Course summary
We welcome research proposals of outstanding quality in any area of philosophy. We are one of the world’s leading philosophy departments for research, boasting 40 academic researchers. Our research covers a wide range of philosophical topics and questions, with strengths in both contemporary philosophy and the history of philosophy. Our areas of research and staff interests include:
- Ancient Greek and Medieval Islamic Philosophy
- Epistemology
- Ethics
- European Early Modern and Enlightenment Philosophy
- Existentialism and Phenomenology
- Logic and Language
- Metaphysics and Ontology
- Mind and Cognition
- Philosophy of Science
- Social and Political Philosophy
Modules
See the University of Edinburgh website for detailed programme information.
Entry requirements
Entry requirements for individual programmes vary, so please check the details for the specific programme you wish to apply for on the University of Edinburgh website. You will also need to meet the University’s language requirements.
Fees and funding
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