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Philosophy PhD

UK

What will I learn?

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.

Which department am I in?

Philosophy

Study options

Full Time (3 years)

Tuition fees
£23,070.00 (US$ 29,793) per year
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

This is a fixed fee

*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution

Start date

September 2025

Venue

University of Warwick

Coventry,

CV4 7AL, England

Entry requirements

For international students

Entry requirements A Master’s level degree in Philosophy or a Master’s degree (or equivalent) with a significant Philosophy component; IELTS overall score of 7.0 minimum component scores of two at 6.0/6.5 and the rest at 7.0 or above. Students need to have: Overall Score of 100 (Reading 22 Listening 21 Speaking 23 Writing 21);

*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.

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About University of Warwick

The University of Warwick is a world-leading institution with a supportive and inspiring student environment.

  • 61st in the QS World University Rankings 2022
  • 10th in the QS UK University Rankings 2022
  • 6th in The Guardian University Guide 2022
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