Religion in Society MA ('with' degree) at University of St Andrews

Programme overview

Religion in Society is studied as one subject within a four-year Honours degree in the Faculty of Arts, combined with subjects such as International Relations, Management, Philosophy or Social Anthropology. It focuses on how religion is practised in and used by contemporary societies, Western and non-Western.

Department: School of Divinity | Duration: Four years full time | Intake: September 2026 (page shows 2026 entry; end date June 2030) | Study mode: full-time | Location: St Andrews, Scotland, United Kingdom

What you will study

First year: one of God and the World, Introducing World Religions, The Good Life, or From Adam to Apocalypse. Second year: Religion Today plus one further module. Third year: Religious Practices in Socio-Political Contexts. Fourth year: one chosen Honours module.

Career pathways

Graduates have become journalists, solicitors, theatre directors, business consultants and social workers, and some continue to postgraduate degrees.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Standard entry grades: SQA Highers AAAB, A-levels AAA, IB 36 points (HL 6,6,5). Minimum entry grades: SQA Highers AABB, A-levels ABB, IB 36 points (HL 6,5,5). General requirements: SQA National 5 (B) in English plus one of Biology, Chemistry, Computing Science, Geography, Mathematics, Physics or Psychology (or Lifeskills Mathematics at A); or GCSE (5) in English language or literature plus one of Biology, Chemistry, Computing Science, Geography, Mathematics, Physics or Psychology. No previous knowledge of the subject is required.

Domestic applicants: GBP 1,820 a year (2026 entry). Scotland-domiciled (Scottish home) students Source

International applicants: GBP 33,250 a year (2026 entry). EU and overseas students Source

Intake: September 2026 (page shows 2026 entry; end date June 2030)

Duration: Four years full time

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