Program Overview

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Introduction to the Philosophy: Knowledge & Society IntM Programme

The Philosophy: Knowledge & Society IntM programme is a two-year Joint Masters Degree designed to critically examine the challenges related to the acquisition, distribution, exchange, and preservation of knowledge and information in contemporary society. This innovative programme is offered by the University of Glasgow and its world-class consortium partners, including the University of Barcelona, the University of Cologne, the University of Luxembourg, and the Free University of Amsterdam.

Why Choose This Programme

• The programme provides an excellent opportunity for those interested in societal issues relating to knowledge and information to gain a broad grasp of the subject, as well as a deep insight into its theoretical foundations and practical applications.
• It is an exciting and innovative programme that allows students to be taught by leading experts in the study of knowledge and information, as well as related fields in philosophy.
• The programme is unique in terms of the subject matter covered and the diverse range and complementary nature of the partner universities.
• Students have the opportunity to choose from a variety of study tracks with both theoretical and applied focuses.

Programme Structure

The programme is taught over 24 months and includes at least three mobility periods, allowing students to study at different partner universities. The structure is as follows:

• Year 1, Semester 1: Students study at the University of Glasgow, gaining an overview of key issues relevant to the study of knowledge and society.
• Year 1, Semester 2: Students follow their first study track choice, either at the University of Barcelona (Knowledge, Language, and Logic) or the University of Cologne (Knowledge, Metaphysics, and Science).
• Year 2, Semester 3: Students follow their second study track choice, either at the University of Luxembourg (Knowledge in the European context) or the Free University of Amsterdam (Knowledge, Morality, and Politics).
• Year 2, Semester 4: Students return to one of the degree-awarding partner institutions for their dissertation semester, with a supervisory team constituted from the partner institutions.

Detailed Study Tracks

Semester 1: Overview at the University of Glasgow

• Students take three core courses:
  • Epistemology A
  • Philosophical Methodology
  • Philosophy Research Methods A

Semester 2: Study Track Choices

• Study Track 2A: Knowledge, Language, and Logic at the University of Barcelona
  • Core courses:
    • Topics in Semantics and Pragmatics
    • The Nature of Language
    • Research methods in Analytic Philosophy
  • Optional courses:
    • Debates in Contemporary Theoretical Philosophy
    • Philosophical Logic
    • Topics in Epistemology
    • Philosophy of Mind
    • Philosophy of Action
• Study Track 2B: Knowledge, Metaphysics, and Science at the University of Cologne
  • Core courses:
    • Metaphysics and Epistemology
    • Traditions in Epistemology
    • Knowledge, Science & Society
    • Exam (paper) in one of these courses
  • Optional courses:
    • Applied Epistemology
    • Epistemology of Journalism
    • Philosophy of Social Sciences
    • Introduction to Formal Epistemology
    • Recent issues in Epistemology
    • Current Debates in Social Epistemology
    • Research Colloquia on Epistemology and Philosophy of Science

Semester 3: Second Study Track Choices

• Study Track 3A: Knowledge in the European Context at the University of Luxembourg
  • Core courses:
    • Contemporary European Philosophy II: Normativity
    • Contemporary European Philosophy I: knowledge
    • MA Colloquium
    • The Philosophy and Ethics of AI
    • Rationalism
    • Empiricism
    • Kant
    • Internship
  • Optional courses (same as core courses, with the addition of an internship)
• Study Track 3B: Knowledge, Morality, and Politics at the Free University of Amsterdam
  • Core courses:
    • Knowledge in a Social World
    • Research Project: Social Epistemology
  • Optional courses:
    • Moral and Political philosophy
    • Neurophilosophy, Ethics of Medical Research
    • Philosophical Approaches
    • Philosophy of Mind, Life and Death
    • Philosophy of Mind & Brain
    • Neurophilosophy and Psychiatry
    • Neuroethics and Society
    • Neuroscience

Career Prospects

Graduates of the Philosophy: Knowledge & Society IntM programme will hone the skills that make philosophy graduates employable, while also gaining specialist knowledge in areas relating to knowledge, information, and a range of societal issues. Career paths may include:

• Academia
• Policy analysis with a focus on information
• Civil service fast stream
• Journalism
• Consulting, especially for organizations dealing with the generation and dissemination of knowledge and information
• Knowledge management and information strategy consulting

Fees & Funding

Tuition Fees

• International: Ł19,570 per annum
• Home: Ł9,654 per annum
• EU/EEA: Ł12,133 per annum

Deposits

All applicants are required to pay a deposit of Ł2,000 when an offer is made. The deposit is refundable under certain circumstances, with a 25% administration fee deducted unless otherwise stated.

Additional Fees

• Fee for re-assessment of a dissertation (PGT programme): Ł370
• Submission of thesis after deadline lapsed: Ł350
• Registration/exam only fee: Ł170

Funding Opportunities

The University of Glasgow offers several Global Leadership Scholarships to International fee students starting a postgraduate taught Masters programme.

Entry Requirements

• Academic Requirements: 2.1 Hons (or non-UK equivalent) in Analytic Philosophy.
• English Language Requirements:
  • IELTS Academic: 7.0 overall with no subtest less than 7.0
  • TOEFL (ibt, mybest or athome): 100 overall with Reading 24; Listening 24; Speaking 23; Writing 27
  • Pearsons PTE Academic: 70 overall with no subtest less than Reading 65; Listening 64; Speaking 78; Writing 72
  • Cambridge Proficiency in English (CPE) and Cambridge Advanced English (CAE): 185 overall with no subtest less than 185
  • Oxford English Test: 8 overall with no subtest less than 8
  • LanguageCert Academic/Academic Online: 75 overall with no subtest less than 75
  • Password Skills Plus: 7.0 overall with no subtest less than 7.0
  • Trinity College Integrated Skills in English III: Any two subtests no less than 110 and any two subtests no less than 105
  • Kaplan Test of English: No subtest less than 500
  • University of Glasgow Pre-sessional courses: Tests are accepted for 2 years following the date of successful completion.

Alternatives to English Language Qualification

• Degree from a majority-English speaking country (as defined by the UKVI), with the final year or 9 months at Master's level completed in that country within the last 6 years.
• Undergraduate 2+2 degrees from a majority-English speaking country, with the final two years of study completed in that country within the last 6 years.

How to Apply

To apply for the Philosophy: Knowledge & Society IntM programme, applicants must submit their application online, including:

• A copy of their official degree certificate(s)
• A copy of their official academic transcript(s)
• Official English translations of the certificate(s) and transcript(s)
• One reference letter on headed paper
• Evidence of English language ability (if the first language is not English)
• Any additional documents required for the programme
• A copy of the photo page of their passport

Applicants have 42 days to submit their application once they begin the process and can save and return to their application to update information or upload supporting documents.