Philosophy Research

Apply before Oct 2026, International This is an estimated deadline. The deadline is applicable to students from outside the European Economic Area who want to study within the EEA, or to students who want to study outside the EEA but are not nationals of that country.

Starting June 2027

• Apply before Apr 2027, National This is an estimated deadline. The deadline applies if you have the same nationality as the university.
• Apply before Mar 2027, International This is an estimated deadline. The deadline is applicable to students from outside the European Economic Area who want to study within the EEA, or to students who want to study outside the EEA but are not nationals of that country.

Starting October 2027

• Apply before Aug 2027, National This is an estimated deadline. The deadline applies if you have the same nationality as the university.
• Apply before Jul 2027, International This is an estimated deadline. The deadline is applicable to students from outside the European Economic Area who want to study within the EEA, or to students who want to study outside the EEA but are not nationals of that country.

Language

English

• TOEFL® iBT: 100
• IELTS: 7

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

• London, United Kingdom

Disciplines

• Philosophy
• Educational Research
• Linguistics

Overview

The Philosophy Research programme at King's College London lasts a minimum of three years full time study.

Features

• During this time students meet with their supervisors on a regular basis to work on their thesis. During the first year, students are registered as MPhil students.
• You will have the opportunity to develop your research ideas and writing skills. Towards the end of the first students submit a thesis plan and an extended work sample for assessment before being upgraded to full PhD registration.

Programme Structure

Recent Research Projects: recent projects include:

• The History of Philosophy Without Any Gaps
• Philosophy and Medicine
• Thinking with Assent: Renewing a Traditional Account of Knowledge and Belief
• Ancient Commentators on Aristotle
• The Evolution of the Emotions

Admission requirements

Academic requirements

GPA: Upper Second Class

English requirements

• TOEFL® iBT: 100
• IELTS: 7

Other requirements

General requirements

• Master's degree in Philosophy with Distinction (or equivalent) is normally expected but particularly strong candidates with a Merit classification are also eligible.

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): 50,955 AUD / year (≈ 27,100 GBP / year)
• Domestic (Citizens or residents): 12,410 AUD / year (≈ 6,600 GBP / year)

Living costs

London, United Kingdom: 2,138-4,056 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 Research.

Available Scholarships

You are eligible to apply for these scholarships but a selection process will still be applied by the provider.

• King's College London Marshall Scholarship — King's College London, London, United Kingdom — Grant: Various benefits — Deadline: 01 Oct 2026 — Merit-based
• Fulbright Postgraduate Scholarship — King's College London, London, United Kingdom — Grant: Various benefits — Deadline: 06 Oct 2026 — Merit-based
• King's-China Scholarship Council PhD Scholarship programme (K-CSC) — King's College London, London, United Kingdom — Grant: Various benefits — Deadline: 01 Jan 2027 — Merit-based
• King's College London Marshall Scholarship — King's College London, London, United Kingdom — Grant: Various benefits — Deadline: 09 Oct 2026 — Merit-based
• Higher Education Scholarships for Palestinians (HESPAL) — King's College London, London, United Kingdom — Grant: Various benefits — Deadline: Not specified — Merit-based
• Turkish Embassy - Postgraduate Funding — King's College London, London, United Kingdom — Grant: Various benefits — Deadline: Not specified — Merit-based
• The Egyptian Bureau for Cultural & Educational Affairs Scholarship — King's College London, London, United Kingdom — Grant: Various benefits — Deadline: Not specified
• ANID/CONICYT Becas Chile Scholarships — King's College London, London, United Kingdom — Grant: 500 GBP — Deadline: Not specified — Merit-based
• Joint PhD Scholarships — King's College London, London, United Kingdom — Grant: Various benefits — Deadline: 02 Mar 2027 — Merit-based
• Hans Rausing Scholarships — King's College London, London, United Kingdom — Grant: Various benefits — Deadline: 17 Apr 2027 — Merit-based
• Fulbright U.S. Student Program — U.S. government — Grant: Various benefits — Deadline: 07 Oct 2026
• ACES Scholarships — ACES Education Fund — Grant: 3500 USD — Deadline: 15 Nov 2026
• ServiceScape Scholarship — ServiceScape — Grant: 1000 USD — Deadline: 30 Nov 2026
• Erasmus+ - Grants for study mobility — OeAD, Austria's Agency for Education and Internationalisation — Grant: Various benefits — Deadline: Not specified — Merit-based
• Scholarships for PhD Students — Junhua Li — Grant: 19000 GBP — Deadline: Not specified — Merit-based
• Boustany Astronomy PhD Scholarship — Boustany Foundation — Grant: Various benefits — Deadline: 28 Feb 2027 — Merit-based
• Amberscholar Scholarship — Amber Scholar — Grant: 6000 USD — Deadline: 31 Jan 2027 — Merit-based
• $1,500 Annual Video Contest Scholarship — IvyPanda — Grant: 1000 USD — Deadline: 31 Oct 2026 — Merit-based
• Boustany Cambridge Pembroke Scholarship in Philosophy — Boustany Foundation — Grant: Various benefits — Deadline: 31 Mar 2027 — Merit-based
• Voice Talent Online Scholarship — Voice Talent Online — Grant: 1000 USD — Deadline: 01 Mar 2027 — Merit-based
• Dream Chaser Scholarship — Salvado Law — Grant: 1000 USD — Deadline: 13 Jan 2027 — Merit-based
• Scholarship for students with disabilities — Anonymous Hope Fund — Grant: 3000 USD — Deadline: 31 Dec 2026 — Need-based
• Commonwealth Shared Scholarship – University Bids — 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 — Leopold Figl Foundation — Grant: Various benefits — Deadline: 31 Dec 2026 — Need-based
• The Annual IELTS from 6 to 9 Scholarship — IELTS from 6 to 9 — Grant: 1500 USD — Deadline: Not specified
• Tobacco Harm Reduction Scholarship Programme — The Tobacco Harm Reduction Scholarship Programme — Grant: 12000 USD — Deadline: 11 Jan 2027