Theology and Religious Studies MA (Res)

Canterbury Christ Church University

Course modalities offered

On campus - h Canterbury Campus
Sep 1, 2024 Part-time - 2 years

On campus - h Canterbury Campus
Sep 1, 2024 Full-time - 1 years

Key Course Facts

Duration	2 years - Part-time
Campus	On campus - Canterbury Campus
Degree	Master of Research, MA (Res)
Subject	Religious Studies, Theology, Theology and Religious Studies

Duration	1 years - Full-time
Campus	On campus - Canterbury Campus
Degree	Master of Research, MA (Res)
Subject	Religious Studies, Theology, Theology and Religious Studies

Admission advice for international students

Course Description

Supervision in Theology can be offered in areas such as Biblical studies; Patristics; Church History; History and Interpretation of Christian doctrine; Systematics/Constructive Theology; Modern Theology and Philosophy, Theology and Sexuality; Theology and Theatre/Performance Studies, Political Theology and Black Theology.

Supervision in Religious Studies can be offered in areas such as Comparative Religious Studies; Jewish Studies; Jewish-Christian dialogue; Hindu Studies; Buddhist Studies; Tibetan Studies; Religion and Visual Culture; Religion and Literature; Philosophy of Religion; Religion and Social Theory; Religion, Gender and Sexuality; Religion and Postmodernity.

Students will write a research thesis on their chosen topic. For an MA by Research students will need to demonstrate critical awareness of current problems and/or new insights, much of which is at the forefront of their own academic discipline. The length of the Masters by Research thesis excluding bibliography and appendices, but including footnotes, is 25,000-30,000 words. ****How will I be assessed?**** The MA by research will be assessed by dissertation. The examination will be done by an internal and an external examiner and might include a viva voce examinatio

Entry Requirements / Admissions

Requirements for international students / English requirements

IELTS academic test score (similar tests may be accepted as well)

- 5.0
- International Foundation
- 6.5
- Graduate Degrees
- 6.0
- Undergraduate Degrees

Get advice on which foundation courses are best for you to still study Theology and Religious Studies, MA (Res), if you do not meet the minimum requirements in terms of UCAS score, A levels, or English language requirements.

For an MA by Research we normally expect an Upper Second or First Class BA (hons) degree (or equivalent) in Theology and/or Religious Studies or a cognate relevant area.

Costs

Average student cost of living in the UK

Rent	£518
Water, gas electricity, internet (at home)	£50
Supermarket shopping	£81
Clothing	£35
Eating out	£33
Alcohol	£27
Takeaways / food deliveries	£30
Going out / entertainment (excl.alcohol, food)	£24
Holidays and weekend trips	£78
Transport within city	£17
Self-care / sports	£20
Stationary / books	£13
Mobile phone / internet	£13
Cable TV / streaming	£7
Insurance	£51
Other	£95

Average student cost of living	£1092

London costs approx 34% more than average, mainly due to rent being 67% higher than average of other cities. For students staying in student halls, costs of water, gas, electricity, wifi are generally included in the rental. Students in smaller cities where accommodation is in walking/biking distance transport costs tend to be significantly smaller.

Source: Own research based on surveys and university data

University Rankings

Positions of Canterbury Christ Church University in top UK and global rankings.

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About Canterbury Christ Church University

Founded in 1962, Canterbury Christ Church University (CCCU) has two campuses for Undergraduates, with one being located in the urban setting of the town of Canterbury, Kent and the other in Medway. Students come from afar to take this university’s STEM courses in the subjects of Medicine and Engineering, as well as their more than 200 Undergraduate courses on a wide variety of subjects.

List of 365 Bachelor and Master Courses from Canterbury Christ Church University - Course Catalogue

Student composition of Canterbury Christ Church University

Total number of students enrolled at Canterbury Christ Church University by level Academic year 2021/22 - Full-time equivalent student enrollments published by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) on February 2022
undergraduates:: 16485
postgraduates:: 1720
Total:: 18205

Source: Academic year 2021/22 - Full-time equivalent student enrollments published by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) on February 2022

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