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Philosophy (MLitt)2026 entry

Source: https://www.st-andrews.ac.uk/subjects/philosophy/philosophy-mlitt/ Parent: https://www.st-andrews.ac.uk/study-abroad/global-education/collaborative/

Why study this course?

The MLitt in Philosophy is a one-year taught postgraduate programme run by the St Andrews and Stirling Graduate Programme in Philosophy (SASP), taught by staff from both the University of St Andrews and the University of Stirling.

Highlights

Part-time study

The Philosophy MLitt can also be taken as a part-time programme. Students will be expected to take three modules per year over two years, followed by an 8,000 to 10,000-word dissertation.

For more information about part-time study, please contact the postgraduate administrators by emailing pgpafs@st-andrews.ac.uk.

Teaching

Delivered through lectures, seminars and reading groups.

Class sizes

Groups range from 4 to 18 students.

Dissertation

A 8,000 to 10,000-word project undertaken as an independent study with regular supervision.

Support

Students have access to the full range of student support available at the two universities.

Modules

Those on the MLitt in Philosophy may sign up for any of the postgraduate taught modules offered by the philosophy departments at the universities of St Andrews and Stirling, building a timetable which best suits individual interests.

The course offers flexibility for those students who are not yet sure of their research interests, or who wish to gain a broader understanding of issues and debates across the discipline. This flexibility allows students to combine the modules which are of most interest: combining logic and ethics for example, or metaphysics and political philosophy.

Students must take one compulsory module over the course of the programme (Research Methods, in Semester 1) and choose five other postgraduate philosophy modules from those offered on the SASP programme.

There is also an optional weekly seminar, Basic Logic, held throughout Semester 1 for students who wish to work on their knowledge of logic. This is a not-for-credit seminar.

Course information may change. Module information and course content, teaching and assessment may change each year and after you have accepted your offer to study at the University of St Andrews. We display the most up-to-date information possible, but this could be from a previous academic year. For the latest module information, see the module catalogue.

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What it will lead to

Careers

Recent graduates in Philosophy have found openings in:

We are committed to supporting your career aspirations, whatever stage your career is at. Our Careers Centre can help connect you to our extensive global alumni community for advice and mentoring, as well as offering career coaching, bespoke workshops, employer connections, experiences, and application support.

Our International Education and Lifelong Learning Institute can also support you with academic and professional skills development. The University’s Entrepreneurship Centre offers start-up support for those looking to freelance as well as create their own business.

Career training and advice for progressing onto research degrees is provided through both the participating universities.

Further study

If you have successfully completed the taught component of the MLitt in Philosophy, you may be eligible to proceed to the SASP MPhil. This involves a 40,000-word dissertation, which is examined by an internal and external examiner at the end of the second year. Students who re-register from the MLitt to the MPhil do not receive the MLitt award.

Students enrolled for the MLitt or MPhil are eligible to apply for a Philosophy PhD programme.

Why St Andrews?

The MLitt is enhanced by a busy programme of conferences, workshops and visiting speakers from universities in the UK and abroad. This includes:

There is also a wide range of student-led reading groups and informal seminars.

Alumni

When you graduate you become a member of the University's worldwide alumni community. Benefit from access to alumni clubs, the Saint Connect networking and mentoring platform, and careers support.

“I have been able to choose my essays and write about a wide range of philosophical subjects that specifically piqued my interest. I have learnt that provided I work hard, refer to others when help is needed and have good friends to surround me, I can accomplish anything I put my mind to.”

Morayo \ - London, England

Ask a student

If you are interested in learning what it's like to be a student at St Andrews you can speak to one of our student ambassadors. They'll let you know about their top tips, best study spots, favourite traditions and more.

Entry requirements

The qualifications listed are indicative minimum requirements for entry. Some academic Schools will ask applicants to achieve significantly higher marks than the minimum. Obtaining the listed entry requirements will not guarantee you a place, as the University considers all aspects of every application including, where applicable, the writing sample, personal statement, and supporting documents.

Application requirements

For more guidance, see supporting documents and references for postgraduate taught programmes.

English language proficiency

If English is not your first language, you may need to provide an English language test score to evidence your English language ability. See approved English language tests and scores for this course.

Fees and funding

Before we can begin processing your application, a payment of an application fee of £50 is required. In some instances, you may be eligible for an application fee waiver. Details of this, along with information on our tuition fees, can be found on the postgraduate fees and funding page.

Scholarships and funding

St Andrews and Stirling are both committed to supporting you through your studies, regardless of your financial circumstances. You may be eligible for scholarships, discounts or other support:

You are also eligible to apply for funding opportunities available via the University of Stirling.

Philosophy scholarships

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Admission to the University of St Andrews is governed by our Admissions policy

Information about all programmes from previous years of entry can be found in the course archive.

Curriculum development

As a research intensive institution, the University ensures that its teaching references the research interests of its staff, which may change from time to time. As a result, programmes are regularly reviewed with the aim of enhancing students' learning experience. Our approach to course revision is described online.

Tuition fees

The University will clarify compulsory fees and charges it requires any student to pay at the time of offer. The offer will also clarify conditions for any variation of fees. The University’s approach to fee setting is described online.

Page last updated: 5 February 2026