University of Leeds
Theology and Religious Studies BA (Hons)
University of Leeds

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Key Course Facts

Student Reviews

Below you can see course specific reviews of 35 graduates of Theology and Religious Studies BA (Hons) and other courses in Theology and Religious Studies at University of Leeds for each of the survey questions in comparison to the average for all UK degree courses in Theology and Religious Studies.

Overall student satisfaction
71 /100
35 total respondents

Primarily based on data from undergraduate degree students.

The NSS is commissioned by the Office for Students

Salary

Salary of Graduates in Theology and Religious Studies

Important: Salary data below is not course specific, but contains data of all students of Theology and Religious Studies at the university. Due to data collection methodology, salary data is mainly based on data related to undergraduate students.

  15 months after graduation 3 years after graduation 5 years after graduation
Median salary £24000 £23500 £29000
25-75 percentile range £20000 - £27000 £19500 - £27500 £21500 - £36000


Salary of all UK Graduates of Theology and Religious Studies

  15 months after graduation 3 years after graduation 5 years after graduation
Median salary £24600 £21984 £24753
25-75 percentile range £20160 - £27350 £14721 - £27536 £16715 - £32346

Course Description

Understanding religion is vital in order to understand the world we live in. This degree enables you to explore a variety of approaches to religious traditions throughout time and across cultures, as well as their effects on public life.

Core modules introduce you to key themes and approaches in theology and the study of religion, as well as the importance of understanding both in context.

This course also offers an impressive range of choice. We offer a wide variety of optional modules allowing you to study specific traditions from Christianity to South Asian religions, explore religion in modern Britain or Africa, philosophy of religion, sin, ethics or sex and gender in a religious context.

Combining aspects of philosophy, social sciences, history, literature, languages and more, this challenging degree offers you a fascinating insight into some of the most influential forces shaping, and being shaped by, our world.

Jobs & Career Perspectives

15 months after graduation, graduates of this course were asked about what they do and, if they are working, about their current job and their perspectives.

Current jobs

Required skill level of job after 15 months

Jobs of graduates of this course (15 months after graduation)

Example below based on all graduates of Theology and Religious Studies BA (Hons) at University of Leeds

20% Customer service occupations
20% Administrative occupations
15% Business and public service associate professionals
10% Managers, directors and senior officials
10% Business, Research and Administrative Professionals
10% Elementary occupations
5% Teaching Professionals
5% Caring personal services
5% Legal professionals
5% Managers, directors and senior officials

Grading & Study Time

Entry Requirements / Admissions

UCAS Tariff of Accepted Students for this course

English language requirements

test Grade Additional Details
IELTS (Academic)

International students who do not meet the English language requirements for this programme can apply for to study our pre-sessional English course with a progression route to the degree programme.

Get advice on which foundation courses are best for you to still study Theology and Religious Studies, BA (Hons), if you do not meet the minimum requirements in terms of UCAS score, A levels, or English language requirements.

Costs

Average student cost of living in the UK

Rent £518
Water, gas electricity, internet (at home) £50
Supermarket shopping £81
Clothing £35
Eating out £33
Alcohol £27
Takeaways / food deliveries £30
Going out / entertainment (excl.alcohol, food) £24
Holidays and weekend trips £78
Transport within city £17
Self-care / sports £20
Stationary / books £13
Mobile phone / internet £13
Cable TV / streaming £7
Insurance £51
Other £95
  
Average student cost of living £1092

London costs approx 34% more than average, mainly due to rent being 67% higher than average of other cities. For students staying in student halls, costs of water, gas, electricity, wifi are generally included in the rental. Students in smaller cities where accommodation is in walking/biking distance transport costs tend to be significantly smaller.

How to apply

Application deadline:

January 1, 2025

This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.

Possible Entry Points:

  • year 1 (Default entry point)
  • year 2

University Rankings

Positions of University of Leeds in top UK and global rankings.

Rankings of University of Leeds in related subject specific rankings.

Social Studies & Humanities

    • #7 
    • #10 
    Theology & Religious Studies
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 08 June, 2023]

See all 33 university rankings of University of Leeds

About University of Leeds

The University of Leeds is a government funded research university based in Leeds, West Yorkshire, England. The main campus is situated approximately one mile north of Leeds city centre, and is also close to the popular student neighbourhoods of Hyde Park, Woodhouse, and Headingley.

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