综合研究博士学位是一种混合学位，允许学生在一个为期四年的课程（兼读八年）中将经典博士学位与教学准备相结合，大致相当于教学硕士。在第一年，学生将注册为教授的研究生。与硕士研究生一样，他们将学习五个模块：三个可选的30学分模块，以及两个核心模块，即资源，方法和解释以及简短的论文。但是，与标准MA相比，这两个核心模块的评估门槛更高。在“资源，方法和解释”模块中，学生将被要求为他们的博士论文提供2000字的研究计划。目的是确保在该计划的第二年开始时，学生将准备进行独立研究。2-4年级是经典的英国博士学位课程，导致
The PhD with Integrated Studies is a hybrid degree allowing students to combine a classic PhD with taught preparation roughly equivalent to a taught MA, within a single four-year programme (eight years part-time). In Year 1, students will be registered as taught postgraduates. Like MA students, they will study five modules: three optional 30-credit modules, and two core modules, Resources, Methods and Interpretation and a short Dissertation. However, those two core modules will be assessed to a higher threshold than for the standard MA. During the Resources, Methods and Interpretation module, students will be required to produce a 2000-word research proposal for their doctoral thesis. The aim is to ensure that by the beginning of year 2 of the programme, students will be ready to embark on independent research. Years 2 - 4 are a classic British PhD programme, leading to the submission of a 100,000 word thesis. Students who pass all the elements in year 1 may choose to exit with an MA qualification at that point instead of progressing to the doctoral stage. They may choose whichever specific MA qualification for which they have chosen the relevant optional modules. The Integrated PhD is aimed at students who are intending to pursue doctoral research in Theology and Religion but who are not yet ready to embark on independent research. Candidates may apply solely on the basis of undergraduate studies, or may have some postgraduate experience. Candidates are of course welcome to apply regardless of their national background. However, the Integrated PhD may appeal particularly to those from academic cultures where taught elements within a PhD programme are the norm. International students may also find that the immigration formalities involved in applying for a four-year programme will be simpler than those involved in pursuing a one-year MA followed by a separate three-year PhD.