MA Philosophy and Theology
About this course
MA (Hons) in Philosophy and Theology, a philosophy and theology and religion degree centered on the intersections of belief, existence, and agency. The programme has been taught at the institution since 1583. The second year covers foundational studies through modules such as Mind, Matter and Language and Knowledge and Reality.
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Entry requirements
A level: ABB (required: no specific A level subjects required) IB: 34 points with 655 at HL
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Admissions (2022 entry, home applicants)
Offer rate 89%: 143 offers from 160 applications, from the university's Freedom of Information return.
What students say
Based on about 13 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 93%
- Learning opportunities: 78%
- Assessment and feedback: 77%
- Academic support: 95%
- Organisation and management: 91%
- Learning resources: 88%
- Student voice: 73%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 50 students who started
- Continued on course: 100%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 50 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 5%
- North West: 5%
- East Midlands: 5%
- London: 30%
- South East: 10%
- South West: 5%
- Scotland: 40%
Who gets in
Based on about 50 students who started
- A levels: 85%
- Access course: 5%
- Other HE qualification: 5%
- No formal qualifications: 5%
Modules
- Mind, Matter and Language
- Knowledge and Reality
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of MA Philosophy and Theology at University of Edinburgh earn?
The median salary is £25,500 after 3 years, £32,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £26,500 and £40,000. The £32,500 median after five years is the same as the UK median for Philosophy.
Are students happy with the teaching on MA Philosophy and Theology at University of Edinburgh?
93% 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 Theology at University of Edinburgh?
The typical offer is ABB at A level, or 34 points in the IB. The average entrant had 159 UCAS points.
What is the offer rate for MA Philosophy and Theology at University of Edinburgh?
89% of home applicants received an offer for 2022 entry: 143 offers from 160 applications, according to the university's Freedom of Information return.
Does MA Philosophy and Theology at University of Edinburgh include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has an optional year abroad.
How many students continue on MA Philosophy and Theology at University of Edinburgh?
100% of students continued into their second year, and 0% left higher education.