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Department of Philosophy

World-leading staff, an active and international student community, and an exceptionally diverse range of modules makes Sheffield one of the world’s most exciting places to study philosophy.

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Undergraduate courses 
A group of postgraduate Philosophy students in Weston Bank library.
Postgraduate courses 

Our research

Students share their work at the Philosophy Reading Weekend in Derbyshire.
PhD study 
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Our research 
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Activities and events 

News

REF2021
12 May 2022

Research Excellence Framework 2021

We are proud that 86 per cent of our research is rated in the highest two categories in the REF 2021, meaning that it is classed as world-leading or internationally excellent.

Food: Ethics, Politics, History
Food: Ethics, Politics, History - A panel discussion on the ethical and political issues raised by food consumption and production
12 May 2022

Learn about history of food at unique university event

The University of Sheffield are inviting the public to learn about the fascinating history of food at a free event on Friday (13 May 2022).

REF 2021 illustration
12 May 2022

University of Sheffield celebrates its impactful research

The Research Excellence Framework (REF) 2021 results confirm our research is changing lives and shaping the world we live in.
Holyrood
Ross Greer (Member of Scottish Parliament for the West Scotland Region), Magid Magid (Executive Director of Union of Justice), Patrick Harvie (Scottish Minister for Zero Carbon Buildings, Active Travel and Tenants’ Rights), and Dr Joshua Forstenzer
28 April 2022

Climate Crisis Education: Joshua Forstenzer launches partnerships with Union of Justice and Synergie Family

Josh Forstenzer has begun working with Union of Justice and Synergie Family this semester, investigating what should be the future of education in response to the Climate Crisis.

An inclusive department

We want the Department of Philosophy to be an equal, diverse and inclusive community. We have a number of initiatives through which we strive for this.

Equality, diversity and inclusion

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Department of Philosophy
University of Sheffield
45 Victoria Street
Sheffield
S3 7QB
United Kingdom

Philosophy@sheffield.ac.uk

+44 114 2220508

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