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PhD/DPhil - Doctor of Philosophy
Clifton Campus
Part Time
JAN
8 Years
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PhD/DPhil - Doctor of Philosophy
Clifton Campus
Part Time
JAN
8 Years
Select a an exam type
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 sciencephilosophy of mathematics and logicepistemology, philosophy of mind and languageethics and political philosophyphilosophy of medicine and biologymetaphysics of science.
PhD: A master's qualification, or be working towards a master's qualification, or international equivalent. Applicants without a master's qualification may be considered on an exceptional basis, provided they hold a first-class undergraduate degree (or international equivalent). Applicants with a non-traditional background may be considered provided they can demonstrate substantial equivalent and relevant experience that has prepared them to undertake their proposed course of study.
Students living in
Domestic
£2,425 per year
Students from Domestic
Accommodation fee - Living expenses - As a guide, most students spend between £9,000 and £15,000 per year including accommodation.
£10,650 per year
Students from EU
Accommodation fee - Living expenses - As a guide, most students spend between £9,000 and £15,000 per year including accommodation.
£10,650 per year
Students from International
Accommodation fee - Living expenses - As a guide, most students spend between £9,000 and £15,000 per year including accommodation.
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