Philosophy MPhil/PhD at University College London (UCL)

Programme overview

Pursue your doctoral studies at UCL Philosophy and produce a thesis of original research under the guidance of your supervisor(s) who are renowned in their field(s) at a department with a world-leading research reputation in…

Faculty: Faculty of Arts and Humanities | Duration: 3 calendar years; 5 calendar years | Study mode: full-time / part-time | Intake: October 2027 | Location: London, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

As a student on a full-time research degree, you will usually be registered for three years, with the option of a further year as a completing research student…

Career pathways

Recent graduates with a PhD in Philosophy from UCL have gained prestigious academic fellowships, as well as postdoctoral placements in the UK and elsewhere in…

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Application information

Entry requirements

The usual prerequisite for the MPhil/PhD is a graduate qualification in Philosophy that includes a research component of at least a years duration or an overseas qualification of an equivalent standard. Direct admission to the PhD requires the MPhil Stud (or equivalent). English language requirement: UCL Level 5.

Domestic applicants: GBP 32,600 a year (2027/28) Source

International applicants: GBP 32,600 a year (2027/28) Source

Intake: October 2027

Duration: 3 calendar years; 5 calendar years

Apply through the official page: https://www.ucl.ac.uk/prospective-students/graduate/research-degrees/applying-graduate-research-study-ucl

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