Compare 7 Religious Studies PhD Programs in the UK

Grad School Navigator tracks 7 Religious Studies PhD programs in the UK across 6 universities. Most programs take about 72 months, while published annual tuition ranges from $27,136 to $42,094. Start with the ranked programs below, then use Explorer to compare the details that matter to your shortlist.

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Sorted by Grad School Navigator University Rank. Each row also shows QS, Times Higher Education, U.S. News, or Academic Ranking of World Universities positions when available.

  1. 1
    Application deadline
    May 14 +2
    Annual tuition
    $42,094
    Program duration
    3–4 years full-time
  2. 2

    University of Edinburgh

    Religious Studies PhD

    Application deadline
    Aug 30
    Annual tuition
    $37,120
    Program duration
    3 years full-time
  3. 3
    Application deadline
    Oct 1 +3
    Annual tuition
    $37,120
    Program duration
    72 months
  4. 4

    University of Exeter

    PhD Theology and Religion

    Application deadline
    Jun 30 +1
    Annual tuition
    $30,080
    Program duration
    48 months
  5. 5
    Annual tuition
    $27,136
    Program duration
    36 months
  6. 6

    Lancaster University

    Religious Studies: PhD

    Application deadline
    Rolling
    Annual tuition
    $28,954
    Program duration
    84 months
  7. 7

    University of Edinburgh

    Science & Religion PhD

    Application deadline
    Aug 30
    Annual tuition
    $37,120
    Program duration
    3 years full-time

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Complete Program List7 programs

The complete list of Religious Studies PhD Programs, ranked by their global university rank first.

First programs in this cohort
RankUniversityProgramDuration
#7University of CambridgePhD in Theology and Religious Studies3–4 years full-time
#50University of EdinburghReligious Studies PhD3 years full-time
#50University of EdinburghScience & Religion PhD3 years full-time
#63King's College LondonTheology & Religious Studies Research PhD72 months
#133University of ExeterPhD Theology and Religion48 months
#201–250Cardiff UniversityReligious & Theological Studies PhD36 months
#201–250Lancaster UniversityReligious Studies: PhD84 months

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