Global Ethics PhD

University of Birmingham

United Kingdom, Birmingham

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University of Birmingham

United Kingdom , Birmingham

Key Facts

Program Level

PhD (Philosophy Doctorate)

Study Type

Full Time

Delivery

On Campus

Campuses

Birmingham (Selly Oak)

Program Language

English

Start & Deadlines

Next Intake DeadlinesJanuary-2026

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Duration 3 year(s)

Tuition Fee

GBP 23,390 / year

Next Intake January-2026

Global Ethics PhD

About

Course overview

Conduct your own Global Ethics research with the support of experts from the Department of Philosophy. Explore key ethical issues that have a real-world impact on people's lives. Choose either a traditional PhD or a PhD by Papers.

Access expert supervision on a range of issues, such as justice and development, environment and health, gender justice, and conflict and security.

At Birmingham, our practical application of Global Ethics sees researchers focus on contentious topics while responding to events and debates across the world.

Course structure

It usually takes three years (full-time) or six years (part-time) to complete a PhD.

The first year (or part-time equivalent) of a PhD usually includes a literature review specific to your thesis and topic, or PhD by Papers topic(s).

You'll begin to undertake your research and relevant training. Your thesis is usually written in stages over the course of your PhD, and you’ll receive regular feedback.

Alternatively, the PhD by Papers gives you the choice to write a thesis made up of several separate, but thematically similar, papers. These are written in the style of philosophy journal articles.

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Course information for prospective postgraduate students on our PhD/ PhD by Distance Learning Global Ethics doctoral research degree programme at the University of Birmingham.

Requirements

Entry Requirements

Applicants for postgraduate research programmes should hold a Bachelors degree and a Masters degree, with a GPA of 3.0/4.0 or 75% from a recognised institution to be considered. Applicants with lower grades than this may be considered on an individual basis.

Career

The University of Birmingham is the top choice for the UK's major employers searching for graduate recruits, according to The Graduate Market 2024 report.

Your degree will provide excellent preparation for your future career, but this can also be enhanced by a range of employability support services offered by the University and the College of Arts and Law.

The University's Careers Network provides expert guidance and activities especially for postgraduates, which will help you achieve your career goals. The College of Arts and Law also has a dedicated careers and employability team who offer tailored advice and a programme of College-specific careers events.

You will be encouraged to make the most of your postgraduate experience and will have the opportunity to:

Receive one-to-one careers advice, including guidance on your job applications, writing your CV and improving your interview technique, whether you are looking for a career inside or outside of academia
Meet employers face-to-face at on-campus recruitment fairs and employer presentations
Attend an annual programme of careers fairs, skills workshops and conferences, including bespoke events for postgraduates in the College of Arts and Law
Take part in a range of activities to demonstrate your knowledge and skills to potential employers and enhance your CV

What’s more, you will be able to access our full range of careers support for up to 2 years after graduation.

Postgraduate employability: Philosophy

Birmingham's Philosophy postgraduates develop a range of skills that are highly desirable in the job market including articulacy, precise analytical thought, and the ability to analyse and construct sound arguments.

Due to the transferable nature of these skills, Philosophy postgraduates traditionally enter a wide range of employment areas, from teaching and lecturing to social work. Employers that graduates have gone on to work for include BBC, Friends of the Earth, Birmingham Children's Hospital, Highways England, Ministry of Justice and University of Birmingham.