Course summary
Our PhD in Philosophy is a three year full-time (six years part-time) programme. You will undertake substantial original research, which will form a thesis of approximately 70,000 words. Throughout, you will work closely with an expert supervisor, with further guidance from at least one extra supervisor. Our staff are experts, many internationally renowned, in a variety of key areas of Philosophy. We provide a wealth of opportunities for postgraduate researchers. Some of our main areas of research strength are:
- Mind and Language.
- Metaphysics.
- History of Analytic Philosophy.
- Engaged Philosophy.
- Aesthetics.
- The nature of love;
- Environmental ethics;
- Meaning in art;
- Lying;
- Metaontology;
- Religious faith.
Entry requirements
Candidates MUST normally have; Bachelors (Honours) degree (or overseas equivalent) at 2:1 level or above in a cognate subject, and normally a Masters degree at 65% overall average with minimum 65% in dissertation and with no mark below 55% (or overseas equivalent) in a relevant cognate subject, preferably one with a substantial research methods component. Transcripts will be carefully scrutinised to ensure that applicants have the required background. Note; due to the volume of applications received each year, and limited spaces, regrettably offers cannot be made to all applicants who satisfy the academic entry criteria. All applicants who pass the initial assessment stage will be interviewed before any offer is confirmed.
Fees and funding
Tuition fees
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Additional fee information
Fees for entry in 2023 have not yet been set.
Provider information
University of Manchester
Oxford Road
Manchester
M13 9PL