Overview

Alongside these taught options, you can choose to undertake independent study under specialist supervision, drawing on the areas within Theology and Religious Studies that most interests you. Examples of possible areas of study (indicative rather than exhaustive) include the following: religion and existentialism; queer theologies; Christology; the Hebrew Bible and the Dead Sea Scrolls; religious ethics and asceticism; political theologies; violence in early Christianity; the anthropology of Islam; religion, feminism, and gender; and contemporary apocalypticisms.

Career prospects

This Theology and Religious Studies programme from University of Chester develops skills in empathy, cultural sensitivity, and religious literacy valued by employers. Students may go on to work in a number of professions, including teaching, banking and financial business, marketing and advertising, publishing, civil service, health and social care, counselling, and customer service.

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Studying Theology and Religion

Research Dissertation

Book of Revelation

Contemporary Islam

Qumran and the Dead Sea Scrolls

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Key information

Duration

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

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-10-13 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-07-31 00:00:00
Starting 2027-01-26 00:00:00

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Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

91

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PTE Academic

62

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

180 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus, Blended, Online

Campus Location

Chester, United Kingdom

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

Lower Second Class

English requirements

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91

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62

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6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

Normally a 2:2 honours degree in a Humanities subject is required. Applicants with a degree in another discipline should contact us for advice. Those with appropriate relevant experience but who do not have a degree will also receive consideration.

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Tuition Fees

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15500 GBP / year

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Citizens or residents

9090 GBP / year

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Living costs

Chester

United Kingdom

660 - 1140 GBP / month

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