University of Aberdeen

Philosophy and Theology & Religion

University of AberdeenAberdeen, United Kingdom

Course overview

Philosophy and Theology & Religious Studies at Aberdeen adds to your fascinating exploration of argument and how we apply it to ‘big questions’ of fundamental importance to us as humans, with a deep examination of religion, studying and comparing the major religions across the world, and with special focus on Christian faith in historic and contemporary contexts. You’ll graduate with highly-developed intellectual skills applicable in many roles.

Key highlights

  • Explores argument and its application to fundamental human questions
  • Studies and compares the major religions across the world
  • Special focus on Christian faith in historic and contemporary contexts
  • Develops advanced intellectual skills applicable in many roles

Entry requirements

  • Scottish Highers: BBBB — SQA Highers: BBBB
  • A-level: BBC — A Levels: BBC
  • International Baccalaureate: 32 — to include including 5, 5, 5 at HL

Scholarships

  • Aberdeen Global Scholarship - Undergraduate and PGDE

    Aberdeen Global Scholarship worth £6,000 for every year of their programme.

    Up to £6,000

Careers this course leads to

  • Religious education teacher
  • Chaplain
  • Minister of religion
  • Policy researcher
  • Charity officer
  • Journalist

Cost of study

UK/Home: £1,820 per year (Home/Scottish students); £9,790 per year (RUK students) | International: £20,800 per year

Admission

Applications are made through AHZ at no cost. Share your transcripts, English test scores and personal statement, and your AHZ Counsellor will review your profile, submit your application to University of Aberdeen, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.

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