Overview

In the most recent Research Excellence Framework (REF 2021) we were ranked 6th in the UK and joint 1st for the real world impact of our research

Features

In the Philosophy programme from University of Southampton you'll have the opportunity to develop your own independent research project supported by your academic supervisor. In addition to these one-to-one supervisions, you'll present and discuss your work at a weekly postgraduate research seminar.

When you join as a postgraduate you'll become a member of our humanities graduate school. This provides additional help and support, connections to funding opportunities as well as student-led activities and social networking.

Career opportunities are wide ranging and varied. Your PhD is an excellent preparation for an academic career. The transferable skills you'll develop are valuable for a wide range of professions which include teaching, arts administration, journalism and local and national government administration.

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Programme Structure

Main areas of research

history of philosophy

aesthetics

ethics

epistemology

language, logic and metaphysics.

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months
Part-time
- 36 months

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Start dates and deadlines will depend on the project students choose.

Language

English

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67

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

270 ECTS

270 ECTS are equivalent with 540 CATS

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Southampton, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Philosophy 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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67

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IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General 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 – you’ll need to show you’ve 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, you’ll need to show you can produce high quality writing and analysis.

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Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

20100 GBP / year

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Citizens or residents

5238 GBP / year

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Living costs

Southampton

United Kingdom

697 - 1093 GBP / month

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