
What students say about theology and religious studies

What you need to get on a course
Subjects you need
A-levels (or equivalent) usually required
- No Specific Requirements
Useful to have
- history
- English literature
- Religious studies
- Philosophy
Application checklist
Here's a guide to what to expect from the application process - also check individual university entry requirements, as these may differ.
- January application
- October application
- Personal statement
- Portfolio
- Interview
- Entry test
- Work experience
- Audition
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Personal statement tips and advice
Career prospects
Six months after graduating
- Welfare professionals
Longer term career paths
Jobs where this degree is useful
- Teacher
- Clergy
- Community worker
Other real-life job examples
- Financial analyst
- Civil Service fast streamer
- Housing and homelessness officer
What employers like about this subject
A theology degree will help you to develop subject-specific skills including an understanding of religions and the way that they have influenced society in the past and present and a familiarity with current religious and ethical debates. Transferable skills you can develop on a theology degree include excellent communication and negotiating skills, the ability to understand and articulate complex information and good time management. Theology is the original vocational degree and so religious organisations are much the most common employers of graduates, but they also get jobs in a variety of industries including schools, social care, recruitment, banking, the Civil Service, the law, publishing and health.
