
Philosophy and Psychology MA (Hons)
Course Overview - Philosophy and Psychology MA (Hons)
Philosophy
Philosophy has been at the core of Western intellectual life for at least 2,500 years. It is central to our understanding of the world and our interaction with it.
Philosophy gives you the skills to think about great philosophical questions in a clear and systematic way.
While there are different approaches that philosophers have taken, the study of philosophy focuses on:
* argument
* critical enquiry
* rigour in reasoning
* clarity of expression, including making imp...
<strong>Philosophy</strong><br/><br/>Philosophy has been at the core of Western intellectual life for at least 2,500 years. It is central to our understanding of the world and our interaction with it. <br/><br/>Philosophy gives you the skills to think about great philosophical questions in a clear and systematic way. <br/><br/>While there are different approaches that philosophers have taken, the study of philosophy focuses on: <br/><br/><br/>* argument <br/><br/><br/>* critical enquiry <br/><br/><br/>* rigour in reasoning <br/><br/><br/>* clarity of expression, including making important distinctions <br/><br/><br/><strong>Philosophy at Edinburgh</strong><br/><br/>The University has a strong historic connection to the subject, counting Adam Ferguson and Sir William Hamilton among its former students. <br/><br/>Edinburgh has one of the UK’s largest philosophy departments and the Philosophy Society attracts high-profile speakers. <br/><br/>Our programme covers the basics of Western philosophy. Later in the degree, you will have a wide choice of courses from Philosophy of Well-Being to Feminism. <br/><br/><strong>Psychology</strong><br/><br/>Psychologists study: <br/><br/><br/>* how we perceive, think and learn about the world around us <br/><br/><br/>* the way biological and social factors influence how we behave <br/><br/><br/>* how interests and abilities differ from person to person <br/><br/><br/>* how we communicate verbally and non-verbally <br/><br/><br/>* how and why our mental abilities change across our lives <br/><br/><br/>Psychology is an experimental and observational science. It uses evidence from research studies to develop and evaluate theories. <br/><br/>Our psychology courses focus on developing skills in research methods and statistical analysis, to support our research-led teaching. <br/><br/><strong>Studying Philosophy and Psychology</strong><br/><br/>This joint programme gives you in-depth knowledge in both subject areas, and the opportunity to specialise in the topics that interest you most.
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Course Details
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Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
4 Years
Start Date
14/09/2026
Campus
Central area campus
Application Details
14 January
Application deadline
Provider Details
Codes/info
Course Code
VC58
Institution Code
E56
Points of Entry
Year 1
Entry Requirements
UCAS Tariff
Not Accepted
Scottish Higher
A,A,A,A,A
AAAAA (achievement by end of S5 preferred). BBB must be achieved in one year of S4-S6. Required subjects: Highers: one from Biology or Human Biology at B; Chemistry at B; Computing Science or equivalent at B; Geography at B; Geology at B; Mathematics or Applications of Mathematics at B; Physics at B; Psychology at B. National 5s: English at C; Mathematics at A or Mathematics and Physics both at B. We will also accept Higher Mathematics at C to meet the National 5 Mathematics requirement if you have a B in another required Highers subject.. National 5 Applications of Mathematics is not accepted in place of National 5 Mathematics.
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
36
34
from 36 points with 665 at HL to 34 points with 655 at HL. Required subjects: HL: one from Biology or Human Biology at 5; Chemistry at 5; Computer Science or equivalent at 5; Geography at 5; Mathematics at 5; Physics at 5; Psychology at 5. SL: English at 5; Mathematics at 6 (if not at HL).
A level
A*,A*,A
A,A,B
A*A*A - AAB. Required subjects: A levels: one from Biology or Human Biology at B; Chemistry at B; Computer Science or equivalent at B; Geography at B; Geology at B; Mathematics at B; Physics at B; Psychology at B. GCSEs: English at C or 4; Mathematics at A or 7, or Mathematics and Physics both at B or 6, or Mathematics, Science plus Additional Science (or science double award) at B or 6.
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Fees and funding
Region | Costs | Academic Year | Year |
---|---|---|---|
Scotland | £1,820 | 2025/26 | Year 1 |
England, Northern Ireland, Wales, Channel Islands, Republic of Ireland | £9,535 | 2025/26 | Year 1 |
EU, International | £29,600 | 2025/26 | Year 1 |