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University of Nottingham: Philosophy
| Institution | University of Nottingham |
|---|---|
| Department | Department of Philosophy |
| Web | http://www.nottingham.ac.uk |
| Telephone | +44 (0) 115 951 5559 |
Doctor of Philosophy - PhD
Summary
We're one of the leading philosophy research communities in the UK and welcome applications from enthusiastic and committed PhD students.
We offer:
- experienced and expert supervision
- internationally recognised research publishing
- a highly inclusive and supportive environment
**Our research strengths**
We're active across a mixture of established and emerging areas. Particular strengths include:
- Applied, Feminist and Social Philosophy
- Metaphysics and Mind
- Logic and Language
- Philosophy of Science
- History of Philosophy
- Philosophy of Religion
- Epistemology
- Moral Philosophy
- Political and Legal Philosophy
This list is not exhaustive. Contact us to discuss your particular interests.
**Current staff research and expertise**
Get a feel for our current work – see our active staff research projects or find an expert in your area of philosophy: nottingham.ac.uk/philosophy
We host to two active research groups that you are encouraged to get involved with:
- Nottingham Centre for Social Philosophy
- Political Epistemology Network
**Current PhD research**
Our current PhD students are exploring a diverse range of issues including:
- metaethics
- causation
- modality
- cyber-warfare
- AI ethics
- moral responsibility
- philosophy of action
- medical ethics
**Recently completed theses**
- Hume’s moral sentiments and Humean moral aliefs - James Chamberlain
- Physical disability and well-being - Thomas Crawley
- Humean revisions to the best system account of lawhood - Mike Hughes
- Normativity and ethics: the error in the error theory - Kipros Lofitis
- Dispositionalism: a study on properties - Andrea Raimondi
- Weakness of will and its connection with practical reasons - Samaneh Keshavarz
**Your department**
Find out more about what it's like to study and research with us on the Department of Philosophy website: nottingham.ac.uk/philosophy
The University of Nottingham is one of eight universities making up the AHRC-funded Midlands4Cities Doctoral Training Partnership (M4C). The partnership provides funding and training to support the professional and personal development of the next generation of arts and humanities doctoral researchers - midlands4cities.ac.uk
You will have access to the University of Nottingham Researcher Academy. This will provide you with a network of researchers and staff to support you during your PhD, as well as training, placement and travel opportunities - nottingham.ac.uk/researcher-academy
| Study type | Research |
|---|---|
| Level | RQF Level 8 |
| Entry requirements | MA with merit in philosophy or related subject. If you are unsure of how your research interests might fit into our research areas, contact the postgraduate admissions tutor Dr Benedict Rumbold who'll be happy to help. |
| Location | University Park Campus University of Nottingham Nottingham NG7 2RJ |
MA
Summary
- Expand your knowledge of philosophy
- Deepen your philosophical skills
- Increase your ability to shape lives, institutions, and society.
You will develop your own route through the MA in the areas that interest you most.
You'll be able to combine traditional areas such as ethics and metaphysics with emerging ideas, such as applied, environmental, and social philosophy.
Working with our research active academics on a range of taught modules you'll also produce a dissertation. This is an in-depth piece of original work developed with strong support and guidance from a member of staff.
Department strengths
These include:
- Applied, Feminist and Social Philosophy
- Metaphysics and Mind
- Logic and Language
- Philosophy of Science
- History of Philosophy
- Philosophy of Religion
- Epistemology
- Moral Philosophy
You are also invited contribute to positive social change with our Centre for Social Philosophy and the Political Epistemology Network. Furthermore, you will have the opportunity to take a range of lectures from the undergraduate programme.
| Study type | Taught |
|---|---|
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
| Entry requirements | 2.1 (or international equivalent) in philosophy or a related subject. IELTS 7.0 (no less than 6.0 in any element). |
| Location | University Park Campus University of Nottingham Nottingham NG7 2RJ |
Summary
- Expand your knowledge of philosophy
- Deepen your philosophical skills
- Increase your ability to shape lives, institutions, and society.
You will develop your own route through the MA in the areas that interest you most.
You'll be able to combine traditional areas such as ethics and metaphysics with emerging ideas, such as applied, environmental, and social philosophy.
Working with our research active academics on a range of taught modules you'll also produce a dissertation. This is an in-depth piece of original work developed with strong support and guidance from a member of staff.
Department strengths
These include:
- Applied, Feminist and Social Philosophy
- Metaphysics and Mind
- Logic and Language
- Philosophy of Science
- History of Philosophy
- Philosophy of Religion
- Epistemology
- Moral Philosophy
You are also invited contribute to positive social change with our Centre for Social Philosophy and the Political Epistemology Network. Furthermore, you will have the opportunity to take a range of lectures from the undergraduate programme.
| Study type | Taught |
|---|---|
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
| Entry requirements | 2.1 (or international equivalent) in philosophy or a related subject. IELTS 7.0 (no less than 6.0 in any element). |
| Location | University Park Campus University of Nottingham Nottingham NG7 2RJ |
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