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Liverpool Hope University

Liverpool , England ,United Kingdom

THEOLOGY, PHILOSOPHY & RELIGION (MA)

ABOUT THE COURSE
At a time when issues within theology, philosophy, and religion are pulling in divisive directions, the Masters in Theology, Philosophy and Religion offers the unique inter-disciplinary opportunity to examine essential questions about our varied human conditions.

This innovative MA draws on our internationally renowned research expertise. It will develop understanding of vital issues from two innovative perspectives. Firstly, a creative focus on hermeneutics – the interpretation of texts -  through theological, critical, and philosophical approaches. Secondly, a global approach with a reflective philosophical and theological focus on the devotional, and spiritual wisdom of Christian, Jewish, Islamic, African and Indic traditions.

You will examine such vital themes as: being and nothingness; God and the Absolute; the soul, the self, and otherness; evil and suffering; ethics and aesthetics; the mystical and the apophatic. In all of these areas, you will be encouraged to question rigid boundaries between theology, spirituality and philosophy.

Through your studies, you will deepen your critical understanding of ways in which texts and ideas critically reflect and shape traditions of wisdom rather than detached intellectual enquiry. This approach affirms the idea that theology articulates rational structures of meaning as much as philosophy undergirds a holistic 'way of life'.

Campus Information

Hope Park

Hope Park is our main teaching campus and is situated in Childwall, a leafy suburb of Liverpool. The campus is a mini educational village with places to live, work, study, eat and relax.

Intakes

  • Oct

Application Processing Time in Days: 14

Application Process

More Information Required
10 Days
Possible Interview call from Institution
10 Days
Provisional / Unconditional Offer
10 Days
Visa Process
30 Days

Minimum English Language Requirements

English Level Description IELTS (1.0 -9.0) TOEFL IBT (0-120) TOEFL CBT (0-300) PTE (10-90)
Expert 9 120 297-300 86-90
Very Good 8.5 115-119 280-293 83-86
Very Good 8 110-114 270-280 79-83
Good 7.5 102-109 253-267 73-79
Good 7 94-101 240-253 65-73
Competent 6.5 79-93 213-233 58-65
Competent 6 60-78 170-210 50-58
Modest 5.5 46-59 133-210 43-50
Modest 5 35-45 107-133 36-43
Limited 4 32-34 97-103 30-36
Extremely Limited < 4 < 31 < 93 < 30

Job Opportunity Potential

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Placement Years and the Placement and Internship Programme (PiP)

We’re proud to be able to offer all students the opportunity to add a Placement Year to their degree. We also work with a range of organizations to offer internship and placement opportunities. Getting hands-on experience gives you unique insights into a career and valuable experience when applying for jobs or further study.

Part-time work on campus

We have a variety of jobs on campus that are exclusively for Liverpool Hope students. Work up to 10 hours a week on campus to support yourself while you study, gain experience in the workplace and meet new people.

PSW Opportunity

  • The Graduate Route is a new UK post-study work visa to be introduced for international students graduating in summer 2021 or later. It will allow you to live and work in the UK for up to two years after your degree.
  • 2 years PSW

Admission Requirement / Eligibility Criteria

SRI LANKA

  • Usually a good undergraduate degree from a recognized university

INDIA

  • A good undergraduate degree 

NEPAL

  • Usually a good undergraduate degree from a recognized university

BANGLADESH

  • Masters degree from a university in Bangladesh (when following a 3 or 4 year Bachelor degree)

If you are applying for an MPhil, you should normally possess a Masters degree which matches the descriptor for a Level 7 qualification in the UK Framework of Higher Education Qualifications i.e.

  • Masters degree from a UK University; or
  • An equivalent qualification from outside of the UK

In addition, you must be able to demonstrate a high level of competence in written and spoken English. 

Postgraduate Taught (PG Dip, MA, MBA, MSc)
A good undergraduate degree 
 
IELTS* 6.5 - 6.0 in Reading and Writing mandatory, and
 
5.5 minimum in each sub-skill (UG)
 
minimum 6.0 in each sub-skill (PG)
 
TOEFL iBT 88 - Minimum Test scores:
 
Listening: 17
 
Reading 18
 
Speaking: 20
 
Writing: 17
 
Pearson 58 - 51 in each sub-skill
 
Cambridge English Examinations - 176 (upwards) overall - 160 minimum in Each sub-skill