MA Theological Studies
About this course
MA (Honours) in Theological Studies, a theology and religion degree examining the history, beliefs, and practices of Christian traditions from the early church to the present day. Core topics include Global & Comparative Perspective. The four-year full-time course allows students to engage with theology in conversation with philosophy, psychology, the sciences, anthropology, the arts, classics, and history. The first year covers foundational concepts through God and the World: Introducing Theology, Introduction to World Religions, and The Good Life: Christian Ethics and Human Flourishing. The second year expands into historical and philosophical analysis through modules such as Christ, Paul, and the Origins of Christianity A (English Texts), Christianity and Modernity in Global Perspective, Early and Medieval Christianity, Philosophical Theology, Reading the Women of the Old Testament A (English Texts), and Religion Today. Subsequent years and unspecified study periods provide further depth through options including The Bible Through the Ages: History, Theology and Hermeneutics, Religious Practices in Socio-Political Contexts, Readings in Early Christian Greek Texts, Medieval Monastic Spirituality, Themes and Texts in Christian-Buddhist Dialogue, Christian Ethics and Contemporary Society, A Quest for God: the Religious World of Dante, Native American Religions, Theology and Literature, Analytic Theology, and Ecotheology and the Arts.
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Entry requirements
A level: AAA IB: 36 (HL 6,6,5)
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What students say
Based on about 19 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 97%
- Learning opportunities: 96%
- Assessment and feedback: 92%
- Academic support: 99%
- Organisation and management: 95%
- Learning resources: 96%
- Student voice: 94%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 10 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 100%
What graduates do next
Based on about 9 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 50%
- Working and studying: 20%
- Further study: 20%
Most common jobs
- Business and public service associate professionals: 25%
- Administrative occupations: 10%
- Finance Professionals: 10%
- Teaching Professionals: 10%
- Business, Research and Administrative Professionals: 10%
- Find their work meaningful: 75%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 80%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 60%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 35 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 5%
- North West: 5%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 5%
- West Midlands: 5%
- East of England: 5%
- London: 30%
- South East: 10%
- South West: 5%
- Scotland: 35%
- Northern Ireland: 5%
Who gets in
Based on about 25 students who started, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 75%
- Baccalaureate: 20%
- Other qualifications: 5%
Modules
- The Bible Through the Ages: History, Theology and Hermeneutics
- Religious Practices in Socio-Political Contexts
- Readings in Early Christian Greek Texts
- Medieval Monastic Spirituality
- Themes and Texts in Christian-Buddhist Dialogue
- Christian Ethics and Contemporary Society
- A Quest for God: the Religious World of Dante
- Native American Religions
- Theology and Literature
- Analytic Theology
- Ecotheology and the Arts
- God and the World: Introducing Theology
- Introduction to World Religions
- The Good Life: Christian Ethics and Human Flourishing
- Christ, Paul, and the Origins of Christianity A (English Texts)
- Christianity and Modernity in Global Perspective
- Early and Medieval Christianity
- Philosophical Theology
- Reading the Women of the Old Testament A (English Texts)
- Religion Today
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of MA Theological Studies at University of St Andrews earn?
The median salary is £31,500 after 15 months, £24,500 after 3 years, £32,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £27,500 and £38,500. The £32,000 median after five years is £4,500 more than the UK median for Theology and religious studies.
What do graduates of MA Theological Studies at University of St Andrews do next?
90% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on MA Theological Studies at University of St Andrews?
97% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for MA Theological Studies at University of St Andrews?
The typical offer is AAA at A level. The average entrant had 198 UCAS points.
Does MA Theological Studies at University of St Andrews include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has an optional year abroad.
How many students continue on MA Theological Studies at University of St Andrews?
100% of students continued into their second year, and 0% left higher education.