BA Religion and Theology
About this course
BA (Hons) in Religion and Theology, a theology and religion degree centred on the academic exploration of religious traditions, ethics, and societal impacts. Core topics include research methods, fieldwork, and critical & analytical thinking. Students complete a final-year dissertation and can undertake work-related learning in their second year. The first year builds foundational knowledge through compulsory modules such as Studying Religion, Values and Virtues, Philosophy and Religion, Foundations of Christian Theology, Religion, Peace and Conflict, and World Christianity. The second year introduces core study in Religion and Politics, Theology and the Environment, and Work Related Learning, alongside optional choices covering modern philosophy, applied ethics, sociology, and literature. The final year centres on an independent dissertation, supported by a wide range of optional modules exploring topics like religion and globalisation, feminist ethics, visual culture, and genocide studies.
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Entry requirements
Minimum entry requirements: 104 UCAS Tariff points; and 3 GCSEs at grade C/4 (or equivalent) including English Language.
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What students say
Based on about 13 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 94%
- Learning opportunities: 79%
- Assessment and feedback: 85%
- Academic support: 96%
- Organisation and management: 85%
- Learning resources: 84%
- Student voice: 78%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 15 students who started, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 100%
What graduates do next
Based on about 7 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 70%
- Working and studying: 20%
- Further study: 10%
Most common jobs
- Administrative occupations: 25%
- Elementary occupations: 20%
- Sales occupations: 15%
- Welfare and housing associate professionals: 5%
- Teaching Professionals: 5%
- Find their work meaningful: 75%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 40%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 15%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 215 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 20%
- North West: 10%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 50%
- East Midlands: 7%
- West Midlands: 2%
- East of England: 2%
- London: 4%
- South East: 3%
- South West: 1%
Who gets in
Based on about 20 students who started, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 90%
- Other HE qualification: 5%
Accreditation & quality ratings
TEF 2023 (whole university): Silver overall, Gold for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.
Modules
- Studying Religion
- Values and Virtues
- Philosophy and Religion
- Foundations of Christian Theology
- Religion, Peace and Conflict
- World Christianity
- From Descartes to the Death of God
- Work Related Learning
- Matters of Life and Death
- Problems of Evil
- Religion and Literature
- Religion and Politics
- Theology and the Environment
- The Sociology of Religion
- Religion and Myth
- Religion and Genocides
- Negotiated Study
- Theology and Ethics through Film
- Religion and Globalisation
- Feminist Ethics and Religion
- Religion and Visual Culture
- Spirituality and Public Life
- Dissertation
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BA Religion and Theology at York St John University earn?
The median salary is £22,000 after 15 months, £19,500 after 3 years, £23,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £19,500 and £29,000. The £23,000 median after five years is £4,500 less than the UK median for Theology and religious studies.
What do graduates of BA Religion and Theology at York St John University do next?
100% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2022-23).
Are students happy with the teaching on BA Religion and Theology at York St John University?
94% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2024-25.
What grades do I need for BA Religion and Theology at York St John University?
The average entrant had 101 UCAS points.
Does BA Religion and Theology at York St John University include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has an optional placement year and an optional year abroad.
How many students continue on BA Religion and Theology at York St John University?
100% of students continued into their second year, and 0% left higher education.