Masters programmes
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Showcasing Philosophy at Edinburgh
Our flagship taught programme provides you with a broad programme of study or the opportunity to focus on one our key areas of specialisation.
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This programme offers the opportunity to focus in detail on an area of your choosing, while still being able to take some taught courses. It is intended for those who already have a good background in philosophy, typically from undergraduate study or a previous taught postgraduate degree.
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This online MSc in Epistemology, Ethics and Mind is a unique programme which provides a thorough grounding in contemporary philosophy, with a particular emphasis on those core research areas where Edinburgh has particular strengths: epistemology, ethics, and philosophy of mind and cognitive science.
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This innovative online programme allows you to study for a postgraduate degree at one of the world’s most prestigious universities, at a pace that suits you and fits around your ongoing work and personal commitments. We bring together world leaders in the fields of philosophy, science and theology to provide you with a thorough grounding in the relationship between science and religion.
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This programme examines the wide landscape of issues that arise where philosophy of mind meets the study of psychology, linguistics, and cognitive science. In particular, the programme links these issues with the growing body of work in embodied cognition, one of the most exciting areas of contemporary research in philosophy of mind.
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Funding opportunities for MSc students
A full list of funding opportunities can be found on the University Scholarships website. The scholarships funding search allows you to filter results to your requirements.
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Proposed new programme
We would like to hear your views on a potential new postgraduate opportunity in Applied Ethics.
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Proposed new programme
We would like to hear your views on a potential new postgraduate opportunity in Buddhist Studies.
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