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.
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