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Bachelor of Philosophy and Theology

University of Edinburgh

Edinburgh, United Kingdom
4 years
English
On campus
Bachelor

About the program

Four-year full-time Master of Arts (Honours) degree in Philosophy and Theology taught by the School of Divinity.

Program highlights

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

What you will learn

Demonstrate a structured understanding of core principles in Philosophy and Theology. Apply relevant analytical
Practical and research methods to subject-specific problems. Communicate findings clearly and evaluate evidence through academic work and projects.

Career outcomes

Lawyers
Politicians
Teachers and academics
Civil servants
Social workers
Police officers
Charity workers
Business analysts
Management consultants
Journalists

Curriculum

Four-year full-time honours degree. On this joint degree programme
You can choose to focus on philosophy and theology as separate subjects
Adjusting the balance between them according to your interests. During your first year
You will take three core philosophy courses and two courses in theology. A study-abroad period is available.

Entry requirements

Academic

SQA Highers ABBB by end of S5 or AABB/ABBBB by end of S6
A levels ABB
IB 34 points with 655 at HL
Plus English language evidence
Other qualifications: international equivalent chosen by country on the programme page.

Accepted academic background

Secondary school leaving qualification meeting the programme requirements, Including required subjects, English language evidence, Applicants whose qualifications are not accepted use the International Foundation Programme.

Documents you’ll need

English Language Test Results
Personal Statement
Academic Transcripts
Recommendation Letters.

How to apply

Check the programme's entry requirements and the UCAS deadline (13 January 2027 for most programmes) at. Apply through UCAS using the programme's UCAS code. Provide your qualifications
Personal statement
Reference and English language evidence. Wait for the selection decision. Some programmes also ask for a portfolio or interview. Accept your offer and submit your qualifications. Apply for a Student visa before the start date. The Student Immigration Service can help.

Other costs

Tuition per year	£31,100 GBP
Application fee	£35 GBP
Deposit	£41,927 GBP

Program details

Campus	Multiple campuses
Faculty or school	School of Divinity
Department	Humanities and Communication
Teaching language	English
Credit value	480
Study pace	Fixed
Post-study stay	2
Scholarship note	_

Intakes and deadlines

Program starts
September 2027
Apply by
13 Jan 2027
60 days left

Frequently asked questions

The program takes 4 years.