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MA Catholic Applied Theology (Maryvale@StMary's) (Distance Learning) at St Mary's University, Twickenham

St Mary's University, Twickenham, United Kingdom

Programme overview

Critically examine Catholic theology, philosophy, and the human sciences with our Catholic Applied Theology MA. The MA in Catholic Applied Theology (2 years, part-time, distance learning) provides the opportunity to engage in an informed, systematic and critical manner with Catholic theology, philosophy and the human sciences.

Faculty: Faculty of Arts, Business, Law, Education and Theology  |  Department: School of Theology and the Arts  |  Duration: 2 years (part-time)  |  Study mode: online; part-time  |  Intake: September  |  Location: London, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Core modules: Philosophical and Theological Anthropology, Modern Apologetics and Contemporary Issues, Marriage and Family in the Teaching of the Church, Systematic Theology and Contemporary Themes, Ecclesiology in Contemporary Perspective, Psychology for Spiritual Formation, Dissertation.

Career pathways

A number of students go on to pursue doctoral studies in theology. A number are priests, nuns or religious and study the MA Catholic Applied Theology for their own development and to enrich their ministry. Graduate roles include pastoral ministries, educational leadership, diocesan roles, charity sector.

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Application information

Entry requirements

You'll need to have previously completed an undergraduate degree and achieved a 2:2 (or equivalent professional qualification) or have achieved a postgraduate diploma (Level 7). English language: IELTS 6.5 overall with no less than 6.0 in any section.

Domestic applicants: GBP 4,212 a year (2026/27). September 2026 entry Source

International applicants: GBP 4,212 a year (2026/27). September 2026 entry Source

Intake: September

Duration: 2 years (part-time)

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