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PostgraduateDoctor of Philosophy

Philosophy, Politics and Economics

University of York
York, England
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3 yearsDuration
£25,350Per Year (Intl)
£5,181Home Fee
N/AContinuation Rate

Course Overview

Pursue your ambitions in history, philosophy, and theology with the PhD Philosophy, Politics and Economics at University of York. Based in York, England, this Russell Group university offers a research-led approach to learning, with a 3-year full-time structure. As a research student within the School, you are affiliated to the department of your main supervisor, and will have access to the facilities and teaching opportunities from that department. You will usually follow a programme of study offered by your home department, in agreement with your supervisor. You will also normally (but not necessarily) have a 2nd supervisor in 1 of the other departments, depending on the interdisciplinary nature of your research. International tuition fees are £25,350 per year, home/UK fees are £5,181 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.5 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 88% student satisfaction rating, a median graduate salary of £26,500 within three years, a 95% continuation rate, and 78% of graduates in employment or further study.

What You'll Learn

Advanced Political Philosophy
Epistemology and Methodology
Economic Theory and Applications
Research Methods in Social Sciences
Philosophy of Social Science
Contemporary Political Economy
Ethics and Public Policy
Doctoral Thesis Research
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

Postgraduate Requirement2:1

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic6.5666.56
PTE Academic61

L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£25,350

per year

Total Course Cost (3 years)£76,050

Home Student Fee

£5,181

regulated fee

Scholarships available for eligible students

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📊 OFFICIAL UK DATA

Graduate Outcomes

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💼 Employment Breakdown

69%Working
9%Studying
12%Work & Study
4%Seeking Work
75%Professional Jobs
Official Data

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About University of York

University of York offers Philosophy, Politics and Economics as part of its comprehensive programme offerings.

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