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PhD/DPhil - Doctor of Philosophy
Manchester Metropolitan University
Full Time
Oct 2026
3 Year
With a PhD or other postgraduate research degree in Philosophy you will:Work with experts in the field. We have a wide range of expertise, and can supervise projects on contemporary and historical European and global philosophy.Choose from our flexible study pathways. We offer full- and part-time PhD, MPhil, and MA by Research courses. Our distance learning programme is ideal for anyone around the world who wants to pursue a research degree but has professional or personal commitments that prevent traditional, campus-based study.Join a thriving intellectual community. Our Human Sciences Seminar Series has, for nearly 40 years, provided a forum for philosophical discussion. The seminars are distinctive for embracing cross-disciplinary and cross-continental approaches to philosophy.Engage in our innovative public engagement programme. RAH (Research in Arts and Humanities) is a curated programme of public lectures, performances, film screenings, fairs, interventions, discussions, artist happenings and augmented reality.Undertake tailored personal and professional development training. The Postgraduate Arts and Humanities Centre provides a comprehensive development programme for research students.
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