Scholarships Available for MA in Theology and World Religions

SCHOLARSHIPS

MA in Theology and World Religions 

Dublin City University 

The School of Theology, Philosophy, and Music is pleased to offer scholarships for the MA in Theology and World Religions for those entering the programme in the 2026-27 academic year. These scholarships are funded by the Mater Dei Scholarship and Grant Committee. The scholarships cover half of the fees for the MATHWR programme. For 2026-27 we are pleased to offer:

1. Three scholarships for full-time students, covering €4,050 of the fees for the one-year, full-time programme.

2. Two scholarships for part-time students, to be paid towards fees over two years. These awards are for a total of €4,500, or €2,250 per academic year.

Applications are welcome from those who have an initial degree in Theology, Religious Studies, Religious Education, or a related field of study in the Humanities, such as history, politics, philosophy, psychology, literature, or cultural studies. Applicants must have received a final award of at least Second Class Honours (2:1). Applicants who are currently completing an undergraduate degree are welcome to apply. Shortlisted candidates may be interviewed.

Applicants for the scholarships must apply for the MA in Theology and World Religions programme on CRM (Code DC693). Create an account and apply before submitting a scholarship application. 

The closing date for applications for the scholarships is Friday 5 June 2026, 11:59pm. To apply, please send the following to Dr Brad Anderson, Programme Chair of the MA in Theology and World Religions (brad.anderson@dcu.ie).

• a letter of interest outlining your qualifications, your reasons for applying for the MA in Theology and World Religions at DCU (maximum two pages, single space), and the name of one academic reference;

• Confirmation of application to the programme via email to Brad Anderson.

General enquiries may be directed to Dr Anderson (brad.anderson@dcu.ie).