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• Go to the 'Apply now' button on the programme page .
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Managing your application after you have applied

After you have submitted your application, you can manage it using Applicant Self-Service.

This includes uploading documents, updating personal details and responding to any offers.

You will be able to access Applicant Self-Service 1-3 working days after you have submitted your application.

Fore more information on how to manage your application, see: 

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We will review your application

We aim to respond to your application within 28 working days of receiving your application. Or, if applicable, within the 'Round' timescales detailed in the 'How to apply' section of the programme webpage.

To allow us to deal with your application as quickly as possible, make sure you attach all required documents to your application. Please do not enquire about your application until 28 working days have expired.

We will respond with either a decision or notice that your application is being held pending a review of a group of applications together.

We will issue a conditional offer, unconditional offer or rejection letter

If your application is successful.

If your application is successful, you will receive either a conditional or unconditional offer .

• A conditional offer means you still need to achieve the grades or points outlined in your offer letter. You will need to upload the documents required to prove that you have met these requirements.
• An unconditional offer means you have met all of the academic and English language requirements.

If your application is unsuccessful

If your application is unsuccessful then we will send you an email to inform you of this which will outline the reason why we have been unable to offer you a place on this particular programme.

Your application status will be updated to 'Declined' on Applicant-Self Service.

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Philosophy PhD

University of glasgow, different course options.

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Course Summary

Tuition fees, entry requirements, university information, similar courses at this uni, key information data source : idp connect, qualification type.

PhD/DPhil - Doctor of Philosophy

Subject areas

Course type.

Philosophy at the University of Glasgow is thriving. Our vibrant research environment includes an active community of postgraduate students and engaged staff who are internationally recognised for their contributions to a wide range of philosophical debates.

Our staff supervise a wide range of the core areas of philosophy, including:

• epistemology
• history of analytic and early modern philosophy
• logic and philosophy of logic
• metaphysics
• philosophy of language
• philosophy of mathematics
• philosophy of mind
• political philosophy.

Current areas of research, which may transcend and cut across these core areas, include:

• autonomy in moral and political philosophy
• causation and explanation
• cognitive penetration
• distributive justice
• ethical intuitionism
• end of life ethics
• knowledge-how
• imagination
• mental qualities
• moral psychology
• pain and suffering
• philosophy of emotion
• philosophy of perception
• philosophy of virtual and augmented reality
• social choice theory
• social epistemology
• virtue ethics and epistemology.

A Doctor of Philosophy may be awarded to a student whose thesis is an original work making a significant contribution to knowledge in, or understanding of, a field of study and normally containing material worthy of publication.

Thesis Length: 70,000-100,000 words, including references, bibliography and appendices (other than documentary appendices).

UK fees Course fees for UK students

For this course (per year)

International fees Course fees for EU and international students

Our regular standard of admission is at least an Upper Second Class Honours degree (2:1) in philosophy, although candidates will usually also have completed or be undertaking a Masters qualification in philosophy.

The University of Glasgow is one of four ancient universities in Scotland, founded back in 1451. Alumni include seven Nobel Prize winners, Scotland’s First Minister and a Prime Minister, while Albert Einstein gave a seminal lecture on the theory of relativity there in 1933. The university consists of four colleges: College of Arts College of Medical, Veterinary and Life Sciences College of Science and Engineering College of... more

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Philosophy MPhil (Research)

Philosophy of mind & psychology msc.

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Tuition Fees List: Home and International (Postgraduate Research)

Last updated: 27 March 2024

Please refer to your course, year of study and year of entry to locate the relevant fee rate.

Students will be charged the annual fee until they finish the expected duration of the course fee or submit their thesis at which time the university will suspend further direct debit collection and refund any fees paid for the remaining part of the year on a pro rata basis. Students will be charged a continuation fee from the point of submission of thesis until the board of examiners confirms the award. If a student submits in advance of their expected course duration end date, they will move on to the continuation fee status.

Students continuing studies from years prior to 2020/21 – PhD: Annual Fees

The fees below relate to continuing students. The annual fee that a student will be charged is determined by the year of entry.

PhD Visiting Research Student

Masters by research / master of research (mres), students continuing studies from years prior to 2020/21 – masters by research: annual fees, students continuing studies from years prior to 2020/21 – mres: annual fees, professional doctorates.

Professional Doctorate fees apply to both Home and International programmes.

Professional Doctorate: Annual Fees

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Identify potential supervisors

All Postgraduate Research Students are allocated a supervisor who will act as the main source of academic support and research mentoring. You may want to identify a potential supervisor and contact them to discuss your research proposal before you apply. Please note, even if you have spoken to an academic staff member about your proposal you still need to submit an online application form.

You can find relevant academic staff members with our staff research interests search .

Gather your documents

Before applying please make sure you gather the following supporting documentation:

• Final or current degree transcripts including grades (and an official translation, if needed) – scanned copy in colour of the original document
• Degree certificates (and an official translation, if needed): scanned copy in colour of the original document
• Two references on headed paper (academic and/or professional).
• Research proposal, CV, samples of written work as per requirements for each subject area.

