The Philosophy Department at Sheffield is one of the strongest in the UK, with an international reputation for research and an excellent teaching record. It provides a supportive and friendly environment for students, with a distinctive range of courses.

Our expertise

The Department attracts well-qualified undergraduates, and has a thriving graduate community. Its staff are prominent in many areas of philosophy, particularly:

• Metaphysics
• Epistemology
• Philosophy of Mind and Psychology
• Philosophy of Logic and Language
• Political Philosophy
• Ethics and Metaethics
• Aesthetics
• History of Philosophy