BA Philosophy and Theology
About this course
BA in Philosophy and Theology, a philosophy and theology and religion degree exploring the intellectual claims and foundations of religious traditions through philosophical and theological inquiry. The first year covers foundational study through General philosophy, Logic and moral philosophy, The figure of Jesus through the centuries, and Introduction to the study of the Bible.
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Entry requirements
A level: AAA IB: 39 (including core points) with 666 at HL
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What students say
Based on about 11 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 100%
- Learning opportunities: 94%
- Assessment and feedback: 86%
- Academic support: 97%
- Organisation and management: 88%
- Learning resources: 100%
- Student voice: 69%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 25 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 95%
- Left higher education: 5%
What graduates do next
Based on about 15 graduates who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 60%
- Working and studying: 10%
- Further study: 20%
- Unemployed: 5%
Most common jobs
- Welfare and housing associate professionals: 15%
- Teaching Professionals: 10%
- Business, Research and Administrative Professionals: 10%
- Business and public service associate professionals: 10%
- Administrative occupations: 5%
- Find their work meaningful: 90%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 80%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 50%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 60 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North West: 4%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 2%
- East Midlands: 2%
- West Midlands: 2%
- East of England: 7%
- London: 39%
- South East: 33%
- South West: 7%
- Wales: 2%
- Scotland: 3%
Who gets in
Based on about 25 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 100%
Accreditation & quality ratings
TEF 2023 (whole university): Gold overall, Gold for student experience, Gold for student outcomes.
Modules
- General philosophy
- Logic and moral philosophy
- The figure of Jesus through the centuries
- Introduction to the study of the Bible
- Religion and religions
- Biblical Hebrew
- Church Latin
- New Testament Greek
- Qur’anic Arabic
- Pali
- Sanskrit
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BA Philosophy and Theology at University of Oxford earn?
The median salary is £30,000 after 15 months, £32,500 after 3 years, £38,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £29,500 and £54,500. The £38,500 median after five years is £6,000 more than the UK median for Philosophy.
What do graduates of BA Philosophy and Theology at University of Oxford 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 University of Oxford?
100% 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 University of Oxford?
The typical offer is AAA at A level. The average entrant had 194 UCAS points.
How many students continue on BA Philosophy and Theology at University of Oxford?
95% of students continued into their second year, and 5% left higher education.