Philosophy and Society, _{MLitt, PgCert or PgDip}

Stage 1

Information for part-time students: This route runs over two years and begins in September. Candidates must take all the compulsory courses required for the programme during these two years, but PH5568 must be taken in year 2. In year 1, students will take between 60 and 105 credit points. In year 2, students will take between 15 and 60 credit points (to a total, over the two years, of 120 credits). Candidates for the MLitt will then take PH5905 (dissertation).

Compulsory Courses

Apart from the following courses, Students must also select one or more courses of relevance to the degree programme as offered by another discipline in the University, amounting to 30 credit points. Any course choices require permission of the degree convener and the course coordinator.

Philosophy and Society (PH5066)

30 Credit Points

This team taught-course, linked to the Centre for Knowledge and Society (CEKAS), examines key issues in contemporary applied philosophical research, with special emphasis on topics associated with CEKAS research streams. Students will engage with philosophical arguments and concepts central to a variety of applied domains, including science, medicine, technology education and the arts. Students will be taught by a research expert in each topic and will have the opportunity to select their own topic for their assessments (essay and presentation).

Detailed course information

Impact and Engagement in Philosophy (PH5568)

30 Credit Points

On this course, students will learn to identify and develop the non-academic impact of their philosophy research. They will learn a range of skills and techniques for engaging with the public, exchanging knowledge with organizations outside the university, and communicating their research to diverse audiences. Students will develop engagement and impact activities suitable for outside organizations and based on their own research interests, with guidance and training from academic staff and public engagement experts.

Detailed course information

Getting Started at the University of Aberdeen (PD5006)

This course, which is prescribed for all taught postgraduate students, is studied entirely online, takes approximately 5-6 hours to complete and can be taken in one sitting, or spread across a number of weeks.

Topics include orientation overview, equality and diversity, health, safety and cyber security and how to make the most of your time at university in relation to careers and employability.

Successful completion of this course will be recorded on your Enhanced Transcript as ‘Achieved’.

Detailed course information

Optional Courses

Select one from the following:

Readings in Philosophy and Society (PH5067)

30 Credit Points

Readings in Philosophy and Society is a directed reading course offering students the opportunity to engage at length and in depth with the philosophical literature on a topic relevant to problems or questions concerning society. Students will choose from a list of approved topics made available at the beginning of each year and will be subject to the availability of Philosophy staff to supervise. Assessment will include one review of a paper/book of 1,500 words (20%) and one essay of 4,000 words (80%).

Detailed course information

Readings in Philosophy and Society (PH5567)

30 Credit Points

Readings in Philosophy and Society is a directed reading course offering students the opportunity to engage at length and in depth with the philosophical literature on a topic relevant to problems or questions concerning society. Students will choose from a list of approved topics made available at the beginning of each year and will be subject to the availability of Philosophy staff to supervise. Assessment will include one review of a paper/book of 1,500 words (20%) and one essay of 4,000 words (80%).

Detailed course information

Stage 2

Compulsory Courses

Candidates for the MLitt must additionally take:

Philosophy and Society Dissertation (PH5905)

60 Credit Points

The Philosophy and Society Dissertation is a largely student-led course in which students work with a supervisor to develop a 12,000-word thesis on a topic of their choosing. In addition to the 12,000-word thesis, students also complete a 2,000-word impact statement discussing how their research project may lead to societal impact.

Detailed course information

Programme Fees

Fee information

Fee category	Cost
EU / International students	£22,000
Tuition Fees for 2023/24 Academic Year
Home / RUK	£9,964
Tuition Fees for 2023/24 Academic Year

Stage 1

Compulsory Courses

Philosophy and Society (PH5066)

30 Credit Points

This team taught-course, linked to the Centre for Knowledge and Society (CEKAS), examines key issues in contemporary applied philosophical research, with special emphasis on topics associated with CEKAS research streams. Students will engage with philosophical arguments and concepts central to a variety of applied domains, including science, medicine, technology education and the arts. Students will be taught by a research expert in each topic and will have the opportunity to select their own topic for their assessments (essay and presentation).

Detailed course information

Getting Started at the University of Aberdeen (PD5006)

This course, which is prescribed for all taught postgraduate students, is studied entirely online, takes approximately 5-6 hours to complete and can be taken in one sitting, or spread across a number of weeks.

Topics include orientation overview, equality and diversity, health, safety and cyber security and how to make the most of your time at university in relation to careers and employability.

