Philosophy PhD PhD
The University of Nottingham
Key Course Facts
Course Description
We're one of the leading philosophy research communities in the UK and welcome applications from enthusiastic and committed PhD students.
Our research strengths We're active across a mixture of established and emerging areas. Particular strengths include:
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Applied, Feminist and Social Philosophy
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Metaphysics and Mind
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Logic and Language
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Philosophy of Science
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History of Philosophy
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Philosophy of Religion
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Epistemology
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Moral Philosophy
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Political and Legal Philosophy
This list is not exhaustive. Contact us to discuss your particular interests.
Current staff research and expertise Get a feel for our current work – see our active staff research projects or find an expert in your area of philosophy: nottingham.ac.uk/philosophy
Current PhD research Our current PhD students are exploring a diverse range of issues including:
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metaethics
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causation
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modality
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cyber-warfare
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AI ethics
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moral responsibility
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philosophy of action
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medical ethics
Recently completed theses
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Normativity and ethics: the error in the error theory - Kipros Lofitis
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Dispositionalism: a study on properties - Andrea Raimondi
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Weakness of will and its connection with practical reasons - Samaneh Keshavarz
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No time for powers - Donatella Donati
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Moral responsibility and ignorance - Milo Nanni
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Causation in evidence-based medicine - Roger Kerry
Your department Find out more about what it's like to study and research with us on the Department of Philosophy website: nottingham.ac.uk/philosophy
The University of Nottingham is one of eight universities making up the AHRC-funded Midlands4Cities Doctoral Training Partnership (M4C). The partnership provides funding and training to support the professional and personal development of the next generation of arts and humanities doctoral researchers - midlands4cities.ac.uk
You will have access to the University of Nottingham Researcher Academy. This will provide you with a network of researchers and staff to support you during your PhD, as well as training, placement and travel opportunities - nottingham.ac.uk/researcher-academy
Entry Requirements / Admissions
Costs
Average student cost of living in the UK
| Rent | £518 |
| Water, gas electricity, internet (at home) | £50 |
| Supermarket shopping | £81 |
| Clothing | £35 |
| Eating out | £33 |
| Alcohol | £27 |
| Takeaways / food deliveries | £30 |
| Going out / entertainment (excl.alcohol, food) | £24 |
| Holidays and weekend trips | £78 |
| Transport within city | £17 |
| Self-care / sports | £20 |
| Stationary / books | £13 |
| Mobile phone / internet | £13 |
| Cable TV / streaming | £7 |
| Insurance | £51 |
| Other | £95 |
| Average student cost of living | £1092 |
London costs approx 34% more than average, mainly due to rent being 67% higher than average of other cities. For students staying in student halls, costs of water, gas, electricity, wifi are generally included in the rental. Students in smaller cities where accommodation is in walking/biking distance transport costs tend to be significantly smaller.
University Rankings
Positions of The University of Nottingham in top UK and global rankings.
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About The University of Nottingham
The University of Nottingham is a government funded research university based in Nottingham, England. Their aim is to become global leaders in education and research, cultivating a culture of curiosity and ambition. The university’s main campus is located approximately half an hour’s bus ride away from Nottingham city centre, which gives students the peace and quiet they need to study while not removing them completely from metropolitan comforts.
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Student composition of The University of Nottingham
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Total number of students enrolled at The University of Nottingham by level Academic year 2021/22 - Full-time equivalent student enrollments published by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) on February 2022
- undergraduates:
- 27810
- postgraduates:
- 7620
- Total:
- 35430
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