Study of Religion

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Tuition EUR 22,356 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; EUR 10,421 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students

Degree Master

Duration 22 months

Deadline 2010-03-18

Delivery On-campus

Location Oxford, United Kingdom

Language English

Program Overview

The Study of Religion at University of Oxford is a Master programme in Humanities over 22 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 Study of Religion 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: 22 months
Language of instruction: English
Study mode: On-campus
English requirement: IELTS 7
Tuition: EUR 22,356 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; EUR 10,421 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
Location: Oxford, United Kingdom

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

a single three-hour exam on the core course Methods and Study of Religion/Themes in the Interaction Between Religions;
two essays of up to 5,000 words, between them covering two religious traditions either on their own or in comparison/connection with another;
a dissertation of 10,000 to 15,000 words on a topic relating to either one religious tradition on its own or two or more religious traditions in comparison/connection with each other\xa0- if you are intending to proceed to doctoral study this is normally used as a foundation for future research); and
an oral examination (viva voce) on your dissertation and essay research topics and wider knowledge of the study of religion unless individually dispensed by the examiners.

Admission Requirements

Academic Requirements

Applicants are normally expected to be predicted or have achieved a first-class or strong upper second-class undergraduate degree with honours (or equivalent international qualifications), as a minimum, in\xc2\xa0theology, religious studies or a\xc2\xa0related field. Entrance is very competitive.
For applicants with a degree from the USA, the minimum GPA sought is 3.7 out of 4.0.

English Proficiency: IELTS 7 or equivalent.

Tuition & Financial Information

Tuition Fee

EUR 22,356 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; EUR 10,421 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students

Tuition fees: EUR 22,356 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; EUR 10,421 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students

IELTS requirement: 7

Financial Aid & Scholarships

Contact University of Oxford 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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Application Information

Application Deadline 2010-03-18
Start Date 2018-10-08
Language English
Duration 22 months