Department of Philosophy

Birkbeck is a distinguished centre of research excellence in philosophy and our scholars are working on the most vital questions in philosophy and its history.

Our academics are recognised authorities in their fields and they will encourage you to think for yourself, develop your own ideas and argue persuasively.

We offer stimulating courses at all levels of study, from short courses to undergraduate, postgraduate and MPhil/PhD degrees.

Get in touch with us if you have any queries about studying, researching, working or collaborating with us.

We are a distinguished centre of philosophical research and teaching and our staff bring the latest research and thinking into their teaching.

Find out about teaching locations, online resources, and institutes and societies, and access our online learning environment, Moodle.

The department has a flourishing community of enthusiastic MPhil/PhD researchers and we are committed to providing them with first-rate, professional philosophical training.

Securing funding for your studies will be a key concern and we are committed to providing the advice and support you need.

Our staff publish widely. Read their recent publications.

We host regular debates, discussions and social events for philosophy students at all levels of study.

Jointly founded by Birkbeck and UCL, this internationally recognised scholarly journal covers cutting-edge interdisciplinary work on mind and language in philosophy, psychology and linguistics.

With lectures on topics in aesthetics and philosophy of art, we aim to stimulate philosophical reflection and discussion on art.

We aim to foster intercollegiate research in the Philosophy of Mind. We host talks and read-ahead discussions where postgraduate students, postdoctoral researchers, and faculty can share their work.

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