BA (Hons) Theology and Religious Studies at University of Chester

Programme overview

How do ancient texts help shape people's choices in the modern world? What's the connection between believing, belonging, and behaving? Do new religious movements present a danger to society?

What you will study

Year 1 (Level 4) provides a foundation by introducing the core disciplines within the theology and religious studies subject area: Christian theology, religious studies, biblical studies, ethics, and Buddhism. In these modules, you’ll develop core knowledge and skills that you can grow further in the second and third years through a choice of specialist topics. Core modules include Introduction to Christian Theology, The Bible: Contents and Contexts, Introduction to Ethics, The Hebrew Bible: Contents and Contexts, Introduction to the New Testament, Religion, Power and Society, Philosophy, Theology and Religion, Theology and Religious Studies Dissertation.

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Application information

Entry requirements

UCAS Points: 112; GCE A Level: Typical offer – BCC-BBC; BTEC: BTEC Extended Diploma: DMM; International Baccalaureate: 28 points; Irish/Scottish Highers: Irish Highers - H3 H3 H3 H3 H4 Scottish Highers - BBBB; Access requirements: Access to HE Diploma, to include 45 credits at level 3, of which 30 must be at Merit or above; T Level: Merit; OCR Cambridge Technicals: OCR Extended Diploma: DMM; Extra Requirements: Welsh Baccalaureate Advanced and A level General Studies will be recognised in our offer. We will also consider a combination of A Levels and BTECs/OCRs.; IELTS: 6.0 (minimum 5.5 in each band)

Domestic applicants: GBP 10,050 a year (2027/28). £10,050 per year for a full-time course (2027/28) Source

International applicants: GBP 15,450 a year (2027/28). £15,450 per year for a full-time course* (2027/28) Source

Intake: September 2027

Duration: 3 years

Apply through the official page: https://www.ucas.com/

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