**Philosophy** Philosophy has been at the core of Western intellectual life for at least 2,500 years. It is central to our understanding of the world and our interaction with it. Philosophy gives you skills to think about philosophical questions in a clear and systematic way. While there are different approaches that philosophers have taken, the study of philosophy focuses on: * argument * critical enquiry * rigour in reasoning * clarity of expression, including making important distinctions **Economics** Economics is the study of the incentives that affect decisions made by: * individuals * businesses * governments * societies Economists analyse the macroeconomic results of those decisions, for example: * economic fluctuations * growth * unemployment * crises **Studying Philosophy and Economics** Studying philosophy and economics will equip you with the skills to participate in philosophical and economic debates. You will gain the knowledge to understand philosophical issues and the quantitative skills for answering economic questions. **Programme benefits** * Philosophy has been taught at the University since its foundation in 1583. Edinburgh was the centre of the Scottish Enlightenment and has a distinguished place in the history of philosophy. * You will have a choice of more than 40 option courses in Years 3 and 4 in all the main branches of philosophy. * Our world-leading academics are especially strong in philosophy of mind and cognition, language and science, ethics and political philosophy, epistemology and the history of philosophy. * The University has a strong historic connection to the subject of philosophy, with Adam Ferguson and Sir William Hamilton among its former students. * Edinburgh has one of the UK’s largest philosophy departments and the Philosophy Society attracts high-profile speakers. * Our programme covers the basics of Western philosophy and offers you the opportunity to specialise in your areas of interest. * Our staff in Economics make up one of the leading groups of economic theorists in Europe. We are the base for the Scottish Graduate Programme in Economics.
A Level: {'start': ['A*', 'A*', 'A', None], 'end': ['A', 'A', 'B', None]} | Required subjects: A levels: Mathematics at B or AS Mathematics at A. GCSEs: English at C or 4. | Scottish Higher: AAAA | AAAA (achievement by end of S5 preferred) (Standard). ABBB by end of S6 (Minimum). BBB must be achieved in one year of S4-S6. Required subjects: Highers: Mathematics at B. Higher Applications of Mathematics is not accepted in place of Higher Mathematics. National 5s: English at C. | International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme | from 36 points with 665 at HL to 34 points with 655 at HL (Standard). 34 points with 655 at HL (Minimum). Required subjects: HL: Mathematics at 5. SL: English at 5; Mathematics at 6 (if not at HL).
total 6.5 with at least 5.5 in each component. We do not accept IELTS One Skill Retake to meet our English language requirements. total 92 with at least 20 in each component. We do not accept TOEFL MyBest Score to meet our English language requirements. total 176 with at least 162 in each component. total 176 with at least 162 in each component. ISE II with distinctions in all four components. total 6.5 with at least 5.5 in each component.We do not accept IELTS One Skill Retake to meet our English language requirements. total 92 with at least 20 in each component (before 21 Jan 2026); total 4.5 with at least 4.0 in each component (from 21 Jan 2026). We do not accept TOEFL MyBest Score to meet our English language requirements. total 176 with at least 162 in each component. total 176 with at least 162 in each component. ISE II with distinctions in all four components.
Scotland - Scottish students must apply to the Student Awards Agency Scotland (SAAS) for payment of their tuition fees. England/Wales/Northern Ireland - The Rest of UK (RUK) students commencing or continuing their studies in September 2027, the tuition fees will be £10,050. EU On 9th July 2020 the decision was made by the Scottish Government to end free university tuition for European Union (EU) students starting in 2021-22. Funding policy for EU nationals and associated groups starting a course of study in academic year 2022-23 or later will be in line with international fees. Full time international and EU students will pay a fixed annual fee rate for the duration of their programme — 2027 Classroom
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