Integrated PhD Philosophy at University of Essex

The Integrated PhD in Philosophy begins with Masters-level work in modern and contemporary European philosophy before progressing to the PhD, with supervision in continental philosophy, social and political philosophy, history of philosophy and medical humanities. Progression to the PhD stage is conditional on completing the Masters and meeting the PhD entry requirements.

Department: School of Philosophical, Historical, and Interdisciplinary Studies  |  Duration: 4 to 5 years full-time  |  Intake: October 2027  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Colchester, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Year one covers areas such as critical theory, phenomenology, German Idealism, aesthetics, existentialism, contemporary French philosophy, philosophy and psychoanalysis and medical humanities, with an intensive Writing Workshop and a Masters-level dissertation. Year-one components comprise a core module group (80 credits) and optional modules (40, 40 and 20 credits). The PhD stage follows, with supervisory panels twice a year.

Career pathways

Prepares graduates for academic and professional careers requiring critical thinking and advanced research; past Philosophy graduates have taught at UK and overseas universities and entered law, the media and the Civil Service.

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