MA Theology and Religion at University of Exeter

Programme overview

Our imaginative and exciting programme offers a great breadth of learning with the flexibility to specialise in the areas that interest you the most You can further develop interdisciplinary approaches by taking a module outside the Department of Theology and Religion, with the agreement of the programme director Throughout your studies you will benefit from access to the department’s extensive resources and enjoy a close working relationship with our exceptional academic staff

Duration: 1 year full time; 2 years part time | Study mode: full-time / part-time | Intake: September 2027 | Location: Exeter, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

The programme is divided into units of study called modules which are assigned 'credits'. The credit rating of a module is proportional to the total workload, with 1 credit being nominally equivalent to 10 hours of work. Students on the MA Theology and Religion study 180 credits in total. All students study the dissertation. You will choose your remaining credits from a range of Masters modules. Any requests to take modules outside of the Department of Theology and Religion are dependent on the agreement of the programme director.

Career pathways

Our MA programme is excellent preparation for a research degree in Theology if you choose to take your studies on to doctoral level. Many of our students find our MA in Theology and Religion an excellent way of furthering their career or opening up new job prospects. Our MA programme will deepen your understanding of Theology and bring you up to date with the latest developments in the field. The skills you will develop are highly relevant regardless of the path you take.

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Application information

Entry requirements

We will consider applicants with a 2:2 Honours degree or above in a social science* or humanities subject. While we normally only consider applicants who meet these criteria, if you are coming from a different academic background which is equivalent to degree level, or have relevant work experience, we would welcome your application. *Accepted social science subjects include: Area and Development Studies Economic and Social History English language: Profile B1 (international applicants).

Domestic applicants: GBP 13,050 a year (2027/28). UK fees per year: £13,050 full-time; £6,525 part-time International fees per year: £26,300 full-time; £13,150 part-time Source

International applicants: GBP 26,300 a year (2027/28) Source

Intake: September 2027

Duration: 1 year full time; 2 years part time

Apply through the official page: https://www.exeter.ac.uk/masters-degrees/apply/

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