Course summary
The Study of Religions (MA) has a distinct methodological emphasis drawing on the expertise of staff. The aim of the programme is not to focus on any one tradition, but to enable engagement with different traditions in a manner that is free, fair, accurate and open to correction. Reasons to choose this course
- Distinct methodological emphasis drawing on the expertise of staff
- All our staff are research active, and on hand throughout to guide you in the right direction.
- Opportunity to study a wide range of different religious traditions
- Furthermore, you’ll be able to take modules from a distance that enable you to interact with students and staff – indeed, we offer as much interaction as you wish.
- We have strong international recruitment that supports students from a diverse range of circumstances; indeed, our students come from all over the world and many take the MA whilst juggling other responsibilities – we recognise this special context of distance-learners, and our courses make full use of the virtual world and have the personal approach of expert tuition.
Modules
Part I (PG Cert, PG Dip & MA) • Buddhist Philosophy – Mahayana and Zen Approaches (30 credits; optional) • Celtic Sanctity, Spirituality and Hagiography (30 credits; optional) • Chinese Religions at the Grassroots (30 credits; optional) • Interfaith Encounters: Religious Interaction in a Complex (30 credits; optional) • Islam Today (30 credits; optional) • Religion and the Environment (30 credits; optional) • Religious Experience Today (30 credits; optional) • Sacred Geography (30 credits; optional) • Theory and Methodology in the Study of Religions (30 credits; compulsory) • Western Esotericism (30 credits; optional). Part II (MA) • MA Dissertation (Religion) (60 credits; compulsory).
Entry requirements
Normally the entry requirement for this degree is a first class or upper second class undergraduate degree. In addition, enquiries are also welcome from students with an equivalent and appropriate professional qualification or significant and relevant professional experience.
Fees and funding
Tuition fees
| EU | £7800 | Whole course |
| England | £7800 | Whole course |
| Northern Ireland | £7800 | Whole course |
| Scotland | £7800 | Whole course |
| Wales | £7800 | Whole course |
| Channel Islands | £7800 | Whole course |
| International | £15000 | Whole course |
Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website .
Additional fee information
No additional fees or cost information has been supplied for this course, please contact the provider directly.
Provider information
University of Wales Trinity Saint David
College Road
Carmarthen
SA31 3EP