Program Overview
The Studies in Philosophy and Religion (MRes Distance Learning Programme) at Bangor University is a MRes programme in Humanities over 12 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 Studies in Philosophy and Religion (MRes Distance Learning Programme) 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: 12 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 6.5
- Tuition: GBP 1,374 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 1,374 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
- Location: Bangor, United Kingdom
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Studies in Philosophy and Religion (MRes Distance Learning Programme) 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
- Eastern Philosophy and Religion (Hinduism, Buddhism, Sikhism, Shinto and Confucianism)
- Islamic Philosophy and ethics
- Religious fundamentalism
- Political Philosophy (including social theory such as Marx, Weber, Rawls etc.)
- Globalization (including, multiculturalism)
- The Enlightenment
- Democratic theory
- The Philosophy of Nietzsche
- Psychoanalytic Studies
- Jungian Theory
- Old Testament
- Ethical Theory
- Applied Ethics
- Religious Experience
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
For all School of Philosophy and Religion Masters courses (MARes, MRes, MTh), applicants should normally have an appropriate degree \xc2\x96 with a minimum of second class honours (lower second class is acceptable), or alternatively a qualification of experience which is acceptable as equivalent. International applicants will also be required to have relevant English Language qualifications.
For the MARes and MRes programmes, applicants are required to submit a suitable research proposal (of approximately 400 words including bibliography). The topic of your research should be within a subject area that can be supervised by current members of staff. Students often select a topic from within the broad list of topics available in Part 1. Please consult the staff pages for details of their general expertise.
English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
GBP 1,374 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 1,374 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
Tuition fees: GBP 1,374 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 1,374 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
IELTS requirement: 6.5
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact Bangor University 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.
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University Profile- Start Date 2017-09-26
- Language English
- Duration 12 months
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