REF 2021 #1
in the UK for 4-star rating of research and for Research Impact
Research Excellence Framework 2021Our world-leading research spans many areas. In the 2021 REF, 60% of our overall profile received the top grade (4*), the highest of any UK philosophy department.
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Current students
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Our research
Find out about philosophy research at UCL, including our areas of strength, ongoing research projects, and journal editorship.
Centres and organisations
UCL Philosophy is associated with several philosophy and interdisciplinary centres.
Our people
A list of the staff in UCL Philosophy, including their research areas and contact details.
About the department
Find out more about UCL Philosophy, including the history of the department.
Latest news
UCL Arts & Humanities offers 5 fully-funded studentships for 2026/27
The UCL EPSRC Landscape Award (UELA) 2026/27 will offer five fully funded studentships for Arts & Humanities projects.
27 Oct 2025
UCL Arts & Humanities Welcomes New Students with a Week of Events
Last week, we were delighted to welcome new students to UCL Arts & Humanities with a series of events organised by our Faculty Education and Student Experience team.
01 Oct 2025
Leverhulme ECF Application Procedure
Leverhulme Early Career Fellowships (ECF): Application process via UCL Philosophy.
10 Sep 2025