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MPhil - Master of Philosophy
Main Campus
Full Time
SEP-26
2 Years
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MPhil - Master of Philosophy
Main Campus
Full Time
SEP-26
2 Years
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You will work under the supervision of specialists whose recent publications have focused on the gospels Paul the apocalypse the apocryphal gospels and early second-century texts and developments textual criticism New Testament ethics Qumran the historical, religious and literary environment of the New Testament New Testament Christology. You can undertake research in exegesis, historical-critical issues, textual and literary criticism, the relation between Christianity and its religious and historical setting, the history of interpretation, and hermeneutical questions. You can find out more and identify a potential supervisor by looking at the School’s staff profiles, which give details of research interests and publications, and email addresses. School of Divinity staff profiles You are encouraged to contact a potential supervisor to discuss your research project before making a formal application. 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. You will study in a stimulating environment. The Research Excellence Framework (REF) 2021 ranked the School first in Scotland and fifth in the UK for its research power in theology and religious studies. The majority of the research activity of our colleagues is classed as world-leading, reflecting the vibrancy of the School’s research culture.
Masters by Research and MPhil: 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.
PhD: A UK 2:1 honours degree, a minimum US 3.25 GPA, or its international equivalent, and a masters degree in a relevant area. The masters degree should demonstrate a high level of attainment, normally with both coursework and a research dissertation marked at 67% or above (or its international equivalent, e.g. US 3.7 GPA). You should also have academic training in the area of your proposed research project.'
We may also consider your application if you have other qualifications or experience; please contact us to check before you apply.
Students living in
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£5,006 per year
Students from Domestic
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£5,006 per year
Students from England
£5,006 per year
Students from Wales
£5,006 per year
Students from Northern Ireland
£26,300 per year
Students from EU
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£27,600 per year
Students from International
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