MLitt Philosophy at University of Stirling

The MLitt Philosophy is a one-year taught Masters within the St Andrews and Stirling Philosophy (SASP) Graduate Programme, taught mainly at the University of St Andrews by staff from both universities, with some teaching at Stirling in the first semester. It provides a foundation in philosophy and prepares students for doctoral research. Exit awards are a Postgraduate Certificate and Postgraduate Diploma.

Duration: 12 months full-time; 24 months part-time  |  Intake: September 2027  |  Study mode: full-time / part-time  |  Location: Stirling, Scotland, United Kingdom

What you will study

Students choose from postgraduate philosophy modules offered by both universities, taught by seminars and lectures (normally one two-hour seminar per week per module), with a dissertation for the MLitt.

Career pathways

Preparation for a PhD or careers in education, public policy and law, business and management, media and journalism, and the creative industries. Many graduates continue to a PhD in Philosophy.

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