MTh Masters in Theology at University of Aberdeen

Programme overview

The Masters in Theology (MTh) allows students to choose either a specialist or a more generalist study route. Depending on the combination of courses taken, students can graduate with either the more general Masters in Theology (MTh) or a specialist degree in one of the following subject areas: MTh Biblical Studies (with biblical languages focus), MTh Church History, MTh Systematic Theology, or MTh Theological Ethics. The University of Aberdeen has an international reputation for excellence in the study of Christian Theology and the Department of Divinity is a leading centre of biblical and theological training and research.

Duration: 1 year (12 months) or 2 years (24 months) | Study mode: full-time / part-time | Intake: September | Location: Aberdeen, Scotland, United Kingdom

Career pathways

An Aberdeen MTh in Theology prepares students for a wide variety of careers. Our students have gone on to teaching, ministry, church leadership, charitable organisations.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Entry Requirements For more information about the application process, including details about which supporting documents you will be asked to provide, please click here. Qualifications The information below is provided as a guide only and does not guarantee entry to the University of Aberdeen. Candidates must normally have an Honours degree to at least 2:2 standard in an appropriate discipline or equivalent qualifications.

Domestic applicants: GBP 10,000 a year (2026/27). UK fee. Reduced rate (University of Aberdeen Graduates): £7,000. Source

International applicants: GBP 22,000 a year (2026/27). EU / international fee. Reduced rate (Self-funded Students): £14,000. Source

Intake: September

Duration: 1 year (12 months) or 2 years (24 months)

Apply through the official page: https://www.abdn.ac.uk/study/postgraduate-taught/how-to-apply/

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