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Jewish Studies – (M.A.)

The University of Manchester

School of Arts, Histories and Cultures
Annual Tuition Fee: ≈ € 4,239 - ≈ € 13,290 (non-EEA)
Location: Manchester / 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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This programme draws on the expertise of leading scholars in the fields of Hebrew Language, Bible and Second Temple Judaism, Rabbinic Literature, Jewish Law, Jewish Philosophy, Jewish-Christian Relations, and Modern Jewish History who teach In the fields of Religions and Theology, Middle Eastern Studies or Government. Students can specialise in Judaism in antiquity or in the modern world or mix courses from all periods

Career opportunities The primary focus of all our postgraduate degrees is to give people research skills, whether for academic work or for another career. Many professions today require investigative skills. Some in the media spend time researching angles of events that relate to religions. Some in the health service investigate the experiences of various cultural groups in accessing services. Many in museums, libraries and other archives require the textual and historical research skills that our courses teach. Postgraduate study in Religions and Theology gives you a high level qualification for a wide range of investigative tasks.


Contents

Module details The subject core course unit is typically Sources, Resources and Methods in the Study of Judaism. This is complemented by a School-led core course unit which gives students the opportunity to acquire a variety of research and presentation skills.Typical optional course units include: Being Jewish in Britain, Holocaust Theology, Jewish Law: History, Authority and the Problem of the Agunah, Jewish Philosophy in the 20th Century.

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Requirements

Academic entry qualification overview:

A First class or Upper Second class honours degree in arts, social sciences or humanities is required, or the overseas equivalent. Accreditation of prior learning may be given to applicants with non-standard educational backgrounds (e.g. Yeshivahs and Seminaries).

English language:

Students whose first language is not English require a minimum of IELTS 6.5 or TOEFL 575 (paper-based) or 233 (computer-based).

International entry requirements:

We accept a range of qualifications from different countries. For these and general requirements including English language see entry requirements from your country.

Additional Requirements

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

Language Proficiency

Cambridge English: Advanced (CAE): Grade C (Score: 60)

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