MA (Hons) Theology & Religious Studies at University of Glasgow

Programme overview

Theology & Religious Studies covers the study of religion, religions, the Bible and theology as they relate to politics, history, literature, philosophy, art and culture. The BD and MA differ in how the first two years are organised; the BD suits students who wish to specialise in Christianity or are training for ministry.

Faculty: College of Arts & Humanities | Department: School of Critical Studies | Duration: 4 years | Intake: September | Location: Glasgow, Scotland, United Kingdom

What you will study

MA students take at least two Theology & Religious Studies courses in year 1 (for example Creation to Apocalypse, The God Question, The Search for Meaning courses) and at least two in year 2 (such as Christian Traditions and Transformations, Texts and Cultures of the Bible, Mysticism and Spirituality), alongside courses from other subjects.

Career pathways

Graduate roles include teacher, communications officer, digital marketer, financial planning associate, youth and community worker and archives assistant.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Theology & Religious Studies, applicants from England: A-level ABB including English or a humanities subject; IB 34 points (6,5,5 HL) with HL English or HL humanities and SL English at 6. Scottish applicants: BBBB from S5 is the minimum to be reviewed for an S6 offer; offers are typically AAAAB by end of S6, with Higher English at A and a Higher humanities subject at A. Adjusted entry (MD20 BBBB, MD40 AABB) is available to eligible applicants who complete Top-Up or a Summer School. International applicants: IELTS Academic 6.5 overall with no subtest below 6.0 (TOEFL iBT 90 overall for tests up to 20 January 2026 and 92 from 21 January 2026; PTE Academic 59 with 59 in all subtests; General Training IELTS not accepted). Application deadlines: 13 January for UK applicants and 30 June for international students via UCAS.

Intake: September 2027

Duration: 4 years

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