Doctor of Philosophy

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The Doctor of Philosophy is available to students who hold a research Master’s degree, or a BTheol or MDiv with first class Honours, or an MTS with a 12000 word postgraduate essay of High Distinction standard. Students may also upgrade from MA or MTheol candidature in some circumstances. Candidates must find a supervisor and shape a research topic prior to admission, then proceed to probationary status. After one year candidates attend a confirmation panel and may be upgraded to full doctoral candidature. From this point, the degree is taken over three years (fulltime) or up to five years (parttime). Students must write a dissertation of no more than 100000 words, which is examined by two examiners.