This is a conversion programme for graduates whose first degree does not include a substantial component devoted to philosophy as practised in the analytical tradition. This programme provides an introduction to a broad range of core topics in analytic philosophy and prepares you for undertaking a research degree.

Programme overview

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

You will take two core courses and choose four optional courses. You will also produce a dissertation on a specialised topic, supported by a supervisor.

Core coures

• Introduction to analytic philosophy 1
• Introduction to analytic philosophy 2.

Optional courses change but frequently include

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

Entry requirements for postgraduate taught programmes are a 2.1 Honours degree or equivalent qualification (for example, GPA 3.0 or above) in a relevant subject unless otherwise specified.

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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For 2013-14

MLitt