The Philosophy (Distance Learning) programme from University of York is ideal for students with commitments which prevent them from being resident within reasonable travelling distance of York. While a minimum of two weeks of attendance per academic year is required (for registration, training, meetings with the thesis advisory panel and the annual PhD Progression Day), this programme allows students to research overseas and elsewhere in the UK while still receiving support and training online and by video-conferencing.
Access to an internet connection and relevant library and/or archives is essential for this programme. Details of requirements for attendance, in person and online, may be obtained from Dr Janet Eldred.
Programme Structure
Modules include:
- Aesthetics, art and literature;
- History of philosophy (with particular interests in early modern philosophy and German idealism);
- Metaphysics (including philosophy of mathematics and philosophy of time); Phenomenology and continental philosophy;
- Philosophy of medicine and health;
- Philosophy of mind and perception;
- Philosophy of religion; Political and legal philosophy; a
- Theoretical and applied ethics (including ethics of AI).
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: 96
IELTS: 7
Other requirements
General requirements:
- Normally, applicants should have, or be expected to obtain, an MA in Philosophy or an equivalent qualification.
- MPhil candidates should apply for the MPhil programme, PhD candidates should apply for the PhD programme, and PhD by Distance Learning candidates should apply for PhD by Distance Learning programme. Progression for research degrees follows the guidelines of the University's Policy on Research Degrees.
- When making their application, candidates are advised to make their research proposals as specific and clear as possible. Where possible, they should indicate the member(s) of staff that they would wish to work with.
Fees and funding
Tuition Fees
Tuition fees are shown in AUD and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.
International: 48,285 AUD / year (approx. 25,350 GBP / year)
Domestic: 9,977 AUD / year (approx. 5,238 GBP / year)
Living costs
York, United Kingdom: 1,230-2,141 AUD / month
Scholarships
Below you will find PhD's scholarship opportunities for Philosophy (Distance Learning).
- Fulbright U.S. Student Program - Grant - Various benefits - Deadline: 07 Oct 2026
- ServiceScape Scholarship - Grant - 1000 USD - Deadline: 30 Nov 2026
- ACES Scholarships - Grant - 3500 USD - Deadline: 15 Nov 2026
- Erasmus+ - Grants for study mobility - Merit-based - Deadline: Not specified
- Scholarships for PhD Students - Merit-based - 19000 GBP - Deadline: Not specified
- Boustany Astronomy PhD Scholarship - Merit-based - Various benefits - Deadline: 28 Feb 2027
- $1,500 Annual Video Contest Scholarship - Merit-based - 1000 USD - Deadline: 31 Oct 2026
- Boustany Cambridge Pembroke Scholarship in Philosophy - Merit-based - Various benefits - Deadline: 31 Mar 2027
- Voice Talent Online Scholarship - 1000 USD - Deadline: 01 Mar 2027
- Women Scholarship for International Students - Merit-based - 5000 USD - Deadline: 28 Aug 2026
- The PhD Prep Fellowship - Merit-based - 10000 USD - Deadline: 01 Sep 2026
- Dream Chaser Scholarship - Merit-based - 1000 USD - Deadline: 13 Jan 2027
- Scholarship for students with disabilities - Need-based - 3000 USD - Deadline: 31 Dec 2026
- Commonwealth Shared Scholarship – University Bids - 22500 GBP - Deadline: Not specified
- Grants of the Leopold Figl Foundation for students with residence in Lower Austria - Need-based - Various benefits - Deadline: 31 Dec 2026
- The Annual IELTS from 6 to 9 Scholarship - 1500 USD - Deadline: Not specified
- Tobacco Harm Reduction Scholarship Programme - 12000 USD - Deadline: 11 Jan 2027
