Program Overview
The Divinity at University of Chicago is a MA programme in Humanities over 24 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of humanities. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the Divinity programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across United Kingdom and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 24 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- Tuition: USD 11,697 (Tuition (Module)) — International students; USD 11,697 (Tuition (Module)) — National students
- Location: Chicago, United States, United Kingdom
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Divinity programme are prepared for diverse careers in humanities:
- Researcher / Academic
- Cultural Programme Manager
- Editor / Writer
- Translator / Interpreter
- Museum Curator
- Communications Specialist
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- [\'Complete one of the University\s Chicago Language Center\s (CLC)\Research Purposes\ courses offered in German and French with a grade of A, where completion of these courses involves taking the same kind of comprehension-based exam the CLC now administers University-wide.\', \'Receive a \High Pass\ on the comprehension-based exam now offered in German and soon in French.\', \'Receive a \High Pass\ on the traditional translation-based exam offered in German and French.\', \'Introduction to the Study of Religion."\', \'Satisfactory completion of one additional course from each of the three committees of the faculty.\']
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
Applicants to master\'s level programs are not required either to have majored or to have done concentrated work in religious studies during their undergraduate course of study, although broad training in the liberal arts is expected.
Students from the United States who do not have a BA degree or its equivalent, or who come from an unaccredited institution, should write to the Dean of Students of the Divinity School concerning eligibility for admission.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
USD 11,697 (Tuition (Module)) — International students; USD 11,697 (Tuition (Module)) — National students
Tuition fees: USD 11,697 (Tuition (Module)) — International students; USD 11,697 (Tuition (Module)) — National students
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact University of Chicago directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.
About University of Chicago
University of Chicago
Chicago, United States
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University Profile- Application Deadline May, 2027
- Start Date Sep, 2026
- Language English
- Duration 24 months
