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Philosophy – (Ph.D.)
University of Birmingham
School of Philosophy, Theology and Religion| Application Deadline: | None, but early application advised | ||
| Annual Tuition Fee: | ≈ € 4,265 - ≈ € 12,912 (non-EEA) | ||
| Location: | Birmingham / United Kingdom / View location on map ▾ Hide location on map ▴ | ||
| Duration: | 36 months | Start Date: | September |
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| Languages: | English | ||
Location of University of Birmingham
We offer expert supervision on a wide range of areas, including: Philosophy of language, mind and action; Moral philosophy (theoretical and applied); Metaphysics and epistemology; and History of Philosophy. PhD students contribute regularly to seminars, colloquia, etc in the department and are encouraged to participate in national and international graduate conferences.
We offer expert supervision on a wide range of areas, including:
* Philosophy of language, mind and action
* Moral philosophy (theoretical and applied)
* Metaphysics and epistemology
* History of philosophy
* Philosophy of religion
* Philosophy of the cognitive science
Duration: PhD – 3 years full-time; MPhil – 1 year full-time
Contents
A more detailed list of the research interests of staff is shown below. Candidates considering research in a different area are encouraged to contact the Department to enquire whether expert supervision is available.
PhD students work in close collaboration with other students and their supervisor to conceive, research and write a (circa 80,000-word) dissertation. Students meet their supervisors approximately every fortnight. It is the supervisor's role to guide the student through the research process.
Students also have an academic adviser, who assists with more general academic and methodological issues, and a mentor, who provides pastoral care and help with more practical issues. Additional research training is available. All postgraduate research students are provided with office space and computer, printing and copying facilities.
PhD students contribute regularly to seminars, colloquia, etc in the department and are encouraged to participate in national and international graduate conferences.
All candidates are encouraged to make direct contact with the staff member they think seems most suitable, for example, for advice on formulating research proposals.
Research interests of staff
* Contemporary metaphysics; free will, Hume; philosophy of science.
* Philosophy of language; meta-ethics; metaphysics.
* Hobbes and Descartes; epistemology and philosophy of science; moral theory and applied ethics.
* Applied ethics; bioethics.
* Philosophy of mind and psychology; applied ethics; philosophy of science.
* Meta-ethics; moral theory
* Philospohy of mind; philosophy of religion; applied ethics
* Philosophy of mind and language; philosophical logic; epistemology.
* Philosophy of mind and action; moral philosophy; Kant; Schopenhauer;
* Philosophy of Mind; Metaphysics.
IELTS
You are normally required to take an English Proficiency Test.
Most European Universities recognise the IELTS test.
Take testRequirements
Candidates are normally required to have at least an upper second-class Honours degree in Philosophy (or a Joint Honours degree of which Philosophy is a component)
Applying to a Doctoral Research programme at Birmingham is a simple four-step process -
Step 1 - Ensure your qualifications meet our entry requirements|
Step 2 - Find a potential supervisor(s) and identify your research area|
Step 3 - Develop and submit an initial research proposal|
Step 4 - Submit your formal application
In order to undertake a programme of study here at the University, you will need to demonstrate that you have a good level of written and spoken English. You can demonstrate your level of English with IELTS, TOEFL or alternative qualifications. The sections below will tell you what grades you need in these qualifications for the subject area you want to study.
Additional Requirements
| Minimal degree required: | Master's degree |
| Minimal amount of work experience | Not specified |
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