Overview

Within the Theology and Religion programme from University of Birmingham, you'll be supported by experts who conduct internationally recognised research.

You'll join a welcoming Department and become a valued contributor to our research activities.

It encourages research across subject boundaries and its research expertise spans a wide variety of religions and belief systems.

Study in one of the most religiously and culturally diverse cities in Europe. Make the most of the Department's links with faith based communities across the city.

Conduct your research from anywhere in the world by distance learning. You can complete the PhD or MA by Research part-time and fit it around other commitments.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Biblical studies

Christian theology

Islamic studies

Jewish and Holocaust studies

Pentecostal and Charismatic studies

Quaker Studies

Jainism

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months
Part-time
- 72 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-09-29 00:00:00

Application deadline not specified.
Starting 2026-01-13 00:00:00

Application deadline not specified.

More details

If you are submitting your own research proposal, applications are accepted all year round, but if you wish to start in September, you should apply by 1 June.

Language

English

PTE Academic

67

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TOEFL^® IBT

88

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Delivered

On Campus, Online

Disciplines

Theology and Religious Studies View 49 other PhDs in Theology and Religious Studies in United Kingdom

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Academic requirements

GPA

Upper Second Class

English requirements

PTE Academic

67

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TOEFL^® IBT

88

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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

Applicants for a PhD will also need to hold a Masters qualification at Merit level or above (or its international equivalent), usually in a relevant area.

Any academic and professional qualifications or relevant professional experience you may have are normally taken into account, and in some cases, form an integral part of the entrance requirements.

If you are applying for distance learning research programmes, you will also be required to demonstrate that you have the time, commitment, facilities and experience to study by distance learning.

Tuition Fee

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International

22600 GBP/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 22600 GBP per year during 36 months.
National

4921 GBP/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 4921 GBP per year during 36 months.

UK: £2,461 part-time

International: £11,300 part-time (distance learning only)

Living costs for Birmingham

765 - 1134 GBP /month

Living costs

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