continuing course + % of students completed course)
100 - 75 = 25% Drop-out rate Source: UNISTATS, 2019
25%
What students say
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Elena
22 Feb 24

Glasgow University is in a good location, though it is expensive to live in the West End so I commute from Paisley. The classes are interesting, the assessments in the philosophy..Read more

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Maya
19 Feb 24

I love the location of the campus and how easy it is to be involved in the community/student life. The only thing I can think of improving would be to have more study spaces on..Read more

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Popular A-level subjects

Politics

Top 5 A-levels taken by students who study this subject at uni.

History
62%
Government & Politics
61%
English Literature
35%
Religious Studies & Theology
17%
Geography
16%
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Philosophy

Top 5 A-levels taken by students who study this subject at uni.

Mathematics
42%
Psychology
40%
Biology
33%
English Literature
25%
Religious Studies & Theology
23%
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Elena
22 Feb 24
Philosophy MA (Hons)
Glasgow University is in a good location, though it is expensive to live in the West End so I commute from Paisley. The classes are interesting, the assessments in the philosophy...
Read more
M
Maya
19 Feb 24
Philosophy MA (Hons)
I love the location of the campus and how easy it is to be involved in the community/student life. The only thing I can think of improving would be to have more study spaces on...
Read more
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