Divinity MDiv
The University of Edinburgh
Key Course Facts
Student Reviews
Below you can see course specific reviews of 35 graduates of Divinity MDiv and other courses in Theology and Religious Studies at The University of Edinburgh for each of the survey questions in comparison to the average for all UK degree courses in Theology and Religious Studies.
Primarily based on data from undergraduate degree students.
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Salary
Salary of Graduates in Theology and Religious Studies
Important: Salary data below is not course specific, but contains data of all students of Theology and Religious Studies 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 | |
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| Median salary | £26000 | £25500 | £29500 |
| 25-75 percentile range | £21500 - £28000 | £16500 - £34000 | £22500 - £36000 |
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Salary of all UK Graduates of Theology and Religious Studies
| 15 months after graduation | 3 years after graduation | 5 years after graduation | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median salary | £24600 | £22090 | £25259 |
| 25-75 percentile range | £20160 - £27350 | £15204 - £28133 | £17534 - £32571 |
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Course Description
You must already hold a degree to study this graduate programme.
This programme typically prepares candidates for professional ministry. However, it may also be studied by graduate students interested in Christian theology, who are planning to pursue careers in a variety of contexts.
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 Divinity MDiv at The University of Edinburgh
| 25% | Finance Professionals |
| 15% | Secretarial and related occupations |
| 15% | Finance Professionals |
| 5% | Science, engineering and technology associate professionals |
| 5% | Elementary occupations |
| 5% | Business and public service associate professionals |
| 5% | Administrative occupations |
| 5% | Skilled trades occupations |
| 5% | Information Technology Professionals |
| 5% | Sales occupations |
Entry Requirements / Admissions
UCAS Tariff of Accepted Students for Theology and Religious Studies
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English language requirements
| test | Grade | Additional Details |
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| IELTS (Academic) | 6.5 | Total 65 with at least 5.5 in each component. |
| TOEFL (iBT) | 92 | Total 92 with at least 20 in each component. We do not accept TOEFL MyBest Score to meet our English language requirements. |
| Cambridge English Advanced | Total 176 with at least 162 in each component |
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| Cambridge English Proficiency | Total 176 with at least 162 in each component |
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| Trinity ISE | ISE II with distinctions in all four components |
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| PTE Academic | 62 | Total 62 with at least 54 in each component |
| IELTS (Academic) | 6.5 | Total 65 with at least 5.5 in each component. |
| TOEFL (iBT) | 92 | Total 92 with at least 20 in each component. We do not accept TOEFL MyBest Score to meet our English language requirements. |
| Cambridge English Advanced | Total 176 with at least 162 in each component |
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| Cambridge English Proficiency | Total 176 with at least 162 in each component |
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| Trinity ISE | ISE II with distinctions in all four components |
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| PTE Academic | 62 | Total 62 with at least 54 in each component |
Costs
Tuition Fees Divinity MDiv
| Channel Islands | £9250 | year 1 |
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| Ireland | £9250 | year 1 |
| Scotland | £1820 | year 1 |
| England UK | £9250 | year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £9250 | year 1 |
| Wales | £9250 | year 1 |
| EU | £26500 | year 1 |
| International | £26500 | year 1 |
Additional fee information
Scottish students must apply to the Student Awards Agency Scotland (SAAS) for payment of their tuition fees.
EU On 9th July 2020 the decision was made by the Scottish Government to end free university tuition for European Union (EU) students starting in 2021-22. Funding policy for EU nationals and associated groups starting a course of study in academic year 2022-23 or later will be in line with international fees.
Full time international and EU students will pay a fixed annual fee rate for the duration of their programme.
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.
How to apply
Application deadline:
August 1, 2025
This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.
Possible Entry Points:
- year 1 (Default entry point)
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- Published:
- 14 May, 2024