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PhD/DPhil - Doctor of Philosophy
University of Warwick
Full Time
SEP-26
3 Years
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PhD/DPhil - Doctor of Philosophy
University of Warwick
Full Time
SEP-26
3 Years
Select a an exam type
The Philosophy PhD is a leading programme, suiting students who thrive on independent study. You will undertake a substantial research project as part of an active research community, supervised by world-leading experts at the University of Warwick's Department of Philosophy.The Warwick PhD in Philosophy is aimed at outstanding students who wish to pursue advanced research in philosophy and prepare to become professional researchers in, and/or teachers of, philosophy.As a PhD student, you will produce an 80,000 word thesis that can provide the basis for professional publication. You will contribute to the research environment in the department by taking part in work in progress seminars, and contributing to the activities of the department’s research centres. While many UK philosophy departments possess strength in analytic philosophy or continental philosophy, we are distinctive in having world-leading philosophers from both fields.Duration3-4 years full-time
A Masters level degree in Philosophy or a Masters degree (or equivalent) with a significant Philosophy component; a strong research proposal; a sample of academic writing on a philosophical topic relevant to your research proposal around 2,500 words in length.
Students living in
Domestic
£5,206 per year
Students from Domestic
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£5,206 per year
Students from Other UK
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£5,206 per year
Students from Channel Islands
£25,920 per year
Students from EU
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£25,920 per year
Students from International
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