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MPhil in Philosophical Theology

University of Oxford

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  • Qualification

    MPhil - Master of Philosophy

  • Location

    University of Oxford

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    01-OCT-24

  • Duration

    21 months

Course summary

About the course

The Master of Philosophy (MPhil) in Philosophical Theology is intended to provide you with detailed knowledge of philosophical theology, its history and a cognate area of philosophy, with the opportunity to hone your skills in research and in written and oral argument in these subjects.

Assessment

In addition to informal feedback on tutorial essays and drafts of the dissertation, at the end of the second year, students are assessed via a 30,000-word dissertation and three unseen three-hour written exams.

Graduate destinations

Most students who finish the MPhil in Philosophical Theology go on to prestigious doctoral programmes in philosophy or theology in either the UK or the United States. Others have embarked on careers in secondary school teaching, law, the Church of England, and the civil service.

Tuition fees

Students living in United States
(International fees)

£ 32,640per year

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

University information

University of Oxford

  • University League Table

    2nd

  • Campus address

    University of Oxford, University Offices, Wellington Square, Oxford, Oxfordshire, OX1 2JD, England

Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    1st out of 47

    2nd out of 26

  • Entry standards

    / Max 212
    210 100%

    1st

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    86.0 86%

    4th

    2
  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 5
    n/a

  • Entry standards

    / Max 193
    188 97%

    3rd

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    90.0 90%

    2nd

    1
  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 5
    n/a

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