PhD Religious and Theological Studies at Cardiff University

Programme overview

Research in the School of Global Humanities on areas including Buddhism, contemporary Christian theology, Islam in the West and the UK, early Christian literature, Hindu and Sikh traditions, biblical exegesis, patristics, sociology of religion, Islamic and Christian ethics, Muslim chaplaincy and the Hebrew Bible.

Department: School of History, Archaeology and Religion | Duration: PhD 3 years (MPhil 1 year) full-time; part-time opportunities available | Intake: January, April, July, October | Study mode: full-time, part-time | Location: Cardiff, Wales, United Kingdom

What you will study

Doctoral research with experienced supervisors, a strong tradition of language and textual expertise, and regular research and skills seminars with visiting speakers.

Career pathways

Careers in research (academia, media, public sector), higher education teaching, and professions valuing a humanities postgraduate degree.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Suitable for graduates in a wide variety of humanities and social sciences disciplines. A first or upper-second class UK Honours degree or acceptable alternative is required. Applicants without a 2.1 may be considered on the basis of existing higher education qualifications combined with professional experience, supported by additional evidence such as signed and dated employer references. English language: IELTS overall 6.5 with 5.5 in all subskills, or acceptable alternative.

Intake: January, April, July, October

Duration: PhD 3 years, MPhil 1 year

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