Introduction Religious Studies is among the University's most active and successful research disciplines, making a major contribution to the outstanding performance of Divinity and Religious Studies in the 2008 RAE. With excellent library resources and a large postgraduate community, Religious Studies offers an ideal environment for you to make a successful postgraduate career. Research interests include: Theories of Religion Theories of Myth, and Theories of Ritual Islamic Sources, Law and Jurisprudence Buddhism Anthropology of Religion Ancient Greek Religion and the Near East Gnosticism - Ancient and Modern Ecology, Medicine and Religion Why study at Aberdeen? Religious Studies has been taught at Aberdeen since 1970 but religion has been taught at the University since its inception as Kings College in 1495 You are taught in beautiful 'Old Aberdeen' complete with Chapel dating back to 1495. The Chapel is still used today. Programme Quick Facts University of Aberdeen 36 Months 60 Months Full Time and Part Time September and January start Find out about fees on the programme page Find out about scholarships on the programme page Life in Aberdeen Find out more about: Your Accommodation Campus Facilities Aberdeen City Student Support Clubs and Societies /student-life Find out more about entry requirements on programme page View English Language Requirements on the programme page Find out more from the programme page