MA European Philosophy
About this course
MA (Hons) in Philosophy, specialising in the European philosophical tradition. Core topics include Research Methods and Critical & Analytical Thinking. The programme includes applied language modules in French or Spanish. Students complete a Philosophy Dissertation in their final year.
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Entry requirements
A level: CCC IB: 28 points, including 5, 5, 4 at higher level Higher / Advanced Higher, SQA (standard): BBBC (View source data of all entry requirements for this course.).
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What students say
Based on about 30 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Teaching on my course: 98%
- Learning opportunities: 88%
- Assessment and feedback: 86%
- Academic support: 93%
- Organisation and management: 80%
- Learning resources: 86%
- Student voice: 89%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 20 students who started, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 90%
- Left higher education: 10%
What graduates do next
Based on about 8 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 65%
- Working and studying: 15%
- Further study: 10%
Most common jobs
- Business and public service associate professionals: 20%
- Elementary occupations: 15%
- Administrative occupations: 10%
- Welfare and housing associate professionals: 5%
- Teaching and Childcare Support Occupation: 5%
- Find their work meaningful: 45%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 45%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 25%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 70 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North West: 3%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 1%
- East of England: 3%
- London: 4%
- South East: 3%
- Wales: 1%
- Scotland: 78%
- Northern Ireland: 8%
Who gets in
Based on about 15 students who started, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 70%
- Access course: 5%
- Other HE qualification: 25%
Modules
- Humanities in Practice
- Introduction to Literary Study
- Reading the Screen: An Introduction to Film Studies
- Approaches to Reading
- Applied French 1A (Beginner)
- Applied French 1A (non-beginner)
- Applied French 1B (Beginner)
- Applied French 1B (non-beginner)
- Introduction to Aesthetics
- Descartes, Thought and Reality
- Applied Spanish 1A (Beginner)
- Applied Spanish 1A (non-beginner)
- Applied Spanish 1B (Intensive)
- Applied Spanish 1B (non-beginner)
- Career Planning Module Online
- Internship
- Gender, Sexuality, Culture
- Thinking about life: Existentialism, Life World and Dasein
- Aesthetics
- Justice, Community and Faith
- Feminist Philosophies and Queer Theories
- Philosophising in Tongues: Philosophy, Politics and Language
- Philosophy Dissertation
- Justice, Community and Faith
- Fundamental texts in the European tradition - Phenomenology
- Dialectics: Systems and their Negations
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of MA European Philosophy at University of Dundee earn?
The median salary is £25,000 after 15 months, £21,000 after 3 years, £27,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £21,000 and £35,500. The £27,500 median after five years is £5,000 less than the UK median for Philosophy.
What do graduates of MA European Philosophy at University of Dundee do next?
90% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on MA European Philosophy at University of Dundee?
98% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for MA European Philosophy at University of Dundee?
The typical offer is CCC at A level, or 28 points in the IB. The average entrant had 151 UCAS points.
Does MA European Philosophy at University of Dundee include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has an optional year abroad.
How many students continue on MA European Philosophy at University of Dundee?
90% of students continued into their second year, and 10% left higher education.