Fees

Tuition fees are updated on an annual basis; the latest fee information can be found on the university Study pages. This page is particularly useful because it also includes information about how to calculate living costs, which will help you create a budget for your time as a research student.

MPhil Funding

A number of Philosophy Department scholarships and bursaries are available for applicants to our MA and MPhil programmes who are commencing study in 2024/25. Please visit our website: Philosophy Scholarships and Bursaries (warwick.ac.uk).

PhD Funding

Funding is one of the biggest challenges when considering postgraduate study, which is why Warwick is working to increase the number of part- and fully-funded scholarships every year.

The philosophy department has a good track record of securing funding through Warwick's main scholarship competitions, for the best of our applicants. To give yourself the best chance at being nominated for a scholarship, your application should demonstrate that you have:

• A record of outstanding academic achievement
• Strong engagement within your chosen subject
• A clear project that fits well with the research interests of members of the department
• Experience in relevant extra-curricular activities
• Very strong references, which also provide a strong indication that you will make a wider contribution to the department and the academic community

In order to maximise your chances of securing funding, you should make contact with a potential supervisor to discuss your application as early as possible, and before you apply. The How to apply pages have more details about how to go about this.

You are strongly advised to submit your main PhD application at least 6 weeks before your earliest scholarship deadline. If you plan to apply to the main Warwick competitions, you should aim to submit your PhD application before Christmas.

In addition to the scholarship opportunities listed below, candidates living in England may be eligible for a Postgraduate Doctoral Loan from the UK government; you can read the full details, including eligibility criteria, on the Doctoral Loan website.

Opportunity	Brief Description	Eligibility	Deadline
Midlands 4 Cities Doctoral Training Partnership - AHRC funding	AHRC-funded studentships Full Home rate academic fees plus maintenance grant Apply through M4C website after applying to study at Warwick Follow their Twitter page for further announcements: Midlands4Cities (@Midlands4Cities) / Twitter Read full details	Home/International students starting in 2025 or Home/International students currently in their first year of study	13th January 2025 (12 noon UK time) by which time applicants must have applied for a place to study at Warwick and have ensured that two academic references are submitted using the Midlands4Cities online reference form.
Chancellor's International Scholarship	University of Warwick funded studentships Full Overseas tuition fees plus maintenance grant Apply through Admissions/Doctoral College form Read full details	Overseas students starting in 2025 or overseas students currently in their first year of study	12th December 2024 (23:59pm GMT). All supporting documents (references and transcripts) must be uploaded by 7th January 2025 (23:59pm GMT) at the latest. Please note that your PhD course application must also have been submitted no later than 9th December 2024.
China Scholarship Council Scholarship	Funding opportunity provided by the University of Warwick in partnership with the CSC (China Scholarship Council). Full Overseas tuition fees plus maintenance stipend and return airfare between the UK and China	Students holding a People's Republic of China passport. Starting in 2025 or currently in their first year	16th January 2025 (23:59pm GMT). All supporting documents must be uploaded by 1st February 2025.
Monash Warwick Alliance Joint PhD Scholarship	Funding opportunity provided by the Monash Warwick Alliance for applicants to the PhD Politics and International Studies Joint PhD with Monash University Full tuition fees Maintenance grant in line with RCUK norms Separate application required Read full details	Any new applicant to the Joint PhD with Monash University aiming for October 2025 entry	9th January 2025 (23:59pm GMT) and all supporting documents (references and transcripts) must be uploaded by 16th January 2025 (23:59pm GMT) at the latest. Please note that your PhD course application must also have been submitted no later than 6th January 2025 (23:59pm GMT). Please check link for updated details.
Doctoral College funding advice	The Doctoral College offers further advice about where to find funding sources and has a regularly-updated list of potential opportunities for both Home/EU and Overseas PG Research students. Their information is updated regularly as new scholarships become available.
International Office funding advice	The International Office offers general funding advice for Overseas students, as well as a listing of some country-specific awards and competitions.