The University of Nottingham
Theology and Religious Studies PhD PhD
The University of Nottingham

Course modalities offered
  • On campus - h University Park Campus
  • Full-time - 3 years
  • On campus - h University Park Campus
  • Part-time - 6 years

Key Course Facts

Course Description

We provide you with the time and support to explore your questions in Theology and Religious Studies.

We have particular strengths in:

  • Theology, Philosophy, Culture and Science

  • Islamic Studies

  • Jewish Studies

  • History of Theology

  • Bible Studies

Our staff include theologians, historians, sociologists and philosophers so we can support your research with a range of different approaches and methodologies.

You will get expert supervision from our research-active and creative staff. If applicable to your research, you can get supervision across departments (for example, philosophy or history). You may also be able to strengthen your supervisory team from across our Midland4Cities partner universities.

You will be joining a diverse community whose current research projects include:

  • Constructive Theology

  • Continental Philosophy

  • Hebrew Bible and New Testaments

  • Hermeneutics

  • Historical Theology

  • Islam and Politics

  • Jewish Philosophy

  • Philosophy of Religion

  • Philosophical Theology

  • Reformation Theology

  • Religion and Environment

  • Religion and Media

  • Religion and Technology

  • Sociology of Religion

  • Theology and Literature

  • Theology and Natural Science

The University of Nottingham is one of eight universities making up the AHRC-funded Midlands4Cities Doctoral Training Partnership (M4C). The partnership provides funding and training to support the professional and personal development of the next generation of arts and humanities doctoral researchers - midlands4cities.ac.uk

You will have access to the University of Nottingham Researcher Academy. This will provide you with a network of researchers and staff to support you during your PhD, as well as training, placement and travel opportunities - nottingham.ac.uk/researcher-academy

Entry Requirements / Admissions

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Costs

Average student cost of living in the UK

Rent £518
Water, gas electricity, internet (at home) £50
Supermarket shopping £81
Clothing £35
Eating out £33
Alcohol £27
Takeaways / food deliveries £30
Going out / entertainment (excl.alcohol, food) £24
Holidays and weekend trips £78
Transport within city £17
Self-care / sports £20
Stationary / books £13
Mobile phone / internet £13
Cable TV / streaming £7
Insurance £51
Other £95
  
Average student cost of living £1092

London costs approx 34% more than average, mainly due to rent being 67% higher than average of other cities. For students staying in student halls, costs of water, gas, electricity, wifi are generally included in the rental. Students in smaller cities where accommodation is in walking/biking distance transport costs tend to be significantly smaller.

Source: Own research based on surveys and university data

About The University of Nottingham

The University of Nottingham is a government funded research university based in Nottingham, England. Their aim is to become global leaders in education and research, cultivating a culture of curiosity and ambition. The university’s main campus is located approximately half an hour’s bus ride away from Nottingham city centre, which gives students the peace and quiet they need to study while not removing them completely from metropolitan comforts.

List of 388 Bachelor and Master Courses from The University of Nottingham - Course Catalogue

Student composition of The University of Nottingham

Total number of students enrolled at The University of Nottingham by level Academic year 2021/22 - Full-time equivalent student enrollments published by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) on February 2022
undergraduates:
27810
postgraduates:
7620
Total:
35430
Source: Academic year 2021/22 - Full-time equivalent student enrollments published by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) on February 2022
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Where is this programme taught

University Park Campus
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