The MLitt in Philosophy is the degree for those with a background in analytic philosophy wishing to pursue further study in philosophy, and is the degree that you should take if you wish to progress to the PhD. It will build on your undergraduate study of analytical philosophy and challenge you to acquire a more specialised, and deeper, understanding of philosophical issues.

Programme overview

• MLitt: 12 months full-time; 24 months part-time

You take six taught courses: in each of the two semesters you take the philosophy research methods course and one course in each of your two optional subject areas. You also write a dissertation on a specialised topic, supported by a supervisor over the summer.

Subject areas on offer:

• Ethics
• Political philosophy
• Philosophy of mind
• Metaphysics
• Philosophy of language. 

Other subject areas that may be on offer include:

• Epistemology
• Formal logic
• Philosophical logic
• Philosophy of mathematics
• Aesthetics
• Philosophy of religion
• History of philosophy.

Career prospects

The programme provides an excellent platform for you to move onto PhD studies and an academic career.

Academic entry requirements

Normally a 2.1 Honours degree (or equivalent) in analytic philosophy.

International students with academic qualifications below those required should contact our partner institution, Glasgow International College, who offer a range of foundation courses.

English language requirements

For applicants whose first language is not English, the University sets a minimum English Language proficiency level.

International English Language Testing System (IELTS) Academic module (not General Training):

• overall score 6.5
• no sub-test less than 6.5
• or equivalent scores in another recognised qualification (see below)
   

Common equivalent English language qualifications:

• ibTOEFL: 92; no sub-test less than 24
• CAE (Cambridge Certificate of Advanced English): B minimum
• CPE (Cambridge Certificate of Proficiency in English): C minimum
• PTE Academic (Person Test of English, Academic test): 68; minimum 60 in writing

Pre-sessional courses
The University of Glasgow accepts evidence of the required language level from the Language Centre Pre-sessional courses. We also consider other BALEAP accredited pre-sessional courses:

• Language Centre, University of Glasgow
• BALEAP guide to accredited courses 

FAQs

Visa requirements and proof of English language level

It is a visa requirement to provide information on your level of English based on an internationally recognised and secure English language test. All test reports must be no more than 2 years old. A list of these can be found on the UK Border Agency website. If you have never taken one of these tests before, you can get an initial idea of your level by using the Common European Framework self-assessment grid which gives you a level for each skill (e.g. listening B1/writing B2 etc.) However, please note that this is not a secure English language test and it is not sufficient evidence of your level of English for visa requirements.

If you require a Tier 4 student visa, your qualification must be one of the secure English language tests accepted by UK Border Agency:

• UK Border Agency Tier 4 English Language requirements
• UKBA list of approved English language tests [pdf]

For further information about English language requirements, please contact the Recruitment and International Office: pgadmissions@glasgow.ac.uk

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