Overview

Theology, Religion and Philosophy of Religion at University of Cambridge aims:

to provide high calibre students with an excellent education in these traditions which is informed by current developments in scholarship and research;
to provide a stimulating environment in which students can reach their intellectual potential;
to provide an integrated structure of learning and teaching;
to help students develop a wide range of intellectual abilities and skills which will enable them to make a significant contribution in their chosen careers and walks of life, including training in academic research.

On completion of the Advanced Diploma students should have:

made the transition from another discipline, usually in the humanities, and acquired a grounding in the key concepts and methods in the subject;
acquired advanced understanding in up to four sub-disciplines of the subject;
acquired detailed knowledge of a specific topic, either in a chosen sub-discipline, or of an interdisciplinary character, and of basic principles of scholarly research, through the writing of a dissertation; and
had the opportunity to acquire a basic or advanced proficiency in a scriptural language of a major religious tradition and in the interpretation of scriptural texts.

Programme Structure

Papers are taught by lectures, classes, or a mixture of the two. B papers may offer between 16 and 24 hours of lectures and classes per year. C papers offer between 16 and 24 hours of lectures and classes per year.
Language papers within categories A, B, and C are generally taught by classes, for two or three hours per week, over two terms.
Contact hours will vary according to the student's selection of papers, but might typically amount to 60 hours of lectures and classes per year.

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 9 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-10-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-04-28 00:00:00

More details

Applications are considered on a rolling basis until the application deadline.

Language

English

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OR

110

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IELTS

7.5

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Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Cambridge, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Philosophy Theology and Religious Studies View 109 other Masters in Theology and Religious Studies in United Kingdom

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Academic requirements

GPA

Upper Second Class

English requirements

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110

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Other requirements

General requirements

Applicants for this course should have achieved a High II.i Honours Degree.
If your degree is not from the UK, please check International Qualifications to find the equivalent in your country.
First or II.i honours degree with marks of at least 67 per cent or a GPA of at least 3.7 in the US system.

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

41332 GBP / year

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Domestic Applies to you

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Citizens or residents

17588 GBP / year

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Living costs

Cambridge

United Kingdom

846 - 1465 GBP / month

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

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On completion of the Advanced Diploma students should have:

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

IELTS & PTE Test Preparation

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

IELTS & PTE Test Preparation

Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

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Living costs

Cambridge

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