University of Glasgow
Celtic Studies/Theology & Religious Studies MA (Hons)
University of Glasgow

Key Course Facts

Student Reviews

Below you can see course specific reviews of 15 graduates of Celtic Studies/Theology & Religious Studies MA (Hons) and other courses in Theology and Religious Studies at University of Glasgow for each of the survey questions in comparison to the average for all UK degree courses in Theology and Religious Studies.

Overall student satisfaction
81 /100
15 total respondents

Primarily based on data from undergraduate degree students.

The NSS is commissioned by the Office for Students

Salary

Salary of Graduates in Philosophy 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
Median salary £24000 £20500 £25000
25-75 percentile range £20000 - £27500 £13500 - £25500 £19000 - £30500


Salary of all UK Graduates of Philosophy and Religious Studies

  15 months after graduation 3 years after graduation 5 years after graduation
Median salary £24600 £21975 £24805
25-75 percentile range £20160 - £27350 £14735 - £27480 £16808 - £32349

Course Description

CELTIC STUDIES:-Celtic Studies provides the opportunity to choose from a range of courses on the medieval and modern Celtic languages of the British Isles (Scottish Gaelic, Irish and Welsh) and their associated cultures. You will have the opportunity to study the medieval and modern cultures of the Celtic-speaking peoples, with scholars at the cutting edge of research: and learn a Celtic language of the British Isles. THEOLOGY & RELIGIOUS STUDIES:- Theology & Religious Studies encompasses the study of religion, religions, the Bible and theology – not as worlds apart, but as they relate to politics, history, literature, philosophy, art and culture as well as to personal belief and practice. It is open to students of all faiths and none. You can study new languages from scratch: Greek and Hebrew are available from beginners’ level upward, so that you can learn to read the ancient texts of the Hebrew Bible and the New Testament in their original languages. Our staff have a wide range of specialties which will help you to understand world religions: including Judaism, Christianity, Islam, Buddhism and Hinduism; in their cultural, political and intellectual context. In addition, we have a team of knowledgeable and friendly staff who help make TRS at Glasgow a great place to study.

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.

Current jobs

Required skill level of job after 15 months

Jobs of graduates of this course (15 months after graduation)

Example below based on all graduates of Celtic Studies/Theology & Religious Studies MA (Hons) at University of Glasgow

20% Managers, directors and senior officials
15% Business and public service associate professionals
15% Science, engineering and technology associate professionals
10% Natural and social science professionals
5% Teaching Professionals
5% Information Technology Professionals
5% Legal professionals
5% Administrative occupations
5% Science, engineering and technology associate professionals
5% Business and public service associate professionals

Entry Requirements / Admissions

UCAS Tariff of Accepted Students for Theology and Religious Studies

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

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.

How to apply

Application deadline:

January 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)

University Rankings

Positions of University of Glasgow in top UK and global rankings.

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About University of Glasgow

The ancient University of Glasgow owns and manages three distinct campus locations: Gilmorehill, Garscube, and Dumfries campus. The primary building for the majority of students is Gilmorehill, where learners have the opportunity to earn a degree from the university’s diverse Liberal Arts subjects, as well as participate in well funded research projects. The city of Glasgow has a well deserved reputation for having some of the friendliest locals in the UK, as well as being one of the cultural centres of Scotland.

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Where is this programme taught

Gilmorehill (Main) Campus
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