BA Theology and Religion with Foundation
About this course
The BA (Hons) Theology and Religion with Foundation is an undergraduate degree in theology and religion that begins with a one-year foundation year. The foundation content is taught by tutors at the Centre for Academic Development, covering how knowledge is built within a degree subject, metacognitive skills and independent learning, growing more specialised as the year progresses. Places are subject to eligibility criteria, and successful completion leads into the first year of the theology and religion degree.
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Entry requirements
Entry criteria: Specific Eligibility Criteria Recommended Criteria for Mature Applicants (over 21 years) Applicants over 21 have probably achieved GCSE grade 4 in English Language or be able to clearly demonstrate their potential in this subject. Essential Criteria for Younger Applicants (under 21 years) Applicants under 21 must have achieved a GCSE grade 4 or higher in English Language. Recommended Criteria for All Applicants Successful applicants for this route are likely to have achieved GCSE grade 5 or higher in English Language or be able to clearly demonstrate their potential in this subject.
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Admissions (2022 entry, home applicants)
Offer rate 0%: 0 offers from 10 applications, from the university's Freedom of Information return.
What students say
Based on about 29 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 98%
- Learning opportunities: 92%
- Assessment and feedback: 84%
- Academic support: 98%
- Organisation and management: 90%
- Learning resources: 94%
- Student voice: 84%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 60 students who started
- Continued on course: 97%
- Left higher education: 3%
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
- Teaching Professionals: 15%
- Business and public service associate professionals: 15%
- Managers, directors and senior officials: 15%
- Elementary occupations: 5%
- Welfare Professionals: 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 70 students who started
- A levels: 99%
- Other qualifications: 1%
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 Theology and Religion with Foundation 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 £6,500 more than the UK median for Theology and religious studies.
What do graduates of BA Theology and Religion with Foundation 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 Theology and Religion with Foundation at Durham University?
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 Religion with Foundation at Durham University?
The average entrant had 154 UCAS points.
What is the offer rate for BA Theology and Religion with Foundation at Durham University?
0% of home applicants received an offer for 2022 entry: 0 offers from 10 applications, according to the university's Freedom of Information return.
Does BA Theology and Religion with Foundation 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 Theology and Religion with Foundation at Durham University?
97% of students continued into their second year, and 3% left higher education.