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Craig Aldridge - Theology and Religious Studies student

TRS staff have twice been recognised as reaching national and international levels of research excellence by the Higher Education Funding Council for England

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What do the great theologians, philosophers, and religious thinkers say about God and the nature of human existence? What do the major religions of the world teach and believe? Who was Jesus of Nazareth? What do texts like the Bible and the Qur’an really claim and say? What does theology have to say about issues of social justice and injustice? What is the impact of religion on society, on gender, and on many other social and cultural phenomena? What is the relationship between religious teachings and philosophy and ethics? This programme allows you to explore answers to these and many other questions over the course of your three years of study.
Course overview


Full programme details

Type

Undergraduate
BA Single Honours
BA/BSc Combined Honours

Duration

3 (full-time), 5–7 (part-time)

Department

Humanities

Tuition fees

£8,500 (2013; UK/EU)

Cash scholarships and bursaries available

UCAS code

V600

Entry tariff

320 points

Single or Combined

Single or Combined honours

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Facilities

The University of Roehampton has exceptional facilities including an extensive Library and Learning Services, and state-of-the-art teaching spaces in modern buildings.

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Chaplaincy Chaplaincy
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On campus

The University Library has excellent resources for the study of Theology and Religious Studies, including the Jewish Resource Centre Collection.

Off campus

Roehampton is close to the many world-class facilities in London, including the British Library, British Museum, National Gallery, and the Imperial War Museum.

Career opportunities

The University of Roehampton has an enviable record in graduate employment. Employers want a complete package of qualification, experience and life skills, so we provide all sorts of career-boosting opportunities, such as internships, work or volunteer placements, networking events, and semesters at universities abroad.

The subject equips students with the skills needed for a range of professions: education, the media, the civil service, social, church, and community work (including race and ethnic minority relations).

We encourage graduates to proceed to higher degrees; for example, the MTh in Advanced Studies for Christian Ministry. There are also opportunities for PhD study.

 

Combinations

CourseUCAS code CourseUCAS code
Classical CivilisationQV86 PhilosophyVV56
HistoryVV16   
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Key Information Set (KIS)

Department of Humanities

The Department of Humanities encompasses history, philosophy, classical civilisation and theology and religious studies. We offer BA degrees in all these subjects, as well as a Foundation Degree in Ministerial Theology, and a MA in Historical Research, which includes a pathway for classical studies. Our courses are united by the strong confidence in the value of studying the actions, cultures, thoughts and beliefs of humanity past and present. We have a commitment to excellence in teaching, and to being friendly and approachable.

Go to the Department of Humanities homepage.

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