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MA (Hons) Philosophy and Scottish Literature

University of Edinburgh

1 Location : Central

Course details

Study mode

Full time

Length

4 year course

Distance learning

Not Available

Placement year

Not Available

Year abroad

Optional

Foundation year

Not Available

Study mode

Full time

Length

4 year course

Distance learning

Not Available

Placement year

Not Available

Year abroad

Optional

Foundation year

Not Available

What you need to know about the data

  • The data is from students surveyed during the Covid-19 pandemic.
  • Some courses and providers have been affected more than others.
  • The data tells you about the experience of recent students, but your experience may be different.
  • Read more about this data

The data displayed is from students on this and other courses in Literature in English.

There was not enough data to publish information specifically for this course. This is because the course has not yet run or has not been running long enough for this data to be available.

50%

Overall, I am satisfied with the quality of the course

  • Data from 150 students (64% of those asked).
  • All final year students are asked to complete the National Student Survey.

Data from students graduating 2023-24

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

The teaching on my course

77%

77% were positive about the teaching on the course.

89%

79%

83%

59%

Data from 150 students (64% of those who were asked)

Data for students graduating 2023-24

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

Learning opportunities

57%

57% were positive about the learning opportunities the course provided.

70%

60%

70%

29%

55%

Data from 150 students (64% of those who were asked)

Data for students graduating 2023-24

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

Assessment and feedback

50%

50% were positive about assessment and feedback on the course.

40%

64%

69%

31%

47%

Data from 150 students (64% of those who were asked)

Data for students graduating 2023-24

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

Academic Support

78%

78% were positive about the support provided by teaching staff.

79%

76%

Data from 150 students (64% of those who were asked)

Data for students graduating 2023-24

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

Organisation and management

52%

52% were positive about the course organisation and communication.

48%

55%

Data from 150 students (64% of those who were asked)

Data for students graduating 2023-24

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

Learning resources

84%

84% were positive about the learning resources and facilities provided.

76%

92%

83%

Data from 150 students (64% of those who were asked)

Data for students graduating 2023-24

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

Student voice

52%

52% were positive about student feedback being heard and acted on.

69%

53%

32%

43%

Data from 150 students (64% of those who were asked)

Data for students graduating 2023-24

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

Mental wellbeing

35% Information about mental wellbeing support services has been well communicated.

Data from 150 students (64% of those who were asked)

Data for students graduating 2023-24

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

Freedom of expression

The Freedom of expression score is not available for courses in Wales, Northern Ireland and Scotland because the question is not included in the survey for these nations.

Read more about this data

The data displayed is from students on this and other courses in Philosophy.

There was not enough data to publish information specifically for this course. This is because the course has not yet run or has not been running long enough for this data to be available.

70%

Overall, I am satisfied with the quality of the course

  • Data from 150 students (66% of those asked).
  • All final year students are asked to complete the National Student Survey.

Data from students graduating 2023-24

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

The teaching on my course

84%

84% were positive about the teaching on the course.

92%

81%

93%

71%

Data from 150 students (67% of those who were asked)

Data for students graduating 2023-24

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

Learning opportunities

68%

68% were positive about the learning opportunities the course provided.

83%

69%

74%

57%

58%

Data from 150 students (67% of those who were asked)

Data for students graduating 2023-24

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

Assessment and feedback

60%

60% were positive about assessment and feedback on the course.

61%

76%

70%

37%

57%

Data from 150 students (67% of those who were asked)

Data for students graduating 2023-24

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

Academic Support

82%

82% were positive about the support provided by teaching staff.

85%

79%

Data from 150 students (67% of those who were asked)

Data for students graduating 2023-24

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

Organisation and management

69%

69% were positive about the course organisation and communication.

67%

74%

Data from 150 students (67% of those who were asked)

Data for students graduating 2023-24

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

Learning resources

82%

82% were positive about the learning resources and facilities provided.

73%

89%

83%

Data from 150 students (67% of those who were asked)

Data for students graduating 2023-24

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

Student voice

62%

62% were positive about student feedback being heard and acted on.

84%

66%

35%

45%

Data from 150 students (67% of those who were asked)

Data for students graduating 2023-24

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

Mental wellbeing

51% Information about mental wellbeing support services has been well communicated.

Data from 150 students (67% of those who were asked)

Data for students graduating 2023-24

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

Freedom of expression

The Freedom of expression score is not available for courses in Wales, Northern Ireland and Scotland because the question is not included in the survey for these nations.

