With Phil. Masters in the UK, PhD Applicability in the US?

[Jon Andrew Greig]

Greetings all,

I'm in the process of getting ready to study at University of Edinburgh for an MSc in Ancient Philosophy, and since it's a 1-year program, I'm already fast-readying myself for the next round of applications. I'm open to staying in the UK for doctoral studies if there is enough funding, but I'm leaning more towards focusing on applying to US/Canadian schools for PhD programs (for fall 2013). Just wanted to ask others what their experience or success has been if they've gotten their masters in the UK and transferred here for their PhD. Comments/advice greatly appreciated.

Jon

[antecedent]

Hi! I can't speak to successful experience doing this, I just wanted to jump in and say I'm in the same boat. I'll be doing my M.Sc. in English Language at Edinburgh starting in September. I'm planning on taking a year off after the masters though to make sure I have ample time to spend on both my course work and my applications, because I refuse to have another unsuccessful round of PhD apps.

I'm curious to hear what others have to say!

[Jon Andrew Greig]

@antecedant, that's good to know you'll also be there. Perhaps we may run into each other over there. Best of luck on your program. I admit I'm also tempted to take a year off for that, but having been two years out of the game, I'm hoping to push onward as much as possible. More than likely going to more thoroughly research schools this summer and take time to see which ones I want to charge into when the program in Edinburgh starts this fall.

[The Mosby]

I might find myself in the same situation. My main interests are in ancient philosophy and I feel my studies would benefit a lot if I were to study in the UK for a year or two. What has lead you to Edinburgh over one of the programs in England?

[Jon Andrew Greig]

(Duplicate, see below:)

Edited April 9, 2012 by Jon Andrew Greig

[Jon Andrew Greig]

Currently mere acceptance to anywhere in the UK; I had also applied to St Andrews, Oxford, Cambridge, and Leeds, and had gotten rejected at those places. Edinburgh appealed to me partly for the program I applied to--MSc in Ancient Philosophy (taught masters). It's a combined program between the Classics and Philosophy departments, and it's preparatory for seeking a research degree. So basically fits almost perfectly with my current goals. If anything, I'm hoping it will be good enough to jump into a doctoral program come the next round of applications for next year (only a 1-year program there).

Edited April 9, 2012 by Jon Andrew Greig