Overview
We are also home to EIDYN, a philosophical research centre that hosts multiple international conferences, workshops and visiting scholars every year.
Training and support during the Philosophy programme at The University of Edinburgh
You will meet regularly with your supervisors, who will advise you on the steps to take towards producing your thesis.
All doctoral students are encouraged to participate in a weekly postgraduate work-in-progress research seminar, and to take advantage of regular professional development and research training seminars.
Most PhD and MPhil students will gain undergraduate teaching experience, for which you will be given training and mentoring.
Programme Structure
Our research and teaching spans most areas of philosophy, but we have particular expertise in the following research areas:
- Epistemology
- Ethics
- History of Philosophy
- Logic and Language
- Mind and Cognition
- Philosophy of Science
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 36 months
- Part-time
- 72 months
Start dates & application deadlines
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Disciplines
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Student insurance
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- Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
- Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
- Liability
- Home contents and baggage
- Accidents
- Legal aid
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Other requirements
General requirements
- A UK 2:1 honours degree, or its international equivalent, in philosophy.
Your application will also be considered if you have a UK 2:1 honours degree, or its international equivalent, in another subject and a postgraduate masters level degree in philosophy.
- Your academic achievements will be assessed by a panel of academics along with the research proposal submitted as part of your application.
Tuition Fee
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26300 GBP/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 26300 GBP per year during 36 months.
Living costs for Edinburgh
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Scholarships Information
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