The MLitt/MTh in Religion, Theology & Culture provides a comprehensive and cutting-edge exploration of classic and contemporary debates in theology and religious studies, incorporating the latest scholarship in the field.

Programme overview

• MLitt/MTh: 12 months full-time;

The teaching component of the programme will combine core courses with a selection of optional courses that allow you to develop a specialisation in one of the following areas

• Biblical Studies
• Theology
• Islamic Studies
• Indian Philosophy and Religion
• Literature, Theology and the Arts
• Religion and Critical Theory.

You will also produce a research dissertation on your area of particular interest.

The courses offered on this programme combine breadth of coverage with in-depth study.

Core courses

• Religion, theology and modernity
• Contemporary perspectives on religion and theology.

A wide-variety of optional courses are available to match your choice of specialisation.

Career prospects

The MLitt/MTh in Religion, Theology & Culture has a research and vocational skills component explicitly built into it, which is unusual for most Masters programmes in the subject area. As a graduate of this programme, you will be in a good position to develop a career in education or further academic work, regardless of the subject of your undergraduate degree.

You could also undertake the programme in preparation for a career in church ministry.

Academic entry requirements

Normally, at least a 2.1 Honours degree (or equivalent qualification) in an Arts, Humanities or Social science degree or the equivalent. You should also submit a sample of academic writing.

International students with academic qualifications below those required should contact our partner institution, Glasgow International College, who offer a range of foundation courses.

English language requirements

For applicants whose first language is not English, the University sets a minimum English Language proficiency level.

International English Language Testing System (IELTS) Academic module (not General Training):

• overall score 7.0
• no sub-test less than 7.0
• or equivalent scores in another recognised qualification (see below)
   

Common equivalent English language qualifications:

• ibTOEFL: 100; no sub-test less than 24
• CAE (Cambridge Certificate of Advanced English): A minimum
• CPE (Cambridge Certificate of Proficiency in English): B minimum
• PTE Academic (Person Test of English, Academic test): 68; minimum 60 in writing

Pre-sessional courses
The University of Glasgow accepts evidence of the required language level from the Language Centre Pre-sessional courses. We also consider other BALEAP accredited pre-sessional courses:

• Language Centre, University of Glasgow
• BALEAP guide to accredited courses 

FAQs

Visa requirements and proof of English language level

It is a visa requirement to provide information on your level of English based on an internationally recognised and secure English language test. All test reports must be no more than 2 years old. A list of these can be found on the UK Border Agency website. If you have never taken one of these tests before, you can get an initial idea of your level by using the Common European Framework self-assessment grid which gives you a level for each skill (e.g. listening B1/writing B2 etc.) However, please note that this is not a secure English language test and it is not sufficient evidence of your level of English for visa requirements.

If you require a Tier 4 student visa, your qualification must be one of the secure English language tests accepted by UK Border Agency:

• UK Border Agency Tier 4 English Language requirements
• UKBA list of approved English language tests [pdf]

For further information about English language requirements, please contact the Recruitment and International Office: pgadmissions@glasgow.ac.uk

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