Submitting References

To complete your application we will need two references (one must be academic the other can be academic or professional).

There are two options for you to submit references as part of your application.  You can upload a document as part of your application or you can enter in your referee’s contact details and we will contact them to request a reference.

Option 1 – Uploading as part of the application form

Your references should be on official headed paper. These should also be signed by the referee. You can then upload these via theOnline Application form with the rest your documents to complete the application process.

Please be aware that documents must not exceed 5MB in size and therefore you may have to upload your documents separately. The online system allow you to upload supporting documents only in PDF format. For a free PDF writer go to www.pdfforge.org.

Option 2 - Entering contact details as part of the application form

If you enter your referees contact details including email on the application form we will email them requesting they submit a reference once you have submitted the application form.  When the referee responds and sends a reference you will be sent an email to confirm the university has received this.

After submitting your application form

Use our Applicant Self Service uploading documents function to submit a new reference. We can also accept confidential references direct to  [email protected] , from the referee’s university or business email account.  

Apply online

Once you have all your supporting documentation you can apply online through our Online Application System

If you have any questions about your application before you have applied please contact the relevant Graduate School:

• College of Arts: [email protected]
• College of Medical, Veterinary and Life Sciences: [email protected]
• College of Science and Engineering: [email protected]
• College of Social Sciences: [email protected]

If you have any questions once you have submitted your application form please contact our Admissions department:

• Make an enquiry

Any references may also be submitted by email to:

• [email protected]

International Students

• Advice on visa, immigrations and the Academic Technology Approval Scheme (ATAS) can be found on our  International student pages

Research 

Here at GCU, the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals are at the heart of our research strategy. These global goals are reflected in our University for the Common Good ethos.

Fees and funding

The following tuition fees apply to research studies due to commence during the academic year 2023-2024.

For students with a start date during the 2022-2023 academic year,  your fees are detailed in the fees and funding schedule for 2022 - 2023 . 

Understanding tuition fees

The fees you pay are mostly determined by your fee status.  What is my student fee status ? Fees are also subject to change and are published for guidance only until the academic session begins. For full details on how fees may change please read our  fees and refund policy.

Full-time fees

*Please see below for MRes Biological Sciences full-time fees

Part-time fees

Doctorate of business administration, mres biological sciences, scholarships, studentships and fee discounts.

We offer  research scholarships and studentships to help with the cost of research fees. Our  early payment discount can also help if you are self-funding your studies.

Continuing study

The continuation fee applies to postgraduate research students who are continuing beyond the expected period of study and are within their maximum period of registration for the degree types full-time PhD, DBA/ProfD, and full-time MPhil. The continuation fee is also applicable to all postgraduate research students on any research degree (full-time or part-time) when they enter a year of study beyond their maximum period of registration and have an authorised extension from the University.

Students must be registered at all stages of their progression up to the point of formal award sign-off from the Chair of the Research Degrees Committee. Any student who is about to reach their maximum end date or has gone beyond their maximum period should seek approval to extend their end date as a matter of urgency or they will be deemed not to be continuing. Students are expected to re-register each year in order to continue with their studies

The expected duration of study for a part-time PhD is five to six years. Students will continue to be charged the annual fee throughout their study until completed, while they are within the maximum period of registration. For example, if the part-time PhD study is completed within five years, no sixth-year fee is required.

MRes fees are applied on modular basis with trimester A to C assessment deadlines, and so there is no specified expected or maximum period of study.

For all research degrees (full-time and part-time), should you wish to continue study beyond the maximum period, you must have an authorised extension from the University and pay the continuation fee.

If a continuation year is needed, you will be charged the current continuation fee rate applicable during your continuation period.

Continuation fee

From 1 October 2021, the continuation fee, where applicable, will be charged to students in all stages of their research, writing or submission process, including; those students who have submitted their thesis and are preparing for their viva, those preparing minor corrections following their viva examination, and those who are to re-submit with or without a second viva examination.

If you fail to pay the continuation fee, you may be suspended. If you require an extension you should discuss this with your Director of Studies, submit your application for an extension and pay the continuation fee when billed. This will ensure uninterrupted access to University services and progression with your studies and submission. For further information please contact Diane Dickie , Senior Registry Officer (RPG).

Bench fees may apply to certain projects. If this is the case this will be discussed at your interview and included in your letter of offer.

Postgraduate research PhDs

What is a phd.

PhD stands for 'Doctor of Philosophy'. To be awarded a PhD you must undertake a piece of independent and original research that results in a significant contribution to a field of knowledge in a specific area. You must write a thesis and defend your findings in an oral examination (viva).

Is a PhD right for you?

Do you have a passion and a curiosity about a field of research.

A deep passion and an enquiring mind are critical to successfully navigating a PhD.

