Merit
Future-Ready Award
Queen's University Belfast · Postgraduate
- Available to all international students
- For postgraduate study
- Open to your course
3 yearsDuration
£22,500Per Year (Intl)
£23,000Avg. Graduate Salary
N/AContinuation Rate
Course Overview
Offered by Queen's University Belfast, the PhD Philosophy provides a comprehensive postgraduate education in history, philosophy, and theology. Based in Belfast, Northern Ireland, this Russell Group university offers a research-led approach to learning, with a 3-year full-time and part-time structure. The Department of Philosophy has a strong international reputation for innovative research, across a wide range of specialist research strengths. These include: Applied Ethics, 19th Century European Philosophy, Moral Philosophy, Philosophy of Science, Epistemology, Political Philosophy, and the Philosophy of Religion. In each of these areas, important and pioneering work has been published by members of staff and major projects of research are ongoing. International tuition fees are £22,500 per year, home/UK fees are £26,445 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.5 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with a 85% continuation rate, and 70% of graduates in employment or further study.
What You'll Learn
Advanced Epistemology and Theory of Knowledge
Philosophy of Science and Scientific Method
Moral Philosophy and Applied Ethics
Political Philosophy and Justice
Philosophy of Religion and Metaphysics
19th Century European Philosophical Traditions
Research Methods in Philosophy
Doctoral Thesis and Original Research
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
Entry Requirements
📋 Academic Entry Requirements
| Postgraduate Requirement | 2:1 |
🗣️ English Language Requirements
| Test | Overall | L | R | W | S |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IELTS Academic | 6.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 |
| PTE Academic | 69 | — | — | — | — |
L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking
Tuition Fees & Funding
International Student Fee
£22,500
per year
Total Course Cost (3 years)£67,500
Home Student Fee
£26,445
regulated fee
Scholarships available for eligible students
Fees shown are for current entry. Fees may increase annually in line with inflation.
📊 OFFICIAL UK DATA
Graduate Outcomes
Based on official HESA Graduate Outcomes survey data
💰 Graduate Salaries — Queen's University Belfast
| Time After Graduation | Lower Quartile Salary | Median Salary | Upper Quartile Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 months | £21,000 | £23,000 | £27,000 |
Official Data
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💼 Employment Breakdown
50%Working
20%Studying
10%Work & Study
5%Seeking Work
70%Professional Jobs
Official Data
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