Philosophy/Politics (SocSci) MA (Hons)

**Philosophy** is the systematic attempt to arrive at clear answers to profound questions about issues such as knowledge, life, morality, science and human nature using reason and argument.<br/><br/>We host reading parties for students, usually in the Highlands, and have a flourishing undergraduate Philosophy Society.<br/><br/>**Politics** is the study of the way power and influence are distributed within society and how this affects decision making within and among countries and states.<br/><br/>You will study a wide variety of topics within the discipline of politics including courses in international relations, political theory and British politics. You will have the opportunity to take part in our growing study abroad programme.