BA Religion, Theology and Society
About this course
BA in Religion, Theology and Society, a sociology, politics and international relations and theology and religion degree examining religious traditions across cultures and their impact on public life. Core topics include Research Methods. Students complete a final-year independent or integrated research project alongside an external placement. The first year establishes core foundations through compulsory modules such as Introduction to the Study of Religions, Bible and Theology: Texts and Traditions, Religion, Politics and Society in the Modern World, and Christian and Muslim Cultures: Global Religious Practice, while offering optional modules like Religions of India and Introduction to the Philosophy of Religion. The second year builds competency through compulsory study in Researching Religion: Skills and Methods, Sociology of Religion, and Theology in Context, alongside optional choices including Religious Identities in a Postcolonial World and Religion, Gender and Sexuality. The final year centres on compulsory practical and investigative work through the Independent Research Project, Integrated Research Project, and External Placement: Beyond the University. Students also select from diverse final-year optional modules covering topics such as Religion, Belief and Ethics, Religion and Mental Health, and Islam, Race and the State in Europe.
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Entry requirements
A level: ABB EPQ: BBB plus grade A in the EPQ BTEC: BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma: DDM. Other BTEC qualifications are also considered. Please contact the Admissions Office for more information. IB: 34 points overall including 16 at Higher Level
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What students say
Based on about 23 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 90%
- Learning opportunities: 77%
- Assessment and feedback: 83%
- Academic support: 95%
- Organisation and management: 95%
- Learning resources: 91%
- Student voice: 86%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 15 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 70%
- Left higher education: 30%
What graduates do next
Based on about 10 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 70%
- Working and studying: 10%
- Further study: 15%
Most common jobs
- Teaching Professionals: 25%
- Elementary occupations: 10%
- Business and public service associate professionals: 10%
- Administrative occupations: 10%
- Skilled trades occupations: 5%
- Find their work meaningful: 75%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 55%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 35%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 220 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 1%
- North West: 13%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 24%
- East Midlands: 4%
- West Midlands: 6%
- East of England: 6%
- London: 32%
- South East: 8%
- South West: 3%
- Scotland: 2%
Who gets in
Based on about 15 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 100%
Accreditation & quality ratings
TEF 2023 (whole university): Silver overall, Bronze for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.
Modules
- Introduction to the Study of Religions
- Bible and Theology: Texts and Traditions
- Religion, Politics and Society in the Modern World
- Christian and Muslim Cultures: Global Religious Practice
- Religions of India
- Introduction to the Philosophy of Religion
- Magic, Science and Religion
- Thinking About Race
- Researching Religion: Skills and Methods
- Sociology of Religion
- Theology in Context
- Religious Identities in a Postcolonial World
- Religion, Gender and Sexuality
- Human Rights and Religion
- Dharma Traditions
- Independent Research Project
- Integrated Research Project
- External Placement: Beyond the University
- Religion, Belief and Ethics
- Religion and Mental Health
- Religion and Media
- Religions and Global Development
- God, Sex and Gender in Africa
- Augustine of Hippo: A Key Thinker of Theology and Philosophy
- Bible and Society
- Islam, Race and the State in Europe
- Christian Theology and Contemporary Issues
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BA Religion, Theology and Society at University of Leeds earn?
The median salary is £26,000 after 15 months, £26,500 after 3 years, £32,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £26,500 and £40,500. The £32,000 median after five years is £4,500 more than the UK median for Theology and religious studies.
What do graduates of BA Religion, Theology and Society at University of Leeds 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, Theology and Society at University of Leeds?
90% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for BA Religion, Theology and Society at University of Leeds?
The typical offer is ABB at A level, or 34 points in the IB. The average entrant had 144 UCAS points.
Does BA Religion, Theology and Society at University of Leeds include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has an optional year abroad.
How many students continue on BA Religion, Theology and Society at University of Leeds?
70% of students continued into their second year, and 30% left higher education.