Southampton,
United Kingdom
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
PhD Philosophy in Southampton United Kingdom | University of Southampton
University of Southampton
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Southampton United Kingdom
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Qualification
Doctor of Philosophy
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
GBP
19,200
(c. USD25,777.54)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
24 months
According to the latest Research Excellence Framework (REF 2021), we achieved 6th place nationally and tied for first in demonstrating the practical impact of our research
Students can pursue their own research initiatives with guidance from academic advisors. Alongside personalized supervision, weekly postgraduate seminars provide forums to present and critique work. Our Skills Development Training Programme enhances both research capabilities and career readiness. The department organizes various academic activities including reading groups, guest lectures, workshops, conferences, and specialized classes. We've previously welcomed major philosophy conferences like the British Society for Ethical Theory, British Postgraduate Philosophical Association, British Wittgenstein Society, and British Society for Aesthetics graduate events. Active participation in these events is encouraged. Postgraduate enrollment includes membership in our humanities graduate school, offering extra resources, funding connections, student-run initiatives, and networking opportunities.
Career prospects are diverse and extensive. A PhD serves as strong preparation for academia while developing versatile skills applicable to teaching, arts management, journalism, and government roles at various levels.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
You should have a 2:1 honours undergraduate degree or equivalent qualification. You can also apply if your grade was lower than 2:1 youll need to show youve made good progress since your degree.
If you have completed a master's degree, you should have achieved a merit or above including 60%, for the dissertation. If you have not completed a master's, youll need to show you can produce high quality writing and analysis.
If English is not your first language, you'll need an IELTS minimum level of 6.5 with a 6.5 in writing, reading, speaking and listening.
Your awarded certificate needs to be dated within the last 2 years.
If you need further English language tuition before starting your degree, you can apply for one of our pre-sessional English language courses.
TOEFL iB (Test of English as a Foreign Language) - 92
If you have completed a master's degree, you should have achieved a merit or above including 60%, for the dissertation. If you have not completed a master's, youll need to show you can produce high quality writing and analysis.
If English is not your first language, you'll need an IELTS minimum level of 6.5 with a 6.5 in writing, reading, speaking and listening.
Your awarded certificate needs to be dated within the last 2 years.
If you need further English language tuition before starting your degree, you can apply for one of our pre-sessional English language courses.
TOEFL iB (Test of English as a Foreign Language) - 92
Tuition
GBP
19,200