The Wellington Scholarship (Religions and Theology) - Competition Closed for 2024 Entry
Type of award
Scholarship
Managing department
School of Arts, Languages and Cultures
Value
- UK tuition fees or £4,712 per annum towards international student tuition fees
Specified use
Tenable period
Continuation of award
Continuation of the award is subject to satisfactory progress.
Number available
Funding provider
This award is internal.
Department of Religions and Theology in the School of Arts, Languages and Cultures
Level(s) of study
This funding is available to students undertaking the following types of study:
- Postgraduate research
Allowed study options
This funding is available to students undertaking the following modes of study:
- Full-time
- Part-time
Subject restrictions
This funding is available to students undertaking study in:
- Religions and Theology
Academic requirements
- Bachelor's (Honours) degree at 2:1 or above (or overseas equivalent); and
- Master's degree in a relevant subject - with an overall average of 65% or above, a minimum mark of 65% in your dissertation and no mark below 55% (or overseas equivalent)
Nationality restrictions
This funding is available to all nationalities.
Application procedure
You must submit your online application for a place on the PhD Religions and Theology programme.
You must also submit an essay, dissertation or other paper demonstrating ability in using New Testament Greek or Hellenistic Greek, with a note that this is an entry for the Wellington Scholarship. You should send this by email to hums.doctoralacademy.admissions@manchester.ac.uk, copying in both the departmental Postgraduate Research Director, Dr Michael Hoelzl (Michael.hoelzl@manchester.ac.uk) and the Rylands Professor of Biblical Criticism and Exegesis, Peter Oakes (peter.oakes@manchester.ac.uk).
Application form
Additional documentation
- A 1,500 word PhD research proposal
- Copies of the academic transcript and certificate from both your Bachelor's and Master's degrees. If your Master's degree is pending, please provide an interim transcript
- An up to date academic CV, detailing your education and qualifications; employment history; publications; and any other relevant information
- You must nominate two academic referees (including one from your most recent institution). Your referees will be contacted directly via the Referee Portal following submission of your application form.
- International applicants must additionally provide English Language evidence (e.g IELTS)
Selection criteria
Selection body
Closing date
02 Feb 2024
Decision date
February 2024 onwards.
Deferral information
Contact details for enquiries
- Humanities Doctoral Academy Admissions
Tel: +44 (0)161 275 1200
Email: hums.doctoralacademy.admissions@manchester.ac.uk - Professor Peter Oakes
Rylands Professor of Biblical Criticism and Exeges
Email: peter.oakes@manchester.ac.uk