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Religion, Theology & Spirituality and Special Educational Needs (with Foundation Year)

Liverpool Hope University

About this course

BA (Hons) Religion, Theology & Spirituality and Special Educational Needs (with Foundation Year) explores Sociology and Theology and Religion. The Religion, Theology and Spirituality component is the first undergraduate degree in the UK to include 'Spirituality' in its title. It explores major world religions, including Christianity, Islam, Judaism, Buddhism, Hinduism, and African Indigenous religions, alongside themes such as sacred texts, mysticism, and social issues like disability.

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Institution
Liverpool Hope University
Level
undergraduate
Subject
Religion, Theology & Spirituality and Special Educational Needs (with Foundation Year)
Duration
4 years
UCAS code
VX65
Median salary
£25,000 after 5 years

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What students say

Based on about 9 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)

  • Teaching on my course: 73%
  • Learning opportunities: 83%
  • Assessment and feedback: 77%
  • Academic support: 89%
  • Organisation and management: 36%
  • Learning resources: 86%
  • Student voice: 62%

Do students stay on the course?

Based on about 10 students who started, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)

  • Continued on course: 85%
  • Left higher education: 15%

What graduates do next

Based on about 8 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)

  • Working: 85%
  • Working and studying: 15%

Most common jobs

  • Welfare and housing associate professionals: 19%
  • Business and public service associate professionals: 11%
  • Administrative occupations: 10%
  • Elementary occupations: 9%
  • Caring personal services: 8%
  • Find their work meaningful: 65%
  • Feel on track for their future plans: 55%
  • Use what they learnt on the course: 55%

Where graduates work (5 years on)

Based on about 110 graduates, across similar courses at this university

  • North West: 67%
  • Yorkshire and the Humber: 7%
  • East Midlands: 6%
  • West Midlands: 6%
  • East of England: 1%
  • London: 3%
  • South East: 1%
  • South West: 3%
  • Wales: 2%
  • Northern Ireland: 3%

Who gets in

Based on about 20 students who started, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)

  • A levels: 85%
  • Access course: 5%
  • Other HE qualification: 10%
  • No formal qualifications: 5%

Accreditation & quality ratings

TEF 2023 (whole university): Silver overall, Silver for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.

Questions about this course

How much do graduates of Religion, Theology & Spirituality and Special Educational Needs (with Foundation Year) at Liverpool Hope University earn?

The median salary is £25,000 after 15 months, £20,500 after 3 years, £25,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £19,500 and £30,500. The £25,000 median after five years is £1,500 less than the UK median for Sociology.

What do graduates of Religion, Theology & Spirituality and Special Educational Needs (with Foundation Year) at Liverpool Hope University do next?

95% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).

Are students happy with the teaching on Religion, Theology & Spirituality and Special Educational Needs (with Foundation Year) at Liverpool Hope University?

73% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.

What grades do I need for Religion, Theology & Spirituality and Special Educational Needs (with Foundation Year) at Liverpool Hope University?

The average entrant had 100 UCAS points.

Does Religion, Theology & Spirituality and Special Educational Needs (with Foundation Year) at Liverpool Hope 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 Religion, Theology & Spirituality and Special Educational Needs (with Foundation Year) at Liverpool Hope University?

85% of students continued into their second year, and 15% left higher education.