Overview

The influential Leiter report lists Warwick Philosophy in the top groupings in six areas: epistemology; philosophy of art; philosophy of mind; political philosophy; 19th century continental philosophy; 20th century continental philosophy. In each area, Warwick is one of the top 3 UK departments for that specialism. Overall, Warwick Philosophy comes 9th in the UK and in the top 50 internationally.

Members of academic staff have an especially wide range of research interests, but we have particular strengths in: philosophy of mind; 19th century continental philosophy; 20th century continental philosophy; epistemology; Kant; philosophy of psychology, including linguistics; philosophy of literature; metaphysics; aesthetics; political philosophy; ethics; philosophy of perception; philosophy of logic; philosophy of language.

Prospective Students

• the prospectus for information about postgraduate degrees in philosophy
• degree information for PhD, MPhil, MA and Diploma degree structures including required and optional modules
• funding opportunities including how to apply for funding
• frequently asked questions
• placement (what are our past students doing now?)
• admissions including entry requirements

Current Students

• modules
• information about registration, exams, submission of assessed work, careers, and more

Teaching Assistants

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