In the United Kingdom The University of Exeter announced the launch of an innovative Master in Magical and Occult Sciencesmarking a historical moment for academic education. This program, the first of its kind, aims to explore magic and occultism from an interdisciplinary perspectivewith an academic and historical approach that embraces different cultures and periods.
The aim of the course, as could suggest popular fantasy inspired by Harry Potter, but to analyze the meaning of magic in different eras and traditions. Students will have the opportunity to deepen topics such as magic in ancient Greece and Rome, the influence of witchcraft in European history, the esoteric texts of monotheistic religions and the role of magic in literature and folklore. The course will also touch more modern themes, such as the decolonization of knowledge and equality in the context of magical and spiritual beliefs.
What are the costs
One of the most fascinating aspects of this program is the focus on the contribution of the Arab-Islamic world to the western esoteric traditiona theme often neglected in academic studies. The University of Exeter, with a strong tradition of humanities, aims to offer a training course that combines historical research with a critical reflection on the way in which magic has influenced culture and society.
The interest in this master was immediate, especially among harry potter fans of occultism and fans, attracted by the idea of a university that seems to approach Hogwarts’ imagination. Not surprisingly, Jk Rowling, author of the famous saga, He studied at the University of Exetera detail that has contributed to feeding the suggestion.
The program will be accessible both full -time (with a duration of one year) both partly (with a duration of two years). The costs for British students will be 12,000 pounds per year (14,200 euros) for the complete course and 6,000 pounds (7,100 euros) for the part-time version. For international students, the rates will be 24,300 pounds per year (almost 29,000 euros) full -time and 12,150 pounds (14,500 euros) in part.
