MLitt Theology, Worldview and Culture at University of the Highlands and Islands

Programme overview

An online masters from Highland Theological College introducing the theological methods and concepts needed to relate Christian tradition to contemporary life. It draws on the outlook of classical neo-Calvinism to help students analyse culture and respond to challenges facing society and the church.

Duration: Full time: 1 year; part time: 3 years | Intake: September | Study mode: full-time / part-time | Location: Inverness, Scotland, United Kingdom

What you will study

The PgCert stage covers Theology and worldview and The doctrine of creation, plus Culture and society (full time) or The people of God (part time). The PgDip stage (Towards Praxis) begins with modules such as The land, followed by a dissertation for the MLitt.

Career pathways

Graduates can consider ordained church ministry, youth work, social ministry, teaching, research, journalism, business, politics and education, or progress to an MRes or PhD at HTC or other UHI partners.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Honours degree in Theology at 2:1 or above or equivalent. Applications are welcomed from graduates in other subjects who show good academic ability and a good grasp of Christian theology. Audit-only study without assessment is possible. All applications are considered individually. International applicants: IELTS Academic overall 6.5 with no element below 6.0 (or an approved equivalent test).

Domestic applicants: GBP 5,820 for the whole programme (2026/27). Scotland-domiciled students with a term-time address in Scotland (includes EU nationals with settled or pre-settled status); full masters (6 modules plus dissertation) Source

International applicants: GBP 11,450 for the whole programme (2026/27). Full masters studied online from home country; not available to applicants requiring Student Route visa sponsorship Source

Intake: September

Duration: Full time: 1 year; part time: 3 years

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