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PhD in Religions and Philosophies

SOAS University of London

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The SOAS Religions and Philosophies Department offers a vibrant, stimulating, and interdisciplinary research environment. We provide individual research supervision in a wide variety of religious traditions and comparative and interdisciplinary topics. Supervisors are experts in their fields and thoroughly familiar with the religions, cultures, languages, and geographical areas they specialise in.In addition to individual supervision the Department offers research training at various levels: an ... READ MORE

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Full time | SOAS, University of London | 3 years | SEP-23

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46^th

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11^th

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SEP-23

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3 years

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The minimum entry requirement for applying for the PhD and VRS programmes is a good UK Master's degree (or overseas equivalent), which is generally in a relevant area to the programme you are applying to.

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SOAS University of London, Camden

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46th

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At SOAS University of London, students are encouraged to challenge conventional views and to think globally. SOAS is the leading higher education institution in Europe specialising in the study of Asia, Africa and the Near and Middle East, offering over a hundred postgraduate programmes, all taught by world-class specialists. The central London campus is home to a large postgraduate community, with 45% of students studying towards a masters or research degree. Students at SOAS gain the skills required to be global citizens who are capable of making an impact in a changing world. Courses are taught by respected academics engaged in groundbreaking fieldwork and research, which influences both government policy and the lives of individuals around the world.

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SOAS University of London

Thornhaugh Street Russell Square Camden
WC1H 0XG United Kingdom Nearest tube station: Goodge Street 0.1 miles away Nearest train station: Euston 0.4 miles away

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