You’ll need to be determined and resilient because your research will go on for three to four years. But remember, although this is about independent research, you will not travel the journey alone. With the support of expert supervisors, our comprehensive researcher development programme and the community provided by Strathclyde Doctoral School you will be well equipped for success.

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Fee Waivers

Fee waivers are available to prospective students who meet the eligibility requirements. Please review these options to determine if you are eligible, and then make the appropriate selection to request a waiver.

The Office of Graduate Admission must approve your request before you can submit your application. If your fee waiver request is denied, you must pay the application fee.

Applying for a Fee Waiver

If you believe you qualify for a fee waiver, please complete the following steps:

• Start your online application and select the program you are planning to apply to.
• Determine the appropriate option from the fee waiver categories listed below and make sure that you have the documentation required for approval.
• Submit your documentation . From the “Select an Area” drop-down, select Graduate Admission and the USC school you are applying to. Under “Category,” choose Application Fees Waivers. Please attach the appropriate documentation for the type of fee waiver you are requesting. (Refer to the Fee Waiver Categories below for more information.) Make sure to use the same email address you entered in your application and include the name of the program you are applying to. Failure to do so could cause considerable delay in processing your request.

You will receive an email notification if and when your fee waiver is approved. You must wait to receive this confirmation in order to skip the payment page when you submit your application. No refunds will be issued after your application is submitted.

Please note: Approval of fee waivers can take approximately 3 to 4 business days, so make sure to plan accordingly and submit your request in time to meet your application deadline.

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Fee Waiver Categories

Eligibility Requirements: You must be a current participant or recent alum (within the last two years) of one of these three programs.

Acceptable documentation: An official letter from the appropriate organization demonstrating your participation.

Eligibility Requirements: You must be an alum of one of the following CHCI Leadership programs: CHCI Graduate Fellowship, Public Policy Fellowship or Congressional Internship.

Acceptable documentation: An official letter from CHCI demonstrating your participation.

Contact us to request a fee waiver and to determine your next steps.

Eligibility Requirements: You must be able to prove that paying the graduate application fee would cause financial hardship.

Acceptable documentation:

• A letter or memo from the financial aid office of the school you most recently attended (within the last year), stating that paying the application fee would constitute a financial hardship for you.
• Documentation from a state unemployment agency verifying that you are currently unemployed. Records such as tax returns, pay stubs, bank statements and personal correspondence will not be accepted as proof of hardship.

This option is not available to international students.

Eligibility Requirements: You must provide a copy of your Fulbright eligibility award letter.

Eligibility Requirements: You must be a current student or an alum of the Hebrew Union College.

Acceptable documentation: A copy of your transcript from the institution.

Eligibility Requirements: You must be a current participant in this program.

Acceptable documentation: An official letter from IRT demonstrating your participation.

Eligibility Requirements: You must be a current participant in the Ronald E. McNair Post-baccalaureate Achievement Program.

Acceptable documentation : An official letter demonstrating you are participating in the McNair Program at your current institution.

Eligibility Requirements: You must be an active-duty military service member or veteran.

Acceptable documentation :

• A copy of your active-duty orders (if you are currently serving).
• A copy of your DD Form 214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty (if you are a veteran).

This option is not available to dependents of military personnel or veterans.

Eligibility Requirements: You must be a current participant in one of these three programs.

Acceptable documentation : An official letter from the appropriate organization demonstrating your participation.

USC-Specific Waivers

Eligibility Requirements: You must already hold a degree from USC (bachelor’s, master’s, PhD, M.D., etc.) or be currently enrolled in a degree program at the university.

Please provide your 10-digit USC ID (assigned to you during your program of study at USC) when you request the fee waiver. To be eligible, you need to have completed at least one semester of your academic program.

This option is not available if you are enrolled through our Limited Status option, are a short-term exchange student, visiting scholar, or participant in a USC summer program.

Eligibility Requirements: Dual-degree program applicants must pay for their first application and are exempt from paying for the second application, as long as the programs they are applying for are valid dual degrees listed on the university’s website.

Prospective students applying to the Master’s in Global Media and Communication are also eligible for the dual-degree fee waiver.

When you request the fee waiver, please submit the application to your first program and then provide the name of the qualification for your dual degree program.

Eligibility Requirements: You must be a USC faculty member or a full-time, permanent USC employee. You will also qualify if you are the spouse or dependent child of USC faculty or full-time staff.

When you request the fee waiver, please provide your 10-digit employee ID (if you work at the university) or the full name and employee ID of your family member (if your spouse or parent is the USC employee).

This option is not available for post-doctoral students, temporary USC employees, former USC employees, graduate students employed in an RA/TA position, independent contractors, or their dependents.

Eligibility Requirements: Your intended graduate program has informed you in writing that they will be paying for your USC application fee.

Acceptable documentation : A copy of the official notification on USC letterhead, issued to you by your program of interest. The notification should clearly state the name of the program for which you have been granted the waiver, as well as the term for which it is valid.