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  • Qualification

    MA - Master of Arts

  • Location

    University of York

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    16-SEP-24

  • Duration

    1 year

Course summary

Apply the study of philosophy to theology and engage with some of the most complex and historically significant questions that have shaped Western and Middle Eastern civilisation.

Move from studying philosophical and theological problems to investigating them as a researcher in your own right. Focus on Philosophy and the study of Jewish, Christian, and Islamic analytic theology in conversation with each other, informed by analysis of the spiritual practices that these faiths incorporate.

Our department has a strong research profile in analytic theology, and we'll provide support for you to pursue your own research project.

Assessment and feedback

Your work will be assessed in a variety of ways:

  • you'll write 4,000-word essays
  • you’ll give presentations on philosophical problems in Judaism, Christianity and Islam
  • you'll write a research proposal and complete a reflective journal for the skills element of Research Skills and Dissemination Practice
  • you'll present a paper, chair a session, and complete a funding proposal for the dissemination element of Research Skills and Dissemination Practice

You will also receive assignments throughout your course which will provide constant feedback on your development and help prepare you for your assessments.

Careers and skills

Studying philosophy and theology develops skills that are highly sought after by employers and transferable to many different careers, such as marketing, education, finance, IT, the charity sector, tourism, and leisure industries, as well as into academia.

Career opportunities

  • Higher education teaching and research
  • Chaplain
  • Local government officer
  • Policy officer
  • Social researcher
  • Business analyst

Tuition fees

Students living in United States
(International fees)

£ 23,900per year

Tuition fees shown are for indicative purposes and may vary. Please check with the institution for most up to date details.

University information

University of York

University of York

  • University League Table

    17th

  • Campus address

    University of York, Heslington, York, York, YO10 5DD, England

Gold-standard teaching (TEF 2023), delivered by renowned researchers who use real-world expertise to equip students for a global workplace.
In the UK top 10 for Research Quality (Complete University Guide).
Home to over 20,000 students from 150+ countries, creating a diverse, inclusive community and a lifelong global network enabled by York for Life programmes.

Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    11th out of 47 1

  • Entry standards

    / Max 212
    150 71%

    21st

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    72.0 72%

    18th

    6
  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 5
    4.01 80%

    18th

    11

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