PhD Philosophy
Queen's University Belfast
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PhD/DPhil - Doctor of Philosophy

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MAR-25

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4 Years

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PhD/DPhil - Doctor of Philosophy

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MAR-25

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4 Years

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Philosophy has a strong international reputation for innovative research, across a wide range of specialist research strengths. These include: Applied Ethics, 19th Century European Philosophy, Moral Philosophy, Philosophy of Science, Epistemology, Political Philosophy, and the Philosophy of Religion . In each of these areas, important and pioneering work has been published by members of staff and major projects of research are ongoing. Postgraduate students are supervised by leading researchers ...Read more

Philosophy has a strong international reputation for innovative research, across a wide range of specialist research strengths. These include: Applied Ethics, 19th Century European Philosophy, Moral Philosophy, Philosophy of Science, Epistemology, Political Philosophy, and the Philosophy of Religion . In each of these areas, important and pioneering work has been published by members of staff and major projects of research are ongoing. Postgraduate students are supervised by leading researchers in their philosophical field, and are encouraged to contribute to the Schools vibrant research calendar of events, workshops, reading groups and conferences.

We pride ourselves on our global outlook within the School. This is reflected in our wide range of international partners and in the diverse nationalities represented across the staff and student bodies. The School hosts international visitors and speakers throughout each academic year and students benefit from the wide range of national and international topics being discussed and researched within the school.

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5/101
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25th
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06 Feb 25

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Queen's University Belfast
University Road Belfast BT7 1NN United Kingdom
Nearest train station: Balmoral   0.2 miles away
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