BA Religion and Theology
About this course
BA Religion and Theology, a theology and religion degree examining how cultures navigate change, the roots of conflict, and the ongoing evolution of religious traditions. Students undertake visits to local places of worship, including churches, mosques, synagogues, Hindu and Sikh temples, and Buddhist centres. The programme includes an opportunity to spend a semester studying abroad at partner institutions in countries such as Japan, Singapore, Canada, the US, Belgium, and Denmark.
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Entry requirements
A level: ABB IB: 32 points overall with 16 at Higher Level BTEC: DDM 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 88%: 75 offers from 85 applications, from the university's Freedom of Information return.
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: 100%
- Learning opportunities: 90%
- Assessment and feedback: 89%
- Academic support: 100%
- Organisation and management: 95%
- Learning resources: 94%
- Student voice: 97%
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 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
- Elementary occupations: 25%
- Teaching Professionals: 10%
- Legal professionals: 10%
- Administrative occupations: 10%
- Skilled trades occupations: 10%
- Find their work meaningful: 65%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 50%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 35%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 160 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: 56%
- South East: 9%
- South West: 19%
- Wales: 5%
- Scotland: 1%
Who gets in
Based on about 15 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 90%
- Other HE qualification: 10%
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 Religion and Theology at University of Bristol earn?
The median salary is £29,000 after 15 months, £25,500 after 3 years, £35,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £29,000 and £46,000. The £35,000 median after five years is £7,500 more than the UK median for Theology and religious studies.
What do graduates of BA Religion 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 Religion and Theology at University of Bristol?
100% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for BA Religion and Theology at University of Bristol?
The typical offer is ABB at A level, or 32 points in the IB. The average entrant had 133 UCAS points.
What is the offer rate for BA Religion and Theology at University of Bristol?
88% of home applicants received an offer for 2022 entry: 75 offers from 85 applications, according to the university's Freedom of Information return.
How many students continue on BA Religion and Theology at University of Bristol?
90% of students continued into their second year, and 10% left higher education.