Magic and Occult Science

Course Overview

The PhD Magic and Occult Science at University of Exeter is a postgraduate programme designed for postgraduate students passionate about understanding society. Based in Devon, England, this Russell Group university offers a research-led approach to learning, with a 4-year full-time structure. The study of magic and occult sciences spans historical, literary and social science approaches, covering witchcraft, folklore, Western Esotericism, occult traditions in Christianity, Islam, and Judaism, as well as links to gender, sexuality, philosophy, metaphysics, nature, and the history of science and medicine. This interdisciplinary programme unites experts across the University of Exeter, building on its internationally recognised strengths. Partly based in the Institute of Arab and Islamic Studies (IAIS) - one of the smallest and most diverse departments at the University - it benefi... International tuition fees are £23,500 per year, home/UK fees are £5,022 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 7.0 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 76% student satisfaction rating, a median graduate salary of £27,000 within three years, a 95% continuation rate, and 70% of graduates in employment or further study.

What You'll Learn

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Graduate Outcomes

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