Key information
Duration
- Full-time: 36 months
- Part-time: 48 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- Starting May 2027: Application deadline not specified.
- Starting October 2027: Apply before July 2027 (International). This is an estimated deadline for all other students. If a National or EEA/EU deadline listed here covers your citizenship, that one applies to you instead.
Language
English
English language requirements: TOEFL iBT 91 (or new TOEFL iBT 1-6 score of 4.5), PTE Academic 62, IELTS 6.5.
Delivered
On Campus
Campus Location
Chester, United Kingdom
Disciplines
Theology and Religious Studies
Overview
By embarking on this Theology and Religious Studies course at the University of Chester you will be joining a vibrant and thriving research culture, where academic staff and postgraduate students work together in a supportive, stimulating and thriving environment.
Key Features
- As part of the Department seminar series, staff give papers, and they invite scholars at the forefront of their field of study to present their work.
- Students present work in progress at the annual Summer School and also have opportunities to share their work with colleagues in other disciplines at Faculty and University-wide Symposia.
Visit the programme website for more information
Programme structure
Areas of research include:
- Biblical Studies
- Second Temple Judaism
- Early Christian History
- Contemporary Spiritualities
- Contextual and Practical Theologies
- Philosophy of Religion
- Religious Studies
- Religion and Society
- Religion and Gender
- Systematic Theology
Admission requirements
Academic requirements
- GPA: Upper Second Class
English requirements
- TOEFL iBT: 91; new TOEFL iBT 1-6 score: 4.5 (CEFR-aligned; equivalent to the 0-120 score)
- PTE Academic: 62
- IELTS: 6.5
Other requirements
General requirements
- To be eligible to apply for PhD programmes, applicants should normally have, or expect to obtain, at least an upper second class honours degree in a discipline appropriate to their intended area of research.
- Substantial prior research experience may, in some instances, be acceptable in place of a first degree qualification.
- A completed application, two references (in most cases the references shall come from independent academic referees, i.e. they are not normally provided by a prospective supervisor), an up-to-date CV and copies of appropriate certificates or transcripts must be uploaded to the application in order to be considered.
Tuition Fees
Tuition fees are shown in AUD and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.
- International: 29,741 AUD / year (approximately 15,627 GBP / year) — Non-residents.
- Domestic: 9,969 AUD / year (approximately 5,238 GBP / year) — Citizens or residents.
Additional Details
Part-time tuition fees:
- UK: £2,619 / year
- International: £7,814 / year
Living costs
Chester, United Kingdom: 1,256–2,170 AUD / month. The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Scholarships
Available scholarships include:
- Care Experienced Bursary — Grant: 1500 GBP; Deadline: Anytime; Merit-based; Provided by University of Chester.
- Carer Support Package — Grant: 1500 GBP; Deadline: Anytime; Merit-based; Provided by University of Chester.
- Estranged Student Bursary — Grant: 1500 GBP; Deadline: Anytime; Merit-based; Provided by University of Chester.
- Chevening Scholarship — Grant: Various benefits; Deadline: Anytime; Provided by University of Chester.
- Gypsy, Roma, Traveller, Showman, Boater Bursary — Grant: 1500 GBP; Deadline: Anytime; Merit-based; Provided by University of Chester.