The Department of Philosophy at Durham is one of six departments that make up the Faculty of Arts and Humanities. We are a pluralistic and friendly department, which accommodates work in 'analytic', 'Continental' and non-Western philosophical traditions. Current research by our staff and postgraduate students spans a notably diverse range of philosophical, historical and interdisciplinary topics. It is focused around the activities of five research groups/clusters:

• Aesthetics
• Applied Phenomenology
• Ethics
• History and Philosophy of Science and Medicine
• Mind, Language and Metaphysics

The department is home to several major research projects, funded by substantial grants from the AHRC, the European Research Council, Wellcome and other external bodies. We are also closely associated with various university research centres. Every year, we host numerous events, such as research seminars, Royal Institute of Philosophy Lectures, workshops and major conferences. So there is a constant stream of visitors to the department, and a vibrant atmosphere for teaching and research. Durham has one of the largest Philosophy postgraduate communities in the UK, with around fifty to sixty taught and research postgraduates studying here at any one time. All undergraduate and postgraduate students who join us are welcomed as full members of our research community, and can expect the very highest standard of education. In the 2013 Complete University Guide, we were ranked overall fifth in the UK, and fourth for graduate prospects. In the 2008 Research Assessment Exercise, 90% of our research was judged to be of international quality, with 55% internationally excellent or world-leading.

Postgraduate Study in 2012/13

You can now apply (online) to study in the next academic year. Please contact the PG admissions secretary (philosophy.pgsec@durham.ac.uk) for more information.