My time as a postgraduate student in the MLitt Philosophy and Society course was absolutely brilliant - one could tell that the faculty cared greatly about each student and their needs, both academic and personal. There was rarely ever a time that I felt like I could not rely on my supervisor and my professors.
The course itself was tailored specifically to the student's research interests, and there was an effort to take my research interests to new heights with the interdisciplinarity that this programme offers. I would say, in my case, that the effort was definitely successful. My continued collaboration with the Aberdeen Archives, Galleries and Museums would not be possible without the continued guidance, support, and suggestions on my coursework by my professors.
The draw of the MLitt programme is most certainly that you get taught by established (in the field) individuals who can intuit the contemporary needs of the field and the research scene within the discipline. Impact in research is a burgeoning and significant factor, and it is important now more than ever to instil good practices within students to incline their thinking toward the practical purposes of their philosophical research.
This programme is best suited for people who would like to keep their options open, so whether you want to pursue a doctoral research degree, or you want to situate yourself in the job market, this programme is definitely worth your while. It is an honour to have been one of the programme's very first students!