Read more about this data

What you need to know about entry data

  • These are the qualifications students had when they were accepted onto this course. This is not a list of qualifications a person needs to have to be accepted onto this course

Read more about entry data

Qualification types: Literature in English

Data for entrants in 2022-23

Source: Data for individual students collected directly from universities and colleges

Data from

210 students

Chart labels explained

Qualification types: Philosophy

Data for entrants in 2022-23

Source: Data for individual students collected directly from universities and colleges

Data from

150 students

Chart labels explained

UCAS Tariff points: Literature in English

Data for entrants in 2022-23

Source: Data for individual students collected directly from universities and colleges

Data from

185 students

UCAS Tariff points: Philosophy

Data for entrants in 2022-23

Source: Data for individual students collected directly from universities and colleges

Data from

130 students

95% of students are still on the course or have completed it

The data displayed is from students on other courses in Literature in English.

Because the course is new or has not been running long enough, there was not enough data to publish information specifically for this course. This does not reflect on the quality of the course.

After 1 year on the course: Literature in English

Data for entrants in 2021-22

Source: Data for individual students collected directly from universities and colleges

Data from

245 students.

93% of students are still on the course or have completed it

The data displayed is from students on other courses in Philosophy.

Because the course is new or has not been running long enough, there was not enough data to publish information specifically for this course. This does not reflect on the quality of the course.

After 1 year on the course: Philosophy

Data for entrants in 2021-22

Source: Data for individual students collected directly from universities and colleges

Data from

175 students.

What you need to know about earnings data

  • Some data is from graduates surveyed during the Covid-19 pandemic.
  • Labour markets change
  • Salaries vary across regions in the UK
  • There are lots of factors that affect graduate earnings.
  • Read more about earnings

Average earnings for all full-time Language and area studies courses

The data displayed is from students on courses in Language and area studies.

This includes data from all courses in this subject at the same university or college. There was not enough data to publish more specific information – either because the course is new, or there are too few students. This does not reflect on the quality of the course.

For graduates from University of Edinburgh

After 15 months

£26,000

Typical range: £23,000 - £30,500

Data from

140 people

(50% of those asked).

Data for students graduating 2021-22

Source: Graduate Outcomes survey

After 3 years

£25,000

Typical range: £19,500 - £31,000

Data from

320 people.


Data for students graduating 2013-15

Source: Longitudinal Education Outcomes (LEO) dataset

After 5 years

£30,500

Typical range: £24,000 - £40,000

Data from

340 people.


Data for students graduating 2013-15

Source: Longitudinal Education Outcomes (LEO) dataset

View for all full-time Language and area studies graduates in:

After 15 months

£24,000

Typical range: £21,000 - £28,000

Data from

545 people.

31% of UK-resident Language and area studies graduates from University of Edinburgh are employed in Scotland.

Data for students graduating 2020-22

Source: Graduate Outcomes survey

After 3 years

£21,000

(excludes Northern Ireland)

Typical range: £16,500 - £25,500

Data from

1005 people.

43% of UK-resident Language and area studies graduates from University of Edinburgh are based in Scotland.

Data for students graduating 2014-16

Source: Longitudinal Education Outcomes (LEO) dataset

After 5 years

£26,500

(excludes Northern Ireland)

Typical range: £19,500 - £32,000

Data from

1100 people.

40% of UK-resident Language and area studies graduates from University of Edinburgh are based in Scotland.

Data for students graduating 2014-16

Source: Longitudinal Education Outcomes (LEO) dataset

Average earnings for all full-time Philosophy courses

For graduates from University of Edinburgh

After 15 months

£30,000

Typical range: £28,000 - £36,500

Data from

15 people

(55% of those asked).

Data for students graduating 2021-22

Source: Graduate Outcomes survey

After 3 years

£25,000

Typical range: £17,000 - £32,000

Data from

55 people.


Data for students graduating 2013-15

Source: Longitudinal Education Outcomes (LEO) dataset

After 5 years

£30,500

Typical range: £22,500 - £37,500

Data from

55 people.


Data for students graduating 2013-15

Source: Longitudinal Education Outcomes (LEO) dataset

View for all full-time Philosophy graduates in:

After 15 months

£25,000

Typical range: £21,000 - £29,000

Data from

80 people.

40% of UK-resident Philosophy graduates from University of Edinburgh are employed in Scotland.

