Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 36 months
- Part-time
- 72 months
- Flexible
Start dates & application deadlines
- Starting January 2027
- Apply before Dec 2026, National This is an estimated deadline. The deadline applies if you have the same nationality as the university.
- Apply before Jun 2027
If you are submitting your own research proposal, applications are accepted all year round, but if you wish to start in September, you should apply by 1 June.
Language
English
English Requirements
TOEFL iBT®: 88 OR 4.5 (New TOEFL iBT 1-6 score, CEFR-aligned. Equivalent to the 0-120 score.)
PTE Academic: 67
IELTS: 6.5
Delivered
On Campus, Online
Campus Location
Birmingham, United Kingdom
Disciplines
Philosophy
Overview
At Birmingham, they focus on philosophy with a real-world impact. The Philosophy degree delivered by the University of Birmingham encourages research across subject boundaries, like how philosophy can help answer questions in theology, language, politics and mental health and psychology.
Careers Support
At Birmingham, they prepare the researchers to make an impact across every sector of society. The PhD graduates are global change-makers: advancing knowledge, shaping policy, leading industries, and educating future generations.
You'll benefit from dedicated careers support tailored to your unique paths. The expert team of Careers Advisers, including a dedicated postgraduate research adviser, offer one-to-one guidance to help researchers navigate career decisions both within and beyond academia.
Whatever you plan to do after your degree, Careers Network offers a range of events and support services including networking opportunities, career coaching, one to one guidance, careers fairs and links with leading graduate recruiters.
They also offer subject specific careers consultants and a dedicated careers website for international students.
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- Global ethics
- Philosophy of mind, psychology and psychiatry
- Philosophical logic, language and metaphysics
Admission requirements
Academic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
TOEFL iBT®: 88 OR 4.5 (New TOEFL iBT 1-6 score, CEFR-aligned. Equivalent to the 0-120 score.)
PTE Academic: 67
IELTS: 6.5
Other requirements
General requirements
- If you're applying for a PhD, you'll also need to hold a Masters qualification at Merit level or above (or its international equivalent), usually in a relevant area.
- Any academic and professional qualifications or relevant professional experience are normally taken into account, and in some cases, form an integral part of the entrance requirements.
- If you're applying for distance learning research programmes, you'll also need to show that you have the time, commitment, facilities and experience to study by distance learning.
Fees and funding
Tuition Fees
Tuition fees are shown in AUD and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.
- International (Non-residents): 44,552 AUD / year (≈ 23,390 GBP / year)
- Domestic (Citizens or residents): 9,977 AUD / year (≈ 5,238 GBP / year)
Additional Details
- UK: £2,619 part-time
- International: £11,695 part-time
Living costs
Birmingham, United Kingdom: 1,457-2,160 AUD / month
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
Scholarships Information
Below you will find PhD's scholarship opportunities for Philosophy.
Available Scholarships
- Tackling Health Inequalities in Orthopaedics and Rehabilitation – Provided by University of Birmingham, Grant, Various benefits, Deadline: 07 Sep 2026
- Birmingham Marshall Scholarship – Provided by University of Birmingham, Grant, Various benefits, Deadline: 24 Sep 2026
- Fulbright U.S. Student Program – Provided by U.S. government, Grant, Various benefits, Deadline: 07 Oct 2026
- ACES Scholarships – Provided by ACES Education Fund, Grant, 3500 USD, Deadline: 15 Nov 2026
- ServiceScape Scholarship – Provided by ServiceScape, Grant, 1000 USD, Deadline: 30 Nov 2026
- Erasmus+ - Grants for study mobility – Provided by OeAD, Austria's Agency for Education and Internationalisation, Grant, Various benefits, Deadline: Not specified, Merit-based
- Scholarships for PhD Students – Provided by Junhua Li, Grant, 19000 GBP, Deadline: Not specified, Merit-based
- Boustany Astronomy PhD Scholarship – Provided by Boustany Foundation, Grant, Various benefits, Deadline: 28 Feb 2027, Merit-based
- $1,500 Annual Video Contest Scholarship – Provided by IvyPanda, Grant, 1000 USD, Deadline: 31 Oct 2026, Merit-based
- Boustany Cambridge Pembroke Scholarship in Philosophy – Provided by Boustany Foundation, Grant, Various benefits, Deadline: 31 Mar 2027, Merit-based
- Women Scholarship for International Students – Provided by educations.com, Grant, 5000 USD, Deadline: 28 Aug 2026, Merit-based
- Voice Talent Online Scholarship – Provided by Voice Talent Online, Grant, 1000 USD, Deadline: 01 Mar 2027
- The PhD Prep Fellowship – Provided by Admit Lab, Grant, 10000 USD, Deadline: 01 Sep 2026, Merit-based
- Dream Chaser Scholarship – Provided by Salvado Law, Grant, 1000 USD, Deadline: 13 Jan 2027, Merit-based
- Scholarship for students with disabilities – Provided by Anonymous Hope Fund, Grant, 3000 USD, Deadline: 31 Dec 2026, Need-based
- Commonwealth Shared Scholarship – University Bids – Provided by UK Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO), Grant, 22500 GBP, Deadline: Not specified
- Grants of the Leopold Figl Foundation for students with residence in Lower Austria – Provided by Leopold Figl Foundation, Grant, Various benefits, Deadline: 31 Dec 2026, Need-based
- The Annual IELTS from 6 to 9 Scholarship – Provided by IELTS from 6 to 9, Grant, 1500 USD, Deadline: Not specified
- Tobacco Harm Reduction Scholarship Programme – Provided by The Tobacco Harm Reduction Scholarship Programme, Grant, 12000 USD, Deadline: 11 Jan 2027
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