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University of Glasgow
Philosophy of Mind & Psychology MSc
University of Glasgow

Philosophy of Mind & Psychology MSc

UNIVERSITY OF GLASGOW

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Full time | University of Glasgow | 1 year | SEP-25

Study mode

Full time

Duration

1 year

Start date

SEP-25

Key information
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Qualification type

MSc - Master of Science

Subject areas

Philosophy Of Mind Psychology (General)

Course type

Taught

Course Summary

This interdisciplinary programme is ideal for students interested in studying the mind from a philosophical and psychological perspective. Our affiliation with the Centre for the Study of Perceptual Experience and our research strengths make this programme especially attractive to students interested in issues relating to perception.

WHY THIS PROGRAMME

  • Courses reflect up-to-date research, drawing upon staff expertise in philosophy and psychology of mind and perception.
  • Students will participate in the ongoing PPN (Philosophy, Psychology, Neuroscience) seminar series, including special sessions where guest speakers meet with students in this program to discuss specific research projects.
  • You will participate in ongoing research activities in Philosophy, Psychology, and The Centre for the Study of Perceptual Experience - a world-class perceptual research centre.

CAREER PROSPECTS

This programme provides students with rigorous and personalised training in problem solving, writing, presentation and research. These invaluable skills can be applied in a wide range of careers, including journalism, teaching, the Civil Service, local government, business, publishing, law, and the arts. It also provides students with an exceptional foundation for doctoral level research.

Modules

ADVANCED PERCEPTION AND COGNITION (PGT) - Core
This module aims to introduce students to detailed aspects of current research projects related to visual and auditory perception and cognition. This is achieved by a series of experts in the field providing the theoretical background, details of experimental techniques (including some practical exercises) and recent results from their research field. As a result, students will be provided with a critical appreciation and technical grounding for their research projects.
Dissertation - Core
Philosophy Research Methods A - Core
Philosophy Research Methods C - Core
Philosophy of Mind A - Core
Philosophy of Mind B - Core
Research Methods in Cognitive Science (PGT) PSYCH5018 - Core
Social Robotics (PGT) - Core

Tuition fees

UK fees
Course fees for UK students

For this course (per year)

£10,650

International fees
Course fees for EU and international students

For this course (per year)

£24,000

Entry requirements

Entry requirements for postgraduate taught programmes are a 2.1 Honours degree or equivalent qualification (for example, GPA 3.0 or above) in a relevant subject unless otherwise specified.

University information

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The University of Glasgow is one of four ancient universities in Scotland, founded back in 1451. Alumni include seven Nobel Prize winners, Scotland’s First Minister and a Prime Minister, while Albert Einstein gave a seminal lecture on the theory of relativity there in 1933. The university consists of four colleges: College of Arts College of Medical, Veterinary and Life Sciences College of Science and Engineering College of...more

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