Overview

By embarking on a PhD in Theology and Religious Studies at the University of Chester you will be joining a vibrant and thriving research culture, where academic staff and postgraduate students work together in a supportive, stimulating and thriving environment.

Features

As part of our Department seminar series, staff give papers, and we invite scholars at the forefront of their field of study to present their work.

Students present work in progress at our annual Summer School and also have opportunities to share their work with colleagues in other disciplines at Faculty and University-wide Symposia.

Programme Structure

Our staff are nationally and internationally recognised for their research expertise and are able to offer supervision across a range of disciplines, including:

Biblical Studies
Second Temple Judaism
Early Christian History
Contemporary Spiritualities
Contextual and Practical Theologies
Philosophy of Religion
Religious Studies
Religion and Society
Religion and Gender
Systematic Theology

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months
Part-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-02-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-08-01 00:00:00
Starting 2026-05-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-12-01 00:00:00
Starting 2026-10-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-04-01 00:00:00

More details

We would advise contacting us at least 6 months before the time you hope to begin your studies.

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

91

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Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Chester, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Theology and Religious Studies View 48 other PhDs in Theology and Religious Studies in United Kingdom

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Academic requirements

GPA

Upper Second Class

English requirements

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91

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Other requirements

General requirements

To be eligible to apply for PhD programmes, applicants should normally have, or expect to obtain, at least an upper second class honours degree in a discipline appropriate to their intended area of research.
Substantial prior research experience may, in some instances, be acceptable in place of a first degree qualification.
A completed application, two references (in most cases the references shall come from independent academic referees, i.e. they are not normally provided by a prospective supervisor), an up-to-date CV and copies of appropriate certificates or transcripts must be uploaded to the application in order to be considered.

Student insurance

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Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
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Home contents and baggage
Accidents
Legal aid

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Tuition Fee

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International

14644 GBP/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 14644 GBP per year during 36 months.
National

4786 GBP/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 4786 GBP per year during 36 months.

Living costs for Chester

660 - 1140 GBP /month

Living costs

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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Scholarships Information

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