Theology and Religion - MRes

University of Birmingham School of Philosophy, Theology and Religion

Full time September MRes 1 year full-time

Education Theology & Religious Studies Research Skills Theology Birmingham United Kingdom On Campus

About the course

Carry out your own independent research project in Theology and Religion within one of the top departments for Theology research within the UK, while undertaking essential training to support your project.

This programme is suitable for a wide range of interests. You can pursue various approaches to religious thought and practice, including the study of Islam, Pentecostal or Evangelical theologies, gender and religion; religion and culture, philosophy of religion and philosophical theology; religion and politics; Holocaust and Genocide studies. In addition, you can undertake research projects in areas such as religion and society, practical theology, and ethics.

Entry Requirements

For MRes and MA by Research programmes, entry to our programmes usually requires a good (normally a 2:1 or above) Honours degree, or an equivalent qualification if you were educated outside the UK, usually in a relevant area.
Applicants for a PhD will also need to hold a Masters qualification at Merit level or above (or its international equivalent), usually in a relevant area.
Any academic and professional qualifications or relevant professional experience you may have are normally taken into account, and in some cases, form an integral part of the entrance requirements.

See programme website for full details.

Fees

Please see the university website for further information on fees for this course.

Open days

Postgraduate Open Day at the University of Birmingham

20 March 2024

Where will I study?

University of Birmingham

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