PhD Philosophy 48 months PHD Programme By University of Bristol |TopUniversities
Programme Duration

48 monthsProgramme duration

Tuitionfee

21,900 GBPTuition Fee/year

Application Deadline

25 Jul, 2026Application Deadline

Starting Month

Jan, SepStarting Month

Programme overview

Main Subject

Philosophy

Degree

PhD

Study Level

PHD

Study Mode

On Campus

The Department of Philosophy has a reputation for high-quality research across the subject. We are particularly well known for our strength in logic and the philosophy of science and mathematics, as well as expertise in ethics, formal epistemology, metaphysics of science, phenomenology and the philosophy of medicine.


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, various reading groups, 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.


The principal research areas of the Department of Philosophy are:


  • philosophy of science;
  • philosophy of mathematics and logic;
  • epistemology, philosophy of mind and language;
  • ethics and political philosophy;
  • philosophy of medicine and biology;
  • metaphysics of science.

Programme overview

Main Subject

Philosophy

Degree

PhD

Study Level

PHD

Study Mode

On Campus

The Department of Philosophy has a reputation for high-quality research across the subject. We are particularly well known for our strength in logic and the philosophy of science and mathematics, as well as expertise in ethics, formal epistemology, metaphysics of science, phenomenology and the philosophy of medicine.


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, various reading groups, 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.


The principal research areas of the Department of Philosophy are:


  • philosophy of science;
  • philosophy of mathematics and logic;
  • epistemology, philosophy of mind and language;
  • ethics and political philosophy;
  • philosophy of medicine and biology;
  • metaphysics of science.

Admission Requirements

3.3+
6.5+
88+
67+
176+

The deadlines for funding applications fall well in advance of these dates. Preliminary contact with staff from the department is welcome at any time of the year. We strongly encourage prospective applicants to make contact with potential supervisors with relevant expertise before submitting an application.



MPhil: An upper second-class degree (or international equivalent). Please note, acceptance will also depend on evidence of your readiness to pursue a research degree.

PhD: 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.



English language requirements
If English is not your first language, you will need to reach the requirements outlined in our profile level C.

25 Jul 2026
4 Years
Jan
Sep

  • Candidates are required to submit references or letter(s) of recommendation for acceptance
  • Candidates are required to submit an essay(s) for acceptance

Tuition fees

Domestic
5,106 GBP
International
21,900 GBP

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