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Duration: 4 years full time

Institution code: R72

Campus: Egham

UK fees * : £4,786

International/EU fees ** : £19,700

The Philosophy programme at Royal Holloway offers a broad range of research supervision, with academic staff working both the Anglo-American and European traditions, as well expertise in the history of philosophy.

Our areas of specialism include pragmatism, Wittgenstein, applied ethics, Kant and the Post-Kantian tradition,nineteenth-centuryy German philosophy (Hegel, Schelling), twentieth century French philosophy (Merleau-Ponty, Deleuze), and Greek philosophy.

Prospective applicants for research degrees are in the first instance encouraged to make contact with a prospective supervisor.

For detailed information on how to apply for our Philosophy PhD course see here .

From time to time, we make changes to our courses to improve the student and learning experience. If we make a significant change to your chosen course, we’ll let you know as soon as possible.

Research facilities and environment

Our staff regularly organise conferences and there is a regular programme of visiting speakers and reading groups. As part of the University of London, our research students have full access to the wide range of philosophy events taking place in London, such as those held at the Institute of Philosophy.

A PhD is awarded to students who produce a substantial piece of original research in the form of a thesis of up to 100,000 words.

Entry requirements

Usually, you will need a good first degree in philosophy and a relevant Masters degree. Applicants are considered on a case-by-case basis.

English language requirements

All teaching at Royal Holloway is in English. You will therefore need to have good enough written and spoken English to cope with your studies right from the start.

The scores we require

• IELTS: 6.5 overall. Writing 7.0. No other subscore lower than 5.5.
• Pearson Test of English: 61 overall. Writing 69. No other subscore lower than 51.
• Trinity College London Integrated Skills in English (ISE): ISE III.
• Cambridge English: Advanced (CAE) grade C.
• TOEFL ib: 88 overall, with Reading 18 Listening 17 Speaking 20 Writing 26.

Country-specific requirements

For more information about country-specific entry requirements for your country please see  here .

A number of previous research students have gone on to secure academic positions.

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Home (UK) students tuition fee per year*: £4,786

EU and international students tuition fee per year**: £19,700

Other essential costs***: There are no individual costs greater than £50 per item.

…How do I pay for it? Find out more about   funding options,   including loans, grants,   scholarships   and bursaries. 

* and ** These tuition fees apply to students enrolled on a full-time basis in the academic year 2024/25.

* Please note that for research courses, we adopt the minimum fee level recommended by the UK Research Councils for the Home   tuition fee. Each year, the fee level is adjusted in line with inflation (currently, the measure used is the Treasury GDP deflator). Fees displayed here are therefore subject to change and are usually confirmed in the spring of the year of entry.   For more information on the Research Council Indicative Fee please see the   UKRI website.

** This figure is the fee for EU and international students starting a degree in the academic year 2024/25.   

Royal Holloway reserves the right to increase all postgraduate tuition fees annually, based on the UK’s Retail Price Index (RPI). Please therefore be aware that tuition fees can rise during your degree (if longer than one year’s duration), and that this also means that the overall cost of studying the course part-time will be slightly higher than studying it full-time in one year. For further information, please see our  terms and conditions .

***   These estimated costs relate to studying this particular degree at Royal Holloway during the 2024/25 academic year and are included as a guide. Costs, such as accommodation, food, books and other learning materials and printing, have not been included. 

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The Department of History offers two postgraduate research degrees: the MA by Research and the PhD. Royal Holloway is a large, vibrant and diverse community of historians whose collective and individual research represents the breadth and variety of the discipline.

Our research intersects across multiple themes, from environment, embodiment and gender to violence, ideas and beliefs. We are especially interested in understanding  societies and cultures from new perspectives, and generating thoughtful enquiry about the functioning of human societies and cultures, in line with Royal Holloway’s commitment to social justice and a shared belief in research that benefits and changes society. 

We aim to foster world-leading research that innovates and shapes the discipline, by cultivating new areas of research growth alongside our established practices; by collaborating with other universities, heritage, media, policy makers and creative industries to maximise the public benefits of our research; and by promoting an inclusive and vibrant research community that provides support for staff and students at all stages of their career, including PhD students and early career researchers, to carry out excellent research through a robust infrastructure for grant capture, and for national and international collaborations.

