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Philosophy and Religion PhD

Bangor University

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  • Qualification

    PhD/DPhil - Doctor of Philosophy

  • Location

    Bangor University

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    23-SEP-24

  • Duration

    3 years

Course summary

About This Course

The aim of the MPhil degree is that you will have gained substantial specialist knowledge of a particular discipline and/or historical period, as a basis for more detailed research. You will have developed independent research skills appropriate for an academic post or a career in advanced research and written a substantial thesis, which may be extended subsequently into a thesis at doctoral level.

The aim of the PhD degree is to assist you to complete a major piece of research in the area of Philosophy and/or Religion, and to demonstrate suitable academic attainments for appointment to a university-level teaching or research post. At the end of the programme, you will possess a good general knowledge of the particular field of learning within which the subject of the thesis falls and will have made a significant, original and substantial contribution to research.

You will receive research and transferable skills training from the University’s Graduate Training Programme. (Does not apply if you take these programmes by distance learning).

You will be assigned a supervisor, whose duty it is to provide advice about the choice of subjects and on any questions relating to your academic work. Teaching is by means of individual tuition, according to the circumstances and the discretion of the supervisor. Arrangements vary from case to case. Advice can also be given by e-mail or telephone but you will need to meet your supervisor on a regular basis in order to discuss your progress.

PhD for a dissertation normally more than 100,000 words.

Research areas

The School offers supervision in the following areas of specialism:

Philosophy of Religion
Meta ethics and Normative ethics
Meta philosophy
Problem of Evil
Aesthetics
Islamic studies
Fundamentalism
Psychoanalytic studies
Jungian studies
Sociology of Religion
Nietzsche
Wittgenstein
Freud

To apply, send a research proposal of no less than 500 words, accompanied by a proposed bibliography and personal statement outlining your relevant experience (training and research) in your chosen field.

Tuition fees

Students living in United States
(International fees)

£ 17,500per year

Tuition fees shown are for indicative purposes and may vary. Please check with the institution for most up to date details.

University information

Bangor University

Bangor University

  • University League Table

    52nd

  • Campus address

    Bangor University, Bangor (Wales), LL57 2DG, Wales

With more than 10,000 students from across the world, Bangor University offers a diverse and friendly environment.
Bangor University offers postgraduate scholarships, studentships, and bursaries for international students.
The uni's International Student Support Office offers free guidance on any concerns from student life, visa, or family to accommodation and general wellbeing.

Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    33rd out of 47 11

  • Entry standards

    / Max 212
    117 56%

    37th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    66.0 66%

    25th

    14
  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 5
    4.32 86%

    6th

    3

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