PhD Postgraduate Research in Philosophy

The University of Wolverhampton (UoW) is home to approximate 23,000 students. The UoW’s research and innovation activities have won the 2013 UK Knowledge Transfer Award, and the 2014 UK Collaborative IMPACT award. It is also the holder of the Athena Swan Bronze Award and the HR Excellence in Research Award.

Studying philosophy at Wolverhampton will give the opportunity to work with scholars of international reputation for excellence across a range of subjects, and our staff are happy to receive inquiries in any of our principal areas of research, which are:

• Post-war French Philosophy (structuralism, post-structuralism)
• Marxism, post-Marxism, Critical Theory
• Continental Philosophy (Modern and Contemporary)
• Philosophy of Art and Art Practice
• Reason and Unreason
• Moral evaluation of social norms and practices (e.g. Caste)
• Ambedkar and Fanon
• Althusser
• Race and Caste
• Comparative Radical Philosophy: Critique of Tradition, Ideology and Identity
• Feminist Political Philosophy

Our department has an established programme of conferences and seminars, including, the Royal Institute of Philosophy open public lectures, and offers access to a range of archives and research materials.

In this course, an international group of philosophers will teach you to use cutting edge arguments within philosophical discussions. These philosophers include:

• Dr William Pawlett (PhD. Loughborough); Senior Lecturer in Media and Philosophy
• Professor John Roberts (PhD.) Professor of Art and Aesthetics
• Dr Alexei Penzin (PhD. Moscow); FHEA; Reader in Philosophy and Art

Location Mode Fee Year Home/EU Full-time £2204 per year 2020-21 Home/EU Full-time £4407 per year 2020-21 Home Full-time £2225 per year 2021-22 International Full-time £6675 per year 2020-21 International Full-time £13350 per year 2020-21 International Full-time £6823 per year 2021-22

The University is committed to a transparent fee structure, with no hidden costs, to help you make an informed decision. This includes information on what is included in the fee and how fees are calculated and reviewed

Applicants for a research degree shall normally hold either:

• a first or upper second class honours degree, or

• a master’s degree, or

• evidence of prior practice or learning that is accepted by the Dean of Research.

An Applicant whose entry award was not delivered in English, or a non-native speaker of English shall be required to demonstrate proficiency in English at least to the level of an IELTS score of 7.0 or its equivalent to be registered as a Research Degree student. The University can advise on where and how to get the necessary qualifications.

Financial support for research study:

Before applying, you should consider carefully how you will finance your studies for the duration of your programme, including tuition fees, research support fees and living costs.

Government loans (Home Fee Status):

Government loans are available for postgraduate research students of up to £27,265, to cover fees and living expenses. More information can be found at Doctoral-loans website.

Studying in the UK:Guidance for EU students

For 2021/22 new entrants, EU, other EEA and Swiss nationals will no longer be eligible for home fee status and financial support from Student Finance England.

Self-funded:

We are able to take payments in instalments, to spread out the cost of your studies, and it is possible to switch between full-time and part-time modes of study. For more information go to How to pay.

Postgraduate Research Loyalty Discount:

To students progressing from an undergraduate programme and/or a taught postgraduate programme to a postgraduate research programme, where both courses are University of Wolverhampton Awards.

There is no time limit on how long ago you completed your degree and/or Masters level qualification, as long as the new award is at a higher level.

For full terms and conditions please see: Loyalty Discount for Postgraduate Research Students

Research councils:

The UK Research and Innovation funds postgraduate study in all subject areas on a discretionary basis.

University Research Studentships:

The University offers a very limited number of research stipends, formerly known as bursaries, to research students. Stipends are designed to support specific projects as determined by the Research Institute rather than individual student-led projects. Funds are accessible from the relevant Research Institute or Centre - please contact them directly.

Other sources:

Dennis Turner Opportunity Fund.

You can find more information on the University’s Funding, cost, fee and support pages.

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