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  • Qualification

    PhD/DPhil - Doctor of Philosophy

  • Location

    Cathays Park Campus

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    01-APR-26

  • Duration

    3 Years

Course summary

Our research spans a range of topics, with concentrations of excellence in aesthetics, existential philosophy, feminist philosophy, moral philosophy, philosophy of language, philosophy of mind and psychology, and interactions between these areas. We have a close-knit, active intellectual community, in which our PhD students occupy a central position. Programme aims The research programme aims to offer knowledge and expertise to take you on to a role in Higher Education, or employment requiring high-level skills in research or advanced subject knowledge We will support you in developing your project into a piece of high-quality philosophical work that makes a significant, rigorous and original contribution to knowledge in the discipline. Distinctive features Philosophy at Cardiff is distinctive in its integrations of analytic, continental, feminist and empirically-informed approaches to the subject Our PhD students participate in weekly research seminars and training workshops, a range of regular reading groups, and an annual conference PhD students are encouraged to publish their work and strongly supported in developing work for publication We offer graduate teaching opportunities on our undergraduate degree programmes upon application as such opportunities arise.

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£ 20,200per year

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University information

Cardiff University

Cardiff University

  • University League Table

    22nd

  • Campus address

    Cathays Park Campus, Park Place, Cardiff, Cardiff, CF10 3AT, United Kingdom

Cardiff University has a welcoming and vibrant international community, with over 7,500 students coming from more than 130 countries.
Cardiff is a truly global institution with more than 200 partnerships and formal research links worldwide, giving students access to unique opportunities.
A wide range of dedicated support services for international students, including pre-departure advice, airport pickups, personal tutor guidance and more.

Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    21st out of 46 3

  • Entry standards

    / Max 211
    134 64%

    28th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    66.0 66%

    34th

    4
  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    3.10 77%

    34th

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