• 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.

Programme structure

A research project undertaken across three to four years (full-time), culminating in an 80,000-word thesis. As well as having the option to audit taught units, there may be the potential for PhD students to teach units themselves from their second year of study onwards.

Entry requirements

A master’s qualification, or be working towards a master’s qualification, or international equivalent. Applicants without a master’s qualification may be considered on an exceptional basis, provided they hold a first-class undergraduate degree (or international equivalent). Applicants with a non-traditional background may be considered provided they can demonstrate substantial equivalent and relevant experience that has prepared them to undertake their proposed course of study.

Bristol Postgraduate Research Scholarships

Fees and funding

• UK: full-time: £4,758 per year
• UK: part-time: £2,379 per year
• Overseas: full-time:£20,700 per year

Application deadline

• January 2024 start: 1 December 2024
• September 2024 start: 1 August 2024
• January 2025 start: 1 December 2025

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Eligibility 

Possess a masters degree from a UK university or hold an equivalent qualification. An overall merit or equivalent, with merit in the dissertation is normally required.

Have the required skills and experience

Fees

• UK students: UKRI
• International students: £15,800

Funding

ESRC funded PhD Studentships: Fully funded studentships from the Economic and Social Research Council as part of the Midlands Graduate School Doctoral Training Partnership.

BSS PhD Studentships: Will be provided to the successful applicant to cover tuition fees at either the Home or Overseas rate plus a maintenance grant at the standard UKRI rate (£17,668 p.a.) with the corresponding standard increases in subsequent years.

Application Deadline

Please note that each year there are two enrolment points and associated application deadlines:

• January (deadline 1st October)
• October (deadline 1st July)

Application Requirements

Apply by completing the Postgraduate Research Online Application Form in the section ‘Making your application’ below, including:

• A substantial outline of your proposed research
• Copies of your Bachelor and Masters degree certificates and transcripts of your grades (including English translations, if required)
• Two academic references, at least one of which must be from your most recent University
• Evidence of meeting the English languages requirements
• A personal statement
• A copy of your CV

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We offer both self-funded and funded studentship PhD opportunities here at Aston. The information below will provide you with more details on how our PhD offerings work.

At Aston, within the area of health and life sciences, PhDs can be completed within the:

• Applied Health Research Group
• Biosciences Research Group
• Cognition and Neuroscience Research Group
• Optometry and Vision Science Research Group
• Pharmaceutical and Clinical Pharmacy Research
• Pharmacology and Translational Neuroscience Research Group
• Translational Medicine Group

Qualifications

All candidates should have been awarded, or expect to achieve, a Masters degree in a relevant subject with a 60% or higher weighted average, and/or a First or Upper Second Class Honours degree (or an equivalent qualification from an overseas institution).

Your degree will need to be in a relevant field which will either be stated in the PhD vacancy advert, or can be confirmed with your potential project supervisor when you discuss your proposal if you a taking a self-funded PhD.

Fees

• Annual full-time fees: £4,712
• Annual full-time fees: £19,050

Application 

For funded studentships or advertised self-funded projects, please ensure you have checked through the vacancy advert for full details on entry and project proposal requirements. You will also need to make note of which PhD options you should choose in the application form.

For students who are seeking a specific self-funded project, please ensure you have completed the following before submitting your application:

• Made contact with your potential PhD supervisor to ensure there is a suitable project opportunity for you that will be supported within the research group.
• Discussed any specific entry requirements related to your qualifications.
• Agreed your project proposal.

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Our research is recognised internationally: over half our research funding comes from international sources. We also receive support from UK Government, research councils and charities.

Our research projects tackle strategic priorities such as energy, information and communication technologies (ICT), and healthcare technologies. All our staff are engaged in research and with an unusually large proportion of them operating research projects linked to industry.

Eligibility

Applicants should have been awarded, or expect to achieve, a Masters degree in a relevant subject with a 60% or higher weighted average, and/or a First or Upper Second Class Honours degree (or an equivalent qualification from an overseas institution).

Please provide transcripts of the marks you have already achieved with your application. If your qualification is suitable and your grades are good, we would normally accepted this as providing evidence of your research potential.

We may also consider applicants who have substantial and significant work experience outside of their degree(s) in a relevant field, but who do not currently meet our academic entry requirements; this can include unpaid internships, volunteering for charities and NGO’s or self-funded activities.

Fees

• Annual tuition fees:£4,712
• Annual tuition fees: £18,400

Application Deadline 

Research students can commence their studies on one of four dates each year:

• 1 October
• 1 January
• 1 April
• 1 July

Application Requirements

Research Proposal: A good research proposal is one of the most important aspects of your application. This should confirm the quality of your ideas, your ability to think originally and critically, to ensure that you really have understood the depth of investigation that your doctoral research will entail, and that you have a good understanding of the key theories and relevant literature.

A copy of your current CV detailing all previous academic study, and full details of work experience. Please do not leave any gaps in your CV as this may delay the processing of your application.

Transcripts and certificates for your Bachelor degree and Masters Degree (if applicable). Please note: For overseas qualifications a translated copy of the transcript will be required.

Two academic references from your most recent academic institution, or details of two referees that you are happy for us to contact.

If English is not your first language, your English language test score (or test date if you have yet to sit the examinations).

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