Program Overview
The Study of Religion at University of California Davis is a MA programme in Humanities, 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 Study of Religion programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across United States and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- Tuition: USD 28,344 (Tuition (Year)) — National students; USD 13,242 (Tuition (Year)) — In-State students
- Location: Davis, United States, United States
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Study of Religion 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
- Foundational Theories of Religion
- Contemporary Approaches to the Study of Religion
- Comparative, interpretive study of the treatment of specific topics in American religious cultures.
- Comparative, interpretive study of the treatment of specific topics in Asian religious cultures.
- Comparative, interpretive study of the treatment of specific topics in Mediterranean religious cultures.
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
- Application Fee: $90 domestic, $110 international.
- Statement of Purpose (4,000 character limit, including spaces)
- Personal History Statement (4,000 character limit, including spaces)
- Writing Sample
- Three letters of recommendation (from professors)
- Transcripts: We require academic records from each college-level institution you have attended.
- General Graduate Record Exam (GRE) scores
- TOEFL Scores - International Applicants must submit TOEFL Scores.
- Transcript Translations - As mentioned above, certified English Translations are required for all transcripts issued by the institution in a foreign language.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
USD 28,344 (Tuition (Year)) — National students; USD 13,242 (Tuition (Year)) — In-State students
Tuition fees: USD 28,344 (Tuition (Year)) — National students; USD 13,242 (Tuition (Year)) — In-State students
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact University of California Davis 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 California, Davis
University of California, Davis
Davis, United States
public university in the Davis, California area; part of the University of California system
University Profile- Application Deadline Jan, 2027
- Start Date Oct, 2026
- Language English
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