Philosophy at Edinburgh
Discover more about your degree programme and where you will study.
What you will study
Learn more about your Philosophy degree programme, including what you will study and how you will be assessed.
Philosophy programme information on Degree Finder
Degree structure
The detailed content of your degree programme can be found in our Degree Programme Tables (DPTs). The DPTs for your year of study (2024-entry) have now been published. These are correct for your first year of study. Courses for your subsequent years are published each year in April.
Choosing your courses
If you choose to come to Edinburgh, and your programme includes option courses, you will receive further information in advance of your start date about how and when you will choose them, including availability of courses and timetabling.
It’s important to remember that some courses may have a limited number of places or you may find that the courses you’d like to take conflict in terms of scheduling, so you’ll need to consider a range of options.
Check the 2024/25 Degree Programme Tables
Where you will study
The Philosophy Department is located in Dugald Stewart Building. Teaching will take place at locations within the University's Central Area, so you will be located in the heart of the city. You will have access to:
- A School library with study spaces and resources relating to your subject area.
- Computer suites.
- The University Main Library with 2,300 study spaces and 24-hour access.
- Some of the best university sports and gym facilities in the UK.
Our Virtual Visit gives you the chance to discover our buildings, the Main Library and other points of interest around campus. It's a great way to get a feel for what it is like to study and live in Edinburgh.
Explore the campus using our Virtual Visit
Applied for a joint honours degree?
Don’t forget to look at the information for each of your subjects. Navigate to the information for all subject areas at the link below. Choose the School your subject belongs to and explore your other subject. Not sure which School your other subject belongs to? There is also a handy list of which School owns which subject below.
The four-year experience
Our degree programmes are designed to include four years of study to give you a broader and more flexible education.
This means, in most cases, you'll have the chance to try a range of subjects before specialising. Even if you know exactly what you want to do, you can study additional subjects and add depth to your education. We believe this will give you the best chance of success in your future career.
Go Abroad
We offer undergraduate students the opportunity to undertake a wide variety of international experiences. Living and studying abroad can broaden your horizons, transform your academic perspective, and help you to get the very most from your undergraduate career.
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