PhD Religious Studies
Course Overview
This research-intensive MPhil/PhD programme in Politics, Philosophy, and Religion offers a unique opportunity to conduct in-depth, original research into a wide spectrum of religious traditions and contemporary spiritual phenomena. You will be supported by experts in fields ranging from Buddhism and sociology of religion to religion and politics, culminating in a substantial thesis. The programme fosters a vibrant, interdisciplinary research culture with strong links to related departments across the university.
Key Program Highlights
- Expert supervision across diverse areas including major world religions, sociology of religion, and religion & politics
- Structured progression from research training to thesis completion, confirmed by an Upgrade Panel
- Immersion in a lively research culture with weekly seminars and faculty-wide workshops
- Opportunities for interdisciplinary collaboration and joint supervision across departments
- Choice between an MPhil (40,000-word thesis) or PhD (80,000-word thesis) pathway
Course Overview
This research-intensive MPhil/PhD programme in Politics, Philosophy, and Religion offers a unique opportunity to conduct in-depth, original research into a wide spectrum of religious traditions and contemporary spiritual phenomena. You will be supported by experts in fields ranging from Buddhism and sociology of religion to religion and politics, culminating in a substantial thesis. The programme fosters a vibrant, interdisciplinary research culture with strong links to related departments across the university.
Key Program Highlights
- Expert supervision across diverse areas including major world religions, sociology of religion, and religion & politics
- Structured progression from research training to thesis completion, confirmed by an Upgrade Panel
- Immersion in a lively research culture with weekly seminars and faculty-wide workshops
- Opportunities for interdisciplinary collaboration and joint supervision across departments
- Choice between an MPhil (40,000-word thesis) or PhD (80,000-word thesis) pathway
