Philosophy

University of Manchester
Undergraduate PhD Full-time 36 Months Philosophy

About this course

Our PhD in Philosophy is a 3 year full-time programme. You will undertake substantial original research, which will form a thesis of approximately 70,000 words.

Throughout, you will work closely with an expert supervisor, with further guidance from at least one extra supervisor.

Our staff are experts, many internationally renowned, in a variety of key areas of Philosophy. We provide a wealth of opportunities for postgraduate researchers. Some of our main areas of research strength are:

  • Mind and Language

  • Metaphysics

  • History of Analytic Philosophy

  • Engaged Philosophy

    You will become part of a lively PhD community of around 30 PGRs working on a variety of topics including: 

  • the nature of love;

  • environmental ethics;

  • meaning in art;

  • perception;

  • metaontology;

  • religious faith.

    Our weekly PhD research seminar, run by PGRs for PGRs, will give you the opportunity to present your work and discuss it with your peers. In your final year, you will also be encouraged to present your work at the Philosophy department's research seminar.

    You will have a dedicated working space alongside other Philosophy PGRs.

  • Study Options

    This course is available in 2 study options:

    Part-time

    Duration: 72 Months

    Qualification: PhD

    Location: Manchester

    Full-time Shown above

    Duration: 36 Months

    Qualification: PhD

    Location: Manchester

    Career Prospects

    Graduates from this course typically go into the following occupations:

    2463 Clergy
    2472 Archivists, conservators and curators
    4214 Company secretaries and administrators
    4135 Library clerks and assistants
    2229 Therapy professionals
    2471 Librarians

    Course Details

    Qualification
    Doctor of Philosophy - PhD
    Study Mode
    Full-time
    Duration
    36 Months
    Start Date
    2025
    Academic Year
    2025
    Campus / Location
    Manchester
    Scheme
    Undergraduate
    Subjects
    Philosophy