Overview

The MA focuses on Cultural Astronomy and Astrology. We define Cultural Astronomy as the study of the application of beliefs about the stars to all aspects of human culture, from religion and science to the arts and literature. It includes the new discipline of archaeoastronomy: the study of astronomical alignments, orientation and symbolism in ancient and modern architecture. Astrology is the practice of relating the heavenly bodies to lives and events on earth. We therefore examine the relationship between astrological, astronomical and cosmological beliefs and practices, and society, politics, religion and the arts, past and present.

The MA is a hybrid of history and anthropology. As historians we pay attention to documentary evidence but are heavily influenced by recent trends in anthropology; this means that modern western culture can be subjected to the same academic scrutiny as pre-modern or non-western cultures, and by questions such as the requirement for the scholar or researcher to engage in practice as part of their study of practice.

Programme Structure

Courses Include:

Introduction to Cultural Astronomy and Astrology
Researching Contemporary Cosmologies
History of Astrology
Cosmology, Magic and Divination
Sacred Geography
Astral Religion

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months
Part-time
- 48 months
- Flexible

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-09-24 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-15 00:00:00

Language

English

IELTS

6.5

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Credits

180 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Lampeter, United Kingdom

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

Upper Second Class

Upper Second Class _{(recommended)}

English requirements

IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

The normal entry qualification is a good first degree (2:1 or equivalent in UK grading) in an appropriate arts/humanities/social sciences area including History, Cultural Studies, Sociology, Psychology, Theology and/or Religious Studies.

If you have good first degree - a BA or BSc - in another discipline and/or substantial relevant background experience and evidence of relevant study then discuss this with the Programme Director.

If you have a 2:2 degree (in UK grading), then we may advise you to apply for the Postgraduate Diploma, and you can then progress to the MA after successful completion of the six taught modules.

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

12800 GBP / year

≈ 12800 GBP / year
EU/EEA Applies to you

Applies to you

EU/EEA Nationals

6200 GBP / year

≈ 6200 GBP / year

Living costs

Lampeter

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.

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