Religious Studies (MA)
Master of Arts (with Honours) - MA (Hons)The University of Edinburgh
Course details
Course description
Religious studies is an interdisciplinary field focusing on religious beliefs and practices and their relationship with the wider world.
You will study the concepts, emotions and rituals which underpin religious belief and practice, and their role and function in culture and society.
**What you will cover**
Our programme covers historical and contemporary material. It takes as much interest in the groups and people who practise religion as their gods, deities, ancestors and spirits.
Religion has a long history and remains a powerful force in the contemporary world. Religious studies provides the tools and skills to help you get to grips with this vital field of study.
You will:
* look at practices and texts
* consider a range of expressions of religion from popular culture to systematic ideas
* approach religion at both the individual and collective level
* study traditions in different countries
Subjects
- Religious studies
Entry requirements
Scottish Higher minimum entry requirements: A,B,B,B
ABBB by end of S5 or AABB/ABBBB by end of S6. BBB must be achieved in one year of S4-S6. Required subjects: Highers: no specific Higher subjects required. National 5s: English at C.
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Course details
Full time
1st Sep 2024 to 1st Sep 2028
Cost: £1,820.00 (ex. VAT)
Venue details
Central area campus
George Square
Edinburgh
EH8 9JZ