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MA Philosophy

University of Edinburgh
Full-time4 YearsYear AbroadSubject: Combined
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Course Score
B /71
Graduate Salary£30,000
Satisfaction80%
Degree Completion90%
Professional Jobs55%
Meaningful Work80%

Expected Starting Salary

below national median

Typical starting salary for Combined graduates

Start
Sep 2027
Graduate
2031
First job
~2032
£30,000
typical starting salary
£26,500
£36,500
Brightest = where most graduates land · fades where fewer earn that amount
· Combined graduates nationally earn £18,000–£46,500 (996 courses)

HESA Graduate Outcomes survey · includes all graduates regardless of career path chosen

Where Graduates Work

Top job roles graduates enter after this course

01
Administrative occupations
15%
02
Elementary occupations
15%
03
Media Professionals
★ Professional
15%
04
Business and public service associate professionals
★ Professional
10%
05
Managers, directors and senior officials
★ Professional
10%
06
Skilled trades occupations
10%
07
Finance Professionals
★ Professional
5%
08
Information Technology Professionals
★ Professional
5%
09
Quality and Regulatory Professionals
★ Professional
5%
10
Welfare and housing associate professionals
★ Professional
5%

Student Satisfaction

National Student Survey — 60 respondents (64% response rate)

89%
Teaching Quality
68%
Assessment & Feedback
62%
Academic Support
83%
Organisation
81%
Learning Resources
58%
Student Voice

Your Local Budget 🍕

Edinburgh
Average Weekly Rent
£165
Est. Annual Total£13,680
💸10% more expensive than the UK average

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🚦 Will I Get In?

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Past Accepted Tariffs

128-143
10%
144-159
25%
160-175
25%
176-191
20%
192-207
10%
240+
5%

Entry Qualifications

A-level
81%
Other HE
13%
Other
3%
Baccalaureate
2%
Degree
2%

Accreditations

Data not provided

This provider hasn't submitted accreditation data to HESA for this course.

AI & Your Career

Based on Anthropic research

34%
Moderate Exposure

Some tasks in this career are being augmented by AI, but the core work still requires significant human judgement and skill.

Graduate Roles by AI Exposure

72%Information Technology
55%Administrative
52%Finance
48%Business and public service associate
45%Media

Outcomes

90%
Continuation
55%
Professional Work
80%
Meaningful Role
80%
Career On Track