Overview

This Philosophy course at the University of Oxford is not available in part-time mode of study and is not offered via distance learning.

Features

The primary aim of the faculty’s DPhil in Philosophy is to prepare you for an academic career in philosophy.

Each year, the Faculty of Philosophy welcomes students from a range of courses who have already completed substantial graduate work in philosophy.

Programme Structure

Research

As part of your doctoral research you will produce a substantial 75,000-word thesis.

Students proceeding to the DPhil programme via the BPhil will normally write a DPhil thesis which is an expansion of their BPhil thesis and may be able to incorporate the full contents of their 30,000-word BPhil thesis into the 75,000-word DPhil thesis.

However, this is not a formal requirement; sometimes the BPhil thesis topic is not suitable for expansion into a DPhil thesis, or you may wish to write your DPhil thesis on a different topic.

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-10-06 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-01-05 00:00:00

Language

English

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110

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Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Oxford, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Philosophy View 83 other PhDs in Philosophy in United Kingdom

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Academic requirements

GPA

Upper Second Class

English requirements

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110

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Other requirements

General requirements

As a minimum, applicants should hold or be predicted to achieve the following UK qualifications or their equivalent:

the BPhil in Philosophy from the University of Oxford with a distinction or near-distinction grade, or an equivalent national or international qualification; and

a first-class or strong upper second-class undergraduate degree with honours in philosophy or a closely-related degree which involved substantial engagement with philosophy

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Tuition Fee

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International

29070 GBP/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 29070 GBP per year during 36 months.
National

10190 GBP/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 10190 GBP per year during 36 months.

Living costs for Oxford

939 - 1530 GBP /month

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