Doctor of Philosophy [Ph.D] (Philosophy)
Field of Study:
£20,900/Yr
Our lecturers have broad philosophical interests and specialise in modern European thought.
You can choose between standard academic dissertations or the more flexible context-based learning approach. Your personal interest will drive your context based learning. You will engage philosophically with an object or aspect of reality. You can read more about this approach on the Philosophical Studies web page.
PhD supervision is available in the following areas:
Continental philosophy and the history of European ideas
- Vico
- post-Kantian thought (including Hegel and German idealism)
- Kierkegaard
- Nietzsche
- Phenomenology
- Hermeneutics
- Psychoanalysis
- Bataille
- Frankfurt School
- the Situationists
- Poststructuralism (including Deleuze, Foucault and Derrida)
- Posthumanism
- Postmodernism (including Vattimo)
Aesthetics
- philosophy and the arts
- philosophy of music
- philosophy and contemporary art
- philosophy and literature (particularly Blanchot)
Ethics
- theopretical, applied and social ethics
Social and political philosophyPhilosophy and religion
You can find further information on staff research interests.
Please contact us about the suitability of your research ideas and projects before applying.
Important Dates
No Deadline is available, students to enroll atleast 2 month prior the course starting date.
Tuition Fees
| Year | 1st Year Fees |
|---|---|
| Tuition Fees | £20900 (GBP 20900) |
Previous Year Tuition Fees
| Year | 1st Year Fees |
|---|---|
| 2021 | £24300 (GBP 24300) |
Eligibility & Entry Requirement
Academic Eligibility:
- A 2:1 honours degree, or international equivalent, in a relevant subject.
- Newcastle also usually expect a master’s degree, or international equivalent, at merit or above. In addition to academic qualifications, they also value relevant work experience.
Indian Eligibility:
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Typically Newcastle recognizes 60% from section 1 universities, 62% from section 2 universities and 65% from section 3 universities as compared to a 2.1 and 58% from section 1 universities, 60% from section 2 universities and 63% from section 3 universities as compared to a 2.2.
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This can be in any of the following qualifications:
- Bachelor Degree
- Bachelor Pass or General degree in Arts, Science or Commerce
- Bachelor Special or Honours degree
- Bachelor degree in professional subjects
Along with the minimum eligibility requirements, tests required to study in the UK, international students hailing from non-English speaking countries need to prove English proficiency through IELTS/TOEFL/any equivalent test.
Scholarship Grants & Financial Aids
| Name | Scholarship Per Student | Level of Study | Type | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Commonwealth Scholarship | Scholarship per studentVariable Amount | Level Of StudyDoctorate | TypeMerit-Based | |
| Robert S. McNamara Fellowship Program | Scholarship per student£ 25,000/Yr$25,000 | Level Of StudyDoctorate | TypeMerit-Based | |
| Forktip Women’s- Innovation Scholarship | Scholarship per studentVariable Amount | Level Of StudyBachelor | TypeCollege-Specific | |
| Debesh Kamal Scholarship | Scholarship per student£ 1,385/Yr$1,385 | Level Of StudyBachelor | TypeMerit-Based | |
| Paul Foundation scholarships | Scholarship per student£ 20,174/Yr$20,174 | Level Of StudyDiploma | TypeMerit-Based | |
| Ms. Agatha Harrison Memorial Fellowship | Scholarship per student£ 33,115/Yr$33,115 | Level Of StudyDoctorate | TypeCollege-Specific |
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