Christian Theology (Catholic Studies) MA
Durham University
Key Course Facts
Student Reviews
Below you can see course specific reviews for 15 graduates of Christian Theology (Catholic Studies) MA at Durham University for each of the survey questions in comparison to the average for all UK degree courses in Anthropology.
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Salary
Salary of Graduates in Anthropology
Important: Salary data below is not course specific, but contains data of all students of Anthropology at the university. Due to data collection methodology, salary data is mainly based on data related to undergraduate students.
| 15 months after graduation | 3 years after graduation | 5 years after graduation | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median salary | £26500 | £27000 | £33000 |
| 25-75 percentile range | £22000 - £32500 | £21000 - £32000 | £23000 - £45500 |
All Anthropology courses of Durham University
Salary of all UK Graduates of Anthropology
| 15 months after graduation | 3 years after graduation | 5 years after graduation | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median salary | £25000 | £22450 | £26876 |
| 25-75 percentile range | £21000 - £28000 | £16925 - £28392 | £20314 - £34845 |
All Anthropology courses in the UK
Course Description
The MA in Christian Theology (Catholic Studies) embraces the Department’s close relationship with contemporary Catholicism and provides a significant and meaningful understanding of Catholic theological tradition and its context within the broader Christian theology.
As a department with a strong research reputation, much of our teaching is informed by staff research and focused on developing you as an independent researcher, able to pursue and explore your own interests and questions.
The Department offers an exciting and thought-provoking learning environment that exists as a result of our commitment to academic engagement with Catholic theology and religion. This is reflected in our close links with the Centre for Catholic Studies, the Bede Chair in Catholic Theology and the St Hilda Chair in Catholic Social Thought and Practice.
The course offers a core module on Christian theology as well as optional modules on subjects such as change in contemporary Catholicism, Catholic social thought and the thought of Thomas Aquinas in context. It also includes a dissertation on a subject of your own choosing.
There is a strong international outlook within the Department. This is key to our academic work and achievement and is highlighted not only by the international nature of the department’s student body but also through the international activity of our staff who regularly present and publish work around the world.
Core modules:
Classic Texts in Christian Theology introduces you to a series of classic texts from the history of Christian theology and expanding your critical understanding of its nature, goals and tasks. Undertaking this module will also raise your levels of awareness and engagement with the appropriate research methods and approaches in the study of this subject.
The Dissertation is a 12,000-15,000-word project that will add to your knowledge and understanding of a subject in Christian theology and religion that is of particular interest to you. The aim of the dissertation is also to help develop your skills in the research, analysis, and the bringing together of texts, data, ideas and arguments around the subject.
Jobs & Career Perspectives
15 months after graduation, graduates of this course were asked about what they do and, if they are working, about their current job and their perspectives.
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Current jobs
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Required skill level of job after 15 months
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Jobs of graduates of this course (15 months after graduation)
Example below based on all graduates of Christian Theology (Catholic Studies) MA at Durham University
| 35% | Sales occupations |
| 15% | Teaching Professionals |
| 10% | Teaching and Childcare Support Occupation |
| 10% | Business and public service associate professionals |
| 10% | Elementary occupations |
| 10% | Artistic, literary and media occupations |
| 10% | Administrative occupations |
| 10% | Welfare and housing associate professionals |
Grading & Study Time
Entry Requirements / Admissions
UCAS Tariff of Accepted Students for this course
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Requirements for international students / English requirements
IELTS academic test score (similar tests may be accepted as well)
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- 6.5
- All other courses
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- 4.5
- Foundation
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- 6.5
- Graduate Degrees
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- 6.5
- Undergraduate Degrees
The standard entry requirement is a BA (Honours) degree (UK 2:1 or equivalent, for example, a GPA of 3.7 on a 4.0 scale) in Theology, Religious Studies or a related discipline.
The two principal exceptions to this rule are as follows:
Graduates of other disciplines who have studied at undergraduate or equivalent level in one or more of the areas in which they hope to work, through their first degrees, through training for the ministry of the churches, and so on.
Students from overseas universities who have successfully reached a point in their theological studies comparable with completion of a British BA at the standard noted above - for example, on the German model, passing the Zwischenprüfung or Kolloquium and two semesters at the Hauptseminar level.
Costs
Tuition Fees Christian Theology (Catholic Studies) MA
| England UK | £7000 | year 1 |
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| Northern Ireland | £7000 | year 1 |
| Scotland | £7000 | year 1 |
| Wales | £7000 | year 1 |
| Channel Islands | £7000 | year 1 |
| EU | £14800 | year 1 |
| International | £14800 | year 1 |
| Ireland | £14800 | year 1 |
Additional fee information
The tuition fees shown are for one complete academic year of study, are set according to the academic year of entry, and remain the same throughout the duration of the programme for that cohort (unless otherwise stated).
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.
University Rankings
Positions of Durham University in top UK and global rankings.
Rankings of Durham University in related subject specific rankings.
Social Studies & Humanities
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- #6
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- Theology & Religious Studies
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CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
[Published 08 June, 2023]
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About Durham University
Founded in 1832, Durham University (DU) is located in the cathedral city of Durham, North East England. DU takes pride in having numerous subject fields ranked among the best in the world according to QS, as well as having an exceptionally large course catalogue without compromising the quality that students can expect. Apart from the impressive academic opportunities on offer, students can also participate in numerous sports, music, and art-based extracurricular activities on-site.
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Student composition of Durham University
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Total number of students enrolled at Durham University by level Academic year 2021/22 - Full-time equivalent student enrollments published by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) on February 2022
- undergraduates:
- 17140
- postgraduates:
- 4365
- Total:
- 21505
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Ranking publishers
The University League Tables
- Published:
- 08 June, 2023
