Overview

The MA in Biblical Studies (Hons) at University of St Andrews is particularly suited for those wanting a wider range of options across Arts subjects, but who still want to give most of their attention to Divinity.

Many students choose to take Biblical Studies alongside subjects such as ancient history or classical studies in order to study important texts within the wider context of the ancient world, or with English in order to discover the way in which biblical ideas and themes have found their way into literature.

Careers

Graduates from the theological and biblical disciplines develop key transferable skills in critical thinking and in written and oral communication, which make them highly attractive to potential employers. Accordingly, employment prospects are usually wide ranging.

Recent graduates from the School of Divinity have become:

religious studies teachers
lay chaplains at schools
ordained ministers
journalists with the national and religious press.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Ancient Jewish Literature from 1 Enoch to the Mishnah

Creation and Chaos in the Old Testament and Ancient Near East

Epistle to the Hebrews: English Text

The Gospel of Mark: Greek Text

Hebrew Prose and Poetry

Hebrew Readings

Reading the Greek New Testament

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-09-14 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-14 00:00:00

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

94

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PTE Academic

76

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Credits

480 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

St Andrews, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Theology and Religious Studies Christian Studies View 143 other Bachelors in Theology and Religious Studies in United Kingdom

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

TOEFL^® IBT

94

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PTE Academic

76

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Other requirements

General requirements

SQA Highers

Standard entry grades: AAAB
Minimum entry grades: AABB

GCE A-Levels

Standard entry grades: AAA
Minimum entry grades: ABB

IB points

Standard entry grades: 36 (HL 6,6,5)
Minimum entry grades: 36 (HL 6,5,5)

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

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Non-residents

31670 GBP / year

≈ 31670 GBP / year
Domestic Applies to you

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Citizens or residents

1820 GBP / year

≈ 1820 GBP / year

Additional Details

England, Wales, Northern Ireland and Republic of Ireland / Channel Islands, Isle of Man: £9,535.

Living costs

Saint Andrews

United Kingdom

660 - 1140 GBP / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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