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Philosophy PhD

Queen's University Belfast

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Course options

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  • Qualification

    PhD/DPhil - Doctor of Philosophy

  • Location

    Queen's Campus

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    08-DEC-25

  • Duration

    3 Years

Course summary

Philosophy has a strong international reputation for innovative research, across a wide range of specialist research strengths. These include: Applied Ethics, 19th Century European Philosophy, Moral Philosophy, Philosophy of Science, Epistemology, Political Philosophy, and the Philosophy of Religion . In each of these areas, important and pioneering work has been published by members of staff and major projects of research are ongoing. Postgraduate students are supervised by leading researchers in their philosophical field, and are encouraged to contribute to the School’s vibrant research calendar of events, workshops, reading groups and conferences. he aim of the programme is to produce students who are fully-fledged independent researchers, and students are from the outset given encouragement to disseminate their work at seminars and conferences and by publishing in high-quality locations. The programme culminates in the submission of an 80,000-word dissertation.You’ll become part of our vibrant postgraduate research culture, focused on areas including Applied Ethics, 19th Century European Philosophy, Moral Philosophy, Philosophy of Science, Epistemology, Political Philosophy, and the Philosophy of Religion. You’ll see our thriving research culture yourself, through visits and talks, conferences and workshops, reading groups and the staff seminar series.

Tuition fees

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(International fees)

£ 20,500per year

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University information

Queen's University Belfast

Queen's University Belfast

Queen's University Belfast

  • University League Table

    24th

  • Campus address

    Queen's Campus, University Road, Belfast, Northern Ireland, BT7 1NN, United Kingdom

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Queen's is a member of the UK's Russell Group of research-intensive institutions.
Its historic campus with cutting-edge facilities is set in the heart of the affordable city of Belfast.
Queen's commits to preparing students for the future. It provides international students with dedicated careers support to help them fulfil their potential.

Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    Philosophy

    24th out of 46 12

  • Entry standards

    / Max 211
    149 71%

    20th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    80.0 80%

    11th

    21

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    2.87 72%

    44th

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