Philosophy and Psychology MA (Hons) at University of Dundee

Programme overview

A joint MA combining philosophy, with Dundee's specialism in European philosophy, and the scientific study of mind and behaviour. The degree is accredited by the British Psychological Society.

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

Students study psychological topics such as development, personality, social group dynamics and psychological disorders alongside philosophers such as Nietzsche, Husserl, Freud, Merleau-Ponty, Beauvoir, Foucault and Butler. They consider questions on machine cognition, the classification of mental disorder and the politics of mental health, and plan, run and analyse their own research project.

Career pathways

The BPS accreditation keeps the professional psychology route open (Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership with a 2.2 or higher).

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Application information

Entry requirements

Level 1 entry (four-year route): A-level CCC (widening access CCD); BTEC relevant Extended Diploma MMM; Scottish Highers BBBC (widening access BBCC); HNC with C in the Graded Unit and 96 SCQF credits; IB Diploma 28 points including 5, 5, 4 at Higher Level. Level 2 entry (three-year route): A-level BBC; BTEC Extended Diploma DMM; Advanced Higher BB plus Higher BB; HNC with B in the Graded Unit and 120 SCQF credits; IB Diploma 30 points including 5, 5, 4 at Higher Level. International applicants: IELTS Academic overall 6.0 (writing 6.0; listening, reading and speaking 5.5 each).

Intake: September 2027

Duration: 4 or 3 years

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