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PhD/DPhil - Doctor of Philosophy
King's Campus
Full Time
SEP
3 Years
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PhD/DPhil - Doctor of Philosophy
King's Campus
Full Time
SEP-26
3 Years
PhD/DPhil - Doctor of Philosophy
King's Campus
Full Time
SEP
3 Years
PhD/DPhil - Doctor of Philosophy
King's Campus
Full Time
JAN-26
3 Years
PhD/DPhil - Doctor of Philosophy
King's Campus
Part Time
JAN-26
5 Years
PhD/DPhil - Doctor of Philosophy
King's Campus
Part Time
SEP
5 Years
PhD/DPhil - Doctor of Philosophy
King's Campus
Part Time
SEP-26
5 Years
Select a an exam type
Exploring philosophical concepts and theories ranging from continental and moral philosophy to epistemology, the history of philosophy, the philosophy of science, and the key areas of analytic philosophy. Based in the School of Divinity, History and Philosophy, our research programmes in Philosophy are distinguished for research on history of philosophy, the philosophy of science (especially philosophy of biology), the history of ethics and political philosophy, and key areas of analytic philosophy: epistemology, metaphysics, and philosophy of language.
Normally, the minimum entrance requirement for admission to the PhD is an undergraduate degree with Second Class Honours (Upper Division) in an appropriate field, or equivalent. It is preferable that you hold a Masters degree in the chosen area of study as well.
Students living in
Domestic
£5,006 per year
Students from Domestic
This is the fee you pay if the University is in the same country that you live in (England, Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland)
£21,700 per year
Students from EU
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£21,700 per year
Students from International
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With over 530 years of history, the University of Aberdeen offers a meaningful postgraduate study experience which places an emphasis...