Philosophy PhD
University of Warwick
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The Philosophy PhD is a leading course suiting students who thrive on independent study.Course OverviewThe Warwick PhD in Philosophy is aimed at outstanding students who wish to pursue advanced research in philosophy and ultimately to become professional researchers in and teachers of philosophy.As a PhD student you will produce a maximum 80000 word thesis that can provide the basis for professional publication. While many UK philosophy departments possess strength in analytic philosophy or ...Read more

The Philosophy PhD is a leading course suiting students who thrive on independent study.

Course Overview

The Warwick PhD in Philosophy is aimed at outstanding students who wish to pursue advanced research in philosophy and ultimately to become professional researchers in and teachers of philosophy.

As a PhD student you will produce a maximum 80000 word thesis that can provide the basis for professional publication. While many UK philosophy departments possess strength in analytic philosophy or continental philosophy we are distinctive in having world-leading philosophers from both fields.

Research Themes

Areas for PhD supervision

The department has particular research strengths in Philosophy of Mind and Psychology Epistemology The Philosophy of Art and Literature Moral and Political Philosophy 20th Century Continental Philosophy and Kant and 19th Century Post-Kantian Philosophy.

Teaching and Learning

In addition to regular supervisions in the first year you will also take our core PhD seminar which engages you with a broad range of philosophical issues beyond your thesis topic that are central to different philosophical traditions.

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Alanis
25 Nov 24

everyone- staff and students alike are very friendly. there are always great opportunities around campus to get involved with all sorts of things...Read more

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Grayce
21 Nov 24

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Entry requirements

Entry requirements A Master’s level degree in Philosophy or a Master’s degree (or equivalent) with a significant Philosophy component;

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£4,950 per year

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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)

Our tuition fee rate for UK postgraduate research students (Home) will be aligned to the UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) fees which have not yet been confirmed for the 2024/25 academic year. The figure we have in the table above is an illustrative estim

£23,070 per year

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Our tuition fee rate for UK postgraduate research students (Home) will be aligned to the UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) fees which have not yet been confirmed for the 2024/25 academic year. The figure we have in the table above is an illustrative estimate only and is subject to change once RCUK agree and publish the UKRI fee rate

£23,070 per year

This information is updated by IDP Connect, or in some cases the institution directly.
Please note: The fees might vary so please make sure you contact the institution for up to date information.

Students from International

The amount you'll pay if you come to study here from a country outside the EU.

Our tuition fee rate for UK postgraduate research students (Home) will be aligned to the UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) fees which have not yet been confirmed for the 2024/25 academic year. The figure we have in the table above is an illustrative estimate only and is subject to change once RCUK agree and publish the UKRI fee rate

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Alanis
25 Nov 24
Philosophy BA (Hons)
everyone- staff and students alike are very friendly. there are always great opportunities around campus to get involved with all sorts of things....
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Grayce
21 Nov 24
Philosophy BA (Hons)
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