Studying philosophy gives you the skills to think about great philosophical questions in a clear and systematic way.
Philosophy:
* introduces you to the thinking of some of the great philosophers of the past and present
* shows the connections between different areas of human experience
* increases awareness of assumptions that influence your beliefs
**Philosophy at Edinburgh**
As the historical home of David Hume and Adam Smith, the city of Edinburgh has long been, and remains, a fitting place to study ph...
Studying philosophy gives you the skills to think about great philosophical questions in a clear and systematic way.<br/><br/>Philosophy: <br/><br/><br/>* introduces you to the thinking of some of the great philosophers of the past and present <br/><br/><br/>* shows the connections between different areas of human experience <br/><br/><br/>* increases awareness of assumptions that influence your beliefs <br/><br/><br/>**Philosophy at Edinburgh**<br/><br/>As the historical home of David Hume and Adam Smith, the city of Edinburgh has long been, and remains, a fitting place to study philosophy. <br/><br/>The University too, has a strong historical connection to the subject, counting Adam Ferguson and Sir William Hamilton among its former students.
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Course Details
Information
Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
4 Years
Start Date
08/09/2025
Campus
Central area campus
29 January
Application deadline
Provider Details
Codes/info
Course Code
V500
Institution Code
E56
Points of Entry
Year 1
Not Accepted
A,A,A,B
AAAB by end of S5 or AAAA by end of S6. BBB must be achieved in one year of S4-S6. Required subjects: Highers: no specific Higher subjects required. National 5s: English at C.
37
37 points with 666 at HL. Required subjects: HL: no specific subjects required. SL: English at 5.
A,A,A
AAA. Required subjects: A levels: no specific A Level subjects required. GCSEs: English at C or 4.
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Region | Costs | Academic Year | Year |
---|---|---|---|
Scotland | £1,820 | 2025/26 | Year 1 |
England, Northern Ireland, Wales, Channel Islands, Republic of Ireland | £9,535 | 2025/26 | Year 1 |
EU, International | £28,000 | 2025/26 | Year 1 |