BA Theology and Religious Studies
About this course
BA (Hons) in Theology and Religious Studies, a humanities degree examining the historical, philosophical, and social dimensions of global religious traditions, texts, and ethical frameworks. Core topics include Research Methods, Project Management, Communication & Writing, Critical & Analytical Thinking, Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, and Global & Comparative Perspective. Students may optionally undertake a foundation year or a year abroad. The first year introduces foundational themes through compulsory modules such as Introduction to Christian Theology, Introduction to Ethics, The Human Condition: An Introduction to World Philosophy, The Hebrew Bible: Contents and Contexts, and Introduction to the New Testament, with options to study modern languages or explore Buddhism. The second year expands into societal and philosophical dimensions with compulsory modules including Religion, Embodiment and Ethics, Religion, Imagination and Existence, Religion, Power and Society, and Philosophy, Theology and Religion, alongside optional work placement or experiential learning modules. The final year involves further advanced study in core subject areas, culminating in the Theology and Religious Studies Dissertation where students complete an independent research project with academic guidance.
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Entry requirements
UCAS points: 112 A level: Typical offer – BCC-BBC IB: 28 points
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What students say
Based on about 14 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 98%
- Learning opportunities: 92%
- Assessment and feedback: 96%
- Academic support: 97%
- Organisation and management: 93%
- Learning resources: 87%
- Student voice: 91%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 15 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 95%
- Left higher education: 5%
What graduates do next
Based on about 12 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 45%
- Working and studying: 15%
- Further study: 20%
- Unemployed: 5%
Most common jobs
- Teaching Professionals: 25%
- Sales occupations: 15%
- Managers, directors and senior officials: 5%
- Administrative occupations: 5%
- Welfare and housing associate professionals: 5%
- Find their work meaningful: 100%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 90%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 30%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 225 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 1%
- North West: 44%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 9%
- East Midlands: 4%
- West Midlands: 17%
- East of England: 4%
- London: 2%
- South East: 7%
- South West: 2%
- Wales: 10%
Who gets in
Based on about 15 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 80%
- Access course: 5%
- A degree: 5%
- Other HE qualification: 5%
Accreditation & quality ratings
TEF 2023 (whole university): Silver overall, Silver for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.
Modules
- Introduction to Humanities & Social Sciences
- Global Issues, Cultures & Texts
- Research and Critical Inquiry
- Introduction to Christian Theology
- Introduction to Ethics
- The Human Condition: An Introduction to World Philosophy
- The Hebrew Bible: Contents and Contexts
- Introduction to the New Testament
- Exploring Buddhism
- Spanish: Communication in Practice
- French: Intermediate Language Development
- Spanish: Intermediate Language Development
- Chinese: Intermediate Language Development
- German: Communication in Practice
- French: Communication in Practice
- Subsidiary Language
- Religion, Embodiment and Ethics
- Religion, Imagination and Existence
- Religion, Power and Society
- Philosophy, Theology and Religion
- Experiential Learning: Religion in the City
- Work Placement (School of Humanities and Social Sciences)
- Upper Intermediate Language Development and Global Employability
- Advanced Language Development and Global Sustainability
- Post Beginner Language Development and Global Cultures
- Experiential Overseas Learning
- Developing Intercultural Literacy and Cross-Cultural Skills
- Study Abroad Immersive Year
- Theology and Religious Studies Dissertation
- Religion, Embodiment and Ethics
- Religion, Imagination and Existence
- Religion, Power and Society
- Philosophy, Theology and Religion
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BA Theology and Religious Studies at University of Chester earn?
The median salary is £23,000 after 15 months, £19,500 after 3 years, £25,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £20,500 and £29,500. The £25,000 median after five years is £2,500 less than the UK median for Theology and religious studies.
What do graduates of BA Theology and Religious Studies at University of Chester do next?
80% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on BA Theology and Religious Studies at University of Chester?
98% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for BA Theology and Religious Studies at University of Chester?
The typical offer is BCC at A level, or 28 points in the IB. The average entrant had 108 UCAS points.
Does BA Theology and Religious Studies at University of Chester include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has an optional year abroad.
How many students continue on BA Theology and Religious Studies at University of Chester?
95% of students continued into their second year, and 5% left higher education.