MRes Theology and Religion

Course overview
Carry out your own independent research project in Theology and Religion in one of the top departments for Theology research in the UK. Access essential training with our experts to enhance your research project.

Design your own research project, supported by your supervisors with expertise in a range of religious beliefs from around the world. The taught modules provide the ideal transition for you to become an independent researcher, providing you with key tools to complete your research.

Course highlights
At Birmingham, our academic expertise spans a wide variety of areas. We offer specialist knowledge in Jainism, Islam, Sikh, and Christian traditions.

The MRes Theology and Religion will enable you to develop the skills for both doctoral study and a future career. You'll complete a major individual research project, supervised by a specialist in your topic of interest, and study taught modules which develop your research and analytical skills.

Enjoy flexibility and choose from a range of taught modules so you can select the topics that match your interests.
Take part in research seminars and events like our speaker series, workshops, reading groups and academic conferences.
Immerse yourself in one of the most religiously and culturally diverse cities in Europe. Make the most of the Department's links with faith-based communities across the city.
An MRes combines the best of postgraduate taught study with in-depth independent research.

Course delivery
At Birmingham, research and teaching go hand-in-hand. Lecturers and professors continue to research in their field, offering valuable expertise in Theology and Religion.

An MRes is a programme that helps you develop the skills for doctoral study and a future career.

Youll complete a major individual research project, supervised by a specialist in the field of study, and produce a 20,000-word thesis in an area that interests you. Youll also complete a taught component that develops research and analytical skills.

Career opportunities
By studying a postgraduate degree in Theology and Religion at Birmingham, youll develop transferable skills suited to a range of career paths. These skills include the ability to research and organise information, written and verbal communication skills and the ability to write to tight deadlines.

Our Theology and Religion graduates enter many roles, including:

Church Ministry
Modern Day Slavery Officer
Religious Minister
Employers our Theology and Religion graduates have worked for include:

National and international places of worship
Ministry of Justice
Cambridge University Press

2:1 Honours degree in a relevant subject