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Religious Studies: Asian Religions – (M.Sc.)

Cardiff University

Cardiff School of History, Archaeology and Religion
Annual Tuition Fee: ≈ € 4,126 - ≈ € 12,082 (non-EEA)
Location: Cardiff / United Kingdom / View location on map ▾ Hide location on map ▴
Duration: 12 months Start Date: September
Educational Form:
  • Taught
Education Variants:
  • Parttime
  • Fulltime
Languages: English 
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Location of Cardiff University

Part 1 consists of a skills module and two optional modules which are flexible in order to permit the variability of content from year to year.

Current options include:

* Jainism
* Aspects of the Mahabharata
* Hinduism
* Pali Language and Literature
* Sanskrit Religious Texts
* South Asian Religion and Performance
* Buddhism
* Chinese Pilgrims´ Accounts of Indian Buddhism

Supporting languages are also available: Pali, Sanskrit and Chinese.

Assessment is via written assignments of approximately 5,000 words.

Part 2 consists of a dissertation of approximately 16,000 words on a topic of the student´s choice, to be submitted at the beginning of September.

Special Features:
* Draws on internationally-recognised expertise in Indic religions.
* A flexible programme of study geared towards the individual student.
* Small student-focused tutorials rather than formal lectures.
* Provides a subject-specific introduction to postgraduate study skills.


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Requirements

The course is suitable for graduates in Religious Studies and a wide variety of Humanities and Social Science disciplines.

Applicants should possess a First or Second Class UK Honours degree, or equivalent.

Additional Requirements

Minimal degree required: Bachelor's degree
Minimal amount of work experience Not specified

Language Proficiency

Cambridge English: Advanced (CAE): Grade B (Score: 75)

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