Program Overview
The Theology and Religious Studies: Religious Studies (research MA) at University of Amsterdam 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 Theology and Religious Studies: Religious Studies (research MA) programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across Netherlands 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
- English requirement: IELTS 7
- Tuition: EUR 10,500 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; EUR 1,906 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
- Location: Amsterdam, Netherlands
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Theology and Religious Studies: Religious Studies (research MA) 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
- [\'36 credits for core courses\', \'36 credits for electives\', \'18 credits for tutorials\', "and 30 credits for a Master\'s thesis or internship/ research report"]
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
Language test: IELTS: average score 7\nTOEFL: score 100\nCambridge Advanced English: score A\nCambridge Proficiency in English: score B
\nPrevious education: The Research Master\xc3\xa2\xc2\x80\xc2\x99s in Religious Studies is open to all students with a Bachelor\xc3\xa2\xc2\x80\xc2\x99s diploma from the UvA, or a recognised equivalent from another accredited university in:\n- Religious Studies\nOr a university Bachelor\xc3\xa2\xc2\x80\xc2\x99s diploma in:\n- The Humanities*\n- The Social Sciences*\n- Law*\n*Only if you successfully followed courses in Religious Studies worth 30 ECTS credits.\nThe level of the Bachelor\'s diploma from a foreign higher education institution must be equal to three years of Dutch university education (to be judged by the Examinations Board).\nProspective students with Bachelor\xc3\xa2\xc2\x80\xc2\x99s degrees (university) other than those mentioned above can nonetheless apply for admission to the programme. The Examinations Board will in such cases take a look at the content of the prospective student\xc3\xa2\xc2\x80\xc2\x99s Bachelor programme, his/her study results and general motivation.
\nWritten request: State in about 300 words why you wish to attend this specific programme.\nIn addition: A sample of your best academic written work in English of ten to twenty pages maximum. This may be (an extract of) a paper or thesis written by you in English or an English summary of a paper/thesis written by you in another language.
\nGrade average: If you wish to apply for a Research MA programme you are expected to have an overall grade point average (GPA) of at least:\n- A/3.8 (American system),\n- 2.1 HONS (an upper second class honours degree in the British system),\n- B (ECTS-system), or 7.5 (Dutch system).\nAdmission will not be granted based on a sufficient grade point average only.
English Proficiency: IELTS 7 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
EUR 10,500 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; EUR 1,906 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
Tuition fees: EUR 10,500 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; EUR 1,906 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
IELTS requirement: 7
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact University of Amsterdam 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 Amsterdam
University of Amsterdam
Amsterdam, Netherlands
University of Amsterdam is a distinguished institution of higher education committed to academic excellence, innovative research, and preparing students for leadership in their chosen fields. The...
University Profile- Application Deadline 2004-04-18
- Start Date 2018-09-01
- Language English
- Duration 24 months