PGDip in Theology and Religion at University of Oxford

Programme overview

A postgraduate diploma for students whose first degree is in another discipline, giving a rigorous introduction to key theological, religious and methodological approaches and a route to further postgraduate study in the field.

Faculty: Faculty of Theology and Religion | Department: Faculty of Theology and Religion | Duration: 9 months full time; 21 months part time | Intake: 4 October 2027 | Study mode: full-time or part-time | Location: Oxford, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Three or four option courses (two in the first year then the remainder in the second year if part time); students attend undergraduate-level lectures and classes while being full members of the graduate community.

Career pathways

Graduates often progress to further study in Oxford's Faculty of Theology and Religion or elsewhere; others work as teachers, civil servants, lawyers, clergy or parliamentary research assistants.

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Application information

Entry requirements

A first-class or strong upper second-class (67% or above) UK undergraduate degree with honours in a subject that is not theology, religious studies or a related subject, or equivalent; entrance is very competitive. US applicants: minimum GPA 3.6/4.0 (most successful 3.8+). GRE, if offered, normally 160 verbal, 5.0 analytical writing, 150 quantitative. Voluntary work experience in theology or religions may be an advantage. Deadline 12:00 UK time 7 January 2027. English language (higher level, international applicants whose first language is not English): IELTS Academic 7.5 overall with at least 7.0 in each component; TOEFL iBT 110 overall (minimum Listening 22, Reading 24, Speaking 25, Writing 24); tests taken no more than two years before course start.

Domestic applicants: GBP 18,980 a year (2027/28). Full-time annual course fee Source

International applicants: GBP 46,350 a year (2027/28). Full-time annual course fee Source

Intake: 4 October 2027

Duration: 9 months full-time; 21 months part-time

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