MPhil Theology & Religious Studies at University of Glasgow

Programme overview

Research master's in Theology and Religious Studies assessed by a thesis of 30,000-40,000 words.

Faculty: College of Arts & Humanities | Department: School of Critical Studies | Duration: 1 year full-time; 2 years part-time | Location: Glasgow, Scotland, United Kingdom

What you will study

Independent research and thesis of 30,000-40,000 words in Biblical Studies, Systematic and Practical Theology, Church History, Judaism, Islam and related fields.

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Entry requirements

Usually a 2.1 honours degree; candidates will also usually be expected to have completed or be undertaking a Master's qualification. Required documents: academic transcripts and degree certificate(s), CV, research proposal, two references and named supervisor information. Applicants to the Theology Through Creative Practice option also submit a portfolio of creative work with a statement of practice of up to 500 words. International applicants from non-English-speaking countries: IELTS Academic 7.0 overall with no subtest below 6.5 (General Training not accepted); TOEFL iBT 98 overall for tests from 21 January 2026 (96 overall with minimum 23 in Reading, Listening and Speaking and 24 in Writing for earlier tests); PTE Academic (test centre) 70 overall with minimum Reading 62, Listening 62, Speaking 75, Writing 68. Other accepted tests are also listed for the programme.

Domestic applicants: GBP 5,238 a year (2026/27). 2027/28 UK fee to be confirmed; 2026/27 fee was GBP 5,238. Part-time is half the full-time fee. Page-level fee for the programme listing. Source

International applicants: GBP 28,275 a year (2027/28). Annual full-time tuition; part-time is half the full-time fee. Page-level fee for the programme listing. Source

Intake: September

Duration: 1 year full-time; 2 years part-time

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