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PhD/DPhil - Doctor of Philosophy
The University of Edinburgh
Full Time
15-SEP-25
3 years
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PhD/DPhil - Doctor of Philosophy
The University of Edinburgh
Full time
15-SEP-25
3 years
PhD/DPhil - Doctor of Philosophy
The University of Edinburgh
Part time
15-SEP-25
6 years
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The research interests of academic staff and graduate students in Ethics and Practical Theology encompass a range of theoretical and practical approaches to ethics, religion and theology, including: environmental ethics; peace-building and reconciliation; ethical theory; pastoral and practical theology
Research supervisor
You can find out more and identify a potential supervisor by looking at the School of Divinity’s Staff Profiles, which give details of research interests and publications, and email addresses.
You are encouraged to contact a potential supervisor to discuss your research project before making a formal application. In the Ethics and Practical Theology research area, projects are often interdisciplinary. If this is the case, you may be jointly supervised with a subject specialist from another School in the University.
Research community
At the School of Divinity you will join a community of around 150 research students, drawn from around the world, and from a variety of religious and non-religious backgrounds.
Research reputation
You will study in a stimulating environment. The Research Excellence Framework (REF) 2014 ranked the School’s research environment at 100% world-leading/internationally excellent, second in the UK on this front in theology and religion. This outstanding result reflects the vibrancy of the School’s research culture.
A UK 2:1 honours degree with a mark of at least 65%, or its international equivalent, in a relevant subject. You should also have academic training in the area of your research project.
Students living in
Domestic
£4,786 per year
Students from Domestic
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£26,300 per year
Students from EU
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£26,300 per year
Students from International
The amount you'll pay if you come to study here from a country outside the EU.
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