Key information
- Duration: Full-time: 48 months; Part-time: 96 months
- Start dates & application deadlines:
- Starting January 2027: Apply before Dec 2026
- TOEFL iBT: 88
- PTE Academic: 67
- IELTS: 6.5
Overview
We are particularly well known for our strength in logic and the philosophy of science and mathematics, as well as expertise in ethics, formal epistemology, metaphysics of science, phenomenology and the philosophy of medicine.
Key facts
We have an exciting seminar/colloquium and conference programme, including regular seminars in philosophy and history of science, medicine, mathematics and logic, as well as weekly departmental seminars with visiting speakers, various reading groups, and joint sessions run with the Departments of Physics, Mathematics, Politics, English, History and Medicine. Visit the programme website for more information.
We also host the Centre for Science and Philosophy, which promotes the interpretation of science through collaboration with other disciplines.
University of Bristol's Philosophy programme will teach you more about this topic.
Career prospects
The majority of graduates from this programme develop careers as academics in higher education, while maintaining the capacity to undertake new and innovative research in the field of philosophy.
Programme Structure
Research areas include:
- philosophy of science;
- philosophy of mathematics and logic;
- epistemology, philosophy of mind and language;
- ethics and political philosophy;
- philosophy of medicine and biology;
- metaphysics of science.
Check out the full curriculum
Admission Requirements
Academic requirements
GPA: Upper Second Class
English requirements
- TOEFL iBT: 88
- PTE Academic: 67
- IELTS: 6.5
Other requirements
General requirements:
- An upper second-class degree (or international equivalent). Please note, acceptance will also depend on evidence of your readiness to pursue a research degree.
Make sure you meet all requirements
Fees and Funding
Tuition Fees
Tuition fees are shown in AUD and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.
- International: 41,374 AUD / year (approximately 21,900 GBP / year)
- Domestic: 9,646 AUD / year (approximately 5,106 GBP / year)
Additional Details: Home part-time £2,553 per year
Living costs
Bristol, United Kingdom: 1,417-2,380 AUD / month
Scholarships
You are eligible to apply for these scholarships but a selection process will still be applied by the provider.
| Scholarship | Provider | Grant | Deadline |
|---|---|---|---|
| British Council scholarships for Women | University | Various benefits | Not specified |
| GREAT Scholarships | University | 13000 GBP | 10 Apr 2027 |
| Anne and Peggy Sleigh Bursaries | University | 2500 GBP | Not specified |
| Bristol PhD Scholarships for Applicants of Black and mixed Black Heritage | University | Various benefits | Not specified |
| Alumni Foundation Music Bursaries | University | 500 GBP | 31 Jul 2027 |
| Bristol Postgraduate Research Scholarships | University | 21805 GBP | Not specified |
| Sanctuary Scholarship | University | Various benefits | Not specified |
| Commonwealth Shared Scholarships | University | Various benefits | 09 Dec 2026 |
| Alumni discount | University | Various benefits | Not specified |
| St Mary Redcliffe Choral Section Leaders | University | Various benefits | Not specified |
| The Bob Savage Memorial Fund | University | 500 GBP | 15 Sep 2026 |
| Chevening Scholarships | University | Various benefits | 06 Oct 2026 |
| Vice-Chancellor's Scholarship | University | 1552 GBP | Not specified |
| St Pauls Church Organ Scholarship | University | 1450 GBP | Not specified |
| Think Big Scholarships for international students | University | Various benefits | Not specified |
| Graduation gown discount | University | Various benefits | Not specified |
| Fulbright U.S. Student Program | Independent | Various benefits | 07 Oct 2026 |
| ServiceScape Scholarship | Independent | 1000 USD | 30 Nov 2026 |
| ACES Scholarships | Independent | 3500 USD | 15 Nov 2026 |
| Erasmus+ - Grants for study mobility | Independent | Various benefits | Not specified |
| Scholarships for PhD Students | Independent | 19000 GBP | Not specified |
| Boustany Astronomy PhD Scholarship | Independent | Various benefits | 28 Feb 2027 |
| $1,500 Annual Video Contest Scholarship | Independent | 1000 USD | 31 Oct 2026 |
| Boustany Cambridge Pembroke Scholarship in Philosophy | Independent | Various benefits | 31 Mar 2027 |
| Voice Talent Online Scholarship | Independent | 1000 USD | 01 Mar 2027 |
| The PhD Prep Fellowship | Independent | 10000 USD | 01 Sep 2026 |
| Dream Chaser Scholarship | Independent | 1000 USD | 13 Jan 2027 |
| Scholarship for students with disabilities | Independent | 3000 USD | 31 Dec 2026 |
| Commonwealth Shared Scholarship – University Bids | Independent | 22500 GBP | Not specified |
| Grants of the Leopold Figl Foundation for students with residence in Lower Austria | Independent | Various benefits | Not specified |
| The Annual IELTS from 6 to 9 Scholarship | Independent | 1500 USD | Not specified |
| Tobacco Harm Reduction Scholarship Programme | Independent | 12000 USD | 11 Jan 2027 |