BA (Hons) Religion and Theology at York St John University

Programme overview

Explore how religion and theology confront the biggest issues facing the world today. Throughout history religion has shaped individuals, societies, cultures and political movements. Religion is as important today as it has ever been, and understanding it is vital to understanding our modern world.

Faculty: School of Humanities | Duration: 3 years full time, 6 years part time | Study mode: full-time/part-time | Intake: September 2027, September 2028 | Location: York, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Compulsory modules include Studying Religion; Values and Virtues; Philosophy and Religion; Foundations of Christian Theology; Religion, Peace and Conflict; World Christianity; Work Related Learning; Religion and Politics. Optional modules include From Descartes to the Death of God; Matters of Life and Death; Problems of Evil; Religion and Literature; The Sociology of Religion; Religion and Myth.

Career pathways

Through this degree you will learn to think in an empathetic and critical way. This is valuable both in a range of career paths and in life more broadly. Example roles include Ministry; Interfaith work; Teaching; Social services; Charity and community projects; Youth work.

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Application information

Entry requirements

104 UCAS Tariff points and 3 GCSEs at grade C/4 (or equivalent) including English Language. UCAS code: V600. English language: IELTS 6.0 overall with no component below 5.5, or equivalent.

Domestic applicants: GBP 10,050 a year (2027 entry). Tuition fee, full time; UK rate Source

International applicants: GBP 12,300 a year (2027 entry). Tuition fee, full time Source

Intake: September 2027, September 2028

Duration: 3 years full time, 6 years part time

Apply through the official page: https://www.yorksj.ac.uk/study/undergraduate/apply-for-undergraduate-degree/

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