Program Overview
The Theology & Religious Studies at King's College London is a Postgraduate Diploma 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 Theology & Religious Studies 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
- Tuition: GBP 17,050 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 9,000 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
- Location: London, United Kingdom
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Theology & Religious Studies 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
- Modern Islam I: History and Politics
- An Introduction to the Doctrine of the Person of Christ
- Intermediate Greek with Texts
- Religion in Different Social & Geopolitical Contexts: Anthropological Perspectives
- Modern Islam II: Sociological and Intellectual Practices
- Paul in Context
- Religion, Culture and Society in Reformation Europe
- Ritual in the Old Testament
- Salvation & the City: Christian Faith & the Arts in London
- Applied Ethics
- Philosophy & Film
- Religion & Politics in International & Transnational Contexts
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
You need the following GPA score:
Applicants for graduate programs must have the equivalent of a bachelor\xe2\x80\x99s degree with a minimum GPA equivalent to Upper Second Class on the UK Honour scale. Admitted applicants typically have an undergraduate GPA of or better on the UK Honour scale. No exam grade should be lower than 4.5 (European grade scale) or D (American grade scale).
Your GPA (Grade Point Average) is calculated using the grades that you received in each course, and is determined by the points assigned to each grade (e.g. for the US grading scale from A-F).
Usually a 2:1 undergraduate honours degree (or overseas equivalent).
Application procedure
- Your application will be assessed by at least one academic member of staff. We aim to process all applications within four to six weeks, although this may take longer in February and March, and over holiday periods.
Personal statement and supporting information
- Please provide a personal statement with your application, explaining why you wish to take our programme, and outlinining your relevant background experience. You should also give your undergraduate degree qualification, School/College, subject, grade and date.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
GBP 17,050 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 9,000 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
Tuition fees: GBP 17,050 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 9,000 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact King's College London 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 King's College London
King's College London
London, England
King's College London is a public research university in London, England. King's was established by royal charter in 1829 under the patronage of King George IV and the Duke of Wellington. In 1836,...
University Profile- Application Deadline 2031-03-18
- Start Date 2018-09-01
- Language English
- Duration 12 months
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