Overview

With just one required module besides the dissertation, this Master’s in Global Religion and Society at King's College London offers you the chance to create your own study path by choosing from a broad range of optional modules from within the department and beyond. This flexibility gives you the opportunity to develop broad expertise or to choose a specialism in a particular area, such as religion and social justice, religion in international relations, religion and ethics, or religion and health.

Key benefits

Study for a degree that uniquely integrates humanities and social sciences to analyse and understand religions in their social, political and cultural contexts.
Learn at a university ranked 7th for Theology, Divinity & Religious Studies in the UK (QS World Rankings by subject 2025).
Learn from internationally recognised scholars who are active researchers and experts in Buddhism, Christianity, Hinduism, Islam, Judaism, and a wide range of contemporary and emerging religious movements..
Explore London’s immensely diverse and rich religious and cultural resources, including places of worship and, for instance, the British Museum, National Gallery and Wellcome Collection, to enhance your learning.
Join a department with over 180 years of excellence in teaching Theology and Religious Studies at King’s College London.
Benefit from a supportive and diverse community of students and academics.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

International Politics and Religion
Race, Gender and Religion
Contemporary Religious Movements
Religion and the Modern State: Global Perspectives
Political Theology
Religion, Spirituality and Health

Offence and Free Speech

Key information

Duration

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

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-28 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-08-25 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2026-07-25 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

Credits

180 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

London, United Kingdom

Disciplines

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

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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

Other requirements

General requirements

A minimum 2:1 undergraduate Bachelor’s (honours) degree
If you have a lower degree classification, or a degree in an unrelated subject, your application may be considered if you can demonstrate significant relevant work experience, or offer a related graduate qualification (such as a Masters or PGDip).
A Bachelor's degree with 2:1 honours is usually required but not necessarily in a humanities subject.
In order to meet the academic entry requirements for this programme you should have a minimum 2:1 undergraduate degree with a final mark of at least 60% or above in the UK marking scheme. If you are still studying you should be achieving an average of at least 60% or above in the UK marking scheme.

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

32100 GBP / year

≈ 32100 GBP / year
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

14450 GBP / year

≈ 14450 GBP / year

Additional Details

Part time tuition fees UK £7,225 per year (2026/27)
Part time tuition fees International £16,050 per year (2026/27)

Living costs

London

United Kingdom

1137 - 2157 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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