Overview

The Death, Religion and Culture course at The University of Winchester attracts a diverse range of students including funeral directors, clergy from a variety of traditions, teachers, nurses and those preparing for a research degree, as well as a range of people who are simply fascinated by the subject. This dynamic group ensures that your debates and discussions are lively and informed by a breath of interests and experiences.

Modules include Contemporary Approaches to Death and Dying, Death in World Religions, The Theology, Philosophy and Ethics of Death, Pastoral Care of the Dying and Bereaved, and Philosophical Approaches to Mourning and Eulogy. You also complete a dissertation of 15,000 to 20,000 words on a relevant topic of your choice.

The programme is taught by a team of highly qualified and enthusiastic staff who include internationally renowned scholars. You take part in structured discussion and debate through electronic forums, and are provided with guided course readings and access to the digital resources held in the University library in order to complete assessments. A visit to a local crematorium, cemetery, mortuary and/or funeral home is an essential aspect of the course.

Graduates of the course pursue a range of careers including bereavement counselling, work in funeral homes, teaching and church ministries.

Careers

Graduates have gone on to work within bereavement counselling, funeral homes, teaching and the church.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Contemporary Approaches to Death and Dying,

Death in World Religions,

The Theology, Philosophy and Ethics of Death,

Pastoral Care of the Dying and Bereaved

Philosophical Approaches to Mourning and Eulogy

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months
Part-time
- 24 months
- Flexible

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-09-23 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-05-15 00:00:00

Language

English

Credits

180 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Area & Cultural Studies Theology and Religious Studies View 127 other Masters in Theology and Religious Studies in United Kingdom

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Academic requirements

GPA

Lower Second Class

English requirements

We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.

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Other requirements

General requirements

Normally a first or second-class Honours degree or professional experience in the area of study.

The course is great for anyone with an interest in exploring death as a subject area, and how religion and culture affect perceptions of death, dying and bereavement.

No previous knowledge of religion or death studies is required although some summer reading would help students prepare.

Tuition Fee

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International

10725 GBP/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 10725 GBP per year during 12 months.
National

9250 GBP/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 9250 GBP per year during 12 months.

National part-time: £4,625

International part-time: £5,363

Living costs for Winchester

660 - 1140 GBP /month

Living costs

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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