Topics in Continental Philosophy

This PhD is offered on a self-funded basis. Details of all postgraduate fees and funding can be found here: (Fees and finance - Staffordshire University (staffs.ac.uk))

A relevant first degree in Philosophy or a cognate subject (essential).

An MA or equivalent degree in a related topic/theme/discipline (essential). Evidence of relevant cognate commercial or industrial skills (desirable).

We are seeking outstanding applicants to develop doctoral research project on Continental Philosophy. Applications for this programme are welcome from suitably qualified candidates worldwide. 

If you are interested in this opportunity please email a copy of your latest CV along with a letter outlining your experience and interest in this subject area to Dr Patrick O’Connor (patrick.o’connor@staffs.ac.uk). 

Suitable applicants will then be asked to work up a complete PhD proposal prior to application.

This PhD project offers expert supervision in Continental Philosophy. Dr Patrick O’Connor (philosophy) is an established researcher who has published on Continental Philosophy and a number of continental philosophers (Heidegger, Derrida, Badiou, Blanchot, Merleau-Ponty), and who is developing a project on film-philosophy. Prof. David Webb is an established researcher who has published on Continental Philosophy and a number of Continental Philosophers (Serres, Foucault, Heidegger). His current research interests are in the work of Michel Serres, philosophical engagements with climate, and the environmental humanities.

For more information on our areas of expertise and potential supervisors you can see a list of recent publications by our research staff on their department web pages here and here.