If you’re considering applying for the History PhD, first see if there is a  member of staff working  in your area of interest, and get in touch.

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There is funding available through the  Arts and Humanities Research Council Awards.

TECHNE Doctoral Training Partnership

This is the application process for TECHNE Doctoral Training Partnerships

• Contact the  Recruitment Lead  or/and potential supervisor in the History Department to discuss your research proposal, the supervision that may be available, and whether you might be considered a suitable candidate for a TECHNE award.
• If you are deemed a suitable candidate for a TECHNE award, you must submit a College application form (via  Royal Holloway Direct ) and a TECHNE application (via  TECHNE Application Portal ) by the  School deadline of 13 January 2020 12:00 pm.  
• Selected candidates will be put forward to the next stage of competition and will have the opportunity to edit their applications in response to feedback before the final deadline of 27 January 2020. 

For further information, please refer to the  Royal Holloway AHRC webpage

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The Information Security Group runs a popular full-time and part-time PhD research programme on a wide variety of information security-related topics. The ISG has supervised hundreds of PhD students in its history, many now holding influential positions within the cyber security industry. We are looking for enthusiastic, inquisitive, and dedicated individuals who have the potential to contribute to the growing and diverse field of information security as applied inside and outside of academia. Our research actively contributes to industry, policy, and the development of secure products.

Enquiries: Dr Elizabeth Quaglia, [email protected] , Information Security Group PGR Lead

How does a PhD in Information Security work?

All PhD students are assigned at least one named supervisor and an advisor. The supervisor directs the work and acts as the first line of research, administrative, and welfare support. The role of the advisor varies, but in all cases the advisor provides a second line of support.

The PhD programme is research-based with substantial research and study, both independently and in close coordination with the supervisor. All PhD students are expected to regularly meet with the supervisor and take part in training as part of researcher development. PhD students in the Information Security Group regularly attend relevant seminar series, workshops, and study groups. This involves discussing and presenting work to other students and staff. Where appropriate, students will be expected to attend or present work at seminars, workshops or research meetings off the campus based just outside London in scenic Egham, including at international research conferences.

How long does the PhD take to complete?

Full-time Study: Three- to four-year course equivalent in commitment to a full-time job. This is the most common mode of pursuing a PhD. Full-time students in their first three years of study are guaranteed desk space and computer facilities in the department and are expected to contribute fully to the departmental research community.

Part-time Study: Four- to seven-year course for committed students who wish to study their PhD alongside a full-time job, caring responsibilities, or similar commitments. Part-time study is the default mode for students working for more than fifteen hours per week or with caring responsibilities which preclude full-time study. Part-time students are expected to attend Royal Holloway’s campus at some points and to have regular meetings with their supervisor (either in person or online).

How are PhD degrees examined?

Once the research has been successfully completed the student must write and submit a final report in the form of a PhD research thesis. This will be evaluated by at least two experts (one internal to Royal Holloway, and one external) and the student will be invited to attend an oral examination where they must defend their thesis.

Entry Requirements

The minimum entry requirement for an MPhil or an MPhil leading to a PhD degree is the equivalent of a UK Second Class Honours degree in an appropriate subject, although in many cases a Master's level qualification will also be expected. Candidates must also be demonstrably proficient in English to write and communicate about their research adequately and confidently.

Funding Requirements

It is extremely important to ensure that there are sufficient funds (both to cover fees and living costs) to complete a PhD programme. Click here for current fees for our PhD programme. It may be that some overseas students seek funding from organisations outside of the UK.

Obtaining funding can be extremely difficult and so potential candidates are advised to actively explore all available opportunities to secure funds. Click here to see current funding opportunities. Please note that any departmentally administered scholarships for admission to the PhD in Information Security will be advertised in the ‘Scholarships’ section.

Scholarships

As part of a consortium of six universities – the South East Doctoral Training Arc (SEDarc)- we are accepting applications for PhD scholarships that focus on the social science of cyber security . For information on deadlines for application to this scholarship opportunity, please click on the above link.

How do I apply?

To apply to our PhD programme, there are a series of steps which you must follow that are outlined below. Please be aware that if you are applying from overseas, certain countries may be subject to extra checks in addition to any visa applications, so please apply as soon as possible (and ideally 6 months before your start date).

