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About SASP

Learn about the variety of graduate degrees offered by SASP

How to apply

Information on requirements and the application process
The St 糖心logo and Stirling Graduate programme in Philosophy (SASP) is taught by the Philosophy departments at the University of St 糖心logo and the University of Stirling, which together form Scotland’s premier centre for Philosophy and one of the top Philosophy programmes in the United Kingdom. The philosophical ambience is rigorous, friendly and co-operative.

We offer graduate teaching at a level that matches the best graduate programmes elsewhere in the world, across many areas of Philosophy. Our students are active participants in both the Arch茅 Philosophical Research Centre and the . In addition, the department hosts the .

Application deadlines

PhD applications can be considered at any time. But, if you wish to apply for funding, the following application deadlines for entry in academic year 2027/28 apply. There is no need to apply separately for SASP specific funding, but you do need to make a separate application on FUND for St 糖心logo AHRC Landscape awards and for general University of St 糖心logo funding.

  • For (i.e. for students supervised by University of Stirling staff): 10th November 2026
  • For St 糖心logo AHRC Landscape Awards (i.e. for students supervised by University of St 糖心logo staff): to apply for PhD admission 24th November 2026, to submit funding application on FUND 1st December 2026
  • For SASP funding (all students): 15 January 2027
  • For general University of St 糖心logo funding: various deadlines typically between November and March for entry following academic year 鈥� please see University Scholarships website.

The Two Universities

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The SASP Degree

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Our staff

The research profiles of the SASP staff are available on the St 糖心logo and departmental pages.

Our students

Details about current SASP graduate students are available on the St 糖心logo staff webpage (‘PhD Students’ tab).