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Postgraduate Study

Expected Academic Standard

Applicants for this course should have achieved a High II.i Honours Degree.

If your degree is not from the UK, please check International Qualifications to find the equivalent in your country.

First or II.i honours degree with marks of at least 67% or a GPA of at least 3.7 in the US system (in relevant subjects).

New Testament and Early Christianity applicants are required to have at least two years' study (intermediate level) of New Testament Greek.

Old Testament/Hebrew Bible applicants must have knowledge of the relevant biblical languages, notably Biblical Hebrew, Aramaic, and Greek.

Philosophy of Religion applicants must have a strong philosophical background and relevant theological knowledge.

Religions in Late Antiquity applicants must have knowledge of Greek or Latin.

World Christianity applicants need a first degree in Theology, Religious Studies, History, Anthropology or another discipline involving contemporary cross-cultural study.

University Minimum Academic Requirements


Language Requirement

IELTS (Academic)

Element Score
Listening 7.0
Writing 7.0
Reading 7.0
Speaking 7.0
Total 7.5

TOEFL Internet Score

Element Score
Listening 25
Writing 25
Reading 25
Speaking 25
Total 110

Visa Information

No ATAS required

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Key Information


Michaelmas 2027
Applications open
Sep. 9, 2026
Application deadline
Apr. 28, 2027
Course starts
Oct. 1, 2027
Some courses can close early. See the Deadlines page for guidance on when to apply.
Funding Deadlines
Course Funding Deadline
Dec. 8, 2026
Gates Cambridge US round only
Oct. 14, 2026

These deadlines apply to applications for courses starting in Michaelmas 2027, Lent 2028 and Easter 2028.

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