| Program start date | Application deadline |
| 2023-09-20 | 2023-07-01 |
| 2024-01-20 | 2023-10-15 |
| 2024-01-01 | - |
| 2024-05-01 | - |
| 2024-09-01 | - |
Program Overview
The PhD in Theology is a research-based doctorate focusing on the intersection of theology, culture, religion, and society. Students collaborate with a supervisor to write a dissertation on a theological or religious topic, exploring their relationship to contemporary practices and social impacts. The program fosters interdisciplinary research, bringing together experts from social sciences, humanities, and the arts to advance understanding in the field.
Program Outline
Degree Overview:
Other:
The program is part of the School of Education and Social Sciences and is broadly themed around culture, religion, and society. It brings together studies of contemporary cultural practices, their inter-relationships, and their social impacts, including in the media and the digital world. The program is supported by the well-established Centre for Spirituality Studies and includes both empirical and theoretical work. Due to the new interdisciplinary work within the field, these programs bring together social science, arts, and humanities researchers from across the University and beyond.
- Home Full time: £4,786 per year Part time: £2,393 per year
- International Full time: £17,300 per year
University of Hull
Overview:
The University of Hull is a research-intensive institution focused on tackling global issues and shaping a brighter future. It emphasizes hands-on collaboration and creating new thinking to impact individual lives and humanity's shared future.
Key Reasons to Study There:
Research-driven:
The university boasts impactful research with global reach, allowing students to contribute to tackling significant issues.Focus on the Future:
The university is committed to creating a fairer, brighter, and carbon-neutral future for all.Hands-on Collaboration:
Students are encouraged to participate in collaborative projects and contribute to new thinking.Academic Programs:
Undergraduate:
The university offers a range of undergraduate programs.Postgraduate Taught:
The university offers a range of postgraduate taught programs.Postgraduate Research:
The university offers a range of postgraduate research programs, including PhD scholarships.Online Courses:
The university offers online courses through its online platform.Entry Requirements:
For entry onto one of our PhDs you should normally have, or expect to obtain, at least Master's degree at merit or 60% and above (or international equivalent) in a closely related subject to your proposed disciplinary field of study. For applicants whose backgrounds do not qualify them for direct entry, we may recommend a ‘conversion course' in the form of one of our Masters courses. For entry onto one of our research Master programmes, you should normally have, or expect to obtain at least a 2:1 Honours degree or equivalent. Intending research students are expected to have relevant prior research training at postgraduate (for PhD) or undergraduate (for MRES or MPHIL) level or equivalent. Your research proposal should clearly set out your research questions, the kind of empirical research they visualise, the reasons why you wish to undertake the research and a general indication of the theoretical background and approach. Selection is based on the strength and viability of your research proposal and the School's ability to provide supervision in your proposed research area among other factors.
Language Proficiency Requirements:
For 2024 entry, this course requires IELTS 6.0 overall, with no less than 5.5 in each competency. For 2025 entry, this course requires IELTS 6.5 overall with no less than 6.0 in each competency.
