MPhil/PhD Religious Studies at Goldsmiths, University of London

Programme overview

Goldsmiths is an exciting space for postgraduates, with numerous international speakers, a huge range of interdisciplinary seminars and reading groups and a very open and warm environment for the exchange of ideas. The MPhil/PhD programme in Religious Studies is part of the internationally renowned Faiths & Civil Society Unit, where an annual series of public seminars attracts speakers and delegates from all over the world, and a permanent group of 12 Fellows resources the Unit with ideas and connections straight in to the worlds of policy and practice. Much of the work of a PhD is organised through one-to-one supervisory sessions.

Faculty: School of Mind Body and Society | Department: Social, Individual and Community Wellbeing | Duration: 3-4 years full-time or 4-6 years part-time | Study mode: full-time, part-time | Location: London, England, United Kingdom

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Application information

Entry requirements

You should normally have (or expect to be awarded) a taught Masters in a relevant subject area. You might also be considered for some programmes if you aren’t a graduate or your degree is in an unrelated field, but have relevant experience and can show that you have the ability to work at postgraduate level. English language: IELTS 6.5 with a 6.5 in writing and no element lower than 6.0.

Domestic applicants: GBP 5,238 a year (2026/2027). Home - full-time Source

International applicants: GBP 21,000 a year (2026/2027). International - full-time Source

Duration: 3-4 years full-time or 4-6 years part-time

Apply through the official page: https://mygoldsmiths.gold.ac.uk/OnlineServices/applications/appModuleList.aspx?id=128000089768784

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