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PostgraduateMaster of Philosophy

Theology, Religion and Philosophy of Religion

University of Cambridge
Cambridge, England
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9 monthsDuration
£37,856Per Year (Intl)
£30,000Avg. Graduate Salary
N/AContinuation Rate

Course Overview

Offered by University of Cambridge, the MPhil Theology, Religion and Philosophy of Religion provides a comprehensive postgraduate education in history, philosophy, and theology. Based in Cambridge, England, this Russell Group university offers a research-led approach to learning, with a 9-month full-time and part-time structure. The MPhil in Theology, Religion and Philosophy of Religion is a nine-month full-time, or one-year-and-nine-month part-time, master's course. The MPhil offers the opportunity for advanced study in Theology, Religion and Philosophy of Religion across the full range of disciplines and with a strong focus on research. Students can draw on the expertise of leading scholars from a wide range of subjects, which allows both for specialisation and for interdisciplinary approaches. A minimum ielts score of 7.5 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 95% student satisfaction rating, a median graduate salary of £31,500 within three years, a 100% continuation rate, and 70% of graduates in employment or further study.

What You'll Learn

Advanced Theological Inquiry and Methodology
Philosophy of Religion: Critical Perspectives
Research Methods in Religious Studies
Contextual Analysis of Sacred Texts
Religion
Ethics and Metaphysics
Historical Development of Christian Thought
Comparative World Religions and Belief Systems
Dissertation Research and Academic Writing
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic7.57777

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

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£37,856

per year

Total Course Cost (9 months)£37,856

Home Student Fee

£16,109

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 Cambridge

Time After GraduationLower Quartile SalaryMedian SalaryUpper Quartile Salary
15 months£26,000£30,000£34,000
3 years£25,500£31,000£42,500
5 years£32,000£42,500£64,000
Official Data

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💼 Employment Breakdown

45%Working
25%Studying
5%Work & Study
10%Seeking Work
75%Professional Jobs
Official Data

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