PHD Religion and Theology

Postgraduate Admissions Statement for
MPhil and PhD Religion and

Theology
This Admissions Statement applies to applications submitted for entry to the programme between 1 October
2023 and 30 September 2024.
It should be read in association with the University Admissions Principles and Procedures for Postgraduate
programmes, the relevant prospectus entry and general application guidance.
Admissions criteria
Academic and English language requirements
The academic and English language requirements for this programme are displayed on the Postgraduate
Prospectus
For information on international equivalent qualifications, please refer to our International Office website.
Non-standard applications
We welcome applications from those with non-standard qualifications who can demonstrate knowledge,
experience and skills developed in the workplace, or elsewhere, relevant to the programme of study. Please
use your personal statement to provide further details.
Non-standard applications will be considered by the Admissions Tutor(s) for the programme on a case by case
basis.
Application process
Online application form
Applicants should complete the online application form, uploading all required documents directly. Further
information is available on our guidance for online applications page.
Applications will not be considered until all required documents have been uploaded.
Required and optional documents
References: Required
We require two academic references. References should comply with our standard requirements outlined on
our guidance pages.
Degree certificate(s) and academic transcripts: Required

From first and subsequent degrees. Degree certificates and transcripts should comply with our standard
requirements outlined on our guidance pages.
Personal statement: Required

Personal statements should highlight the motivation for applying for the course, and any relevant experience
and/or skills.
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English language certificates/other evidence: Required
Evidence of meeting the English language profile as stated on the Postgraduate Prospectus and specified by
the University English Language Requirements Policy
Curriculum Vitae (CV) : Required

CVs might include details of other relevant work experience and qualifications to support an application.
Research Statement: Required

The primary requirement for the research statement is to define and situate your research within an
academic/disciplinary context. You should remember that people in the academic community are the primary
audience/readership for postgraduate research. This means that you will need to identify:
1.The research questions or problems that you intend to address;
2.The research context for your project/programme of work;
3.The methods you think you will use to pursue the key questions.
Please ensure that you follow the research statement template provided when writing your research
statement
Distance Learning Research Statement: Required

For the distance learning option only, applicants are required to submit a research statement providing a
description of the subject and focus of the research project, including the research materials and resources
required [250 word limit]
Distance Learning supporting letter: Required

For the distance learning option only, applicants are also required to submit a supporting letter from any
institution/organisation that they will depend upon for the purposes of completing their research.
Selection process
Assessment of applications
All applicants are considered in line with the University’s Admissions Principles and Procedures Policy Once
a complete application has been submitted with all required supporting documents, it is considered by at
least two members of staff using the following criteria:
• Academic achievement
• Research statement
• Academic references
• Personal statement
• Interview
• Sample of work (if applicable)
Interviews
Interviews may form part of the selection process.
The purpose of the interview is to assess whether the applicant has the necessary skills and capabilities to
pursue the chosen postgraduate programme, and whether the programme is appropriate to the applicant’s
interests and aspirations.
If required, interviewees based overseas will normally be interviewed by telephone or Skype , Zoom or
Microsoft Teams.
Decisions
Applicants will be notified by email when a decision has been made and decision letters will be available to
view and print by logging into the application. If there is a deadline by which applicants must accept an offer of
admission or pay a deposit, this will be stated in the offer letter.

Offers
Offers will typically be made in line with the academic requirements set out above.
Offers made may be conditional or unconditional. An unconditional offer will be made to applicants who have
already met the conditions and provided evidence that conditions have been met. Where academic or
language requirements have not yet been fulfilled, applicants will receive a conditional offer outlining the
requirements that must be met
Deferrals
This programme does not normally allow deferrals unless there are exceptional circumstances. Please contact
artf-pgadmissions@bristol.ac.uk if you would like to discuss the possibility of deferring your start date.
Results deadline
Applicants who receive a conditional offer will be required to submit all final results to meet their offer
conditions by 1st August for September intakes and 1st December for January intakes. Offer holders who will
be unable to provide their final results by this date should email artf-pgadmissions@bristol.ac.uk to notify the
admissions team as soon as possible.
Additional information
Extenuating circumstances
If your education has been significantly disrupted through health or personal problems, disability or specific
difficulties within your studies, you can submit an extenuating circumstances form as part of your application.
The information provided will be treated confidentially and will help us to assess your academic performance
fairly considering your circumstances.
Academic Technology Approval Scheme (ATAS)

An ATAS certificate is not required for this programme.
Visa
International students coming to the UK to study full-time may need to apply for a student visa. Guidance is
available on the University website.
Fees and Deposits

Fees
Annual tuition fee is available on the relevant prospectus entry for this programme.
Deposits
Deposits are not required for this programme.
Sponsored Students
Sponsored students are not required to pay the deposit but will need to upload a copy of their sponsorship
letter to the online application.

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Postgraduate Admissions Statement for

MPhil and PhD Religion and

Required and optional documents

Degree certificate(s) and academic transcripts: Required

Personal statement: Required

Version 1.0 Date 1 September 2023

Curriculum Vitae (CV) : Required

Research Statement: Required

1.The research questions or problems that you intend to address;

2.The research context for your project/programme of work;

Distance Learning Research Statement: Required

Distance Learning supporting letter: Required

Version 1.0 Date 1 September 2023

Academic Technology Approval Scheme (ATAS)

Fees and Deposits

Version 1.0 Date 1 September 2023

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