Philosophy and Theology

University of Bristol
Undergraduate BA (Hons) Full-time 3 Years PhilosophyReligion and theology

A-Level Entry

AAA - ABB

About this course

This course combines philosophy and theology.

In philosophy, you will study units covering an introduction to philosophy, logic, realism and normativity and undertake an extended essay.

For theology, in your first year you will take an introductory unit on different religious traditions and a methodological unit on the study of religion as an academic subject. You will also take an optional unit from choices that may include Christianity, Islam, Buddhism, Judaism, Hinduism, Chinese and Japanese religions, Ethics, and the Philosophy of Religion.

In your second year, you will continue your studies in philosophy and theology by combining mandatory units with other units of your choice. You will have the freedom to focus more on philosophy or on religion and theology depending on your interests.

In your third year, you will take three optional units, including a dissertation in an area of special interest to you.

Entry Requirements

A-Level Grades AAA - ABB
Scottish Higher AAAAB
Scottish Advanced Higher AA
BTEC DDD

Study Options

This course is available in 2 study options:

Part-time

Duration: 6 Years

Qualification: BA (Hons)

Location: Bristol

Full-time Shown above

Duration: 3 Years

Qualification: BA (Hons)

Location: Bristol

Career Prospects

Graduates from this course typically go into the following occupations:

2463 Clergy
4214 Company secretaries and administrators
4135 Library clerks and assistants
2229 Therapy professionals
2472 Archivists, conservators and curators
2471 Librarians

Course Details

Qualification
Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)
Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
3 Years
Start Date
2025
Academic Year
2025
Campus / Location
Bristol
Scheme
Undergraduate
Subjects
Philosophy, Religion and theology