MPhil/PhD in Philosophy in Manchester United Kingdom | Manchester Metropolitan University

Manchester Metropolitan University | Manchester United Kingdom
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Qualification
Doctor of Philosophy
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
GBP 17,000
(c. USD22,823.86)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
36 months

Earning a PhD or other advanced research degree in Philosophy enables you to:

Collaborate with leading specialists. Our faculty covers diverse philosophical traditions, offering supervision for projects spanning both modern and classical European and worldwide philosophical thought.
Select from adaptable study options. We provide full-time and part-time PhD, MPhil, and MA by Research programs. Our distance learning option caters to global students balancing academic pursuits with professional or personal responsibilities.
Become part of a vibrant scholarly network. For almost four decades, our Human Sciences Seminar Series has fostered philosophical dialogue, uniquely bridging disciplines and continents in philosophical exploration.
Participate in our cutting-edge public outreach initiatives. RAH (Research in Arts and Humanities) organizes an array of public events including lectures, performances, film screenings, exhibitions, debates, artistic installations, and augmented reality experiences.
Receive customized career and skills development. The Postgraduate Arts and Humanities Center delivers an extensive training curriculum designed specifically for research students.


Destination of Study

Subjects of Study

Language Requirements

English
IELTS 6.5

Qualification Requirements

You should, as a minimum, have a first or 2.1 honours degree or an equivalent qualification.
International students must demonstrate a sufficiently high standard of English language ability. In order to enter most postgraduate courses the English requirements are IELTS 6.5, TOEFL 575, and TOEFL computer-based 230.
Please be aware the University may not be able to make a decision on your application without the academic transcript for your highest qualification. An interim transcript may be acceptable if the qualification is not yet complete.

There is no deadline for applications to our postgraduate programmes, however we recommend you apply as early as possible to allow for processing of applications and visas.
copies of your academic transcripts and graduation certificates
two references, one of which must be an academic reference
your personal statement
evidence of your English language proficiency
Pearson Test of English Academic (PTE Academic) Or PTE Academic UKVI Or PTE Academic Online - 65, with no less than 59 in any section
Cambridge English B2 First, C1 Advanced or C2 Proficiency tests - 180 points overall, with no component below 160 points
TOEFL iBT (from test centre or home edition) Designated Institution Code, for applicants who want their scores sent directly to us - 0240 - Overall score - 89 With no individual test score below-
Listening - 17
Reading - 18
Speaking - 20
Writing - 17

Tuition GBP 17,000

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