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Hebrew and Old Testament Studies PhD and MPhil at the University of Edinburgh University of Edinburgh in United Kingdom
Degree Level
PhD
Field of study
Philosophy
Funding
Divinity scholarships are awarded on academic merit and most are open to all, though some are ring-fenced for applicants from certain regions. Awards are made for PhD programmes and are typically for full fee costs and a stipend. The programme also notes that many students combine funding sources, and tuition fees and living costs are separate; accommodation and living costs are not covered by the programme itself. University of Edinburgh graduates may receive a 10% tuition discount.
Deadline
Aug 30, 2027
Country
United Kingdom
University
University of Edinburgh
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About this position
Hebrew and Old Testament Studies PhD/MPhil at the University of Edinburgh is a postgraduate research opportunity in Biblical Studies, Theology, and Religious Studies, with a strong emphasis on the Hebrew Bible, its languages, and related textual and historical research.
The School of Divinity offers supervision in areas including pentateuchal and historical studies, poetry and prophecy, biblical theology and ethics, Hebrew text and Septuagint, and both historical-critical and interdisciplinary approaches. The programme is available as a PhD (3 years full-time or 6 years part-time) and MPhil (2 years full-time), with a start date in September 2027.
Applicants are expected to contact a potential supervisor before applying. The page lists potential supervisors Dr Anja Klein and Dr Suzanna Millar. Entry requirements include a relevant honours degree for the MPhil, and for the PhD a relevant honours degree plus a relevant masters degree with strong academic performance. Applicants must also show readiness for independent research, provide a research proposal, two references, degree transcripts, and a 3,000–5,000 word writing sample, and meet English language requirements.
Funding information notes that Divinity scholarships are awarded on academic merit and are typically for full fee costs and a stipend for PhD programmes, though they are highly competitive. The page also mentions a 10% tuition discount for University of Edinburgh graduates. There is no application fee for this programme.
The application deadline shown is 30 August 2027. The programme is based at the School of Divinity, New College, University of Edinburgh, in the United Kingdom.
Funding details
Divinity scholarships are awarded on academic merit and most are open to all, though some are ring-fenced for applicants from certain regions. Awards are made for PhD programmes and are typically for full fee costs and a stipend. The programme also notes that many students combine funding sources, and tuition fees and living costs are separate; accommodation and living costs are not covered by the programme itself. University of Edinburgh graduates may receive a 10% tuition discount.
What's required
MPhil applicants need a UK 2:1 honours degree with at least 65% or international equivalent in a relevant subject, plus academic training in the area of the research project. PhD applicants need a UK 2:1 honours degree or minimum US 3.25 GPA or equivalent, plus a relevant masters degree with a high level of attainment, normally including coursework and a research dissertation marked at 67% or above (or equivalent, e.g. US 3.7 GPA), and academic training in the proposed research area. Applicants must demonstrate readiness for PhD study, have a research topic that fits available supervision, be competent in academic writing in English, and provide evidence of English language proficiency. Two references, a formal research proposal, degree certificates/transcripts, and a 3,000-5,000 word writing sample are required.
How to apply
Contact a potential supervisor to discuss your research project before making a formal application. Then submit the online application with your research proposal, references, transcripts, English evidence, and writing sample. Apply as early as possible if you need funding or a visa.
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