MA Religion

at University of Bristol

Year 1 

Unit name

Students take the dissertation unit and follow one of the two pathways
 

• Dissertation
   

BUDDHIST STUDIES PATHWAY students must take two core units totalling 40 credit points:
 

• Buddhism: The Foundations
• Introduction to Sanskrit 1
   

THEOLOGY AND RELIGIOUS STUDIES PATHWAY students must take two core units totalling 40 credit points:
 

• Buddhism: The Foundations
• The History of Christianity: Core Texts
   

All students then choose 80 credit points of optional units from the following:
 

• Atheism
• Buddhism in Practice
• Medieval Mystics and Visionaries in Medieval England
• Sex, Marriage, and Deviance in the Medieval and Early Modern Eras
• The Origins and Development of Zen Buddhism
• Dead Sea Scrolls
• Global Islam
• Asian Traditions of Meditation
   

Or any 20 credit point unit available from across the Faculty of Arts
 

• The Public Role of the Humanities

To be considered for admission to a master's degree programme at the University of Bristol, the minimum requirement for entry is an undergraduate (bachelor’s) degree that is equivalent to a UK upper second-class degree (also known as a 2:1).
 

• We understand that the majority of candidates from India have been taught in English throughout their education. Many departments will accept CBSE or CISCE English at 80% or above in lieu of another English test, with an MOI letter confirming that English is the teaching language of your institution.
• The majority of our master’s programmes require a first class degree (60% or higher) from a recognised Indian university, with specific grades depending on the institution. Competitive programmes may require first class with distinction. If you would like advice relating to your specific qualification, 
• We are aware that at many of India's elite higher education colleges it is very rare to be awarded a first class. For this reason, a number of our departments may be willing to consider candidates from top colleges who have achieved 55% or above.
• Applicants wishing to be considered for research study at Bristol should have a first class pass in their Indian bachelor’s degree and some research experience. It may also be advantageous to have completed a master’s degree with research elements.
   

An upper second-class honours degree (or international equivalent) in Arts, Humanities or Social Sciences degree. Non-traditional qualifications/routes may also be considered.
 

English language requirements

If English is not your first language, you need to meet this profile level:

Admissions statement

Read the programme admissions statement for important information on entry requirements, the application process and supporting documents required.

UK: full-time £9,700

Overseas: full-time £21,800

Students who complete this MA programme have taken up many different careers in areas such as academic research, social work, banking and industry, counselling and teaching, research, design, journalism, advertising, film, and the arts.

This degree will build your ability to comprehend large amounts of material, think critically about it, and express your thoughts clearly and persuasively in writing and in speech. Our graduates are highly employable because they have the ability to learn quickly and to think and communicate intelligently.