PhD/MPhil Philosophy at University of Dundee

Programme overview

PhD research in philosophy; interdisciplinary work welcomed.

Faculty: School of Humanities | Department: Philosophy | Intake: Starts: May, September, January (applications listed for May 2026, Sep 2026, Jan 2027, May 2027). | Study mode: full-time / part-time | Location: Dundee, Scotland, United Kingdom

What you will study

Areas: European philosophy, history of philosophy, philosophy and the arts, philosophy and the life sciences, philosophy and technology.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Honours degree at 2:1 or above and/or a Masters degree in a relevant discipline. Applicants with an honours degree in Philosophy or a related discipline welcome. International applicants: IELTS 7.0 overall with at least 7.0 in Reading, 7.0 in Listening, 7.0 in Speaking and 7.0 in Writing (other English qualifications accepted; some nationalities exempt).

Domestic applicants: GBP 5,238 a year (2026/27). Per year of study; Scottish/Rest of UK 2026/27 figure is an estimate; fees may rise by 5% annually; part-time charged pro rata Source

International applicants: GBP 22,660 a year (2026/27). Per year of study; Scottish/Rest of UK 2026/27 figure is an estimate; fees may rise by 5% annually; part-time charged pro rata Source

Intake: Starts: May, September, January (applications listed for May 2026, Sep 2026, Jan 2027, May 2027).

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