Study Theology and Religion - MA (Hons) at University of Aberdeen in the UK, School of Divinity, History, Philosophy and Art History

About this course

About this course
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- Department
Study options
Entry requirements
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What will I learn?

Theology and Religion includes both the study of Christian faith, life and doctrine in its historical, cross-cultural and contemporary contexts, and the comparative study of the major and local religious traditions of the world, which focuses on the origin, function, and meaning of religion.The MA in Theology and Religious Studies at Aberdeen gives students a cutting-edge understanding of Christianity and the other major religious traditions of the world, including their historical development and contemporary importance. The degree also gives students the opportunity to explore a wide diversity of courses in the Arts and Social Sciences. The Master of Arts (MA) in Theology and Religious Studies may be taken as a Designated or Honours degree, and may also be studied part-time (in this case applications are made directly to the University, not through UCAS).

Which department am I in?

School of Divinity, History, Philosophy and Art History

Study options

Full Time (4 Years)

Tuition fees

£20,800.00 (US$ 26,862) per year

This is a fixed fee

*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution

Start date

September 2026

Venue

Main Site

University Office,

Regent Walk, King's College,

Aberdeen,

AB24 3FX, Scotland, United Kingdom

Entry requirements

For international students

SQA Highers Standard: BBBB. Applicants who have achieved BBBB (or better), are encouraged to apply and will be considered. Good performance in additional Highers/ Advanced Highers may be required. Minimum: BBC. Applicants who have achieved BBC at Higher and meet one of the widening participation criteria above are encouraged to apply and are guaranteed an unconditional offer for MA, BSc and BEng degrees. Adjusted: BB Applicants who have achieved BB at Higher, and who meet one of the widening participation criteria above are encouraged to apply and are guaranteed an adjusted conditional offer for MA, BSc and BEng degrees. We would expect to issue a conditional offer asking for one additional C grade at Higher. Foundation Apprenticeship: One FA is equivalent to a Higher at A. It cannot replace any required subjects. A LEVELS: Standard: BBC, Minimum: BCC, Adjusted: CCC. International Baccalaureate: 32 points, including 5, 5, 5 at HL. Irish Leaving Certificate: 5H with 3 at H2 AND 2 at H3.

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