Philosophy
Philosophy Short Courses.
We will be offering some in-person courses, as well as a selection of online courses too.
Courses marked as (Credit) are open to everyone. As a credit student, you will matriculate as a student at the University of Edinburgh as part of the registration process for these courses. For more information, please visit the Studying for Credit pages.
In-person courses
- Monday, 25 September (10:00-16:00) One Day Course (Course fee: £45/Click here for help with fees and discounts)
Ancient Philosophy: Humanity's Place in the Universe
- Monday, 25 September (18:30-20:20) 10 weeks (Course fee: £165/Click here for help with fees and discounts)
- Thursday, 28 September (18:30-20:20) 10 weeks (Course fee: £155/Click here for help with fees and discounts)
- Friday, 29 September (11:10-13:00) 10 weeks (Course fee: £165/Click here for help with fees and discounts)
In-person courses
- Monday, 15 January (14:10-16:00) 10 weeks *Credit* (Course fee: £210/Click here for help with fees and discounts)
Modern British Philosophy in the 20th and 21st Centuries
- Monday, 15 January (18:30-20:20) 10 weeks *Credit* (Course fee: £210/Click here for help with fees and discounts)
Philosophy of the Scottish Enlightenment
- Wednesday, 17 January (11:10-13:00) 10 weeks (Course fee: £165/Click here for help with fees and discounts)
- Thursday, 18 January (18:30-20:20) 10 weeks (Course fee: £165/Click here for help with fees and discounts)
Term 3 (April to June 2024)
In-person courses
- Wednesday, 17 April (11:10-13:00) 10 weeks (Course fee: £165/Click here for help with fees and discounts)
Cities of God: Religion and Political Thought
- Thursday, 18 April (18:30-20:20) 10 weeks (Course fee: £165/Click here for help with fees and discounts)
- Thursday, 16 and Friday, 17 May (10:00-16:00) Two Day Course (Course fee: £80/Click here for help with fees and discounts)
Interested in more options?
Visit our History Short Courses here
View our Art History Short Courses here
Important Information
For enquiries about the content of the courses in this subject area, please contact Course Organiser, Douglas Dougan by email: lit.phil.col@ed.ac.uk.
For all general enquiries, please contact us by email COL@ed.ac.uk.