Full time
3 years
SEP
PhD/DPhil - Doctor of Philosophy
Philosophy
Research
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.
Contact University and ask about this fee
For this course (per year)
£23,070
Entry requirements A Master’s level degree in Philosophy or a Master’s degree (or equivalent) with a significant Philosophy component;