BA Theology and Religion
About this course
BA in Theology and Religion, a theology and religion degree exploring the intellectual underpinnings of religious traditions and their global social significance. Students study texts such as the Hebrew Bible and the New Testament, examine Christian doctrine and modern theology, and acquire competence in sacred languages. Students study five major world religions alongside primary languages, the philosophy of religion, the relationship between religion and science, and religious ethics.
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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 11 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 99%
- Learning opportunities: 94%
- Assessment and feedback: 91%
- Academic support: 95%
- Organisation and management: 88%
- Learning resources: 100%
- Student voice: 80%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 45 students who started
- Continued on course: 100%
What graduates do next
Based on about 8 graduates who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 55%
- Working and studying: 20%
- Further study: 10%
Most common jobs
- Sales occupations: 20%
- Welfare Professionals: 20%
- Teaching Professionals: 10%
- Administrative occupations: 10%
- Secretarial and related occupations: 10%
- Find their work meaningful: 90%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 90%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 25%
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 35 students who started
- A levels: 90%
- A degree: 10%
- Other HE qualification: 5%
Accreditation & quality ratings
TEF 2023 (whole university): Gold overall, Gold for student experience, Gold for student outcomes.
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BA Theology and Religion 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 £11,000 more than the UK median for Theology and religious studies.
What do graduates of BA Theology and Religion at University of Oxford do next?
80% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on BA Theology and Religion 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 Theology and Religion at University of Oxford?
The typical offer is AAA at A level. The average entrant had 175 UCAS points.
How many students continue on BA Theology and Religion at University of Oxford?
100% of students continued into their second year, and 0% left higher education.