MA Theology
About this course
MA (Hons) in Theology, a theology and religion degree exploring religious traditions, beliefs, texts, and practices across various cultures. Students can study additional subjects outside of the discipline for the first two years of the programme. The first year covers flexible study choices, including options in a subject that complements the programme, courses that help learn a language, and modules that simply interest the student.
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Entry requirements
A level: ABB (required: no specific A level subjects required) IB: 34 points with 655 at HL
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Admissions (2022 entry, home applicants)
Offer rate 78%: 63 offers from 81 applications, from the university's Freedom of Information return.
What students say
Based on about 6 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 90%
- Learning opportunities: 78%
- Assessment and feedback: 67%
- Academic support: 83%
- Organisation and management: 71%
- Learning resources: 72%
- Student voice: 78%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 10 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 90%
- Left higher education: 10%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 50 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 5%
- North West: 5%
- East Midlands: 5%
- London: 30%
- South East: 10%
- South West: 5%
- Scotland: 40%
Who gets in
Based on about 20 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 95%
- Access course: 5%
Modules
- in a subject that complements your programme
- that help you to learn a language
- that simply interest you
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of MA Theology at University of Edinburgh earn?
The median salary is £25,500 after 3 years, £32,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £26,500 and £40,000. The £32,500 median after five years is £5,000 more than the UK median for Theology and religious studies.
Are students happy with the teaching on MA Theology at University of Edinburgh?
90% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for MA Theology at University of Edinburgh?
The typical offer is ABB at A level, or 34 points in the IB. The average entrant had 158 UCAS points.
What is the offer rate for MA Theology at University of Edinburgh?
78% of home applicants received an offer for 2022 entry: 63 offers from 81 applications, according to the university's Freedom of Information return.
Does MA Theology at University of Edinburgh include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has an optional year abroad.
How many students continue on MA Theology at University of Edinburgh?
90% of students continued into their second year, and 10% left higher education.