Successful completion of this course will be recorded on your Enhanced Transcript as ‘Achieved’.

Detailed course information

Optional Courses

Select ONE of the following:

Readings in Philosophy and Society (PH5067)

30 Credit Points

Readings in Philosophy and Society is a directed reading course offering students the opportunity to engage at length and in depth with the philosophical literature on a topic relevant to problems or questions concerning society. Students will choose from a list of approved topics made available at the beginning of each year and will be subject to the availability of Philosophy staff to supervise. Assessment will include one review of a paper/book of 1,500 words (20%) and one essay of 4,000 words (80%).

Detailed course information

Readings in Philosophy and Society (PH5567)

30 Credit Points

Readings in Philosophy and Society is a directed reading course offering students the opportunity to engage at length and in depth with the philosophical literature on a topic relevant to problems or questions concerning society. Students will choose from a list of approved topics made available at the beginning of each year and will be subject to the availability of Philosophy staff to supervise. Assessment will include one review of a paper/book of 1,500 words (20%) and one essay of 4,000 words (80%).

Detailed course information

Impact and Engagement in Philosophy (PH5568)

30 Credit Points

On this course, students will learn to identify and develop the non-academic impact of their philosophy research. They will learn a range of skills and techniques for engaging with the public, exchanging knowledge with organizations outside the university, and communicating their research to diverse audiences. Students will develop engagement and impact activities suitable for outside organizations and based on their own research interests, with guidance and training from academic staff and public engagement experts.

Detailed course information

Programme Fees

Fee information

Fee category	Cost
EU / International students	£7,335
Tuition Fees for 2023/24 Academic Year
Home / RUK	£3,320
Tuition Fees for 2023/24 Academic Year

Stage 1

Apart from the following courses, Students must also select one or more courses of relevance to the degree programme as offered by another discipline in the University, amounting to 30 credit points. Any course choices require permission of the degree convener and the course coordinator.

Compulsory Courses

Philosophy and Society (PH5066)

30 Credit Points

This team taught-course, linked to the Centre for Knowledge and Society (CEKAS), examines key issues in contemporary applied philosophical research, with special emphasis on topics associated with CEKAS research streams. Students will engage with philosophical arguments and concepts central to a variety of applied domains, including science, medicine, technology education and the arts. Students will be taught by a research expert in each topic and will have the opportunity to select their own topic for their assessments (essay and presentation).

Detailed course information

Impact and Engagement in Philosophy (PH5568)

30 Credit Points

On this course, students will learn to identify and develop the non-academic impact of their philosophy research. They will learn a range of skills and techniques for engaging with the public, exchanging knowledge with organizations outside the university, and communicating their research to diverse audiences. Students will develop engagement and impact activities suitable for outside organizations and based on their own research interests, with guidance and training from academic staff and public engagement experts.

Detailed course information

Getting Started at the University of Aberdeen (PD5006)

This course, which is prescribed for all taught postgraduate students, is studied entirely online, takes approximately 5-6 hours to complete and can be taken in one sitting, or spread across a number of weeks.

Topics include orientation overview, equality and diversity, health, safety and cyber security and how to make the most of your time at university in relation to careers and employability.

Successful completion of this course will be recorded on your Enhanced Transcript as ‘Achieved’.

Detailed course information

Optional Courses

Select one from the following:

Readings in Philosophy and Society (PH5067)

30 Credit Points

Readings in Philosophy and Society is a directed reading course offering students the opportunity to engage at length and in depth with the philosophical literature on a topic relevant to problems or questions concerning society. Students will choose from a list of approved topics made available at the beginning of each year and will be subject to the availability of Philosophy staff to supervise. Assessment will include one review of a paper/book of 1,500 words (20%) and one essay of 4,000 words (80%).

Detailed course information

Readings in Philosophy and Society (PH5567)

30 Credit Points

Readings in Philosophy and Society is a directed reading course offering students the opportunity to engage at length and in depth with the philosophical literature on a topic relevant to problems or questions concerning society. Students will choose from a list of approved topics made available at the beginning of each year and will be subject to the availability of Philosophy staff to supervise. Assessment will include one review of a paper/book of 1,500 words (20%) and one essay of 4,000 words (80%).

Detailed course information

Programme Fees

Fee information

Fee category	Cost
EU / International students	£14,665
Tuition Fees for 2023/24 Academic Year
Home / RUK	£6,645
Tuition Fees for 2023/24 Academic Year