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Masters Degrees in Religion Studies Worldwide

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Philosophy of Religion and Ethics PG Dip

Faculty of Arts, Humanities and Cultures, University of Leeds United Kingdom

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Heritage and Religion Master Degree

University of Groningen Netherlands

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Religion in Global Politics MA

SOAS University of London United Kingdom

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Religions and Education by distance learning (MA) MA

University of Warwick United Kingdom

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Philosophy and Religion MA(Res)

Bangor University United Kingdom

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Master of Arts in Ancient Culture, Religion and Ethnicity MA

The University of British Columbia (UBC) Canada

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Religion - Study of Religions HDip

University College Cork (UCC) Ireland

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Graduate Certificate in Studies in Religion Graduate Certificate

University of Waikato New Zealand

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Death, Religion and Culture MA

University of Winchester United Kingdom

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Study of Religions MA, MRes

University of Wales Trinity Saint David United Kingdom

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Religion, Culture and Society MA

University of Central Lancashire (UCLan) United Kingdom

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Religions and Theology MPhil, PhD, MA

University of Manchester United Kingdom

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Theology and Religion MA

University of Exeter United Kingdom

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Study of Religion MSt

University of Oxford United Kingdom

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Religion and Society MA

Durham University United Kingdom

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Study a Religion Studies Masters abroad in 2025

Explore deep spiritual beliefs and diverse cultural histories.

A masters degree in religion will allow you to take your knowledge to the next level. Students will have the opportunity to develop their skills and knowledge in the history of religion, how religion is taught, and the future of religions. Usually taking 1-2 years to complete, a masters degree in religion is designed to help you take your next career step.

Completing a masters degree in religion as an international student is a great way to advance your knowledge both inside and outside of the classroom. You will also be able to broaden your horizons, as you will be learning with students from all over the world.

Admission Requirements

Admission into a masters degree in religion normally requires a bachelor's degree in a related subject. Some programs will consider students from other subject areas. There may be other specific entry requirements, which you can find out about from your university.

You will also need to provide evidence of your language proficiency, depending on the teaching language. This can be done with results from the IELTS and TOEFL tests, which are accepted by most universities around the world.

Tuition Fees

International students are likely to have to pay tuition fees, but you may have access to scholarships and grants that will help with any financial costs of studying abroad. It is important that you do your research to understand what scholarships are available to you.

Careers

Graduates of a masters degree in religion will be prepared for a role in the field of religion and theology. These roles could be directly involved with a religion or religious organisations, as well as the media, education, and politics.

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