MA Global Religion and Society at King's College London

Programme overview

MA exploring how religion, society, politics and culture interact in diverse settings around the world, taught by scholars in sociology, anthropology, theology and philosophy. With only one required module besides the dissertation, students shape their own study path.

Faculty: Faculty of Arts & Humanities | Department: Department of Theology & Religious Studies | Duration: One year full-time or two years part-time (September to September); UK 180 / ECTS 90 credits | Intake: September 2027 | Study mode: full-time / part-time | Location: London, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Required module Theory and Method in the Study of Religion and Society and a dissertation, with optional modules such as International Politics and Religion, Race, Gender and Religion, Contemporary Religious Movements, Religion and the Modern State: Global Perspectives, Political Theology, Religion, Spirituality and Health, Offence and Free Speech and Asian Religions in Global Context. Assessment is mainly coursework such as essays, with occasional written examinations.

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Application information

Entry requirements

A bachelor's degree with 2:1 honours, not necessarily in a humanities subject (minimum 60% in the UK marking scheme; applicants still studying should be achieving an average of at least 60%). Applicants with a lower classification or an unrelated degree may be considered with significant relevant work experience or a related graduate qualification (such as a master's or PGDip). Application needs a personal statement, official transcripts and one academic reference (a professional reference is accepted if qualifications were completed over five years ago); a CV is optional. International applicants (English language Band C): IELTS Academic 7.0 overall with at least 6.5 in reading and writing and 6.0 in listening and speaking.

Domestic applicants: GBP 15,300 a year (2027/28). Full-time home fee. Source

International applicants: GBP 34,000 a year (2027/28). Full-time overseas fee. Source

Intake: September 2027

Duration: One year full-time, September to September, two years part-time

Apply through the official page: https://www.kcl.ac.uk/study/postgraduate-taught/courses/global-religion-and-society

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