MA Philosophy and Psychology
About this course
MA (Hons) in Psychology and Philosophy, combining the scientific study of the mind with philosophical inquiry. Core topics include Statistics, Research Methods, Psychological Assessment, and Human Behaviour. The programme is accredited by the British Psychological Society. Students study European philosophy, including Descartes, phenomenology, and existentialism.
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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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Admissions (2022 entry, home applicants)
Offer rate 76%: 29 offers from 38 applications, from the university's Freedom of Information return.
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 10 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 100%
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%
- Artistic, literary and media occupations: 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 10 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 70%
- Access course: 10%
- Other HE qualification: 20%
Accreditation & quality ratings
- Accredited against the requirements for the Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership (GBC) of the British Psychological Society (BPS).
Modules
- Humanities in Practice
- Introductory Psychology:1
- Introductory Psychology:2
- 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)
- The Science of You: Skills for Life, Work, and Wellbeing
- Understanding the Mind
- Individual Development
- Career Planning Module Online
- Internship
- Gender, Sexuality, Culture
- Thinking about life: Existentialism, Life World and Dasein
- Aesthetics
- Justice, Community and Faith
- Fear, Anxiety, and Courage in Philosophy and Film
- Feminist Philosophies and Queer Theories
- Philosophising in Tongues: Philosophy, Politics and Language
- Cognition
- Biological Psychology
- Social Psychology
- Psychological Research Skills 3a
- Individual Differences and Psychopathology
- Psychology of Language
- Developmental Psychology
- Psychological Research Skills 3b
- Justice, Community and Faith
- Philosophy Dissertation
- Fundamental texts in the European tradition - Phenomenology
- Dialectics: Systems and their Negations
- Infant Development
- Psychology Dissertation
- Developmental Psychopathology
- Second Language Processing
- Foundations of Adult Mental Health
- The Development of Self-Awareness
- Society, Mind and Health
- Comparative Communication and Cognition
- Metacognition
- Self-regulation, Health and Wellbeing
- Current Issues in Social and Political Psychology
- Adverse Childhood Experiences and Mental Health
- Infant Mental Health in Context
- Contemporary Approaches to Addiction Recovery (CAtAR)
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of MA Philosophy and Psychology 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 the same as the UK median for Psychology.
What do graduates of MA Philosophy and Psychology 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 Philosophy and Psychology 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 Philosophy and Psychology 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.
What is the offer rate for MA Philosophy and Psychology at University of Dundee?
76% of home applicants received an offer for 2022 entry: 29 offers from 38 applications, according to the university's Freedom of Information return.
Is MA Philosophy and Psychology at University of Dundee accredited?
Yes. Accredited against the requirements for the Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership (GBC) of the British Psychological Society (BPS).
Does MA Philosophy and Psychology at University of Dundee include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has an optional year abroad.
How many students continue on MA Philosophy and Psychology at University of Dundee?
100% of students continued into their second year, and 0% left higher education.