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BA Theology

Birmingham Newman University

Institution
Birmingham Newman University
Level
undergraduate
Subject
Theology
Duration
3 years
UCAS code
BAS3THXX14F
Median salary
£25,500 after 5 years

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What students say

Based on about 10 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)

  • Teaching on my course: 96%
  • Learning opportunities: 97%
  • Assessment and feedback: 100%
  • Academic support: 100%
  • Organisation and management: 96%
  • Learning resources: 94%
  • Student voice: 86%

Do students stay on the course?

Based on about 10 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)

  • Continued on course: 90%
  • Left higher education: 10%

What graduates do next

Based on about 12 graduates who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)

  • Working: 50%
  • Working and studying: 20%

Most common jobs

  • Teaching Professionals: 45%
  • Welfare and housing associate professionals: 20%
  • Administrative occupations: 10%
  • Welfare Professionals: 10%
  • Customer service occupations: 5%
  • Find their work meaningful: 75%
  • Feel on track for their future plans: 45%
  • Use what they learnt on the course: 55%

Where graduates work (5 years on)

Based on about 95 graduates, across similar courses at this university

  • North West: 2%
  • West Midlands: 94%
  • East of England: 2%
  • London: 1%
  • South East: 1%
  • South West: 1%

Who gets in

Based on about 15 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)

  • A levels: 70%
  • Access course: 5%
  • Other HE qualification: 15%
  • Other qualifications: 5%

Accreditation & quality ratings

TEF 2023 (whole university): Silver overall, Silver for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.

Questions about this course

How much do graduates of BA Theology at Birmingham Newman University earn?

The median salary is £30,000 after 15 months, £21,000 after 3 years, £25,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £18,500 and £30,500. The £25,500 median after five years is £7,000 less than the UK median for Philosophy.

What do graduates of BA Theology at Birmingham Newman University do next?

70% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2022-23).

Are students happy with the teaching on BA Theology at Birmingham Newman University?

96% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2024-25.

What grades do I need for BA Theology at Birmingham Newman University?

The average entrant had 101 UCAS points.

How many students continue on BA Theology at Birmingham Newman University?

90% of students continued into their second year, and 10% left higher education.