Write down an initial research idea. At a minimum, this should include 1) a research title , 2) a short research abstract (of no more than 300 words) describing your research idea, and 3) a short proposed methodology. You are also welcome to propose more developed research projects (as expected in Step 3).

Take a look at the research profiles of staff members in the Information Security Group, click here to find their profiles. All PhD positions (whether self-funded or not) may be applied for only after consultation with a proposed supervisor. Before you start working on an application you will need to identify a supervisor by contacting a member of academic staff in the Information Security Group (with research interests similar to yours) to discuss your proposal. If you find a member of academic staff who is prepared to supervise you, then they will be able to answer any questions that you have and help you with your application. If you need help finding a member of staff to work with, you can contact the ISG’s PGR lead, Dr Elizabeth Quaglia.

If a supervisor supports your application, you should make a formal application ( click here for more information ). In your application, please name the proposed supervisor. As part of the application, you are expected to provide:

• Research Proposal: No longer than 2500 words, including the title, abstract, research background (including relevant literature and research questions), a methods section stating how you will investigate the topic, and a timeline for the planned research to be completed within three years (or six years if part-time).
• Personal Statement: No longer than 500 words, stating your reasons for applying to the PhD, how your skills and knowledge will help you succeed.

This is in addition to an up-to-date CV, degree transcripts, English language qualifications, and contact details for two references.

This application will be reviewed by both the proposed supervisor and the PGR Lead to ensure that you meet our minimum entry requirements. If you meet our minimum requirements, you will be invited to an interview. The interview panel will consist of the supervisor and at least one independent member of academic staff in the Information Security Group.

If you are successful, the PGR Lead will inform Royal Holloway of our decision and you will be contacted by central administration for any further information required. If you are unsuccessful, we can offer brief comments on the reason for not progressing your application.

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I’m interested in how we form and revise our beliefs about ourselves and the world, and in how this process can derail to produce “pathologies of belief”, ranging from bizarre delusions in clinical settings, to “collective delusions” where thousands or millions of people adopt poorly evidenced beliefs . I also dabble in some other topics, for instance I have some recent projects on swearing (both in the sense of profanity and in the sense of solemn vows ).

I grew up in a small town in Western Australia. I studied undergraduate psychology at UWA in Perth and completed my PhD at Macquarie University in Sydney. I did postdoctoral work in Boston (Tufts University), Belfast (Queen’s University), Zürich (University of Zürich) and Oxford (University of Oxford). I also worked for a while as a clinical neuropsychologist at the National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery in Queen Square, London, and as a lecturer at Charles Sturt University in Bathurst, New South Wales. I’ve been at Royal Holloway since 2010, where I head up the Morality and Beliefs Lab (MaB-Lab) .

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Research output per year

‘So Help Me God’? Does oath swearing in courtroom scenarios impact trial outcomes?

Research output : Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

The sound of swearing: Are there universal patterns in profanity?

Delusions as epistemic hypervigilance, collectively jumping to conclusions: social information amplifies the tendency to gather insufficient data, the heart trumps the head: desirability bias in political belief revision.

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Collective Delusions: Social Identity and Scientific Misbeliefs

McKay, R. (PI)

NOMIS Foundation

1/01/23 → 31/12/25

Project : Research

Delusion, science denial and fake news: The cognitive underpinnings of socially destructive misbeliefs

Sulik, J. (PI) & McKay, R. (CoI)

British Academy

1/04/19 → 31/07/19

Adolescent Decision-Making Under Ambiguity

Lloyd, A. (Student), Sebastian, C. (PI), McKay, R. (Mentor) & Balsters, J. (Mentor)

1/10/18 → 30/09/21

Public Understanding of Science in a Post-Truth World

Cogito Foundation

1/10/17 → 31/03/19

Mapping the Psychology of Unbelief Across Contexts and Cultures

John Templeton Foundation

1/07/17 → 30/06/19

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Journal for the Cognitive Science of Religion (Journal)

McKay, R. (Editor)

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Religion, Brain & Behavior (Journal)

Philosophical psychology (journal).

McKay, R. (Member of editorial board)

The British Journal of Psychology (Journal)

American psychological association’s william c. bier award..

McKay, R. (Recipient), 2024

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