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Bible and Culture

University of St Andrews

About this course

MA ('with' degree) in Bible and Culture, a history of art and theology and religion degree exploring cultural engagement with biblical texts.

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Institution
University of St Andrews
Level
undergraduate
Subject
Bible and Culture
Median salary
£32,000 after 5 years

Entry requirements

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What students say

Based on about 19 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)

  • Teaching on my course: 97%
  • Learning opportunities: 96%
  • Assessment and feedback: 92%
  • Academic support: 99%
  • Organisation and management: 95%
  • Learning resources: 96%
  • Student voice: 94%

Do students stay on the course?

Based on about 25 students who started, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)

  • Continued on course: 100%

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: 50%
  • Working and studying: 20%
  • Further study: 20%

Most common jobs

  • Elementary occupations: 25%
  • Media Professionals: 15%
  • Artistic, literary and media occupations: 10%
  • Administrative occupations: 10%
  • Business and public service associate professionals: 10%
  • Find their work meaningful: 75%
  • Feel on track for their future plans: 80%
  • Use what they learnt on the course: 60%

Where graduates work (5 years on)

Based on about 35 graduates, across similar courses at this university

  • North East: 5%
  • North West: 5%
  • Yorkshire and the Humber: 5%
  • West Midlands: 5%
  • East of England: 5%
  • London: 30%
  • South East: 10%
  • South West: 5%
  • Scotland: 35%
  • Northern Ireland: 5%

Who gets in

Based on about 25 students who started, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)

  • A levels: 75%
  • Baccalaureate: 20%
  • Other qualifications: 5%

Questions about this course

How much do graduates of Bible and Culture at University of St Andrews earn?

The median salary is £31,500 after 15 months, £24,500 after 3 years, £32,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £27,500 and £38,500. The £32,000 median after five years is £2,500 more than the UK median for History of art, architecture and design.

What do graduates of Bible and Culture at University of St Andrews do next?

90% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).

Are students happy with the teaching on Bible and Culture at University of St Andrews?

97% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.

What grades do I need for Bible and Culture at University of St Andrews?

The average entrant had 198 UCAS points.

Does Bible and Culture at University of St Andrews include a placement year or year abroad?

The course has an optional year abroad.

How many students continue on Bible and Culture at University of St Andrews?

100% of students continued into their second year, and 0% left higher education.