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History and Philosophy

  • Master of Arts (with Honours)
  • 4 Years
  • Full-Time
  • 21 September 2027
  • Undergraduate
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Course summary

Studying history and philosophy together gives you a wide range of modules to choose from.

We teach social, cultural, and political history from the early modern period through to the contemporary period, focusing in particular on the British Isles, Europe, the Americas, Africa, and India.

You'll use primary sources from the start, analysing various kinds of historical evidence, including written and oral materials, maps, visual images, feature films, art, and music. You'll consider how the use of sources and media representation inform our reconstructions of the past.

Philosophy explores our existence using critical thinking and argument. If you find yourself thinking about life's big issues, philosophy could be for you.

We specialise in continental (European) philosophy and teach key texts from the European tradition. You will look at how it is important to real-world concerns and contemporary issues by:

  • exploring films and artwork

  • discussing important scientific and technological developments

  • debating controversial ethical issues

  • looking at how texts written 300 years ago can be relevant to political situations today

At Levels 1 and 2 you will receive a grounding in ancient and modern philosophy and be introduced to fundamental ideas concerning ethics, epistemology (the nature of knowledge) and metaphysics (the nature of reality).

You then specialise in Levels 3 and 4 by drawing on a range of philosophy modules taught by lecturers engaging in interdisciplinary research.

Modules

Course Modules

<a href="https://www.dundee.ac.uk/undergraduate/history-philosophy/teaching-and-assessment">Modules can be viewed on the course webpage at dundee.ac.uk</a>

Assessment method

<a href="https://www.dundee.ac.uk/undergraduate/history-philosophy/teaching-and-assessment">Assessment methods can be viewed on the course webpage at dundee.ac.uk</a>

Ways to study this course

Campuses

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Study options

  • Master of Arts (with Honours) • Full-Time • 4 Years

Start dates

  • 21 September 2027

Apply by
13 January 2027

This is the equal consideration deadline. You can still apply after this date, but your application may not receive guaranteed consideration.

Application codes

Course code:
VV15
Institution code:
D65
Campus name:
Main Site
Points of Entry:
Year 1, 2

How to apply

Apply by
13 January 2027

This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.

Application codes

Course code:
VV15
Institution code:
D65
Campus name:
Main Site

Points of entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

  • Year 1
  • Year 2

Entry requirements

Typical qualification requirements

A level
CCC

UCAS Tariff
Not accepted

Scottish HNC
Pass

A relevant HNC with C in the Graded Unit

Scottish HND
Pass

A relevant HND with BB in the Graded Units

Scottish Higher
BBBC

Access to HE Diploma
Distinction: 15 Merit: 15 Pass: 15

International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
Offer: 28

28 points overall with 5, 5, 4 at Higher Level

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
MMM

A relevant BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma with MMM

Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017)
H3H3H3H3

Entry requirements for students joining after Year 1: https://www.dundee.ac.uk/undergraduate/history-philosophy/entry-requirements https://www.dundee.ac.uk/undergraduate/history-philosophy/entry-requirements

Minimum Qualification Requirements

Typical qualification requirements

A level CCD

Scottish Higher BBCC

International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme Offer: 26

28 points overall with 5, 5, 4 at Higher Level

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016) MMP

A relevant BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma with MMM

Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017) H3H3H3H4

English language requirements

You can find details of our specific IELTS English language requirements and other accepted English language qualifications on the individual course webpages on the University website. English language tests should be no more than two years old on the start date of your chosen course. All results will be verified online.https://www.dundee.ac.uk/guides/english-language-requirements

Contextual admissions

Universities and colleges consider more than grades when assessing applications and may make offers based on a range of criteria. Learn more about contextual offers.

Achieving a strong set of qualifications is key to earning a place at the University. We understand grades are influenced by things outside your control, such as the impact of deprivation where you live. That’s why each year we look at each student's application in detail including circumstances outside of your control that may have impacted your potential.

Learn more on the University of Dundee website

Historical entry grades data

This section shows the range of grades that students who received offers were previously accepted on to this course with (learn more).

It is designed to support your research but does not guarantee whether you will or won't get a place.

Admissions teams consider various factors, including interviews, subject requirements, and entrance tests. Check all course entry requirements for eligibility.

Not available

Historical entry grades data is not currently available for University of Dundee - we are working with them to try and make it available soon - learn more.

Fees and funding

Tuition fees

Per year tuition fees

LocationFeeYear
England, Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland, Channel Islands, Republic of Ireland, EU & InternationalTBC

Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website.

Additional fee information

Tuition fees for 2027/8 are yet to be confirmed.

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