Philosophy
About this course
MA/BSc/MA(SocSci) in Philosophy, a psychology and philosophy degree centred on examining profound questions concerning knowledge, existence, and human nature through systematic reason and argument. Core topics include Research Methods and Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning. Students complete a dissertation as part of their studies. The first year introduces foundational thinking and living concepts through modules such as Philosophy 1A: How Should I Think? and Philosophy 1B: How Should I Live? The second year deepens this inquiry with courses including Philosophy 2A: What am I? and Philosophy 2B: What is there? Later years offer extensive breadth across advanced subjects such as Contemporary Ethics, Epistemology, Formal Logic, and History Of Western Philosophy. Students can also investigate specialized areas through options like Philosophy Of Mind, Political Philosophy, and Consciousness: Brains, Artificial Intelligence, and Subjective Experience. The curriculum concludes with a Directed Individual Research/Dissertation in the final year.
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Entry requirements
A level: ABB or BBB (Additional requirements: A-level English or another Humanities subject.) IB: 34 (6,5,5) (Additional requirements: English HL6 or Humanities HL6 with English SL6.) Scottish Higher: BBBB is the minimum requirement from S5 to be reviewed for an S6 offer Offers are not guaranteed to applicants who meet the minimum from S5 Typically offers will be made at AAAAB by end of S6. B at Advanced Higher is equivalent to A at Higher Additional requirements: Higher English and a Higher Humanities subject at AA (AB may be considered). Scottish Higher (widening access): MD20 : BBBB (also other target groups*) MD40 : AABB* Additional requirements: Additional requirements: Higher English and a Higher Humanities subject. Successful completion of Top-Up or one of our Summer Schools.
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What students say
Based on about 46 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Teaching on my course: 89%
- Learning opportunities: 80%
- Assessment and feedback: 78%
- Academic support: 85%
- Organisation and management: 71%
- Learning resources: 84%
- Student voice: 79%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 20 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 80%
- Left higher education: 20%
What graduates do next
Based on about 20 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 55%
- Working and studying: 10%
- Further study: 5%
- Unemployed: 15%
Most common jobs
- Elementary occupations: 20%
- Caring personal services: 15%
- Welfare and housing associate professionals: 10%
- Business and public service associate professionals: 10%
- Teaching and Childcare Support Occupation: 10%
- Find their work meaningful: 60%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 35%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 35%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 60 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North West: 3%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 4%
- East of England: 2%
- London: 13%
- South East: 3%
- South West: 3%
- Wales: 2%
- Scotland: 67%
Who gets in
Based on about 30 students who started
- A levels: 85%
- Baccalaureate: 5%
- Access course: 5%
- Foundation course: 5%
Accreditation & quality ratings
- Accredited against the requirements for the Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership (GBC) of the British Psychological Society (BPS).
Modules
- Philosophy 1A: How Should I Think?
- Philosophy 1B: How Should I Live?
- Philosophy 2A: What am I?
- Philosophy 2B: What is there?
- Contemporary Ethics
- Epistemology
- Formal Logic
- History Of Western Philosophy
- History of Moral and Political Philosophy
- Mind and Knowledge in the Scottish Enlightenment
- Virtue Epistemology
- Metaphysics
- Moral Philosophy
- Philosophy Of Art
- Philosophy Of Language
- Philosophy Of Mathematics
- Philosophy Of Mind
- Philosophy Of Perception
- Philosophy Of Religion
- Political Philosophy
- Senior Honours Reading Seminar
- Wittgenstein
- Liberalism
- Distributive Justice
- Moral Epistemology
- Pain and Pleasure
- Gender and Race
- Virtue Ethics
- Philosophy of Law
- Marxism and Anarchism
- Causation
- Consciousness: Brains, Artificial Intelligence, and Subjective Experience
- Inquiry, Science, and Democracy: The Philosophy of Susan Stebbing
- Directed Individual Research/Dissertation (Semester 2)
- Directed Individual Research/Dissertation (Semester 1)
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of Philosophy at University of Glasgow earn?
The median salary is £25,000 after 15 months, £21,000 after 3 years, £26,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £21,500 and £33,500. The £26,500 median after five years is £1,000 less than the UK median for Psychology.
What do graduates of Philosophy at University of Glasgow do next?
70% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on Philosophy at University of Glasgow?
89% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for Philosophy at University of Glasgow?
The typical offer is ABB at A level. The average entrant had 195 UCAS points.
Is Philosophy at University of Glasgow accredited?
Yes. Accredited against the requirements for the Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership (GBC) of the British Psychological Society (BPS).
Does Philosophy at University of Glasgow include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has an optional year abroad.
How many students continue on Philosophy at University of Glasgow?
80% of students continued into their second year, and 20% left higher education.