Bible and the Contemporary World – online (MLitt, PGDip, modular) at University of St Andrews

Programme overview

Part-time online PGDip and MLitt exploring the Bible and theology in relation to contemporary culture, ethics, politics and the arts for students from academic, professional and church backgrounds. It is taught through 30- and 15-credit modules with 100% coursework assessment and optional in-person events.

Department: School of Divinity | Duration: From 15 weeks part-time (single module) to a maximum of 5 years part-time (MLitt) | Intake: January (September entry also available); three semesters | Study mode: online | Location: St Andrews, Scotland, United Kingdom

What you will study

Online lectures and seminars across three semesters, with modules such as Bible, Theology, and the Arts (30 credits); the order of modules depends on the start date.

Career pathways

Students are often already employed; others have gone on to the charitable sector and further study. Previous students work in education, law, business, administration, charities and ministry.

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Application information

Entry requirements

A 2.1 Honours undergraduate degree in any subject is normally expected (not necessarily in Theology or Biblical Studies); applicants with a lower classification should show more recent, possibly informal, learning in their letter of intent and may contact the course director. Application requires a CV, a personal statement (200 to 300 words), a 2,000-word academic work sample, one signed academic reference, and transcripts and degree certificates. International applicants may need to provide an English language test score, normally accepted only if taken within two years of the programme start; applicants with a UK degree or a degree taught entirely in English at a recognised institution in specified majority English-speaking countries may not need one.

GBP 12,880 for the whole programme. MLitt fee (fee period not stated; part-time over up to five years). PGDip GBP 8,590 Source

Intake: January (September entry also available); three semesters

Duration: From 15 weeks part-time (single module) to maximum 5 years part-time (MLitt)

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