BA Philosophy and Theology
About this course
BA (Hons) Philosophy and Theology is a joint honours degree within the Philosophy and Theology and Religion subject area, placing two complementary disciplines alongside one another. Core topics include research methods. The degree covers Anglo-American philosophy, Continental philosophy and world philosophies, alongside theology approached through a range of methodological and disciplinary perspectives. In the final year, students complete a dissertation in either Philosophy or in Theology and Religion, researching a topic of their choice in depth. The first year introduces both fields through compulsory modules in theology and philosophy, including Introduction to Christian Theology, Introduction to the Bible: Texts, History, Culture and The Philosophical Traditions. Alongside these, students choose one optional module from Theology and Religion and two from Philosophy, with past options including New Testament Greek and Knowledge, Minds and Reality. The second year turns to Reading Philosophy: World Philosophies and Atheism, Belief and the Edge of Reason, and combines them with two single-term exploration modules drawn from Philosophy, Theology and Religion or other Arts and Humanities departments, plus two further full-year optional modules from each discipline. In the final year, a compulsory Dissertation in either Philosophy or Theology and Religion is accompanied by optional modules such as Thomas Aquinas: Background, Context, Legacy, Metaphysics, Twentieth-Century European Philosophy and Issues in Old Testament Studies.
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Entry requirements
A level: AAA IB: 36 to include 666 in higher level subjects.
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Admissions (2022 entry, home applicants)
Offer rate 62%: 65 offers from 105 applications, from the university's Freedom of Information return.
What students say
Based on about 7 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 96%
- Learning opportunities: 90%
- Assessment and feedback: 95%
- Academic support: 92%
- Organisation and management: 92%
- Learning resources: 97%
- Student voice: 78%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 20 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 100%
What graduates do next
Based on about 20 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 65%
- Working and studying: 10%
- Further study: 10%
- Unemployed: 5%
Most common jobs
- Finance Professionals: 20%
- Business and public service associate professionals: 20%
- Business, Research and Administrative Professionals: 10%
- Teaching Professionals: 10%
- Elementary occupations: 5%
- Find their work meaningful: 90%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 80%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 60%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 80 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 6%
- North West: 11%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 1%
- East Midlands: 1%
- West Midlands: 5%
- East of England: 13%
- London: 42%
- South East: 16%
- South West: 4%
- Wales: 1%
- Scotland: 1%
Who gets in
Based on about 30 students who started
- A levels: 100%
Accreditation & quality ratings
TEF 2023 (whole university): Silver overall, Silver for student experience, Gold for student outcomes.
Modules
- Introduction to Christian Theology
- Introduction to the Bible: Texts, History, Culture
- The Philosophical Traditions
- Example optional modules
- Reading Philosophy: World Philosophies
- Atheism, Belief and the Edge of Reason
- Example optional modules
- Dissertation
- Example optional modules
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BA Philosophy and Theology at Durham University earn?
The median salary is £31,000 after 15 months, £26,500 after 3 years, £34,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £29,000 and £50,500. The £34,000 median after five years is £1,500 more than the UK median for Philosophy.
What do graduates of BA Philosophy and Theology at Durham University do next?
90% 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 Durham University?
96% 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 Durham University?
The typical offer is AAA at A level. The average entrant had 158 UCAS points.
What is the offer rate for BA Philosophy and Theology at Durham University?
62% of home applicants received an offer for 2022 entry: 65 offers from 105 applications, according to the university's Freedom of Information return.
Does BA Philosophy and Theology at Durham 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 Philosophy and Theology at Durham University?
100% of students continued into their second year, and 0% left higher education.