Program Overview

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Philosophy and Society

Overview

Learn to engage non-academic audiences and make an impact with philosophy. Join a unique online Masters that focuses on applying and practising philosophy in the real world.

Qualifications

• MLitt
• PgDip
• PgCert

Key Info - MLitt

• Learning mode: Online
• Study level: Postgraduate SCQF Level 11
• Credits: 180
• Typical duration: 27 months
• Start month: September
• Indicative cost: £12,420

Key Info - PgDip

• Learning mode: Online
• Study level: Postgraduate SCQF Level 11
• Credits: 120
• Typical duration: 18 months
• Start month: September
• Indicative cost: £8,240

Key Info - PgCert

• Learning mode: Online
• Study level: Postgraduate SCQF Level 11
• Credits: 60
• Typical duration: 8 months
• Start month: September
• Indicative cost: £4,060

What You'll Study

• Learn to use philosophy to make an impact in the world.
• Engage with the public, exchange knowledge with organisations outside academia, and communicate your research to diverse audiences.
• Access advanced research and expertise drawn from our Centre for Knowledge and Society (CEKAS).
• Examine key issues in contemporary applied philosophical research and engage in research projects that make a real-world impact.
• Forge connections between philosophy and other areas as part of your studies, such as science, politics, education, technology, or the arts.

Who Can Join This Online Masters in Philosophy and Society?

• Graduates in any discipline who want to apply philosophical content and analysis to their field.
• Graduates in Philosophy interested in applying Philosophy to careers outside academia, pursuing a postgraduate research degree, or working in academia.

By the End of This Degree, You'll Be Able to...

• Demonstrate your understanding of philosophical concepts, arguments, theories, and methods.
• Apply philosophical understanding and skills to a range of social questions and problems.
• Communicate philosophical findings to a range of audiences in spoken and written form.
• Pursue independent research that has potential for impact.
• Demonstrate experience in networking and knowledge exchange with non-academic organisations.

Choose the University of Aberdeen for Your Online Masters in Philosophy

• 1st in Scotland for Philosophy
• 2nd in Scotland for Philosophy
• Over 525 years of excellence

What You'll Study

• You can choose to study for a:
  • Masters (180 credits)
  • Postgraduate Diploma (120 credits)
  • Postgraduate Certificate (60 credits), or
  • start with one of the short courses that make up this degree (30 credits).

Master of Letters - 180 credits

• Duration: 27 months
• Courses:
  • Philosophy and Society (30 credits)
  • Readings in Philosophy and Society (30 credits)
  • Core Concepts and Methods in Applied Philosophy (30 credits)
  • Impact and Engagement in Philosophy (30 credits)
• Dissertation: Dissertation in Philosophy and Society (60 credits)

Postgraduate Diploma - 120 credits

• Duration: 18 months
• Courses:
  • Philosophy and Society (30 credits)
  • Readings in Philosophy and Society (30 credits)
  • Core Concepts and Methods in Applied Philosophy (30 credits)
  • Impact and Engagement in Philosophy (30 credits)

Postgraduate Certificate - 60 credits

• Duration: 8 months
• Courses:
  • Philosophy and Society (30 credits)
  • Readings in Philosophy and Society (30 credits)

How You'll Study

• Online learning
• Teaching is delivered through MyAberdeen, our online Virtual Learning Environment (VLE).
• You'll receive regular feedback in class and on your submitted work.
• Guidance and feedback will always be mindful of your background knowledge in philosophy and will be clearly linked to final assessment and learning outcomes.

Study Hours

• Live online tutorials: Each 30-credit course features a one-hour live tutorial each week.
• Hours for taught courses: 300 hours of study and assessment time to complete 30 credits.
• Hours for 60-credit dissertation: 600 hours of study time.

Support

• Our first-class support structure will ensure that you aren’t alone in your studies.
• You'll have contact with your tutors via MyAberdeen and email.
• You can use social media and discussion boards to chat with your fellow students too.

Where This Will Take You

• Earn the same MLitt qualification online as you would on campus.
• Your MLitt qualification will be recognised by employers and educational institutions around the world, opening up international opportunities.
• Careers: You'll graduate from this degree with the confidence to use philosophy in a variety of non-academic contexts and careers.

Fees and Funding

• Master of Letters: £12,420
• Postgraduate Diploma: £8,240
• Postgraduate Certificate: £4,060
• Pay as you go: This is a pay-as-you-go qualification.
• Additional costs: Access to all the books and resources you need are included in your tuition fee.

Entry Requirements

• MLitt, PgDip, PgCert: The minimum entry requirements for this degree are a 2:2 UK honours degree or equivalent.
• International students: We welcome students from all over the world.
• English language requirements: Teaching is delivered in English. If English is not your first language, use our English requirements checklist to see if you need to provide evidence of your English language skills when you apply.