Birmingham,
United Kingdom
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
PhD Philosophy in Birmingham United Kingdom | University of Birmingham
University of Birmingham
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Birmingham United Kingdom
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Qualification
Doctor of Philosophy
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
GBP
21,840
(c. USD29,107.92)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
36 months
Choosing to study Philosophy at Birmingham means becoming part of an energetic and diverse research community, fostered by the Department's varied intellectual perspectives and methodologies.
Our faculty provides specialized guidance across numerous philosophical disciplines, such as: Philosophy of Mind and Cognitive Science, Philosophy of Language, Logic and Mathematics, Ethical Philosophy (both theoretical and applied), Metaphysics and Epistemology, and Philosophy of Religion.
Students may opt for either the conventional PhD structure or our innovative PhD by Papers alternative. This unique approach allows candidates to compile a thesis consisting of multiple interconnected articles, similar to academic journal publications, instead of producing a single monograph.
Birmingham's Philosophy Department pioneered the PhD by Papers format in the UK, following its successful adoption by leading American institutions, offering significant benefits for graduate researchers.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
If you are applying for a PhD then you will usually need to hold a good Masters qualification in Philosophy or in a relevant subject. Any academic and professional qualifications or relevant professional experience you may have are normally taken into account, and in some cases, form an integral part of the entrance requirements.
If you are applying for distance learning research programmes, you will also be required to demonstrate that you have the time, commitment, facilities and experience to study by distance learning.
88 overall with no less than 21 in Reading, 20 in Listening, 22 in Speaking and 21 in Writing
6.5 with no less than 6.0 in any band
If you are applying for distance learning research programmes, you will also be required to demonstrate that you have the time, commitment, facilities and experience to study by distance learning.
88 overall with no less than 21 in Reading, 20 in Listening, 22 in Speaking and 21 in Writing
6.5 with no less than 6.0 in any band
Tuition
GBP
21,840