MPhil in Eastern Christian Studies at University of Oxford

Programme overview

The MPhil in Eastern Christian Studies broadens knowledge of the history of the Eastern Churches and develops research skills through intensive study of Eastern Christian texts in their original languages. It prepares for doctoral work or stands as a degree in its own right.

Faculty: Faculty of Asian and Middle Eastern Studies | Duration: 21 months | Intake: 3 October 2027 | Study mode: full-time | Location: Oxford, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

First-year text classes, seminars with oral or written presentations, and lectures on Eastern Christian history and literature to AD 717; Armenian and Syriac set texts are read in the first year.

Career pathways

Asian and Middle Eastern studies graduates have found employment in business, finance, law, the civil service, journalism and government; many proceed to doctoral study.

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Application information

Entry requirements

A first-class or strong upper second-class undergraduate degree with honours in any subject, with demonstrated skills and training needed for the course. Applicants must have a working knowledge of Classical Greek and, for Armenian or Syriac options, a working knowledge of Armenian or Syriac. English language (higher level): IELTS Academic 7.5 overall with at least 7.0 in each component; TOEFL iBT 110 (Listening 22, Reading 24, Speaking 25, Writing 24); C1 Advanced or C2 Proficiency 191 overall with 185 per component; Oxford Test of English Advanced 165 overall with 155 per component. Test must be taken no more than two years before the course start. Application deadline 5 January 2027.

Intake: 3 October 2027

Duration: 21 months full-time

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