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PhD Theology and Religion at Durham University

Durham University, United Kingdom

Programme overview

The PhD in Theology and Religion is a research degree examined by a thesis of up to 100,000 words. The department also offers the Vancouver PhD, the PhD TEI Partners route and a four-year Integrated PhD.

Department: Department of Theology and Religion  |  Duration: 3 years full-time; 6 years part-time  |  Study mode: full-time (part-time option)  |  Location: Durham, England, United Kingdom

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Entry requirements

PhD: normally a solid MA degree (average above 65% or equivalent, GPA of at least 3.7) in Theology, Religious Studies or another relevant discipline; MAs from cognate disciplines (for example Classics, Philosophy, History, Sociology, Anthropology, Psychology) are considered case by case, with fit between past degrees and the proposed research an important criterion. English language: applicants whose first language is not English, or who have not obtained a degree taught in English in the UK or another UKVI-defined English-speaking country within two years of their proposed start date, must meet the university's English language requirements before registering.

Duration: 3 years full-time; 6 years part-time

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