English and Philosophy MA (Hons) at University of Dundee

Programme overview

English and Philosophy MA (Hons) examines how stories provoke thought and how ideas and conversations can be socially transformative and creative. Students consider questions about meaning, authorship, fear and horror, and how film, comics, video games and plays can philosophise.

Faculty: Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences | Duration: 4 or 3 years | Intake: September 2027 | Study mode: full-time | Location: Dundee, Scotland, United Kingdom

What you will study

Literary study with philosophy, including aesthetics and existentialism, applied to literature, film, comics, video games and plays.

Career pathways

English and philosophy are adaptable subjects that open a flexible range of career options, supported by the Careers Service with micro-placements and academic credit for employability skills.

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Entry requirements

Undergraduate typical offer: A-level CCC (widening access CCD; no essential subjects for Level 1 entry), with a further BBC tier requiring A-level English; Scottish Highers BBBC (widening access BBCC; no essential subjects for Level 1 entry), with a further tier of BB at Advanced Higher and BB at Higher including Advanced Higher English; BTEC: a relevant Extended Diploma with MMM (or DMM); IB Diploma 28 points including 5, 5, 4 at Higher Level (30 points tier also listed), English recommended; HNC: a relevant HNC with C in the Graded Unit and 96 SCQF credits, or B in the Graded Unit and 120 SCQF credits. IELTS Academic (international applicants): overall 6.0, writing 6.0, listening 5.5, reading 5.5, speaking 5.5; other English language tests are also accepted.

Domestic applicants: GBP 10,050 a year. England, Wales and Northern Ireland (rest of UK) tuition fee per year of study, subject to confirmation by the UK Government Source

International applicants: GBP 19,450 a year. International tuition fee per year of study before scholarships Source

Intake: September 2027

Duration: 4 or 3 years

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