MSc Philosophy Conversion

at University of Glasgow

The Philosophy Msc Has Three Components:
 

 Introduction To Analytical Philosophy (40 Credits)
 

 A Choice Of Four Of The Following Courses (20 Credits Each):
 

• Contemporary Ethics
• Consciousness: Brains, Artificial Intelligence, And Subjective Experience
• Distributive Justice
• Emotions
• Epistemology
• Formal Logic
• History Of Modern Philosophy 1
• History Of Moral And Political Philosophy
• Liberalism
• Metaphysics
• Moral Epistemology
• Moral Philosophy
• Pain And Pleasure
• Philosophy Of Art
• Philosophy Of Language
• Philosophy Of Law
• Philosophy Of Mathematics
• Philosophy Of Mind
• Philosophy Of Perception
• Philosophy Of Psychology
• Philosophy Of Religion
• Political Philosophy
• Virtue Epistemology
• Wittgenstein
• Gender And Race
   

A Dissertation On A Topic Of Your Choice Guided By Individual Support From An Expert Supervisor (60 Credits).

 

A 2.1 Honours degree or equivalent qualification (for example, GPA 3.0 or above) in any subject, including science, social science, arts and humanities etc.
 

English language requirements
 

For applicants whose first language is not English, the University sets a minimum English Language proficiency level.
 

International English Language Testing System (IELTS) Academic module (not General Training)

• 6.5 with no subtests under 6.0. 

• Tests must have been taken within 4 years 5 months of start date. Combined scores from two tests taken within 6 months of each other can be considered.
   

Common equivalent English language qualifications
 

All stated English tests are acceptable for admission to this programme:
 

TOEFL (ibt, my best or athome)

• 90 with minimum R 20, L 19, S 19, W 23. 

• Tests must have been taken within 4 years 5 months of start date. Combined scores from two tests taken within 6 months of each other can be considered.
   

PTE (Academic or Academic Online)

• 60 with minimum 59 in all sub-tests.

• Tests must have been taken within 4 years 5 months of start date. Combined scores from two tests taken within 6 months of each other can be considered.
   

Cambridge Proficiency in English (CPE) and Cambridge Advanced English (CAE) 

• 176 overall, no subtest less than 169

• Tests must have been taken within 4 years 5 months, combined scores from 2 tests sat within 6 months of each other can be considered.
   

Glasgow International College English Language (and other foundation providers)

• 65%.

• Tests are accepted for academic year following sitting.
   

University of Glasgow Pre-sessional courses

• Tests are accepted for 2 years following date of successful completion.
   

Alternatives to English Language qualification

• Undergraduate degree from English speaking country (including Canada if taught in English)

• Undergraduate 2+2 degree from English speaking country

• Undergraduate 2+2 TNE degree taught in English in non-English speaking country

• Masters degree from English speaking country

• Masters degree (equivalent on NARIC to UK masters degree) taught in English in non-English speaking country

MSc
 

UK

• Full-time fee: £10050

• Part-time fee: £1117 per 20 credits
   

International & EU

• Full-time fee: £22140

Philosophy students at Glasgow receive rigorous and personalised training in problem solving skills, writing skills, presentation and research skills. All these skills are widely applicable and recognised to be exceptionally valuable in a wide range of careers, including journalism, teaching, the Civil Service, local government, business, publishing, law, and the arts. 
 

You will also be well equipped to carry onto a further degree in philosophy such as the PhD.