MA Death, Religion and Culture at University of Winchester

Programme overview

This Master's degree attracts a diverse range of students including funeral directors, clergy from a variety of traditions, teachers, nurses and those preparing for a research degree, as well as a range of people who are simply fascinated by the subject. This dynamic group ensures that your debates and discussions are lively and informed by a breadth of interests and experiences. The programme is taught by a team of highly qualified and enthusiastic staff who include internationally renowned scholars.

Duration: 1 year full-time; 2 years part-time | Study mode: full-time / part-time | Intake: September | Location: Winchester, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Year 1: Study Skills for Distance Learning, Introduction to Studying Death, Research Methods for Independent Study, Dissertation

Career pathways

Graduates have gone on to work within bereavement counselling, funeral homes, education and the church.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Normally a first or second-class Honours degree or professional experience in the area of study. The course is perfect for anyone with an interest in exploring death as a subject area, and how religion and culture affect perceptions of death, dying and bereavement. No previous knowledge of religion or death studies is required, although some summer reading would help students prepare. If English is not your first language: IELTS 6.0 overall with a minimum of 5.5 in writing or equivalent Due to the Distance Learning deliverance of the course, there are minimum personal computing requirements. Please see the Distance Learning Policy.

Domestic applicants: GBP 10,050 a year (2027/28). Full-time tuition fee. Part-time: £5,025 (UK) / £5,910 (international) per year. Stated total course fee: £10,050 (UK) / £11,820 (international). Applies to UK, Channel Islands, Isle of Man and Republic of Ireland students. Source

International applicants: GBP 11,820 a year (2027/28). Full-time tuition fee. Part-time: £5,025 (UK) / £5,910 (international) per year. Stated total course fee: £10,050 (UK) / £11,820 (international). Source

Intake: September

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

Apply through the official page: https://www.winchester.ac.uk/study/how-to-apply/How-to-apply-Postgraduate/

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