Theology PhD 24 months PHD Programme By Anglia Ruskin University |TopUniversities
Programme Duration

24 monthsProgramme duration

Tuitionfee

16,700 GBPTuition Fee/year

Application Deadline

02 Jul, 2026Application Deadline

Starting Month

Jan, Apr, SepStarting Month

Programme overview

Main Subject

Theology, Divinity and Religious Studies

Degree

PhD

Study Level

PHD

Study Mode

Online

Explore your own interests in theology, supported by the expertise of staff at Cambridge Theological Federation, with our research programme.

Studying an MPhil or PhD with Cambridge Theological Federation involves:
  • a personal pathway of research guided by your own research proposal and supported by a team of supervisors
  • joining a lively research community
  • regular research seminars, offering opportunities to engage with current scholarship and to present and share research across theological and other disciplines.
The Federation's academic staff can supervise research across all major areas of theology. This includes Church history, practical and pastoral theology, biblical studies, and specialisms within denominations.

You'll study with Cambridge Theological Federation.

Please note that to apply, you must be a member of one of the Federation’s member institutions.

Programme overview

Main Subject

Theology, Divinity and Religious Studies

Degree

PhD

Study Level

PHD

Study Mode

Online

Explore your own interests in theology, supported by the expertise of staff at Cambridge Theological Federation, with our research programme.

Studying an MPhil or PhD with Cambridge Theological Federation involves:
  • a personal pathway of research guided by your own research proposal and supported by a team of supervisors
  • joining a lively research community
  • regular research seminars, offering opportunities to engage with current scholarship and to present and share research across theological and other disciplines.
The Federation's academic staff can supervise research across all major areas of theology. This includes Church history, practical and pastoral theology, biblical studies, and specialisms within denominations.

You'll study with Cambridge Theological Federation.

Please note that to apply, you must be a member of one of the Federation’s member institutions.

Admission Requirements

176+
6.5+
61+
120+
88+
MPhil or PhD with progression from MPhil: You’ll need a Bachelor degree or equivalent with first or upper second class honours, in a related subject area.

PhD: You’ll need a Master degree or equivalent in a related subject area.

Please note we consider candidates for PhD with progression from MPhil in the first instance. If you want to be considered for direct entry to the PhD route then this can be discussed at interview if you are shortlisted. Please note you’ll also need to provide academic justification for this request. 

If English is not your first language, you'll require a minimum IELTS score of 6.5, with a minimum of 5.5 in each component (or equivalent test). If you don't meet our English language requirements, we offer a range of courses which could help you achieve the level required for entry.

02 Jul 2026
2 Years
Jan
Apr

Tuition fees

Domestic
5,005 GBP
International
16,700 GBP

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