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Theology and Religious Studies

MA/PGDip/PGCert

Start date:

September 2024

Duration:

1 year (full-time)
2 or 3 years (part-time)

Number of credits:

MA: 180

PGDip: 120

PGCert: 60

An experience like no other. Here you will gain a systematic and in-depth understanding of key theological and religious issues within Christianity, Islam, Indian Religions and Judaism, taught by a passionate and experienced subject team.

Did you know?

We are ranked among the top three for student satisfaction in the UK for Theology and Religion (Complete University Guide, 2024).

Modules

Level 7

Skills

On our MA Theology and Religious Studies, our priority is ensuring that you graduate with a professional skillset.

This incorporates;

Studying a variety of religious traditions in relation to key topics such as social justice, gender, text and textual interpretation, and inter-religious dialogue and conflict.
Developing an in-depth understanding of particular religious themes, with a broad view of religious studies, and its diverse forms of interpretation and practice.
Developing advanced skills in the study and analysis of a range of issues, rather than focus on one specialist subject.

A strength of the course is that it allows you to have a critical awareness of the relationship between different religions and modern secular society, with an informed and scholarly understanding of differences within as well as between religious traditions and cultures. From this, you will use advanced methods of research and critical analysis to explore the ways in which different religious perspectives contribute to contemporary debates about identity, politics and culture.

Learning

It all starts here.

You will have the opportunity to write a dissertation on a topic of your choice, which can be informed by your study on the optional modules, or from an area of interest of your own.

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Drawing on London's rich resources for studying religions in their material, social and historical contexts, this course provides an enhanced learning environment and contributes to your wider cultural awareness and understanding.

This is underpinned by a focus on advanced study and research skills, designed to equip you with a high level of proven academic competence and preparing you for careers and vocations that require this expertise. This might include educational institutions, NGOs and other organisations in which understanding of religious perspectives is an advantage.

Career

Take the next step in a career with meaning.

This course is especially beneficial for those hoping to pursue a career in education, faith-based organisations, religious ministry and chaplaincy, or social services.

You might work:

internationally
in the charity sector
for community organisations.

One of the most important, and marketable, skills that a graduate of this degree will gain is that of ‘religious literacy’, opening-up a wealth of opportunities in the education sector and beyond. This programme is also beneficial for students hoping to pursue further research in theology and religious studies at PhD level.

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Applying

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Entry requirements

General entry requirements

UK students

Tuition fees and funding

September 2024 entry tuition fees

£9,188

We offer a wide range of scholarships and bursaries. See our 2024 financial support pages for UK students.

We also provide other ways to support the cost of living, including free buses and on-campus car parking, hardship support and some of the most affordable student accommodation and catering in London. Find out more about how we can support you.

International postgraduate students apply through our direct application system.

How to apply

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Entry requirements