Philosophy MPhil/PhD
University College London (UCL) · London, United Kingdom · Doctoral · Social
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Philosophy MPhil/PhD
Philosophy MPhil/PhD
University College London (UCL) · London, United Kingdom
About this programme
Pursue your doctoral studies at UCL Philosophy and produce a thesis of original research under the guidance of your supervisor(s) who are renowned in their field(s) at a department with a world-leading research reputation in philosophy.
Programme facts
- Level
- Doctoral
- Field
- Social
- Duration
- 3 years
- Tuition
- £31,300 / year
- English
- IELTS 7
- Study mode
- Full-time, Part-time
- Intake
- October, September
- Deadline
- Rolling admissions
Entry requirements
- The usual prerequisite for the MPhil/PhD is a graduate qualification in Philosophy that includes a research component of at least a years duration or an overseas qualification of an equivalent standard. Direct admission to the PhD requires the MPhil Stud (or equivalent). All applicants for research degrees must submit two short pieces of work, of about 2,000 words each, with their application.
Visa
- Visa required
- Student visa
- Application fee
- GBP 558
- Proof of funds
- GBP 1,171/mo
- Processing time
- 3–8 weeks
Standard figures for this route. Some applicants pay a reduced fee or none at all - confirm your own case on the official visa page.
Scholarships available (11)
- Research Excellence ScholarshipFully funded · Applications close 1 October 2026
- Clara Collet Departmental ScholarshipFully funded · Applications close 10 December 2026
- Commonwealth ScholarshipFully funded
- AHRC Doctoral Landscape AwardFully funded
- IOE - China Scholarship Council (CSC) ScholarshipFully funded
- IOE Centenary Doctoral ScholarshipFully funded
- Charles Wallace Pakistan Trust AwardsPartial funding · Doctoral bursaries: 30 April and 31 October annually
- Great Britain-China Educational Trust Chinese Student AwardsPartial funding · Two rounds yearly: 11 October (autumn) and 11 April (spring)