London,
United Kingdom
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
MPhil/PhD Theology and Religious Studies Research in London United Kingdom | King's College London
King's College London
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London United Kingdom
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Qualification
Doctor of Philosophy
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
GBP
24,786
(c. USD33,118.31)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
36 months
Join one of the UK's and world's most extensive Theology & Religious Studies departments. Our program distinctively blends humanities and social sciences to examine religions within their cultural and societal frameworks, fostering an inclusive academic community. We provide doctoral supervision exploring religion through multiple lenses, covering areas like Religion and the Arts, Philosophy, Biblical Studies, Theology, History, Jewish/Islamic/Buddhist Studies, Anthropology, and Sociology of Religion. Your PhD can specialize in fields such as Sociology of Islam or Religious Studies, depending on your focus. Our department achieved top UK rankings in the latest Research Excellence Framework (REF), excelling in research environment and impact. Engage with our vibrant research culture through seminars, events featuring leading scholars, and London's rich religious diversity. REF highlights: Ranked 3rd nationally by research 'power' (combining quality and volume) and 1st for research environment (2014-2020 assessment period), demonstrating exceptional scholarly influence.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 7.0
Qualification Requirements
Students who wish to read for a research degree should normally have obtained either an MA with Merit or, in exceptional circumstances, a first class or good upper second class honours degree at a British university, or an equivalent overseas qualification. In both cases, their previous studies should normally have included a dissertation, or equivalent, demonstrating ability to present the result of independent study and research.
IELTS (Academic) - 7.0 overall with a minimum of 6.5 in reading and writing and 6.0 in listening and speaking.
TOEFL IBT - 100 overall with a minimum of 25 in writing, 23 in reading and 20 in each of the other skills.
Pearson Test of English (Academic) - 69 overall, with a minimum of 62 in reading and writing and 59 in listening and speaking.
IELTS (Academic) - 7.0 overall with a minimum of 6.5 in reading and writing and 6.0 in listening and speaking.
TOEFL IBT - 100 overall with a minimum of 25 in writing, 23 in reading and 20 in each of the other skills.
Pearson Test of English (Academic) - 69 overall, with a minimum of 62 in reading and writing and 59 in listening and speaking.
Tuition
GBP
24,786