Philosophy PhD at Royal Holloway, University of London

Programme overview

The Philosophy programme at Royal Holloway offers a broad range of research supervision, with academic staff working both the Anglo-American and European traditions, as well expertise in the history of philosophy. Our areas of specialism include pragmatism, Wittgenstein, applied ethics, Kant and the Post-Kantian tradition,nineteenth-centuryy German philosophy (Hegel, Schelling), twentieth century French philosophy (Merleau-Ponty, Deleuze), and Greek philosophy.

Department: Philosophy | Duration: 4 years full time | Study mode: full-time | Location: Egham, England, United Kingdom

Career pathways

A number of previous research students have gone on to secure academic positions. Fees & funding Home (UK) students tuition fee per year*: £5,238 EU and International students tuition fee per year**: £23,200 Other essential costs***: There are no individual costs greater than £50 per item.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Applicants will need at least a UK 2:2 within their first Bachelor honours degree or equivlaent within Philosophy or a related subject. You will also need a relevant Masters degree at Merit or equivalent. Applicants are considered on a case-by-case basis but should have contacted and secured a potential supervisor before submitting the application in order to apply for your research project. A research proposal will also required as part of your application. We advise getting in touch with the Director of Postgraduate Education making an informal enquiry for your chosen research degree to inquire whether there is any other additional material they require you to submit in your application. English language: IELTS: 6.5 overall. Writing 7.0. No other subscore lower than 5.5.

Domestic applicants: GBP 5,238 a year (2026/27) Source

International applicants: GBP 23,200 a year (2026/27) Source

Duration: 4 years full time

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