- Choose subjects from the full range of traditions and topics taught in Religions, Theology and Ethics.
- Concentrate on one specific subject area, or tailor your course to your interests by combining units in multiple subject areas.
- Explore the lives and works of key religious thinkers and literary, historical, theological, anthropological and gender-theory approaches.
- Study at a top 10 UK university for Religions and Theology (Guardian University Guide 2024).
- Book your place on our October and November taster webinars to learn more about your subject areas!
BA Religions, Theology and Ethics
University Rank:#35
Compare
Wishlist
Duration3 year(s)
Tuition FeeGBP 36,941 / Year
Next IntakeSeptember 1, 2026
BA Religions, Theology and Ethics
About
Our BA Religions, Theology and Ethics course is designed for you to engage with a wide range of traditions and beliefs, covering all periods up to the present day.
We offer one of the widest ranges of course units at any British university. You can study ancient languages to read scriptures in their original form, learn about Buddhist, Jewish and Islamic traditions, and pursue an interest in the Bible or Christian theology.
Discover the different approaches to religion offered by sociology, anthropology, and philosophy.
Whether or not you have a religious background, the study of the beliefs, philosophies, practices, policies, ethics, and values which have defined our civilisations over hundreds of years provides insight into one of the most fascinating aspects of the human psyche.
You'll explore topics crucial to understanding the shape of our current multicultural society - from religion, culture, and gender to Holocaust theory, from sacred spaces to apocalyptic expectation.
Courses you can study cover Islam, Judaism and Christianity, Japanese religious worldviews, and include theology, history and biblical studies.
Requirements
Entry Requirements
34 points overall. 6,5,5 in Higher Level subjects.
English Program Requirements
All applicants to the University (from the UK and Overseas) are required to show evidence of English Language proficiency. The minimum English Language requirement for this course is either:
- GCSE/iGCSE English Language grade C/4 or;
- IELTS 7.0 overall with no less than 6.5 in any one component, or;
- An acceptable equivalent qualification.
Please note that if you hold English as a second language iGCSE qualification, we may also require you to offer one of our acceptable equivalent English Language qualifications or achieve a higher grade in your iGCSE than the one stated above. Please contact the academic School for clarification.
The UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI) requires that every student from outside the UK and the EU must show evidence of a minimum level of English Language in order to be granted a UK visa (Tier 4 visa) to study at undergraduate or postgraduate level. This level is often referred to as the 'B2 level'.
Additionally, our individual Schools may ask for specific English Language proficiency levels that are necessary for their academic programmes. In most cases these requirements are likely to be higher than the B2 level. Further information about our English Language policy, including a list of some of the English Language qualifications we accept, can be found here .
Career
Career opportunities
You will develop versatile and transferable skills, including presentation, critical thinking and analysis, teamwork, and cultural sensitivity.
Some course units will enable you to develop more specific skills, such as translation, source handling, exegesis, data collection and geo-historical awareness.
Degrees in Religions, Theology and Ethics provide some of the necessary skills to prepare for roles in fields such as:
- teaching and education;
- cultural heritage;
- counselling;
- the creative industries;
- law;
- research consultancies and think-tanks;
- finance;
- publishing;
- faith-based organisations;
- youth work;
- charity work;
- media;
- the public sector.
The University of Manchester is the second most targeted in the UK for top graduate employers (High Fliers Research, 2024).
Employers include the BBC, the Civil Service, Xaverian College, PricewaterhouseCoopers, SPCK, the Church of England, Christian Aid and the Liberal Jewish Synagogue.
The University also has its own dedicated Careers Service that you would have full access to as a student and for two years after you graduate. At Manchester, you will have access to numerous opportunities to help boost your employability.
Students also choose to continue to postgraduate study, including further education in Religion and Theology and PGCE courses.
The University has its own dedicated Careers Service that you would have full access to as a student and for two years after you graduate. At Manchester you will have access to a number of opportunities to help boost your employability.
Fee Information
Tuition Fee
36,941 / year
BA Religions, Theology and Ethics
The University of Manchester
United Kingdom, Manchester