Our MA in Religion, Culture and Society combines the disciplines of theology, philosophy, sociology, politics and international relations in an innovative, exciting and challenging postgraduate degree award.
Why study with us
- This popular area of study responds to a number of high-level directives and guidelines including the Council of Europe, the Religious Education Council of England and Wales and Ofsted.
- You’ll be examining classical and contemporary theological and philosophical concepts and theories of faith in relation to lived environments.
What you'll do
- You’ll also gain key employability and transferable skills for the world of work.
- There are field trips to places like Liverpool Cathedrals, Ladywelle Pilgrimage and Shrine and the Hindu Temple.
- You’ll be taught by a team who are recognised experts in their fields and who are committed to delivering academic learning of the highest quality.
Modules
Every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of our published course information. However, our programmes are subject to ongoing review and development. Changing circumstances may cause alteration to, or the cancellation of, courses. Changes may be necessary to comply with the requirements of accrediting bodies or revisions to subject benchmarks statements. As well as to keep courses updated and contemporary, or as a result of student feedback. We reserve the right to make variations if we consider such action to be necessary or in the best interests of students.
View the course facilities
We offer a summer school bridging onto the MA
- The summer schools bridging module has been developed specifically to support the development of academic skills for postgraduate study
- It is designed to be a route into postgraduate study for students from a non-traditional academic background
- We also support professionals who have the required qualifications but would like a refresher before returning to study
If you are interested in the summer school please email Carolyn King directly for more information.
The RCS lecturers are friendly and make you feel at home from your very first day! Dialogue between staff and students is at the heart of the RCS course.
Academic expertise
Our links with local, national and international faith and intercultural forums, faith schools, academic institutions and charities will help if you’re interested in teaching, ministry, inter-faith and inter-cultural dialogue and relations.
Future careers
An MA in Religion, Culture and Society can lead to rewarding academic and professional careers in the private or public sector.
Entry requirements
- Applicants should hold at least 2:2 degree in related subject
- Applications from all candidates will be considered on their merits in the light of the nature and scope of the programme and if they have experience
- A detailed admissions procedure will be forwarded on application
- IELTS: Score of at least 6.0 with no component score less than 5.5 to have been taken within two years prior to the course commencement date
- Applicants must be able to produce original certificates to prove their English language level
Fees and funding
Scholarships and bursaries
We have a wide range of bursaries, scholarships and funds available to help support you whilst studying with us.
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Dependants Bursary
Students with financially dependent children may be eligible for our Dependants Bursary as part of our financial support package.
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If you need extra support because you have unpaid caring responsibilities alongside your studies.
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We offer student athletes support and opportunities for their playing careers whilst they study a high-quality degree.
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UK students with a previous award from us will receive 20% tuition fee discount.
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This course is delivered by the School of Psychology and Humanities
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