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PostgraduateDoctor of Philosophy

Religious Studies

Goldsmiths, University of London
London, England
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4 yearsDuration
£22,000Per Year (Intl)
£5,006Home Fee
N/AContinuation Rate

Course Overview

Offered by Goldsmiths, University of London, the PhD Religious Studies provides a comprehensive postgraduate education in history, philosophy, and theology. Based in London, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 4-year full-time and part-time structure. Goldsmiths is an exciting space for postgraduates, with numerous international speakers passing through, a huge range of interdisciplinary seminars and reading groups and a very open and warm environment for the exchange of ideas. - The MPhil/PhD programme in Religious Studies is part of the internationally renowned Faiths & Civil Society Unit, where an annual series of public seminars attracts speakers and delegates from all over the world, and a permanent group of 12 Fellows resources the Unit with ideas and connections straight in to the worlds of policy and practice. - Supervision... A minimum ielts score of 6.5 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 93% student satisfaction rating, and 95% of graduates in employment or further study.

What You'll Learn

Advanced Research Methods in Religious Studies
Theology and Philosophical Inquiry
Religion and Public Policy
Religion and Social Institutions
Qualitative Research Design and Analysis
Faith Communities and Civil Society
Contemporary Spirituality and Belief Systems
Doctoral Thesis Research and Writing
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

Postgraduate Requirement2:2

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic6.56666

L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£22,000

per year

Total Course Cost (4 years)£88,000

Home Student Fee

£5,006

regulated fee

Scholarships available for eligible students

Fees shown are for current entry. Fees may increase annually in line with inflation.

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Graduate Outcomes

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💼 Employment Breakdown

85%Working
10%Studying
10%Work & Study
40%Professional Jobs
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