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Catholic Theology (Distance learning)

Durham University
Durham, England
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2 yearsDuration
£15,700Per Year (Intl)
£31,000Avg. Graduate Salary
N/AContinuation Rate

Course Overview

Offered by Durham University, the MA Catholic Theology (Distance learning) provides a comprehensive postgraduate education in history, philosophy, and theology. Based in Durham, England, this Russell Group university offers a research-led approach to learning, with a 2-year full-time structure. Led by the University’s world-renowned Centre for Catholic Studies (CCS) within the Department of Theology and Religion, our MA in Catholic Theology will provide you with an in-depth knowledge of individual figures, periods, themes and areas of Catholic theology. The MA is particularly suitable if you have an undergraduate education in Theology, Religious Studies, or a related discipline. It is an excellent foundation for doctoral work, and for those pursuing ongoing personal and professional development. International tuition fees are £15,700 per year, home/UK fees are £7,200 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.5 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 98% student satisfaction rating, a median graduate salary of £30,500 within three years, a 100% continuation rate, and 80% of graduates in employment or further study.

What You'll Learn

Faith and reason
Twentieth century Catholic theology and conceiving change in contemporary Catholicism
Through exploring the thought of Thomas Aquinas or medieval Franciscan thinkers
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

Postgraduate Requirement2:1

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic6.56666

L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£15,700

per year

Total Course Cost (2 years)£31,400

Home Student Fee

£7,200

regulated fee

Scholarships available for eligible students

Fees shown are for current entry. Fees may increase annually in line with inflation.

📊 OFFICIAL UK DATA

Graduate Outcomes

Based on official HESA Graduate Outcomes survey data

💰 Graduate Salaries — Durham University

Time After GraduationLower Quartile SalaryMedian SalaryUpper Quartile Salary
15 months£26,000£31,000£36,000
3 years£24,500£30,500£39,500
5 years£29,500£41,000£57,500
Official Data

Salary figures are sourced from Discover Uni graduate outcomes data for this subject area at this provider (subject area: CAH20). These represent typical earnings and may not reflect this specific course. For official data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

💼 Employment Breakdown

70%Working
10%Studying
5%Work & Study
5%Seeking Work
70%Professional Jobs
Official Data

Graduate employment outcomes are sourced directly from Discover Uni for this specific course and provider. For full details, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

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Masters Achievement Scholarships

Durham University · Postgraduate

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  • For postgraduate study
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Inspiring Excellence Postgraduate Scholarship

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£10,000scholarship value
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Durham Cathedral Choral Scholarship

Durham University · Postgraduate

£4,021scholarship value
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Merit

Global Citizenship Programme & Scholarship

Durham University · Postgraduate

£4,000scholarship value
  • Available to all international students
  • For postgraduate study
  • Open to your course
Merit

Addison Wheeler Fellowship

Durham University · Postgraduate

  • Available to all international students
  • For postgraduate study
  • Open to your course
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About Durham University

Durham University offers Catholic Theology (Distance learning) as part of its comprehensive programme offerings.

#94QS World
#23UK Ranking
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