Our postgraduate students benefit from an active research culture and excellent facilities and support.
Postgraduate study
The Department of Theology and Religion combines a friendly atmosphere with a strong commitment to research and scholarship. We aim to create a learning environment which is both exciting and demanding. As a student, you will play a vital role in the life of the Department and the Graduate School’s active postgraduate community.
Our varied taught programmes provide advanced study in theology, biblical studies, ethics, religion and society, and Western esotericism in the associated Exeter Centre for the Study of Esotericism. We welcome students from around the world and cater within our teaching timetable for professionals who wish to study part-time such as teachers and practising clergy.
We have a strong track record of supervising PhD study in a wide range of areas, and provide excellent training and resources to help develop your research skills and give you a good start in your career. We are also offering a new one-year research degree, the MA by Research in Theology and Religion.
All of our postgraduate students have the chance to participate and contribute to our vibrant research culture.
- 5th for Theology in the Guardian (2012) and 7th in The Times Good University Guide 2012
- 85 per cent of Theology research rated as international quality and 50 per cent rated as world leading quality or internationally excellent (RAE 2008)
- 1st for Overall Satisfaction in the National Student Survey (2011)1: top 5 for the past 4 years
- Financial support including AHRC and other studentships available
- Regular research seminars involving staff, students and visiting speakers
- Theologians, philosophers, biblical scholars, and historians join in one united research culture to exchange and develop ideas
1based on the percentage of positive responses for full service universities
