Research degrees (PhD) - Philosophy
Our research strengths
- metaphysics
- systematic and philosophical theology
- mind and language
- Biblical studies
- ethics and political philosophy
- Islamic studies
- philosophy of art and science
- feminism
- epistemology
- sociology of religion
- logic
- philosophy of religion
Our PhDs
Can't commit to a full PhD?
We also have a range of research-based Masters degrees if you have a research topic you want to explore but:
- your research question does not currently stretch to a full PhD
- you feel you can't commit to a full PhD.
A strong culture of excellence and support
- Over 80% of our publications assessed as 'world leading' or 'internationally excellent' in the 2021 Research Excellence Framework.
- We have a track record of PhD students successfully publishing in major philosophical journals.
- An open-door policy and research seminars.
Want to know more?
For informal queries about postgraduate study in the Department of Philosophy contact the postgraduate admissions tutor Dr Zachary Hoskins.
Initially I was attracted by the research reputation and publications of some of the staff. In my stay I was very impressed with the university and the support that they had for the students.
Jeffrey Biebighauser
PhD Theology and Religious Studies