Overview
Consistently rated as one of the top research units in the country in our subjects, it offers postgraduate training at an acknowledged world-class standard.
Theology and Religious Studies PhD students from University of Cambridge, spend most of their time working on their own research. Any skills required, such as languages, will be assessed by the student's supervisor and training may be provided by the Faculty or the Language Centre.
Specialisms
The teaching officers of the Faculty include leading experts in a wide range of fields:
- Biblical Studies
- Ancient, Medieval and Modern Judaism
- Patristics
- History of Christianity
- Christian Theology
- Philosophy of Religion and Ethics
- Religion and Natural Sciences
Programme Structure
Curriculum:
- Thesis / Dissertation
- A first-year examination for which students must submit the following:
- a summary of the scope, purpose, methodology and value of research project
- a provisional outline of your thesis with a timetable for the conduct and completion of the research and writing
- a bibliography of a topic and its immediate intellectual context set out in accordance with the conventions current in the field of study
- a sample of written-up research
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 36 months
- Part-time
- 48 months
- Flexible
Start dates & application deadlines
- Starting
- Apply before
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Language
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Disciplines
Theology and Religious Studies View 50 other PhDs in Theology and Religious Studies in United KingdomAcademic requirements
English requirements
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Student insurance
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- Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
- Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
- Liability
- Home contents and baggage
- Accidents
- Legal aid
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Other requirements
General requirements
- Two academic references
- Transcript
- CV/resume
- Evidence of competence in English
- If required - you can check using our tool
- Research proposal
- Sample of work
- Proposed Supervisor
- Research experience
- Master's degree with marks of at least 67 per cent or a GPA of at least 3.7 in the US system.
Tuition Fee
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International
28401 GBP/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 28401 GBP per year during 36 months. -
National
9387 GBP/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 9387 GBP per year during 36 months.
Living costs for Cambridge
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
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Scholarships Information
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