BA Religion and Asian and Middle Eastern Studies
About this course
BA in Religion and Asian and Middle Eastern Studies, a modern languages and theology and religion degree centered on the academic exploration of religious traditions and their primary texts. The first year introduces foundational study through a compulsory paper on Religion and religions, alongside language instruction in Arabic, Hebrew, Hindi, Pali, Sanskrit, or Tibetan. This initial language study involves mastering grammar and vocabulary for translation, with potential examination of related literature, history, and culture depending on the chosen option.
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Entry requirements
A level: AAA IB: 38 (including core points) with 666 at HL
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What students say
Based on about 24 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 99%
- Learning opportunities: 93%
- Assessment and feedback: 89%
- Academic support: 96%
- Organisation and management: 87%
- Learning resources: 99%
- Student voice: 77%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 70 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- Continued on course: 96%
- Left higher education: 4%
What graduates do next
Based on about 29 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 60%
- Working and studying: 10%
- Further study: 13%
- Unemployed: 1%
Most common jobs
- Business and public service associate professionals: 22%
- Business, Research and Administrative Professionals: 21%
- Administrative occupations: 10%
- Teaching Professionals: 9%
- Artistic, literary and media occupations: 6%
- Find their work meaningful: 90%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 90%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 35%
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 55 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- A levels: 81%
- A degree: 13%
- Other HE qualification: 6%
Accreditation & quality ratings
TEF 2023 (whole university): Gold overall, Gold for student experience, Gold for student outcomes.
Modules
- All students take a paper on Religion and religions
- Arabic
- Hebrew
- Hindi
- Pali
- Sanskrit
- Tibetan
- This will include understanding the grammar and vocabulary of a language for translation, but may include some study of selected literature, history and culture (depending on the option)
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BA Religion and Asian and Middle Eastern Studies 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 £5,500 more than the UK median for Language and area studies (other).
What do graduates of BA Religion and Asian and Middle Eastern Studies at University of Oxford do next?
84% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on BA Religion and Asian and Middle Eastern Studies at University of Oxford?
99% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for BA Religion and Asian and Middle Eastern Studies at University of Oxford?
The typical offer is AAA at A level. The average entrant had 182 UCAS points.
How many students continue on BA Religion and Asian and Middle Eastern Studies at University of Oxford?
96% of students continued into their second year, and 4% left higher education.