Overview

Studying for your PhD in the School of Philosophy, Religion and History of Science at University of Leeds means that you will undertake an extended, original research project allowing you to become an expert in your specialist area and gain high-quality research skills.

Features

You’ll have regular meetings with your supervisors who will read your work and provide detailed feedback and advice.

You’ll also develop an initial training plan to make sure you are acquiring the appropriate skills for your research and that your progress is monitored.

Programme Structure

Areas of supervision

Research opportunities are available across the School of Philosophy, Religion and History of Science.

Each specialism in the School has its own research areas, each of which has a successful and thriving research community.

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months
Part-time
- 60 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2024-10-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2024-06-30 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2024-05-31 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2025-02-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2024-10-31 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2024-09-30 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

87

Delivered

On Campus, Online

Disciplines

History Philosophy Theology and Religious Studies View 87 other PhDs in Philosophy in United Kingdom

Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

TOEFL^® IBT

87

Student insurance

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Accidents
Legal aid

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Other requirements

General requirements

copies of all transcripts and degree certificates

research proposal

three academic references in support of your application - enter the names and contact details on the application form. Your referees should be qualified to comment on your academic ability and should not be from people related to you by blood or marriage. You are responsible for contacting your referees and ensuring that all necessary references are received.

a written sample of your work - this should constitute an essay on a question of your choice (no less than 3-4,000 words) that demonstrates your ability within the relevant field (Philosophy, Theology and/or Religious Studies, History and/or Philosophy of Science, or Interdisciplinary Applied Ethics).

Tuition Fee

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International

23000 GBP/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 23000 GBP per year during 36 months.
National

4786 GBP/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 4786 GBP per year during 36 months.

Living costs for Leeds

637 - 1103 GBP /month

Living costs

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Scholarships Information

Below you will find PhD's scholarship opportunities for Philosophy, Religion and History of Science.

Available Scholarships

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