Theology and Religious Studies

Dublin City University

Ireland, Dublin

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Dublin City University

Ireland , Dublin

Key Facts

Program Level

Bachelor

Study Type

Part Time

Delivery

On Campus

Course Code

DC300

Campuses

Main Site

Program Language

English

Start & Deadlines

Next Intake Deadlines11-Sep-2023

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Go to the official application for the university

Duration 5 year(s)

Tuition Fee

EUR 824 / mod

Next Intake 11-Sep-2023

Theology and Religious Studies

About

This honours degree is an exciting programme for mature students (aged 23 or over) wishing to pursue the academic study of religion. The BA in Theology and Religious Studies offers the opportunity to reflect on the significance of religion in a complex world. In this programme youll explore the origins and development of the worlds major religions, along with the beliefs and practices that are central to these traditions. You will also have the opportunity to study the Bible and other sacred texts, explore the importance of ethics in our personal, social and political lives, and reflect on the place of ecumenical and interreligious dialogue in the contemporary world. The programme is intended for people from a broad range of backgrounds who wish to study theology and religion for personal enrichment as well as those who would like to study theology with a view to being more active in their local community. This programme suits mature students interested in areas like community work, parish ministry and liturgy, youth and young adult ministry, social justice engagement, ecumenical projects, dialogue with other faith communities, and education and school boards. This degree also serves as a qualification for those wishing to pursue postgraduate study or research. To qualify, you must be aged 23 or over on the 1st January in the year of application.

Disciplines

School of Theology

Philosophy and Music

Requirements

Entry Requirements

Applicants presenting with GCE A Levels or the IB Diploma may be considered for direct entry into Undergraduate programmes at DCU.

Applicants who have completed an alternative qualification from this nation may be considered for direct entry into Undergraduate programmes at DCU.

English Program Requirements

In the case of all applications, evidence MUST be provided of competence in the English language. The list below indicates the minimum standards in the English language, which should be met for entry to undergraduate and postgraduate programmes in DCU.

Career

Career Areas

Development Work

European and International Religious agencies

Research

Social Justice and Human Rights Bodies

Voluntary and Community Organisations

This course is a good match for you if you want to begin or continue studying theology for personal enrichment or with a view to being more active in the community.

You may be looking to further a career in:

Teaching
Adult Education
Diocesan Youth Work
Pastoral Work
Church Ministry
Chaplaincy

The degree also serves those wishing to pursue Postgraduate Study or research in Theology or a professional Teaching qualification.

Fee Information

Tuition Fee

EUR 824 / mod

How to Apply

Undergraduate

You can view our undergraduate course listing at the following link https://www.dcu.ie/courses#tab-99371-1

Learn more about entry requirements on the page for your country. If your qualification is not listed, you can contact us at [email protected] for further advice on how to proceed.

If you are applying from a Non-EU country, complete this application form: non-eu-ug-application-form-io-10_0.docx

If you are presenting a qualification from an EU country, apply through the Central Applications Office (CAO) in Ireland. Check this CAO guide to entry requirements first.

The deadline for undergraduate applications is July 1st 2023.

For any questions or queries on submitting an undergraduate Non-EU application please contact [email protected].

Postgraduate

Apply through the Postgraduate Applications Portal. A fee of €50 applies. Make sure you read all the instructions carefully before you start your application.

The steps you need to follow

Create Account
Complete application form
Submit application and pay application fee
Upload Supplemental items (documents)

Once you have completed your application you will receive updates from the International on the progress of your application.

The deadline for postgraduate applications is July 1st in any given year.

For any questions or queries about submitting a Non-EU postgraduate application please contact [email protected].

International Foundation Programme

You may need to take a foundation course if you do not satisfy DCU’s minimum entrance requirements. Find out more about how to apply the International Foundation Programme by following this link https://advance.dcu.ie/.

Pre-sessional English programmes

If you have a conditional offer of a place at DCU, but don’t satisfy DCU’s English language requirements, you may be able to take a five-week or 10-week presessional English programme on the DCU campus. Once you successfully complete this programme, you can progress to your full-time DCU programme.

Follow this link for more information on the Pre-session English programmes https://advance.dcu.ie/pathway-course/pre-sessional/