Religious and Theological Studies
Entry requirements
Suitable for graduates in a wide variety of Humanities disciplines and Social Sciences. A first or upper-second class UK Honours degree or equivalent is required.
Months of entry
January, April, July, October
Course content
We welcome applications from students interested in researching for a PhD/MPhil in a full range of areas, the following being of particular strength:
Buddhism and its literature in India and the West
Contemporary Christian Theology
Contemporary Islam in the West
Early Christian Literature, History and Culture
Hindu Traditions: Ancient, Medieval and Modern
History of Biblical Exegesis
History of Buddhism
Islam in the UK
Method and Theory in the Study of Religion
Narrative Traditions of South Asia
Pastoral and Practical Theology
Patristics and Late Antiquity
Sikh Traditions of the Eighteenth and Nineteenth Century
Sociology of Religion
Programme aims
To offer knowledge and expertise for a career in research (in academia, the media, public sector), teaching in higher education, or a range of allied professions valuing a humanities postgraduate degree. The interdisciplinary nature of Religious Studies, in particular, provides a broad background combined with a clear focus.
Distinctive features
experienced supervisors and a successful and rewarding research programme
a strong and active tradition of language and textual expertise
regular research seminars with visiting speakers
regular subject-specific and skills seminars.
Information for international students
English language requirements
IELTS with an overall score of 6.5 with 5.5 in all subskills, or equivalent. Please see our English Language Requirements guidance for more details.
Qualification, course duration and attendance options
- PhD
- full time36 months
- Campus-based learningis available for this qualification
- MPhil
- full time12 months
- Campus-based learningis available for this qualification
This course can also be studied on a part-time basis.
Course contact details
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- Administrative Contact
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