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Foundation of Theology and Religious Studies

University of Chester

  • Chester, United Kingdom
  • 4 years
  • English
  • On campus
  • Foundation

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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: yes
  • Post-study work rights (0): 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

  • School-leaving qualification equivalent to GCSEs
  • 72 UCAS points (under 21) for the four-year degrees
  • Mature applicants (21+) assessed case by case
  • GCSE Maths grade C/4 or equivalent on course pages.

Accepted academic background

School-leaving qualification equivalent to British GCSEs (international entry requirements page), GCSE Maths grade C/4 equivalent on course pages.

Language tests

  • IELTS 6

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£11,250 GBP
Application fee£50 GBP
Deposit£22,077 GBP

Program details

CampusExton Park, Chester
Faculty or schoolFaculty of General Studies
DepartmentGeneral Studies
Teaching languageEnglish
Credit value480
Study paceFixed
Post-study stay0
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 4 years.