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PostgraduateMTh

Theology

University of Aberdeen
Aberdeen, Scotland
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1 yearDuration
£22,000Per Year (Intl)
£25,000Avg. Graduate Salary
N/AContinuation Rate

Course Overview

Offered by University of Aberdeen, the MTh Theology provides a comprehensive postgraduate education in history, philosophy, and theology. Based in Aberdeen, Scotland, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 1-year full-time structure. The Masters in Theology (MTh) allows students to choose either a specialist or a more generalist study route. Depending on the combination of courses taken, students can graduate with either the more general Masters in Theology (MTh) or a specialist degree in one of the following subject areas: MTh Biblical Studies, MTh Church History, MTh Systematic Theology, or MTh Theological Ethics. The University of Aberdeen has an international reputation for excellence in the study of Christian Theology and the Department of Divinity is a leading centre of biblical and theological training and research. International tuition fees are £22,000 per year, home/UK fees are £10,000 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.5 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 100% student satisfaction rating, a median graduate salary of £22,500 within three years, a 85% continuation rate, and 85% of graduates in employment or further study.

What You'll Learn

Advanced Biblical Exegesis
Patristic and Medieval Theology
Systematic Theology and Doctrine
Theological Ethics and Moral Philosophy
Church History and Reformation Studies
Contemporary Theological Debates
Research Methods in Theology
Dissertation in Theology
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

Postgraduate Requirement2:2

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic6.55.5665.5
PTE Academic62

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

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£22,000

per year

Total Course Cost (12 months)£22,000

Home Student Fee

£10,000

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 — University of Aberdeen

Time After GraduationLower Quartile SalaryMedian SalaryUpper Quartile Salary
15 months£23,000£25,000£28,000
3 years£17,000£22,500£28,000
5 years£23,500£28,000£36,000
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

75%Working
10%Studying
15%Work & Study
45%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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Aberdeen Global Scholarship - Postgraduate

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£8,000scholarship value
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Aberdeen Global Scholarship - Postgraduate

University of Aberdeen · Postgraduate

£8,000scholarship value
  • Available to all international students
  • For postgraduate study
  • Open to your course
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About University of Aberdeen

University of Aberdeen offers Theology as part of its comprehensive programme offerings.

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