Course summary
Conduct your own research with the support of experts from the Department of Philosophy. Join a vibrant research community with a diverse range of interests and approaches. Choose either a traditional PhD or a PhD by Papers. At Birmingham, we focus on philosophy with a real-world impact. We encourage research across subject boundaries, like how philosophy can help answer questions in theology, language, politics and mental health and psychology. As the Top UK Philosophy Department in the Research Excellence Framework 2021 based on Grade Point Average (Times Higher Education), you'll be supported by experts who conduct internationally recognised research. You'll join a welcoming Department and become a valued contributor to our research activities. Our research expertise spans a wide variety of areas. You’ll be supported by at least two supervisors. We also welcome research across subject boundaries. Become an active member of our vibrant research community. Share your ideas at research seminars, workshops and academic conferences. Conduct your PhD research from anywhere in the world through our online distance learning option. Our PhD by Papers option allows you to split your research into separate papers.
Entry requirements
Applicants for a PhD need to hold a good (normally a 2:1 or above) Honours degree, or an equivalent qualification if you were educated outside the UK, usually in a relevant area. You'll also need to hold a Masters qualification at Merit level or above (or its international equivalent), usually in a relevant area. Any academic and professional qualifications or relevant professional experience are normally taken into account, and in some cases, form an integral part of the entrance requirements. If you’re applying for distance learning research programmes, you’ll also need to show that you have the time, commitment, facilities and experience to study by distance learning. You'll normally need to submit a research proposal. The word count is typically 1,000-1,500 words for Arts programmes and around 2,500 words for Law programmes
Fees and funding
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Provider information
University of Birmingham
Edgbaston
Birmingham
B15 2TT