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MA Philosophy and Psychology

University of Edinburgh
Full-time4 YearsYear AbroadSubject: Combined
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Course Score
B /74
Graduate Salary£30,000
Satisfaction75%
Degree Completion100%
Professional Jobs70%
Meaningful Work85%

Expected Starting Salary

below national median

Typical starting salary for Combined graduates

Start
Sep 2027
Graduate
2031
First job
~2032
£30,000
typical starting salary
£26,500
£36,500
Brightest = where most graduates land · fades where fewer earn that amount
· Combined graduates nationally earn £18,000–£46,500 (1465 courses)

HESA Graduate Outcomes survey · includes all graduates regardless of career path chosen

Where Graduates Work

Top job roles graduates enter after this course

01
Business and public service associate professionals
★ Professional
20%
02
Caring personal services
15%
03
Administrative occupations
10%
04
Customer service occupations
10%
05
Elementary occupations
10%
06
Information Technology Professionals
★ Professional
10%
07
Managers, directors and senior officials
★ Professional
10%
08
Media Professionals
★ Professional
10%
09
Sales occupations
10%
10
Therapy professionals
★ Professional
10%

Professional Accreditations

This course is accredited or recognised by professional bodies:

Recognised Professional Body (02001)
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Student Satisfaction

National Student Survey — 10 respondents (71% response rate)

92%
Teaching Quality
69%
Assessment & Feedback
55%
Academic Support
78%
Organisation
86%
Learning Resources
50%
Student Voice

Your Local Budget 🍕

Edinburgh
Average Weekly Rent
£165
Est. Annual Total£13,680
💸10% more expensive than the UK average

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🚦 Will I Get In?

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Past Accepted Tariffs

112-127
15%
128-143
5%
144-159
5%
160-175
10%
176-191
10%
192-207
10%
208-223
15%
224-239
10%
240+
20%

Entry Qualifications

A-level
85%
Access
10%
Other
10%

Accreditations

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Recognised Professional Body (02001)

02001

AI & Your Career

Based on Anthropic research

40%
High Exposure

AI is actively being used in many tasks within this career, though human expertise remains important. Graduates who understand AI tools will have a competitive advantage.

Graduate Roles by AI Exposure

72%Information Technology
68%Customer service
55%Administrative
48%Business and public service associate
45%Media

Outcomes

100%
Continuation
70%
Professional Work
85%
Meaningful Role
80%
Career On Track