Fees & funding
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
Unfortunately, due to Covid-19, the Philosophy Department is unable to offer departmental funding to 2022-23 applicants. At this moment in time, we cannot confirm when this funding will become available again.
If you have any questions about applications or scholarships, please contact the Philosophy office.
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 Follow their Twitter page for further announcements: Midlands4Cities (@Midlands4Cities) / Twitter |
Home/International students starting in 2022 or Home/International students currently in their first year of study |
12 January 2022 (12 noon GMT), 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 |
Overseas students starting in 2022 or overseas students currently in their first year of study |
20th January 2022 (23:59pm GMT) and all supporting documents (references and transcripts) must be uploaded by 20th January 2022 (23:59pm GMT) at the latest. Please note that your PhD course application must also have been submitted no later than 18th January 2022 (23:59pm GMT) |
| Wolfson Scholarship |
The University of Warwick are proud to be offering four of the prestigious Wolfson Postgraduate Scholarships in the Humanities for entry in the 2022-23 academic year. Eligibility: home fees PhD applicants from History, Literature and Languages - PhD Philosophy and Literature candidates only. Value: £30,250 per annum to cover full payment of Home rate academic fees, maintenance stipend, research and training costs for 3 years. Follow the same application process as for AHRC M4C scholarships. Candidates that are eligible will be selected and nominated for Wolfson scholarships from the M4C applications - you do not need to make a separate application or request. |
Home/International students starting in 2022 or Home/International students currently in their first year of study |
12 January 2022 (12 noon GMT), 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. |
| 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 |
Any new applicant to the Joint PhD with Monash University aiming for October 2022 entry |
20th January 2022 (23:59pm GMT) and all supporting documents (references and transcripts) must be uploaded by 20th January 2022 (23:59pm GMT) at the latest. Please note that your PhD course application must also have been submitted no later than 18th January 2022 (23:59pm GMT) |
| Sanctuary Research Scholarships |
To be confirmed for the 2022/23 academic year |
These scholarships will be awarded to students of any nationality who hold one of the following statuses as granted by the UK government:
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TBC |
| 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. |