Overview

At the end of the Philosophy and Religion programme at Bangor University , you will possess a good general knowledge of the particular field of learning within which the subject of the thesis falls and will have made a significant, original and substantial contribution to research.

Careers

This is a research degree, preparing you for an academic career in religion or philosophy or for other work requiring highly qualified individuals in related areas. The high level analytical and research skills acquired during this degree will increase your employability in areas such as communications, teaching, publishing and research.

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Programme Structure

The School offers supervision in the following areas of specialism:

Philosophy of Religion
Meta ethics and Normative ethics
Meta philosophy
Problem of Evil
Aesthetics
Islamic studies
Fundamentalism
Psychoanalytic studies
Jungian studies
Sociology of Religion
Nietzsche
Wittgenstein
Freud

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months
Part-time
- 60 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2024-09-23 00:00:00
- Apply before 2024-06-30 00:00:00
Starting 2025-01-20 00:00:00
- Apply before 2024-10-31 00:00:00

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Applications are accepted throughout the year, but we generally advise you to apply by the end of June (September intake) / end of October (January intake)

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

95

Delivered

On Campus, Online

Disciplines

Philosophy Theology and Religious Studies View 50 other PhDs in Theology and Religious Studies in United Kingdom

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Academic requirements

GPA

Upper Second Class

English requirements

TOEFL^® IBT

95

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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

We would normally expect students starting a PhD or MPhil to hold a first class or a good second-class degree. In many cases PhD applicants have studied to MA level, though this is not compulsory.
We accept students on a distance-learning basis, but they should have access to an academic library for easy access of research materials to consult in addition to the online facilities available through Bangor University library.

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Tuition Fee

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International

16500 GBP/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 16500 GBP per year during 36 months.
National

4712 GBP/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 4712 GBP per year during 36 months.

Living costs for Bangor

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.

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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Key information

Duration

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General requirements

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Tuition Fee

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Living costs for Bangor

Funding

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