Overview

The MA in Chaplaincy and Spiritual Care from Canterbury Christ Church University is for anyone interested in studying the premodern past in depth. The students usually include recent graduates wishing to continue their studies, mature students returning to study after a longer or shorter time of pursuing other interests, and secondary-school teachers seeking professional development.

All about the course

An MA in Medieval and Early Modern Studies is increasingly regarded as a valuable extension of undergraduate study in that it:

offers you an anticipated edge in the professional job market
enhances applications for teacher training where advanced specialist knowledge can be an asset. The PGCE History team in the Education department at Canterbury Christ Church University strongly encourages students to gain an MA before applying for the PGCE
provides essential postgraduate experience for you if you intend to continue your study of premodern History or Literature at MPhil/PhD level
provides a period of study if you wish to take a career break.

Your future career

The advanced skills you will gain, together with the specialist disciplinary knowledge you will develop during the course, will enhance your employability and can help you find a career in fields such as: education, the civil service, journalism, finance, the law, politics, and heritage. The MA also provides you with the skills needed to pursue a Ph.D. in a range of fields, including History, Heritage, English Literature, and Religious and Theological Studies

Programme Structure

Modules include:

Themes and Sources in Medieval and Early Modern Studies
Critically Reading Medieval and Early Modern Studies
Dissertation
Latin
A History of Our Hopeful Tomorrows: Utopian Thought from Thomas More to Modern Science Fiction
Spectres Haunting the West: A History of Horror in the West

Key information

Duration

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

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-22 00:00:00

Application deadline not specified.

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

79

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PTE Academic

56

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

180 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Canterbury, United Kingdom

Disciplines

History Theology and Religious Studies View 104 other Masters in Theology and Religious Studies in United Kingdom

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Academic requirements

GPA

Lower Second Class

English requirements

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79

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56

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6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

A 2:2 honours degree in History or a relevant discipline is required. Holders of other qualifications will be considered individually.
If English is not your first language you require an IELTS overall score of 6.0 with no element below 5.5 for most standard undergraduate and postgraduate courses. There are some exceptions and if the IELTS requirement differs it will be specified on the course page.

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

15500 GBP / year

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Domestic Applies to you

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Citizens or residents

9545 GBP / year

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Living costs

Canterbury

United Kingdom

660 - 1140 GBP / month

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

Funding

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Overview

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Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

Delivered

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Disciplines

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Academic requirements

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Other requirements

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Tuition Fees

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Living costs

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