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University of Manchester: Philosophy
Institution | University of Manchester |
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Department | School of Social Sciences |
Web | https://www.manchester.ac.uk |
pg-soss@manchester.ac.uk | |
Telephone | + 44 (0)161 275 1296 |
Doctor of Philosophy - PhD
Summary
Our PhD in Philosophy is a three year full-time (six years part-time) programme. You will undertake substantial original research, which will form a thesis of approximately 70,000 words. Throughout, you will work closely with an expert supervisor, with further guidance from at least one extra supervisor.
Our staff are experts, many internationally renowned, in a variety of key areas of Philosophy. We provide a wealth of opportunities for postgraduate researchers. Some of our main areas of research strength are:
- Mind and Language.
- Metaphysics.
- History of Analytic Philosophy.
- Engaged Philosophy.
- Aesthetics.
You will become part of a lively PhD community of around 30 students working on a variety of topics including:
- The nature of love;
- Environmental ethics;
- Meaning in art;
- Lying;
- Metaontology;
- Religious faith.
Our weekly PhD research seminar, run by PhD students for PhD students, will give you the opportunity to present your work and discuss it with your peers. In your final year, you will also be encouraged to present your work at the Philosophy department's research seminar.
You will have a dedicated working space alongside other Philosophy PhD students in the Humanities Bridgeford Street building, accessible 24/7.
Study type | Research |
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Level | RQF Level 8 |
Entry requirements | Candidates MUST normally have; Bachelors (Honours) degree (or overseas equivalent) at 2:1 level or above in a cognate subject, and normally a Masters degree at 65% overall average with minimum 65% in dissertation and with no mark below 55% (or overseas equivalent) in a relevant cognate subject, preferably one with a substantial research methods component. Transcripts will be carefully scrutinised to ensure that applicants have the required background. Note; due to the volume of applications received each year, and limited spaces, regrettably offers cannot be made to all applicants who satisfy the academic entry criteria. All applicants who pass the initial assessment stage will be interviewed before any offer is confirmed. |
Location | Main Site University Recruitment And Adm Oxford Road Manchester M13 9PL |
Summary
Our PhD in Philosophy is a three year full-time (six years part-time) programme. You will undertake substantial original research, which will form a thesis of approximately 70,000 words. Throughout, you will work closely with an expert supervisor, with further guidance from at least one extra supervisor.
Our staff are experts, many internationally renowned, in a variety of key areas of Philosophy. We provide a wealth of opportunities for postgraduate researchers. Some of our main areas of research strength are:
- Mind and Language.
- Metaphysics.
- History of Analytic Philosophy.
- Engaged Philosophy.
- Aesthetics.
You will become part of a lively PhD community of around 30 students working on a variety of topics including:
- The nature of love;
- Environmental ethics;
- Meaning in art;
- Lying;
- Metaontology;
- Religious faith.
Our weekly PhD research seminar, run by PhD students for PhD students, will give you the opportunity to present your work and discuss it with your peers. In your final year, you will also be encouraged to present your work at the Philosophy department's research seminar.
You will have a dedicated working space alongside other Philosophy PhD students in the Humanities Bridgeford Street building, accessible 24/7.
Study type | Research |
---|---|
Level | RQF Level 8 |
Entry requirements | Candidates MUST normally have; Bachelors (Honours) degree (or overseas equivalent) at 2:1 level or above in a cognate subject, and normally a Masters degree at 65% overall average with minimum 65% in dissertation and with no mark below 55% (or overseas equivalent) in a relevant cognate subject, preferably one with a substantial research methods component. Transcripts will be carefully scrutinised to ensure that applicants have the required background. Note; due to the volume of applications received each year, and limited spaces, regrettably offers cannot be made to all applicants who satisfy the academic entry criteria. All applicants who pass the initial assessment stage will be interviewed before any offer is confirmed. |
Location | Main Site University Recruitment And Adm Oxford Road Manchester M13 9PL |
Summary
Our PhD in Philosophy is a three year full-time (six years part-time) programme. You will undertake substantial original research, which will form a thesis of approximately 70,000 words. Throughout, you will work closely with an expert supervisor, with further guidance from at least one extra supervisor.
Our staff are experts, many internationally renowned, in a variety of key areas of Philosophy. We provide a wealth of opportunities for postgraduate researchers. Some of our main areas of research strength are:
- Mind and Language.
- Metaphysics.
- History of Analytic Philosophy.
- Engaged Philosophy.
- Aesthetics.
You will become part of a lively PhD community of around 30 students working on a variety of topics including:
- The nature of love;
- Environmental ethics;
- Meaning in art;
- Lying;
- Metaontology;
- Religious faith.
Our weekly PhD research seminar, run by PhD students for PhD students, will give you the opportunity to present your work and discuss it with your peers. In your final year, you will also be encouraged to present your work at the Philosophy department's research seminar.
You will have a dedicated working space alongside other Philosophy PhD students in the Humanities Bridgeford Street building, accessible 24/7.
