Program Overview

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Christian Spirituality MA, PGDip, PGCert

About

Our Christian Spirituality master’s explores Christian history, anthropology, and theology, balancing theory and practical application. This program suits those working within ministry, contemplating this field, or seeking more information.

Upheld by Catholic Values

We prioritize recognizing everyone’s dignity and rights, openness and inclusivity, and mutual understanding as part of our Catholic mission.

Access to Exclusive Collections

You will access exclusive resources, such as the Franciscan Study Collection held within our library.

Specialist Teaching and Support

You will learn from a multi-disciplinary team committed to your wellbeing. Our student, Aikaterini, tells us they were “always encouraged and fully supported”.

Study Around Your Schedule

You can take our Christian Spirituality MA on a part-time or full-time basis, meaning you’ll study around your commitments.

Course Content

Modules

• Foundations of Christian Spirituality (Core)
• Pastoral Theology of Ministry: Scripture and Ministry (Core)
• Dissertation (Core Optional)
• Contemplative and Monastic Spirituality (Core)
• Mystical Theology (Core)
• Spiritual Direction, Psychology and Spiritual Formation (Core)
• Systematic Theology and Contemporary Themes (Core)
• Service-Learning Based Research (Core Optional)

Entry Requirements

• 2:2 Previous degree
• Students will be accepted on the programme if they have an Upper Second Class Honours Degree or equivalent.
• In some circumstances, other qualifications will be accepted after interview, or (exceptionally) other relevant experience and study with evidence of the ability to engage with such a programme.
• International students should check our country-specific pages for equivalents.
• If English is not your first language, you will need to achieve an IELTS score of 6.5 overall with no less than 6.0 in any section.

Fees & Funding

September 2025

• Home: £9,240
• International: £17,820

Additional Costs

• Tuition fees are annual and may increase as detailed in our tuition fee variation disclaimer.
• Your tuition fees will cover the cost of all mandatory elements of your programme.
• Additional costs could be incurred depending on optional modules chosen and other projects undertaken.

Alumni Discount

• A 20% tuition fee discount is available for our alumni (undergraduate and PGCE) planning to study this Master's degree.
• Those studying for a PGDip of PGCert are not eligible for the discount.

Funding

• Except for any iQTS courses, you can check on the UK government website to see if you may be eligible for a loan of up to £12,167 to help with course fees and living costs while you study a postgraduate programme.
• Home and international students for non-iQTS courses may also be eligible for external sources of funding.
• International students should check their eligibility for our International Scholarship.

How the Degree is Taught

Assessment Methods

• The degree is assessed by essays and other coursework set for the taught part (120 credits) and by a dissertation (60 credits).
• The dissertation will be on an agreed topic and will be up to 15,000 words.

Career Opportunities

• With our Christian Spirituality master’s, you will develop essential transferable skills like human understanding, communication, and critical thinking.
• Some examples of job roles and areas of work for graduates of Christian Spirituality MA, PGDip, PGCert include:
  • Education
  • Charities
  • Non-Governmental Organisations (NGOs)
  • International relations
  • Civil service