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105 Master's degrees in Theology and Religious Studies in United Kingdom
Catholic Theology (Distance Learning)
Durham University offers a part-time MA in Catholic Theology (Distance Learning) designed for those seeking to deepen their understanding of Catholic theology. This programme spans 2 to 3 years and allows students to study flexibly online, commencing in September 2026. Engage with a rich curriculum while connecting with a global community of scholars.

Buddhist Studies
The MA Buddhist Studies programme offered by SOAS University of London is an interdisciplinary programme that engages with Buddhism as a field of inquiry from a historical, philosophical, anthropological and material culture perspectives.
Theology and Religion
The Postgraduate Diploma in Theology and Religion at the University of Oxford is provided for those wishing to pursue graduate study in theology and religions but whose first degree is not in theology or religious studies.

Secondary Religious Education with Qualified Teacher Status
On this Secondary Religious Education with Qualified Teacher Status degree offered by Sheffield Hallam University you’ll develop your professional expertise by working with trained school mentors and expert colleagues in two contrasting placements, as well as with highly regarded and experienced subject specialist university tutors.
Christian Theology
At the Christian Theology programme offered by University of St Andrews you will Study central themes in Christian thought and carry out contemporary research in systematic, historical and philosophical theology.

Religion, Politics and Society
On the MA Religion, Politics and Society at SOAS University of London you will learn that Religion remains a force to be reckoned with in the contemporary global geopolitical landscape.

Philosophy and Religion
This Philosophy and Religion course from Bangor University offers students the opportunity to study some of the most important and challenging ideas in philosophy that have shaped western and eastern cultures and to consider how they interrelate with religious thought.
Theology, Worldview and Culture
Throughout this Theology, Worldview and Culture, M.Litt. degree from the University of the Highlands and Islands (UHI) you will develop an inter-disciplinary approach to an integrative and thoroughly creational Christian theology
Theology in History
This flexible programme in Theology in History from The University of Edinburgh looks at the Christian past from a variety of perspectives – theological, philosophical and historical – and provides options for special study of themes from the early church to modern times.
Theology and Religion
Durham University offers a Master of Arts (MA) in Theology and Religion, designed for full-time students over one year or part-time over two years. This programme provides an in-depth exploration of theological and religious studies, enhancing your understanding of their influence on human thought and actions throughout history.
Divinity
Steeped in history, the study in the Divinity programme has been undertaken since the foundation of the University of Aberdeen on 1495.
Global Religion and Society
Religious traditions and movements play a strong role in shaping contemporary societies, and are shaped, in turn, by them. The Global Religion and Society MA from King's College London invites you to explore how religion, society, politics and culture interact with each other in diverse settings around the world.
Ecology and Spirituality (Full-time)
Ecology and Spirituality (Full-time) from The University of Wales Trinity Saint David explores the relationship between spirituality, religion, philosophy on the one hand, and ecology on the other. We can ask whether spirituality and religion may be causes of current ecological crises, or offer solutions to the systemic ecological crises in which we find ourselves.
Ancient Religions
Ancient Religions from The University of Wales Trinity Saint David provides a comparative analysis of different religious traditions across the ancient world, beyond Greece and Rome as far afield as ancient Egypt, Celtic Britain and ancient China.
Pre-Master's in Social Sciences and Law - Religious Studies
Prepare for entry to Pre-Master's in Social Sciences and Law - Religious Studies a wide range of subjects at Lancaster University International Study Centre, including law, design and a world top 3 linguistics program (QS World University Rankings by Subject 2024).
Religion
The University of Leeds offers a Postgraduate Certificate (PGCert) in Religion, designed to be completed in 9 months on a full-time basis. This course delves into various aspects of religious studies, providing an in-depth understanding of the role of religion in contemporary society. Students will engage with critical theories and practices in this field.
Religious Studies
Goldsmiths, University of London is an exciting space for Religious Studies postgraduates, with numerous international speakers passing through, a huge range of interdisciplinary seminars and reading groups and a very open and warm environment for the exchange of ideas.
Education (Religious Education)
The Postgraduate Certificate in Education (Religious Education) at King's College London is set in the heart of London and trainees benefit from access to a wide variety of places of worship and museums, including the British Museum, the British Library and the National Gallery.

Sacred Music
The Sacred Music programme at the University of St Andrews offers a unique interdisciplinary formation in Sacred Music for musicians, scholars, and leaders in artistic ministry. It is taught jointly by the School of Divinity’s Institute for Theology, Imagination and the Arts and the University of St Andrews Music Centre.

Theology and Religious Studies
Research in the Theology and Religious Studies programme of the University of Glasgow encompasses a wide range of traditions, methods and perspectives and has been an ever-present part of the mission of the University since its foundation in 1451.