Overview
Explore your own interests in theology, supported by the expertise of staff at Cambridge Theological Federation, with our research programme.
Supervision and support
The Federation's academic staff can supervise research across all major areas of theology. This includes Church history, practical and pastoral theology, biblical studies, and specialisms within denominations.
Where you'll research
Your faculty
In the Faculty of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences, we use our expertise and connections in Cambridge and beyond to nurture creativity through experimentation and risk-taking, and encourage critical thinking, in order to educate, entertain, inspire and understand, as well as to improve people’s lives.
Where can I study?
Fees & funding
Course fees
UK & EU students, 2020/21 (per year)
£4,407
UK & EU students, 2020/21 (part-time, per year)
£2,204
International students, 2020/21 (per year)
£13,500
International students, 2020/21 (part-time, per year)
£6,750
Funding
For advice on funding, scholarships and PhD studentship opportunities, please visit our finance pages for postgraduate students and researchers.
You might also find The Alternative Guide to Postgraduate Funding helpful.
ARU research
Anglia Ruskin's academic excellence was recognised in 2014, as part of the Research Excellence Framework (REF), an exercise which assesses the quality of academic research. Twelve areas of our work were classed as generating world-leading research. The results showed that we're making a significant impact on economies, societies, the environment and culture in all corners of the globe.
Careers
Contact details
To find out more about the MPhil/PhD in Theology, please contact Cambridge Theological Federation.
- Call 01223 767787
- Email enquiries@theofed.cam.ac.uk
- Visit www.theofed.cam.ac.uk/contact
Entry requirements
MPhil or PhD with progression from MPhil: You’ll need a Bachelor degree or equivalent with first or upper second class honours, in a related subject area.
PhD: You’ll need a Master degree or equivalent in a related subject area.
Please note we consider candidates for PhD with progression from MPhil in the first instance. If you want to be considered for direct entry to the PhD route then this can be discussed at interview if you are shortlisted. Please note you’ll also need to provide academic justification for this request.
If English is not your first language, you'll require a minimum IELTS score of 6.5, with a minimum of 5.5 in each component (or equivalent test). If you don't meet our English language requirements, we offer a range of courses which could help you achieve the level required for entry.
