Overview
Postgraduate research
We have a lively community of around 15 PhD students. We are committed to providing a first-class educational and research environment for our postgraduate research students, along with excellent facilities.
We welcome both full-time and part-timePhilosophy PhD students.
Our research
The University of Manchester research interests focus on certain key areas of analytic philosophy, including metaphysics, the Philosophy of mind, aesthetics, epistemology, and the history of analytic philosophy.
In the international rankings for various sub-disciplines in the 2014 Philosophical Gourmet Report, we were in the top 15 for History of Analytic Philosophy, the top 18 for both Philosophy of Art and Philosophy of Action, and the top 37 for Metaphysics.
The School of Social Sciences is now based in a brand new purpose-built building which allows 24/7 access.
There is shared workspace available for research students within the Discipline Area and also a dedicated area in the atrium with computer terminals.
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Visit official programme websiteProgramme Structure
Teaching and learning
- Students meet regularly (on average, 1 hr every 2 weeks) with their supervisor. Each student has 2 supervisors.
- Once a year, students have a supervisory board meeting which involves discussion of some of their work, submitted for the supervisory board, by their supervisors and a third member of staff.
- All students attend a non-assessed PhD Seminar during term time, at which they are required to present their research to their peers and staff.
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 36 months
- Part-time
- 72 months
- Flexible
Start dates & application deadlines
- StartingApply anytime.
Language
English
Delivered
On Campus
Disciplines
History Philosophy & Ethics View 83 other Masters in History in United KingdomAcademic requirements
We are not aware of any academic requirements for this programme.
English requirements
TOEFL® IBT The TOEFL iBT® is given online through the internet at designated testing site. The test measures your English-language abilities in an academic setting. The score refers to the total score of 4 subjects (writing, listening, speaking, and reading), each subject has a range of 0 - 30. 100
IELTS The International English Language Test System (IELTS) tests your English-language proficiency on a scale of 1 – 9. The score refers to the combined average score of 4 subjects (writing, listening, speaking, and reading). 7
Other requirements
General requirements
- UK Master degree (or overseas equivalent) with a coursework/examination average of 60% or more AND a dissertation mark of 60% or more in a relevant subject with no mark below 50%
- Tier 4 Student Visa - International applicants who will require a visa to study in the UK, can obtain up-to-date information on the latest student visa advice and guidelines.
- You will need to submit a 1500-word research proposal with your application. Please follow the guidelines carefully.
- English language
Tuition Fee
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International
19500 GBP/yearTuition FeeBased on the original amount of 19500 GBP per year and a duration of 36 months.
Funding
Studyportals Tip: Students can search online for independent or external scholarships that can help fund their studies. Check the scholarships to see whether you are eligible to apply. Many scholarships are either merit-based or needs-based.
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