BA Theology and Religion
University of Exeter
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Qualification

Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)

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Location

Streatham Campus

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Full Time

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Start date

SEP-25

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Duration

3 Years

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Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)

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Streatham Campus

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Start date

SEP-25

Duration

3 Years

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Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)

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Streatham Campus

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SEP-26

Duration

3 Years

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Course info

OverviewExplore the origins of Judaism, Christianity and Islam, and discover how thinkers, artists and activists across time have drawn on their religious traditions to tackle the challenges they faced.Study ethics and the philosophy of religion, including the exploration of philosophical approaches to the incarnation.Undertake in-depth, critical study of the Bible, including in its original languages (Hebrew and Greek), and explore the continuing impact of the Bible in the modern world.Take ...Read more

Overview

  • Explore the origins of Judaism, Christianity and Islam, and discover how thinkers, artists and activists across time have drawn on their religious traditions to tackle the challenges they faced.
  • Study ethics and the philosophy of religion, including the exploration of philosophical approaches to the incarnation.
  • Undertake in-depth, critical study of the Bible, including in its original languages (Hebrew and Greek), and explore the continuing impact of the Bible in the modern world.
  • Take modules in postcolonial and/or queer theologies in addition to the study of Spirituality.
  • Investigate the relationship between religion and science, including climate change and space travel.

Key stats

WUSCA ranking:
WUSCA student ranking
These are the 2024 rankings, based on ratings given by past and current students.
58/101
CUG Subject Ranking
CUG Subject Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2025
7th
CUG Ranking
CUG Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2025
14th
Theology and Religious Studies
Drop-out rate
Drop-out rate
The percentage of students who didn't finish the course.
Calculated by 100% - (% of students continuing course + % of students completed course)
100 - 90 = 10% Drop-out rate Source: UNISTATS, 2019
10%
Employment rate
Employment rate
The percentage of students in full-time work 6 months after finishing their course.
Source: UNISTATS, 2019
95%
Average salary
Average salary
Source: UNISTATS, 2019
Theology and Religious Studies graduate salary at this uni
£18,000
UK Theology and Religious Studies graduate salary
£20,000

Modules

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Entry requirements

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A level

A level:

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Scottish Higher:

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Scottish Advanced Higher:

ABB Grades / Points required

Access to HE Diploma:

D:30,M:15 Grades / Points required

International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme:

34 Grades / Points required

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016):

DDD Grades / Points required

Excluding General Studies

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Pass the Access to HE Diploma with 30 L3 credits at Distinction Grade and 15 L3 credits at Merit Grade. Please also see our GCSE requirements.

Applicant will be considered with IB 34 or 665 in three Higher Level subjects.

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Popular A-level subjects

Theology and Religious Studies

Top 5 A-levels taken by students who study this subject at uni.

Religious Studies & Theology
51%
English Literature
46%
History
39%
Psychology
17%
Mathematics
14%
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Tuition fees

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Domestic

£9,535 per year

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£24,700 per year

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Students from EU

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£24,700 per year

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Uni info

University of Exeter
Northcote House Exeter Devon EX4 4QJ United Kingdom
Nearest train station: Exeter Central  0.4 miles away

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