University of Bristol Doctor of Philosophy [Ph.D] Philosophy Fees, Deadlines, Eligibility Etc.

Category

Details

School

School of Arts

Course Duration

Up to four years full-time

Academic 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.

Interview

Interviews may form part of the selection process. If required, interviewees based overseas will normally be interviewed by telephone or Skype, Zoom or Microsoft Teams. 

English Proficiency Score

• IELTS 6.5 overall with 6.5 in all skills
• PTE 67 overall with no lower than 67 in all skills
• TOEFL 88 overall with R22, L21, S23, W22
• India (CISCE or CBSE) Standard XII/Senior School Certificate Examination- 75% in English
• India (Gujarat, Karnataka, Maharashtra, Tamil Nadu and West Bengal state boards)- 85% in English

Application Fee

£60

Application Link

https://www.bristol.ac.uk/study/postgraduate/research/philosophy/#how-to-apply

Visa Application Fee

£490

Documents Required

• References: Required 
• Degree certificate(s) and academic transcripts: Required 
• Personal statement: Required
• English language certificates/other evidence: Required 
• Curriculum Vitae (CV): Required
• Research Statement: Required 
• Writing sample: Required 
• Distance Learning Research Statement: Required 
• Distance Learning supporting letter: Required 
• Evidence of your finances
• Current passport
• Translations (for documents that are not in English)

Admissions Review

Applicants will be notified by email when a decision has been made and decision letters will be available to view and print by logging into the application. If there is a deadline by which applicants must accept an offer of admission or pay a deposit, this will be stated in the offer letter. 

Admissions Result Deadline

Applicants who receive a conditional offer will be required to submit all final results to meet their offer conditions by 1st August for September intakes and 1st December for January intakes.

Estimated Amount Required to Show

£31524 amount on the day that you apply for your visa, i.e. the day you must show that you have held the following funds in a suitable bank account every day for a consecutive 28 day period for an academic year.