BA Religions, Theology and Ethics
About this course
BA Religions, Theology and Ethics, a humanities degree examining religious traditions, philosophical concepts and ethical frameworks. Core topics include Research Methods. The course culminates in a final-year independent research project. The first year introduces foundational concepts through Introduction to the Study of Religions and Theology, alongside optional modules covering topics such as Christian history, Islamic histories, Jewish studies and environmental ethics. The second year expands into specialized themes through optional study areas including gender politics, biblical languages, world philosophies, film theology and apocalyptic literature. The final year requires a compulsory Dissertation, complemented by optional advanced study in biblical texts, science and religion, gender in scripture, and advanced theological ethics.
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Entry requirements
A level: ABB including one essay based subject
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Real offers for this course
Applicants have posted 1 UCAS decision for BA Religions, Theology and Ethics (V375) at the University of Manchester for 2027 entry so far. The published offer is ABB at A level.
What students say
Based on about 8 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 91%
- Learning opportunities: 84%
- Assessment and feedback: 87%
- Academic support: 100%
- Organisation and management: 91%
- Learning resources: 88%
- Student voice: 76%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 15 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 75%
- Left higher education: 20%
- Moved to a lower qualification: 5%
What graduates do next
Based on about 9 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 70%
- Working and studying: 5%
- Further study: 20%
Most common jobs
- Business and public service associate professionals: 19%
- Elementary occupations: 11%
- Artistic, literary and media occupations: 11%
- Teaching Professionals: 8%
- Skilled trades occupations: 6%
- Find their work meaningful: 75%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 70%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 45%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 180 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 1%
- North West: 39%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 8%
- East Midlands: 2%
- West Midlands: 5%
- East of England: 4%
- London: 33%
- South East: 4%
- South West: 2%
Who gets in
Based on about 20 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 100%
Accreditation & quality ratings
TEF 2023 (whole university): Silver overall, Silver for student experience, Gold for student outcomes.
Modules
- Introduction to the Study of Religions and Theology
- Histories of the Islamic World
- The History and Sociopolitics of Palestine/Israel (1882-1967)
- Digital Greek New Testament
- Introduction to Christianity
- Introduction to Judaism
- Religion, Ethics and the Environment
- Truth and Truth Telling
- Bible in Ancient and Modern Worlds
- Being Human[e]: Theological Studies in Philosophy and Ethics
- Standing on The Shoulders of Giants: Foundations for Study in The Arts
- Themes in the Histories of Arab and Jewish Nationalisms
- The Politics of Women and Gender in the Middle East and North Africa
- Digital Greek New Testament
- Religion, Culture and Gender
- Biblical Hebrew
- New Testament in Greek II
- World Christianities
- God at the Movies
- Jewish Philosophy and Ethics
- End of the World and Apocalypticism
- Problems in Theology, Philosophy and Ethics: Evil
- World Philosophies: Ethics and Ideas in the History of Thought
- All about Eve: Encountering the First Woman from Antiquity to Today
- Anthropology of Religion
- Racism and Ethnicity in the UK
- Dissertation
- Digital Greek New Testament
- Biblical Hebrew
- New Testament in Greek II
- Science and Islam
- Gender and Sexuality in the Bible
- Paul: Theology, Ethics, Philosophy
- Interdisciplinary Literature and Theology: Empathy, Ethics, Liberation
- Making Sense of Christ
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BA Religions, Theology and Ethics at University of Manchester earn?
The median salary is £27,500 after 15 months, £24,000 after 3 years, £30,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £25,000 and £39,000. The £30,000 median after five years is £2,500 more than the UK median for Theology and religious studies.
What do graduates of BA Religions, Theology and Ethics at University of Manchester 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 Religions, Theology and Ethics at University of Manchester?
91% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for BA Religions, Theology and Ethics at University of Manchester?
The typical offer is ABB at A level. The average entrant had 132 UCAS points.
How many students continue on BA Religions, Theology and Ethics at University of Manchester?
75% of students continued into their second year, and 20% left higher education.