Philosophy

Course Overview

Offered by Royal Holloway, University of London, the PhD Philosophy provides a comprehensive postgraduate education in history, philosophy, and theology. Based in Egham, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 4-year full-time structure. This course offers students the opportunity to conduct independent research on a topic of interest, culminating with a dissertation of up to 35,000 words. There are no required courses, but research is supported by an advanced seminar run by core philosophy staff as well as 1-to-1 supervision, with additional seminars. International tuition fees are £22,300 per year, home/UK fees are £5,006 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.5 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 94% student satisfaction rating, a median graduate salary of £25,500 within three years, and 70% of graduates in employment or further study.

What You'll Learn

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