109 Master's degrees in Theology and Religious Studies in United Kingdom

Throughout the programme, you’ll benefit from a collaborative learning environment, where you can share expertise and reflect on practice alongside fellow Religious Education trainees. The PGCE Secondary with Religious Education (with QTS) programme is offered at University of Warwick.

Study of Religions (Part-time) from The University of Wales Trinity Saint David has a distinct methodological emphasis drawing on the expertise of staff.

The The Study of Judaism and Christianity programme offered by University of St Andrews provides a comparative and cross-cultural perspectives on these two religious traditions through a joint qualification from the University of St Andrews and the Hebrew University of Jerusalem in Israel.

The Postgraduate Certificate in Education (Religious Education) at King's College London is set in the heart of London and trainees benefit from access to a wide variety of places of worship and museums, including the British Museum, the British Library and the National Gallery. 

This two-year degree in Buddhist Studies offered at the University of Oxford aims to give you a comprehensive training in one of the main Buddhist canonical languages, along with in-depth explorations of Buddhist history, philosophy, and literature. You will choose to specialise in Sanskrit, Classical Tibetan, or Classical Chinese, and may select another of these languages as an optional subject. 

The Theology and Religion GDip course offered by Durham University is intended for those who hold a BA (Honours) degree in another discipline, but who wish to acquire a knowledge of Theology and Religion at a level which would permit them to undertake further study in the subject.

The Theology and Religion MA course offered by Durham University serves both the specific needs of those focussed on progressing towards doctoral research and looking to continue relatively broad-based studies in Theology and Religion to Level four, perhaps in support of a career in teaching.

The Philosophical Theology offered at the University of Oxford offers graduates in either philosophy or theology the opportunity to undertake advanced study in a field bridging the two disciplines. Teaching is provided jointly by members of both the Faculty of Philosophy and the Faculty of Theology and Religion.

The Social Anthropology (Religion in the Contemporary World) programme at the London School of Economics and Political Science is a master level course delivered in a full-time public study mode over 12 months. It offers a deep social science perspective on global religious and secular dynamics in today's society.

The MA in Biblical Interpretation at The University of Wales Trinity Saint David offers a high-quality programme of study taught by experts within the field of Biblical Studies. The programme explores the literature and world of the Bible from both historical and contemporary perspectives.

Cultural Astronomy and Astrology (Full-time) from The University of Wales Trinity Saint David is a unique course which deals with the ways in which human beings attribute meaning to the planets, stars and sky, and construct cosmologies which provide the basis for culture and society.

The Buddhist Studies course from University of South Wales is ideal for teachers wishing to enhance their subject knowledge, and also for those working in Buddhist organisations who wish to gain a recognised qualification. It is also an excellent course for those wishing to study Buddhism in its own right.

Join a timely debate about the role of faith and belief, and acquire skills to interpret the world from a theological perspective. This Christian Theology and the Contemporary World degree is taught by Cambridge Theological Federation and accredited by Anglia Ruskin University.

The University of Leeds offers a Postgraduate Diploma (PGDip) in Religion, designed to be completed in 9 months on a full-time basis. This programme delves into the complexities of religious beliefs and practices, providing a comprehensive understanding of their impact on contemporary society.

Durham University offers a part-time MA in Catholic Theology (Distance Learning) designed for those seeking to deepen their understanding of Catholic theology. This programme spans 2 to 3 years and allows students to study flexibly online, commencing in September 2026. Engage with a rich curriculum while connecting with a global community of scholars.

Ancient Religions from The University of Wales Trinity Saint David provides a comparative analysis of different religious traditions across the ancient world, beyond Greece and Rome as far afield as ancient Egypt, Celtic Britain and ancient China.

This Study of Religions course at the University of Oxford offers an intensive training in research in the study of religions. It enables students to study two major religions, and to explore the nature of religion itself, at an advanced level. 

The Religious Education (Online) degree offered by University of Glasgow has been specifically designed to provide you with the requisite understanding of the main tenets of Catholic Christian theology.

Theology, Religion and Philosophy of Religion at University of Cambridge aims to provide teaching and learning to postgraduate students in the theologies, scriptures, histories and philosophies, doctrines and practices of Christianity; and, as far as resources permit, of Judaism, Islam, Hinduism and Buddhism, principally within their own traditions but also by means of comparative approaches,

Test the waters for postgraduate study of theology by enrolling on the Continuing Professional Development - Catholic Theology introductory module for the Distance Learning MA in Catholic Theology: ‘Catholic Theology: A Preliminary Tour’ at