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What did our 2008 Philosophy and Philosophical Studies graduates do when they completed their degree?

Arts Philosophy 2008 

This chart shows what Philosophy and Philosophical Studies graduates were doing six months after graduation. 


42 Graduates responded to the survey (76.4%)

The Other category in the chart comprises graduates temporarily or permanently unable to work or not seeking employment.


Who employed our Philosophy and Philosophical Studies graduates?

Organisations such as :

  • Civil Servant, Foreign Office, London;
  • Graduate Trainee Manager, Post Office, Glasgow; 
  • Development Worker, ASPIRENorth, Inverness;
  • Conference and Banqueting Manager, Quality Hotel, Glasgow;
  • TV Production Assistant, Scottish Television, Glasgow etc

 What did they go on to study?

Research and taught higher degrees at various institutions e.g.

  • MA Classical and Contemporary Text (Royal Scottish Academy of Music and Drama);
  • PGDE Secondary Education (University of Birmingham);
  • M Litt Moral and Political Philosophy (University of Glasgow);
  • MSc Philosophy (University of Edinburgh); 
  • MSc Management Research (University of Glasgow);
  • MSc Information Technology (University of Glasgow).