Department of Philosophy

Leading philosophical debates, contributing to the knowledge economy, and addressing global challenges from a philosophical perspective.

  • Our research

    Excellence in all core areas of philosophy, with distinction in specialty areas.

  • Top 10

    for undergraduate Philosophy

    The Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2023

  • 1st

    Department of Philosophy came top in the Research Excellence Framework exercise 2021 based on Grade Point Average

    Times Higher Education

  • 95%

    of students in work or further study within 15 months of the course

    Graduate Outcomes Survey 2022

Contact Philosophy

General enquiries

Department of Philosophy
ERI Building
University of Birmingham
Edgbaston, Birmingham
B15 2TT
United Kingdom

Telephone
+44 (0)121 41 43406
Email
ptrschool@contacts.bham.ac.uk

Prospective undergraduate enquiries

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Prospective postgraduate enquiries

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