Our PhD in Philosophy is a 3 year full-time programme. You will undertake substantial original research, which will form a thesis of approximately 70,000 words.
Throughout, you will work closely with an expert supervisor, with further guidance from at least one extra supervisor.
Our staff are experts, many internationally renowned, in a variety of key areas of Philosophy. We provide a wealth of opportunities for postgraduate researchers. Some of our main areas of research strength are:
- Mind and Language
- Metaphysics
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Our PhD in Philosophy is a 3 year full-time programme. You will undertake substantial original research, which will form a thesis of approximately 70,000 words. <br/><br/>Throughout, you will work closely with an expert supervisor, with further guidance from at least one extra supervisor. <br/><br/>Our staff are experts, many internationally renowned, in a variety of key areas of Philosophy. We provide a wealth of opportunities for postgraduate researchers. Some of our main areas of research strength are: <br/><br/><br/>- Mind and Language <br/><br/><br/>- Metaphysics <br/><br/><br/>- History of Analytic Philosophy <br/><br/><br/>- Engaged Philosophy <br/><br/><br/>You will become part of a lively PhD community of around 30 PGRs working on a variety of topics including: <br/><br/><br/>- the nature of love;<br/><br/><br/>- environmental ethics;<br/><br/><br/>- meaning in art;<br/><br/><br/>- perception;<br/><br/><br/>- metaontology;<br/><br/><br/>- religious faith. <br/><br/><br/>Our weekly PhD research seminar, run by PGRs for PGRs, will give you the opportunity to present your work and discuss it with your peers. In your final year, you will also be encouraged to present your work at the Philosophy departments research seminar. <br/><br/>You will have a dedicated working space alongside other Philosophy PGRs.
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Part-time
Duration
72 Months
Start Date
01/2026
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Institution Code
M20
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