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Philosophy and Psychology at The University of Edinburgh

Philosophy and Psychology (MA (Hons), VC58) at The University of Edinburgh: UCAS’s course data does not show an entry requirement for 2027 entry yet. The middle entrant to the course had 144–159 UCAS points.

UCAS listing ↗ Course page on ed.ac.uk ↗

Entry requirement
Not in UCAS’s data yet
UCAS’s course search data does not include one for 2027 yet, though the university may have published it. Check ed.ac.uk’s course page ↗ or the UCAS listing ↗.

Who actually got in

Entrants’ UCAS pointsThis course
0%10%20%30%<969620%1125%12825%14415%16017620%1922085%2245%240+
Entrants hereUK, same subject

The middle entrant had 144–159 points.

15 entrants · 2023-25 · HESA rounds to 5%

Came in with A-levels or Highers 60%, other higher education 15%, a baccalaureate 10%.

Course

Award
Master of Arts (with Honours)
Code
VC58 · V5 philosophy + C8 psychology
Duration
4 years
Mode
Full-time
Starts
September 2027
Entry
Year 1
Year
2027
Year abroad
optional
Accredited against the requirements for the Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership (GBC) of the British Psychological Society (BPS). More ↗

Student experience

After the first yearThis course
100%
still studying
UK 86%
0%
left higher education
UK 10%
0%
moved to a lower award
UK 1%
10 students · started 2023-24
National Student SurveyThis course
% positiveHereUKTeaching on my course87%87%
Learning opportunities68%84%
Assessment and feedback68%80%
Academic support83%89%
Organisation and management64%84%
Learning resources93%89%
Student voice63%82%
20 final-year students · 70% responded · NSS 2024-26

After graduating

SalarySubject at this uni
15 months
£28k3 years
£26.5k5 years
£33k
£20k£30k£40k£50k
middle halfmedianUK, same subject
15 months: survey of 20 graduates, 2023-24 · 3 and 5 years: tax records, 2016-18 graduates
15 months onSubject at this uni
60% working10% working and studying10% studying5% unemployed15% other
UK, same subject: 85% in work or study
55%
in professional or managerial jobs
UK 45%
60%
say their work is meaningful
UK 80%
35%
use what they learned
UK 55%
  • Business and public service associate professionals10%
  • Teaching and Childcare Support Occupation10%
  • Welfare and housing associate professionals10%
  • Elementary occupations5%
  • Research and Development (RandD) and Other Research Professionals5%
Graduate Outcomes survey · 50 graduates · 55% responded · 2023-24
Source: Discover Uni dataset, HESA (CC BY 4.0), summarised for display.

Location

Campus
Edinburgh, Scotland, Scotland
Postcode
EH8 9JZ
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Subjects

philosophy historical, philosophical and religious studies
psychology psychology

Campus

Campus
Central
Housing
Accommodation ↗
Union
Students' union ↗

Philosophy at other universities

One course at each of 10 universities. Middle entrant: the UCAS points of the middle student who started, from Discover Uni.

UniversityCourseEntryMiddle entrant
University of BristolEnglish and Philosophy BA (Hons)112 - 159 points144–159
University of BirminghamMathematics and Philosophy BA (Hons)136 points144–159
Bangor UniversityPhilosophy, Ethics and Religion BA (Hons)104 - 128 points96–111
Bath Spa UniversityCreative Writing and Philosophy and Ethics BA/BSc (H)BBB - BCC96–111
Birkbeck, University of LondonPhilosophy BA (Hons)112 points96–111
Birmingham Newman UniversityApplied Humanities (Accelerated Degree) BA (Hons)96 - 112 pointsunder 96
University of AberdeenAnthropology and Philosophy MA (Hons)BBC144–159
Anglia Ruskin UniversityPhilosophy BA (Hons)—under 96
Bristol, UWEPhilosophy BA (Hons)See entry requirements96–111
The University of EdinburghPhilosophy and Psychology this course—144–159
University Centre Askham BryanCanine and Feline Behaviour and Welfare (top-up) BSc (Hons)——

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More philosophy and religious studies at The University of Edinburgh

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