Data for students graduating 2020-22

Source: Graduate Outcomes survey

After 3 years

£19,500

(excludes Northern Ireland)

Typical range: £14,000 - £25,000

Data from

135 people.

46% of UK-resident Philosophy graduates from University of Edinburgh are based in Scotland.

Data for students graduating 2014-16

Source: Longitudinal Education Outcomes (LEO) dataset

After 5 years

£23,000

(excludes Northern Ireland)

Typical range: £16,500 - £31,000

Data from

130 people.

45% of UK-resident Philosophy graduates from University of Edinburgh are based in Scotland.

Data for students graduating 2014-16

Source: Longitudinal Education Outcomes (LEO) dataset

What you need to know about employment data

  • Some data is from graduates surveyed during Covid-19 pandemic
  • Labour markets vary and change over time
  • Employment and job opportunities vary across regions in the UK
  • Read more about employment

84% of the students go on to work and / or study

What graduates are doing 15 months after the course

The data displayed is from students on other courses in Language and area studies over the previous two years.

Because the course is new or has not been running long enough, there was not enough data to publish information specifically for this course.

Data for students graduating 2020-22

Source: Graduate Outcomes survey

Data from

365 students (50% of those who were asked).

90% of the students go on to work and / or study

What graduates are doing 15 months after the course

The data displayed is from students on other courses in Philosophy.

Because the course is new or has not been running long enough, there was not enough data to publish information specifically for this course. This does not reflect on the quality of the course.

Data for students graduating 2021-22

Source: Graduate Outcomes survey

Data from

45 students (55% of those who were asked).

Occupation types 15 months after the course

The data displayed is from students on other courses in Language and area studies over the previous two years.

Because the course is new or has not been running long enough, there was not enough data to publish information specifically for this course.

Data for students graduating 2020-22

Source: Graduate Outcomes survey

Data from

250 students (50% of those who were asked).

72% In highly skilled work

  • 23% Business and public service associate professionals
  • 11% Teaching Professionals
  • 10% Artistic, literary and media occupations
  • 6% Business, Research and Administrative Professionals
  • 6% Media Professionals
  • Less than 5% Finance Professionals
  • Less than 5% Information Technology Professionals

23% In other work

  • 7% Administrative occupations
  • 5% Elementary occupations
  • Less than 5% Sales occupations

4% In unknown work

  • Employed after finishing the course but employment type is not known

Occupation types 15 months after the course

The data displayed is from students on other courses in Philosophy.

Because the course is new or has not been running long enough, there was not enough data to publish information specifically for this course. This does not reflect on the quality of the course.

Data for students graduating 2021-22

Source: Graduate Outcomes survey

Data from

30 students (55% of those who were asked).

70% In highly skilled work

  • 20% Business and public service associate professionals
  • 10% Media Professionals
  • 10% Information Technology Professionals
  • 5% Business, Research and Administrative Professionals
  • 5% Managers, directors and senior officials
  • 5% Teaching Professionals
  • 5% Artistic, literary and media occupations

30% In other work

  • 10% Administrative occupations
  • 10% Skilled trades occupations
  • 5% Elementary occupations

0% In unknown work

  • Employed after finishing the course but employment type is not known

What you need to know about the data

73% of graduates find their current work meaningful

    • Source: Graduate Outcomes survey
    • Data for students graduating 2020-22

    • Data from

      185 students (50% of those who were asked)

The data displayed is from students on other courses in Language and area studies over the previous two years.

Because the course is new or has not been running long enough, there was not enough data to publish information specifically for this course.

Perception of work after graduating

Source: Graduate Outcomes survey

Data for students graduating 2020-22

Data from

185 students (50% of those who were asked)

44% Usefulness

I am utilising what I learnt during my studies in my current work.

73% Meaningfulness

My current work is meaningful.

66% Future

My current work fits with my future plans.

85% of graduates find their current work meaningful

The data displayed is from students on other courses in Philosophy.

Because the course is new or has not been running long enough, there was not enough data to publish information specifically for this course. This does not reflect on the quality of the course.

Perception of work after graduating

Source: Graduate Outcomes survey

Data for students graduating 2021-22

Data from

25 students (55% of those who were asked)

50% Usefulness

I am utilising what I learnt during my studies in my current work.

85% Meaningfulness

My current work is meaningful.

80% Future

My current work fits with my future plans.

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