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Master of Theology and Religious Studies

University of Chester

  • Chester, United Kingdom
  • 1 year
  • English
  • Online
  • Master

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University of Chester campus

About the program

A master's on Western and Eastern religious traditions and contemporary religious issues.

Program highlights

  • Internship available: yes
  • Placement support: yes
  • Work during study: no
  • Post-study work rights (2): no
  • PR pathway friendly: no

What you will learn

  • Apply core knowledge in Theology and Religious Studies. Analyse discipline-specific problems using appropriate methods. Communicate professional ideas clearly. Use relevant tools and practices responsibly. Prepare for employment or further study in general studies.

Career outcomes

  • Religious or philosophical education
  • Teaching (primary
  • Secondary
  • Higher)
  • Social work
  • Counselling
  • Clerical life
  • Youth work
  • Heritage sector

Curriculum

  • One-year full-time (or two-year part-time) 180-credit course. Modules include great religious thinkers from Plato to Pannenberg
  • Theology in fiction
  • Film and fantasy
  • The rise of modern fundamentalism
  • Religions in conflict and dialogue
  • And the God question
  • Ending with a dissertation.

Entry requirements

Academic

  • Bachelor's degree of equivalent standard to a UK bachelor's degree
  • Normally 2:2 or above
  • Some courses require a related subject
  • Professional checks or an interview.

Accepted academic background

Bachelor's degree of equivalent standard to a British bachelor's degree.

Documents you’ll need

  • Academic Transcripts and Certificates
  • English Proficiency Evidence
  • Academic Reference
  • Statement of Purpose
  • Passport Copy.

How to apply

  1. Check the programme entry requirements and available intake. Complete the university application and provide the academic documents and language evidence requested for admission. Pay an application fee if applicable. Review the admission decision
  2. Accept the offer and arrange visa documents where necessary.

Other costs

Tuition per year£15,500 GBP
Application fee£50 GBP
Deposit£26,327 GBP

Program details

CampusOnline only
Faculty or schoolFaculty of General Studies
DepartmentGeneral Studies
Teaching languageEnglish
Credit value120
Study paceFixed
Post-study stay2
Scholarship noteScholarship opportunities may be available to eligible students, Availability and award criteria should be confirmed with the university.

Frequently asked questions

  • The program takes 1 year.