Philosophy and English Literature - MA (Hons)

The University of Edinburgh

This joint programme gives you in-depth knowledge of Philosophy and English Literature.In Years 1 and 2, you will take courses that introduce you to each subject area, and choose options from a range of disciplines.At honours level (Years 3 and 4), you will select courses based on your interests so you can specialise in particular topics.Combining literature with philosophy shows an openness to different ideas and perspectives which is valuable in many careers and the wider world.**Philosophy**Philosophy has been at the core of Western intellectual life for at least 2,500 years. It is central to our understanding of the world and our interaction with it.Philosophy gives you the skills to think about great philosophical questions in a clear and systematic way.While there are different approaches that philosophers have taken, the study of philosophy focuses on:* argument* critical enquiry* rigour in reasoning* clarity of expression, including making important distinctions**English Literature**Edinburgh is the first UNESCO World City of Literature. For centuries, it has been the home and muse of many great writers.On this programme, you will develop your critical and creative skills by engaging with a broad range of texts from around the world and a variety of approaches to reading.You will explore the cultural contexts of writing in English from the late Middle Ages to the present, and many different topics and genres.From the University's Special Collections to the National Library of Scotland, the city's resources for studying literature are exceptional.**Programme benefits*** Philosophy has been taught at the University since its foundation in 1583. Edinburgh was the centre of the Scottish Enlightenment and has a distinguished place in the history of philosophy.* You will learn at the heart of a UNESCO World City of Literature in the oldest department of literature in the UK, one of the world's longest established.* You will have a choice of more than 40 option courses in Years 3 and 4 in all the main branches of philosophy and in English literature.* Our world-leading academics are especially strong in:* philosophy of mind and cognition, language and science* ethics* epistemology* history of philosophy* The University has a strong historic connection to philosophy, with Adam Ferguson and Sir William Hamilton among its former students.* Edinburgh has one of the UK’s largest philosophy departments and the Philosophy Society attracts high-profile speakers.

School of Philosophy, Psychology and Language Sciences