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  • Qualification

    PhD/DPhil - Doctor of Philosophy

  • Location

    University of Aberdeen

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    01-SEP-25

  • Duration

    3 years

Course summary

Exploring philosophical concepts and theories ranging from continental and non-western philosophy to ethics, epistemology, the history of philosophy, the philosophy of science, and the key areas of analytic philosophy.

Based in the School of Divinity, History and Philosophy, our research programmes in Philosophy are distinguished for research on history of philosophy, the philosophy of science (especially philosophy of biology), the history of ethics and political philosophy, and key areas of analytic philosophy: epistemology, metaphysics, and philosophy of language.

Tuition fees

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£ 21,700per year

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University information

University of Aberdeen

University of Aberdeen

  • University League Table

    41st

  • Campus address

    University of Aberdeen, Directorate of External Relations, King's College, Aberdeen, Aberdeen, City Of, AB24 3FX, Scotland

One of the top 40 universities in the UK (Complete University Guide league tables 2025).
Student population has over 130 nationalities and strong international global networks.
Experienced international student advisers with immigration expertise supporting students from application to graduation.

Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    29th out of 47 11

  • Entry standards

    / Max 210
    177 84%

    9th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    72.0 72%

    29th

    22
  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    3.47 87%

    2nd

    7

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