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Philosophy Mphil
University of Bristol
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OverviewThe Department of Philosophy has a reputation for high-quality research across the subject. We are particularly well known for our strength in logic and the philosophy of science and mathematics, as well as expertise in ethics, formal epistemology, metaphysics of science, phenomenology and the philosophy of medicine.We have an exciting seminar/colloquium and conference programme, including regular seminars in philosophy and history of science, medicine, mathematics and logic, as well as ...Read more

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The

  • Department of Philosophy
    • has a reputation for high-quality research across the subject. We are particularly well known for our strength in logic and the philosophy of science and mathematics, as well as expertise in ethics, formal epistemology, metaphysics of science, phenomenology and the philosophy of medicine.

    We have an exciting seminar/colloquium and conference programme, including regular seminars in philosophy and history of science, medicine, mathematics and logic, as well as weekly departmental seminars with visiting speakers, various reading groups, and joint sessions run with the Departments of Physics, Mathematics, Politics, English, History and Medicine. We also host the

  • Centre for Science and Philosophy
    • , which promotes the interpretation of science through collaboration with other disciplines.

    The principal research areas of the Department of Philosophy are:

    • philosophy of science;
    • philosophy of mathematics and logic;
    • epistemology, philosophy of mind and language;
    • ethics and political philosophy;
    • philosophy of medicine and biology;
    • metaphysics of science.

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    WUSCA ranking:
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    86/101
    CUG Subject Ranking
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    13th
    CUG Ranking
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    16th
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    Lucy
    27 Feb 24

    Student life is great, the nightlife and atmosphere is friendly and fun. The uni lectures are predominantly very interesting and explained well but the course is definitely..Read more

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    Harriet
    27 Feb 24

    Amazing city and nightlife, very social and easy to meet people. Great uni buildings, lots of great study spaces and places to chill with friends. The students union could be..Read more

    Modules

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    Entry requirements

    MPhil: An upper second-class degree (or international equivalent). Please note, acceptance will also depend on evidence of your readiness to pursue a research degree.

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    £4,850 per year

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    Students from Domestic

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    £21,300 per year

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    Students from EU

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    £21,300 per year

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    27 Feb 24
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    Amazing city and nightlife, very social and easy to meet people. Great uni buildings, lots of great study spaces and places to chill with friends. The students union could be...
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    Beacon House Queen’s Road Bristol BS8 1QU United Kingdom
    Nearest train station: Clifton Down  0.2 miles away
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