Religious Studies

Course Overview

Offered by The University of Edinburgh, the MPhil Religious Studies provides a comprehensive postgraduate education in history, philosophy, and theology. Based in Edinburgh, Scotland, this Russell Group university offers a research-led approach to learning, with a 2-year full-time structure. Our postgraduate doctoral programme is based in theoretically informed and comparative studies of religion, specialising in areas such as Asian studies, history of religions/new religions, and Jewish studies. Research degrees guide you through an independent study that you have proposed. Your supervisor(s) will work with you to establish the resources that you need for the successful conclusion of your degree. A minimum ielts score of 6.5 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 95% student satisfaction rating, a median graduate salary of £26,500 within three years, a 80% continuation rate, and 70% of graduates in employment or further study.

What You'll Learn

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