Key information
Duration
- Full-time: 36 months
- Part-time: 72 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- Starting January 2027
- Apply before Dec 2026, National This is an estimated deadline. The deadline applies if you have the same nationality as the university.
- Apply before Jun 2027
More details
If you are submitting your own research proposal, applications are accepted all year round, but if you wish to start in September, you should apply by 1 June.
Language
English
TOEFL iBT: 88 (or 4.5 on the new CEFR-aligned scale) | PTE Academic: 67 | IELTS: 6.5
Delivered
On Campus, Online
Campus Location
Birmingham, United Kingdom
Disciplines
Theology and Religious Studies
Overview
Within the Theology and Religion doctorate offered by the University of Birmingham, you'll be supported by experts who conduct internationally recognised research.
Careers Support
At Birmingham, they prepare the researchers to make an impact across every sector of society. The PhD graduates are global change-makers: advancing knowledge, shaping policy, leading industries, and educating future generations. Visit the programme website for more information
You'll benefit from dedicated careers support tailored to your unique paths. The expert team of Careers Advisers, including a dedicated postgraduate research adviser, offer one-to-one guidance to help researchers navigate career decisions both within and beyond academia.
Whatever you plan to do after your degree, Careers Network offers a range of events and support services including networking opportunities, career coaching, one to one guidance, careers fairs and links with leading graduate recruiters.
They also offer subject specific careers consultants and a dedicated careers website for international students.
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Programme Structure
Courses include:
- Biblical studies
- Christian theology
- Islamic studies
- Jewish and Holocaust studies
- Pentecostal and Charismatic studies
- Quaker Studies
- Philosophical theology
- Religion and society
Check out the full curriculum
Admission requirements
Academic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
TOEFL® IBT
TOEFL iBT® is accepted by more than 13,000 universities and other institutions in over 160 countries. The test can be taken at a test center or at home. The test measures your English-language abilities in an academic setting. The score refers to the total score of 4 subjects (writing, listening, speaking, and reading), each subject has a range of 0 - 30.
OR
88
OR
4.5
New TOEFL iBT 1-6 score (CEFR-aligned). Equivalent to the 0-120 score.
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PTE Academic
PTE Academic (Pearson Test of English) is a language test that enables students to demonstrate their writing, listening, speaking, and reading skills when applying to study in English. The score refers to a total score which ranges between 10 and 90.
67
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IELTS
The International English Language Test System (IELTS) tests your English-language proficiency on a scale of 1 – 9. The score refers to the combined average score of 4 subjects (writing, listening, speaking, and reading).
6.5
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Other requirements
General requirements
- 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.
- If you are applying for distance learning research programmes, you will also be required to demonstrate that you have the time, commitment, facilities and experience to study by distance learning.
Make sure you meet all requirements
Fees and funding
Tuition Fees
Tuition fees are shown in AUD and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.
International
International tuition fees apply to students who are not citizens or permanent residents of the study country. In some regions, like the EU/EEA, or under certain agreements, students from partner countries may also pay domestic fees. Applies to you
Non-residents: 44,552 AUD / year (approx. 23,390 GBP / year)
Domestic
Tuition fee for the domestic students. Applies to you
Citizens or residents: 9,977 AUD / year (approx. 5,238 GBP / year)
Additional Details
- UK: £2,619 part-time
- International: £11,695 part-time
Living costs
Birmingham, United Kingdom
1,457-2,160 AUD / month
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
Scholarships
- Tackling Health Inequalities in Orthopaedics and Rehabilitation - Provided by university, Grant, Various benefits, Deadline 07 Sep 2026, Merit-based (University of Birmingham, Birmingham, United Kingdom)
- Birmingham Marshall Scholarship - Provided by university, Grant, Various benefits, Deadline 24 Sep 2026 (University of Birmingham, Birmingham, United Kingdom)
- Fulbright U.S. Student Program - Independent provider, Grant, Various benefits, Deadline 07 Oct 2026 (U.S. government)
- ServiceScape Scholarship - Independent provider, Grant, 1000 USD, Deadline 30 Nov 2026 (ServiceScape)
- ACES Scholarships - Independent provider, Grant, 3500 USD, Deadline 15 Nov 2026 (ACES Education Fund)
- Erasmus+ - Grants for study mobility - Independent provider, Grant, Various benefits, Deadline Not specified, Merit-based (OeAD, Austria's Agency for Education and Internationalisation)
- Scholarships for PhD Students - Independent provider, Grant, 19000 GBP, Deadline Not specified, Merit-based (Junhua Li)
- Boustany Astronomy PhD Scholarship - Independent provider, Grant, Various benefits, Deadline 28 Feb 2027, Merit-based (Boustany Foundation)
- $1,500 Annual Video Contest Scholarship - Independent provider, Grant, 1000 USD, Deadline 31 Oct 2026, Merit-based (IvyPanda)
- Voice Talent Online Scholarship - Independent provider, Grant, 1000 USD, Deadline 01 Mar 2027 (Voice Talent Online)
- Women Scholarship for International Students - Independent provider, Grant, 5000 USD, Deadline 28 Aug 2026, Merit-based (educations.com)
- The PhD Prep Fellowship - Independent provider, Grant, 10000 USD, Deadline 01 Sep 2026, Merit-based (Admit Lab)
- Dream Chaser Scholarship - Independent provider, Grant, 1000 USD, Deadline 13 Jan 2027, Merit-based (Salvado Law)
- Scholarship for students with disabilities - Independent provider, Grant, 3000 USD, Deadline 31 Dec 2026, Need-based (Anonymous Hope Fund)
- Commonwealth Shared Scholarship – University Bids - Independent provider, Grant, 22500 GBP, Deadline Not specified (UK Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO))
- Grants of the Leopold Figl Foundation for students with residence in Lower Austria - Independent provider, Grant, Various benefits, Deadline 31 Dec 2026, Need-based (Leopold Figl Foundation)
- The Annual IELTS from 6 to 9 Scholarship - Independent provider, Grant, 1500 USD, Deadline Not specified (IELTS from 6 to 9)
- Tobacco Harm Reduction Scholarship Programme - Independent provider, Grant, 12000 USD, Deadline 11 Jan 2027 (The Tobacco Harm Reduction Scholarship Programme)
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