BA Philosophy and Theology
About this course
BA in Philosophy and Theology, a philosophy and theology and religion degree exploring fundamental questions across religious traditions and philosophical traditions. Students complete an extended essay project or a dissertation on a chosen topic under academic supervision. Students select from a range of optional units across both disciplines in later years to build a specialised focus, with freedom to weight their studies towards either subject according to personal interest.
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Entry requirements
A level: AAA IB: 36 points overall with 18 at Higher Level BTEC: DDD in any Applied General BTEC National Level 3 Extended Diploma Find out more about BTEC entry requirements
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Admissions (2022 entry, home applicants)
Offer rate 95%: 100 offers from 105 applications, from the university's Freedom of Information return.
What students say
Based on about 9 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 98%
- Learning opportunities: 87%
- Assessment and feedback: 75%
- Academic support: 100%
- Organisation and management: 92%
- Learning resources: 94%
- Student voice: 92%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 20 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 9 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 80%
- Working and studying: 10%
- Unemployed: 5%
Most common jobs
- Business and public service associate professionals: 20%
- Elementary occupations: 15%
- Finance Professionals: 15%
- Teaching Professionals: 10%
- Artistic, literary and media occupations: 10%
- Find their work meaningful: 70%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 55%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 45%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 120 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North West: 2%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 2%
- East Midlands: 1%
- West Midlands: 3%
- East of England: 3%
- London: 60%
- South East: 9%
- South West: 18%
- Wales: 3%
Who gets in
Based on about 15 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 95%
- Baccalaureate: 5%
Accreditation & quality ratings
TEF 2023 (whole university): Silver overall, Silver for student experience, Gold for student outcomes.
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BA Philosophy and Theology at University of Bristol earn?
The median salary is £28,500 after 15 months, £26,500 after 3 years, £36,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £29,000 and £47,500. The £36,500 median after five years is £4,000 more than the UK median for Philosophy.
What do graduates of BA Philosophy and Theology at University of Bristol do next?
95% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on BA Philosophy and Theology at University of Bristol?
98% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for BA Philosophy and Theology at University of Bristol?
The typical offer is AAA at A level, or 36 points in the IB. The average entrant had 166 UCAS points.
What is the offer rate for BA Philosophy and Theology at University of Bristol?
95% of home applicants received an offer for 2022 entry: 100 offers from 105 applications, according to the university's Freedom of Information return.
How many students continue on BA Philosophy and Theology at University of Bristol?
90% of students continued into their second year, and 10% left higher education.