Psychology and Religion - BA (Hons)
University of Birmingham
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Understand and interpret the world around you with our unique programme – the only one like it in the world. Psychology and Religion helps us understand our relationships with others, our personal experience of the world, important social issues and world events and so much more. You will learn how we interpret information from the media and those around us. You will find out why we react the way we do in certain situations, as individuals and as a society, and how religion shapes the choices ...Read more

Understand and interpret the world around you with our unique programme – the only one like it in the world. Psychology and Religion helps us understand our relationships with others, our personal experience of the world, important social issues and world events and so much more. You will learn how we interpret information from the media and those around us. You will find out why we react the way we do in certain situations, as individuals and as a society, and how religion shapes the choices we make. A one-of-a-kind programme - this course is unlike any other, combining Psychology, Religion and the unique cross-section between disciplines. Flexible and fascinating module selection – choose from options like Psychobiology, Developmental Psychology, Life After Death and Religion and the Arts. An excellent grounding – you can choose to study a postgraduate conversion degree to pursue a career in Psychology. Taught by experts - our academics regularly work with policy-makers and advise governments and public bodies on engagement with faith communities. You’ll learn to question the world around you and gain a wide range of skills – formulate strong arguments, problem solve and develop your ability to think differently. Become a global graduate with an awareness of global, local and cross-cultural issues.These skills will set you up for a wide range of careers where understanding people is key: think Marketing, Policy, Law and Order, Social Care and Politics. If you choose to follow a career in Psychology, this course will give you the solid foundations you need to go on to further study to become a qualified Psychologist. You’ll be assessed in different ways to suit each module. At the start of a module, you’ll be told how and when you’ll be assessed. Methods will vary but may include coursework (e.g., essays), group or individual presentations and projects, exams, reports or computer-based assignments.

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SR
Student Reviewer
27 Jan 25

I have no regrets about joining the university; I feel that, over time, I have come to find my community within the university, mainly due to working within the student union. I..Read more

SR
Student Reviewer
24 Jan 25

The campus is an incredibly lovely place to study, with outstanding resources, especially the gym and the library. There are so many student events making it a really warm..Read more

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£9,790 per year

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Students from England

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£9,790 per year

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Students from Scotland

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£9,790 per year

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Students from Wales

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£9,790 per year

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Students from Northern Ireland

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£9,790 per year

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I have no regrets about joining the university; I feel that, over time, I have come to find my community within the university, mainly due to working within the student union. I...
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24 Jan 25
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The campus is an incredibly lovely place to study, with outstanding resources, especially the gym and the library. There are so many student events making it a really warm...
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