Overview
We have an active postgraduate community and internationally renowned staff who set the agenda and break new ground in their respective fields. Teaching and supervision are informed by the latest research and we are proud of the contributions made by our postgraduates to the department's vibrant research culture.
We have an exciting seminar/colloquium and conference programme, including regular seminars in philosophy and history of science, medicine, mathematics and logic, as well as weekly departmental seminars with visiting speakers, and joint sessions run with the Departments of Physics, Mathematics, Politics, English, History and Medicine. We also host the Centre for Science and Philosophy , which promotes the interpretation of science through collaboration with other disciplines.
Careers
The majority of graduates from this Philosophy programme from University of Bristol develop careers as academics in higher education, while maintaining the capacity to undertake new and innovative research in the field of philosophy.
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Research groups:
- Philosophy of science, mathematics and logic
- Epistemology, philosophy of mind and psychology
- Moral and political philosophy
- Philosophy of medicine and biology
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Duration
- Full-time
- 48 months
- Part-time
- 96 months
- Flexible
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- Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
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- Accidents
- Legal aid
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Other requirements
General requirements
- A master's qualification, or be working towards a master's qualification, or international equivalent. Applicants without a master's qualification may be considered on an exceptional basis, provided they hold a first-class undergraduate degree (or international equivalent). Applicants with a non-traditional background may be considered provided they can demonstrate substantial equivalent and relevant experience that has prepared them to undertake their proposed course of study.
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20700 GBP/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 20700 GBP per year during 48 months. -
National
4758 GBP/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 4758 GBP per year during 48 months.
UK: part-time (two years)
- £2,379 per year
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Funding
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