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MA Philosophy

University of Edinburgh
Full-time4 YearsYear AbroadSubject: Combined
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Course Score
B /71
Graduate Salary
£30,000
Satisfaction
80%
Degree Completion
90%
Professional Jobs
55%
Meaningful Work
80%
The Course
Student Life
After Uni

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 (996 courses)

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

AI & Your Career

Based on Anthropic research

34%
Moderate Exposure

Some tasks in this career are being augmented by AI, but the core work still requires significant human judgement and skill.

Graduate Roles by AI Exposure

72%Information Technology
55%Administrative
52%Finance
48%Business and public service associate
45%Media

Where Graduates Work

Top job roles graduates enter after this course

01
Administrative occupations
15%
02
Elementary occupations
15%
03
Media Professionals
★ Professional
15%
04
Business and public service associate professionals
★ Professional
10%
05
Managers, directors and senior officials
★ Professional
10%
06
Skilled trades occupations
10%
07
Finance Professionals
★ Professional
5%
08
Information Technology Professionals
★ Professional
5%
09
Quality and Regulatory Professionals
★ Professional
5%
10
Welfare and housing associate professionals
★ Professional
5%

Outcomes

90%
Continuation
55%
Professional Work
80%
Meaningful Role
80%
Career On Track