About Philosophy
Philosophy at Newcastle University is a significant centre for modern European thought. We offer degrees that primarily focus on continental philosophy.
Research interests
Our teaching is informed by various research interests including:
- twentieth & twenty-first-century European philosophy
- history of philosophy
- Kantian and post-Kantian philosophy
- phenomenology
- philosophy of art (especially music)
- social and political philosophy, including Hegel, Marx, biopolitics
We also cover hermeneutics, feminism and philosophy of nature.
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Good practice guidelines
The unit is committed to following the British Philosophical Association (BPA) and Society for Women in Philosophy (SWIP) good practice guidelines.
The guidelines deal with:
- gender bias
- conferences and seminars
- sexual harassment
- care givers
- staff-student relationship
Study with us
We run BA and MPhil/PhD degree programmes in philosophy.
A unique aspect of the BA in Philosophy is the context-driven project students undertake.
Philosophy at Newcastle University has received a rating of more than 92% in student satisfaction for more than 10 years in a row.
Find out more about undergraduate study and postgraduate study.
Philosophy should ideally be understood as a conversation with ideas that inform the student's and teacher's responsibility for their own learning and development.
Contact us
For general enquiries please contact the School:
- Email: philosophy@ncl.ac.uk
- Tel: +44 (0)191 208 7302
Our office is open from 09:00 until 17.00, Monday to Friday.
Address
Newcastle University
Philosophy and Combined Honours School Office
Room 9.04 Henry Daysh Building
Newcastle upon Tyne
NE1 7RU
United Kingdom