Philosophy PhD
University of Nottingham
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Were one of the leading philosophy research communities in the UK and welcome applications from enthusiastic and committed PhD students. We offer:experienced and expert supervisioninternationally recognised research publishinga highly inclusive and supportive environmentOur research strengthsWere active across a mixture of established and emerging areas. Particular strengths include:Applied, Feminist and Social PhilosophyMetaphysics and MindLogic and LanguagePhilosophy of ScienceHistory of ...Read more

We're one of the leading philosophy research communities in the UK and welcome applications from enthusiastic and committed PhD students. We offer:experienced and expert supervisioninternationally recognised research publishinga highly inclusive and supportive environmentOur research strengthsWe're active across a mixture of established and emerging areas. Particular strengths include:Applied, Feminist and Social PhilosophyMetaphysics and MindLogic and LanguagePhilosophy of ScienceHistory of PhilosophyPhilosophy of ReligionEpistemologyMoral PhilosophyPolitical and Legal Philosophy

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24 Jan 23

The campus is very beautiful which motivates me to study. Also Nottingham is perfectly designed for students - comparatively cheaper than other cities, nice people, small but..Read more

SR
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23 Jan 23

The city is very student orientated, there's always something to do. The uni offers lots of support for students in all aspects, not just in regards to studying. The campus is..Read more

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MA with merit in philosophy or related subject.

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£5,260 per year

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£25,750 per year

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SR
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24 Jan 23
Philosophy - BA (Hons)
The campus is very beautiful which motivates me to study. Also Nottingham is perfectly designed for students - comparatively cheaper than other cities, nice people, small but...
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SR
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23 Jan 23
Philosophy and Theology - BA (Hons)
The city is very student orientated, there's always something to do. The uni offers lots of support for students in all aspects, not just in regards to studying. The campus is...
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University of Nottingham
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The University of Nottingham is a pioneering institution with a long and distinguished heritage in education....

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University Park Nottingham Nottinghamshire NG7 2RD United Kingdom
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