Overview

The Philosophy Research programme at King's College London lasts a minimum of three years full time study.

Features

During this time students meet with their supervisors on a regular basis to work on their thesis. During the first year, students are registered as MPhil students.

You will have the opportunity to develop your research ideas and writing skills. Towards the end of the first students submit a thesis plan and an extended work sample for assessment before being upgraded to full PhD registration.

Programme Structure

Recent Research Projects: recent projects include:

The History of Philosophy Without Any Gaps

Philosophy and Medicine

Thinking with Assent: Renewing a Traditional Account of Knowledge and Belief

Ancient Commentators on Aristotle;

The Evolution of the Emotions;

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months
Part-time
- 48 months
- Flexible

Start dates & application deadlines

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Starting 2027-02-01 00:00:00
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Starting 2027-06-01 00:00:00
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- Apply before 2027-03-20 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

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100

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IELTS

7

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Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

London, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Philosophy Educational Research Linguistics View 83 other PhDs in Philosophy in United Kingdom

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Academic requirements

GPA

Upper Second Class

English requirements

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100

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Other requirements

General requirements

Master's degree in Philosophy with Distinction (or equivalent) is normally expected but particularly strong candidates with a Merit classification are also eligible.

Tuition Fees

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International Applies to you

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Non-residents

27100 GBP / year

≈ 27100 GBP / year
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

6600 GBP / year

≈ 6600 GBP / year

Living costs

London

United Kingdom

1137 - 2157 GBP / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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Duration

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General requirements

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Living costs

London

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