Study type | Research |
---|---|
Level | RQF Level 8 |
Entry requirements | Candidates MUST normally have; Bachelors (Honours) degree (or overseas equivalent) at 2:1 level or above in a cognate subject, and normally a Masters degree at 65% overall average with minimum 65% in dissertation and with no mark below 55% (or overseas equivalent) in a relevant cognate subject, preferably one with a substantial research methods component. Transcripts will be carefully scrutinised to ensure that applicants have the required background. Note; due to the volume of applications received each year, and limited spaces, regrettably offers cannot be made to all applicants who satisfy the academic entry criteria. All applicants who pass the initial assessment stage will be interviewed before any offer is confirmed. |
Location | Main Site University Recruitment And Adm Oxford Road Manchester M13 9PL |
Summary
Our PhD in Philosophy is a three year full-time (six years part-time) programme. You will undertake substantial original research, which will form a thesis of approximately 70,000 words. Throughout, you will work closely with an expert supervisor, with further guidance from at least one extra supervisor.
Our staff are experts, many internationally renowned, in a variety of key areas of Philosophy. We provide a wealth of opportunities for postgraduate researchers. Some of our main areas of research strength are:
- Mind and Language.
- Metaphysics.
- History of Analytic Philosophy.
- Engaged Philosophy.
- Aesthetics.
You will become part of a lively PhD community of around 30 students working on a variety of topics including:
- The nature of love;
- Environmental ethics;
- Meaning in art;
- Lying;
- Metaontology;
- Religious faith.
Our weekly PhD research seminar, run by PhD students for PhD students, will give you the opportunity to present your work and discuss it with your peers. In your final year, you will also be encouraged to present your work at the Philosophy department's research seminar.
You will have a dedicated working space alongside other Philosophy PhD students in the Humanities Bridgeford Street building, accessible 24/7.
Study type | Research |
---|---|
Level | RQF Level 8 |
Entry requirements | Candidates MUST normally have; Bachelors (Honours) degree (or overseas equivalent) at 2:1 level or above in a cognate subject, and normally a Masters degree at 65% overall average with minimum 65% in dissertation and with no mark below 55% (or overseas equivalent) in a relevant cognate subject, preferably one with a substantial research methods component. Transcripts will be carefully scrutinised to ensure that applicants have the required background. Note; due to the volume of applications received each year, and limited spaces, regrettably offers cannot be made to all applicants who satisfy the academic entry criteria. All applicants who pass the initial assessment stage will be interviewed before any offer is confirmed. |
Location | Main Site University Recruitment And Adm Oxford Road Manchester M13 9PL |
MA
Summary
Philosophy at Manchester offers an intellectually stimulating and supportive postgraduate environment. You will be taught and supervised by members of staff who are all actively involved in research.
The MA Philosophy course combines:
- in-depth study of specialised areas of analytical philosophy;
- extensive research training to provide the skills necessary to complete a master's dissertation and;
- a dissertation supervised by a member of staff with expertise in the area you wish to study in more depth.
The course is ideal if you want to do a PhD in Philosophy or want to improve your employability through the development of rigorous critical, analytical and research skills.
It provides a deeper knowledge of a wide variety of areas of philosophy than is possible at undergraduate level, and equips you with the ability to plan, organise and work autonomously on a substantial individual project. This project will take the form of either a 60-credit dissertation (10,000 words), or a longer 90-credit dissertation (15,000 words).
We also:
- host a wide variety of conferences at which you can hear cutting-edge philosophical arguments from leaders in the field, ranging from small workshops to large international conferences;
- offer bursaries for conference trips;
- deliver outstanding student support, The University of Manchester library is one of only five National Research Libraries, and one of the best-resourced in the UK.
Papers, monographs and edited collections by our academic staff are regularly published in international journals and by prominent academic publishers.
We also host two regular research seminars and events organised by staff and by postgraduates, with papers presented by visiting speakers, staff and PhD students.
Study type | Taught |
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Level | RQF Level 7 |
Entry requirements | 2:1 honours degree (or the overseas equivalent) in a relevant subject area such as philosophy, or a humanities degree with a philosophy component such as politics, PPE, English literature or social sciences. |
Location | Main Site University Recruitment And Adm Oxford Road Manchester M13 9PL |
Summary
Philosophy at Manchester offers an intellectually stimulating and supportive postgraduate environment. You will be taught and supervised by members of staff who are all actively involved in research.
The MA Philosophy course combines:
- in-depth study of specialised areas of analytical philosophy;
- extensive research training to provide the skills necessary to complete a master's dissertation and;
- a dissertation supervised by a member of staff with expertise in the area you wish to study in more depth.
The course is ideal if you want to do a PhD in Philosophy or want to improve your employability through the development of rigorous critical, analytical and research skills.
It provides a deeper knowledge of a wide variety of areas of philosophy than is possible at undergraduate level, and equips you with the ability to plan, organise and work autonomously on a substantial individual project. This project will take the form of either a 60-credit dissertation (10,000 words), or a longer 90-credit dissertation (15,000 words).
We also:
- host a wide variety of conferences at which you can hear cutting-edge philosophical arguments from leaders in the field, ranging from small workshops to large international conferences;
- offer bursaries for conference trips;
- deliver outstanding student support, The University of Manchester library is one of only five National Research Libraries, and one of the best-resourced in the UK.
Papers, monographs and edited collections by our academic staff are regularly published in international journals and by prominent academic publishers.
We also host two regular research seminars and events organised by staff and by postgraduates, with papers presented by visiting speakers, staff and PhD students.
Study type | Taught |
---|---|
Level | RQF Level 7 |
Entry requirements | 2:1 honours degree (or the overseas equivalent) in a relevant subject area such as philosophy, or a humanities degree with a philosophy component such as politics, PPE, English literature or social sciences. |
Location | Main Site University Recruitment And Adm Oxford Road Manchester M13 9PL |
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