Philosophy and Psychology MA (Hons)

**Philosophy**<br/><br/>Philosophy has been at the core of Western intellectual life for at least 2,500 years. It is central to our understanding of the world and our interaction with it. <br/><br/>Philosophy gives you the skills to think about great philosophical questions in a clear and systematic way. <br/><br/>While there are different approaches that philosophers have taken, the study of philosophy focuses on: <br/><br/><br/>* argument <br/><br/><br/>* critical enquiry <br/><br/><br/>* rigour in reasoning <br/><br/><br/>* clarity of expression, including making important distinctions <br/><br/><br/>**Philosophy at Edinburgh**<br/><br/>The University has a strong historic connection to the subject, counting Adam Ferguson and Sir William Hamilton among its former students. <br/><br/>Edinburgh has one of the UK’s largest philosophy departments and the Philosophy Society attracts high-profile speakers. <br/><br/>Our programme covers the basics of Western philosophy. Later in the degree, you will have a wide choice of courses from Philosophy of Well-Being to Feminism. <br/><br/>**Psychology**<br/><br/>Psychologists study: <br/><br/><br/>* how we perceive, think and learn about the world around us <br/><br/><br/>* the way biological and social factors influence how we behave <br/><br/><br/>* how interests and abilities differ from person to person <br/><br/><br/>* how we communicate verbally and non-verbally <br/><br/><br/>* how and why our mental abilities change across our lives <br/><br/><br/>Psychology is an experimental and observational science. It uses evidence from research studies to develop and evaluate theories. <br/><br/>Our psychology courses focus on developing skills in research methods and statistical analysis, to support our research-led teaching. <br/><br/>**Studying Philosophy and Psychology**<br/><br/>This joint programme gives you in-depth knowledge in both subject areas, and the opportunity to specialise in the topics that interest you most.