Theology & Religious Studies [PhD/MPhil/MTh/MLitt (Research)/MRes]
University of Glasgow · Glasgow, United Kingdom
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University of Glasgow · Glasgow, United Kingdom
Theology & Religious Studies [PhD/MPhil/MTh/MLitt (Research)/MRes]
Doctoral · Social
About this programme
Overview Researchers in Theology and Religious Studies continue to build on Glasgow's reputation for excellence in traditional fields of theology including: Biblical Studies Systematic Theology Catholic Moral Theology Practical Theology Church History and Scottish Religious History Glasgow also has a strong profile in: Judaism and Jewish Studies Islam, particularly Sufism and religion in modern Iran Religion in the Asian Subcontinent Religion in Japan Theology and Religious Studies in Glasgow has strong interdisciplinary research links to other subjects across the College of Arts & Humanities. Recent collaborations have involved English and Scottish Literature, Medieval and Renaissance Studies, History, Classics, Law, Education, Philosophy, Medical Humanities and several Glasgow Museums. Contact: Dr Mia Spiro , PG Convener, Theology & Religious Studies Research clusters Biblical Interpr
- Level
- Doctoral
- Field
- Social
- Duration
- 3 years
- Tuition
- £27,720 / year
- English
- IELTS 7
- Study mode
- Full-time, Part-time
Entry requirements
Our regular standard of admission is at least an Upper Second Class Honours degree (2:1), although candidates will usually also have completed or be undertaking a Masters qualification.
Visa
- Visa required
- Student visa
- Application fee
- GBP 558
- Proof of funds
- GBP 1,171/mo
- Processing time
- 3–8 weeks
Standard figures for this route. Some applicants pay a reduced fee or none at all — confirm your own case on the official visa page.
Scholarships available (4)
- Commonwealth ScholarshipFully funded
- Charles Wallace Pakistan Trust AwardsPartial funding · Doctoral bursaries: 30 April and 31 October annually
- Great Britain-China Educational Trust Chinese Student AwardsPartial funding · Two rounds yearly: 11 October (autumn) and 11 April (spring)
- Gordon Memorial College Trust Fund GrantsPartial funding · Deadline 2026 round closed. Check official website for future rounds