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Religion Theology & Peace Studies - Research Postgraduate Programmes

Explore research postgraduate opportunities in religion, theology, and peace studies at Trinity College Dublin.

Best for:Best for prospective graduate researchers seeking advanced study in religion, theology, peace studies, and conflict resolution.

Trinity College Dublin · Dublin, Ireland · R1 · First-stage researcher
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This is a masters position — not a PhD studentship.
Deadline
March 2026 Entry Master in Letters, Peace Studies (Full-Time) - Full-Time31/Mar/2026 Master in Letters, Peace Studies (Part-Time) - Part-Time31/Mar/2026 Master in Letters, Religious Studies (Full-Time) - Full-Time31/Mar/2026 Master in Letters, Religious Studies (Part-Time) - Part-Time31/Mar/2026 Non-Resident PhD Religion (Full-Time) - Full-Time31/Mar/2026 Non-Resident PhD Religion (Part-Time) - Part-Time31/Mar/2026 Non-Resident PhD Religion (Full-Time) - Full-Time31/Mar/2026 Non-Resident PhD Religion (Part-Time) - Part-Time31/Mar/2026 Doctor in Philosophy, Peace Studies (Full-Time) - Full-Time31/Mar/2026 Doctor in Philosophy, Peace Studies (Part-Time) - Part-Time31/Mar/2026 Doctor in Philosophy, Religious Studies (Full-Time) - Full-Time31/Mar/2026 Doctor in Philosophy, Religious Studies (Part-Time) - Part-Time31/Mar/2026 September 2026 Entry MLitt in Peace Studies (Full-Time) -30/SEP/2026 MLitt in Peace Studies (Part-Time) -30/SEP/2026 MLitt in Religious Studies (Full-Time) -30/SEP/2026 MLitt in Religious Studies (Part-Time) -30/SEP/2026 MLitt in School of Religions and Theology (Part-Time) -30/SEP/2026 MLitt in School of Religions and Theology (Full-Time) -30/SEP/2026 Non-Resident PhD Religion (Full-Time) -30/SEP/2026 Non-Resident PhD Religion (Full-Time) -30/SEP/2026 Non-Resident PhD Religion (Part-Time) -30/SEP/2026 PhD in Peace Studies (Full-Time) -30/SEP/2026 PhD in Peace Studies (Part-Time) -30/SEP/2026 PhD in Religious Studies (Full-Time) -30/SEP/2026 PhD in Religious Studies (Part-Time) -30/SEP/2026 PhD in School of Religions and Theology (Part-Time) -30/SEP/2026 PhD in School of Religions and Theology (Full-Time) -30/SEP/2026 In exceptional circumstances it may be possible to register retrospectively. Applicants wishing to be considered for retrospective admission should contact the Graduate Studies Office by emailing research.admissions@tcd.ie
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Start date
March 2026 or September 2026
Location
Dublin
Ireland

Overview

The School of Religion, Theology, and Peace Studies at Trinity College Dublin invites applications for research postgraduate programmes, including Master in Letters (MLitt) and Doctor in Philosophy (PhD) degrees in Peace Studies and Religious Studies. The school examines pressing questions facing humanity by analyzing the historical and contemporary roles of religion, theology, and peace-making. Applicants are expected to pursue rigorous independent research culminating in a thesis under expert academic supervision. Both full-time and part-time study modes are available with entry points in March and September 2026.

Peace StudiesReligious StudiesTheologyMLittPhDTrinity College DublinPostgraduate Research

What you'll do

  • Conduct independent, original academic research within the chosen field of study
  • Prepare and author a substantial master's or doctoral thesis under faculty supervision
  • Participate in research seminars, departmental workshops, and academic meetings
  • Engage with relevant theoretical frameworks and contemporary debates in peace and religious studies

Requirements

Degree required: Appropriate undergraduate or master's degree for postgraduate research admission

Degree offered: MLitt or PhD

Language: English

Instruction: English

Required skills
  • Strong background in religion, theology, peace studies, or a closely related humanities discipline
  • Demonstrated ability to conduct independent academic research
  • Proficiency in written and spoken English for advanced academic study
Nice to have
Prior postgraduate research experience or relevant master's degree for PhD applicantsFamiliarity with qualitative or interdisciplinary research methodologies
Eligibility
  • Meet general entry requirements for postgraduate research programmes at Trinity College Dublin

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How to apply

Deadline: 2026-09-30

Applicants should submit their application through the official Trinity College Dublin postgraduate application portal by the specified deadlines. For retrospective admission inquiries under exceptional circumstances, candidates should contact the Graduate Studies Office via email.

Documents required
  • CV
  • Transcripts
  • Research proposal
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Contact

Graduate Studies Office

research.admissions@tcd.ie

https://www.qualifax.ie/course/56149

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Trinity College Dublin
Ireland
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