Overview
Understanding religion is vital in understanding the world we live in. Religious Studies gives you a fascinating insight into some of the most influential forces shaping, and being shaped by, our world today.
Exploring world religions, you'll discover new perspectives on politics, money, sex, spirituality, and migration. You'll discover the impact of religion in the contemporary world in response to urgent challenges such as climate change.
Careers
Recent graduates from Religious Studies (Hons) programme offered by University of Kent have gone into areas such as:
- teaching
- publishing
- travel
- advertising
- personnel
- diplomacy
- social work
- journalism
- media
- marketing
- the legal profession.
Many of our students choose to move on to further study at Master’s or PhD level.
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- What is Religion?
- Religion in the Contemporary World
- Ethics, Society and the Good Life
- The Global Search for Meaning
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 36 months
- Part-time
- 72 months
- Flexible
Start dates & application deadlines
- Starting
- Apply before
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Credits
Delivered
Disciplines
Religious Studies & Theology Christian Studies Islamic Studies View 21 other Bachelors in Christian Studies in United KingdomAcademic requirements
We are not aware of any academic requirements for this programme.
English requirements
Other requirements
General requirements
- A level: BBB
- Access to HE Diploma: The University will not necessarily make conditional offers to all Access candidates but will continue to assess them on an individual basis. If we make you an offer, you will need to obtain/pass the overall Access to Higher Education Diploma and may also be required to obtain a proportion of the total level 3 credits and/or credits in particular subjects at merit grade or above.
- BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma (formerly BTEC National Diploma): The University will consider applicants holding BTEC National Diploma and Extended National Diploma Qualifications (QCF; NQF; OCR) on a case-by-case basis. Please contact us for further advice on your individual circumstances. A typical offer would be to achieve DDM.
- International Baccalaureate: 30 points overall or 15 points at HL
Tuition Fee
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International
17400 GBP/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 17400 GBP per year during 36 months. -
National
9250 GBP/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 9250 GBP per year during 36 months.
- EU full-time £13000
- Home part-time £4625
- EU part-time £6500
- International part-time £8700
Living costs for Canterbury
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
Scholarships are available for excellence in academic performance, sport and music and are awarded on merit.
At Kent we recognise, encourage and reward excellence. We have created the Kent Scholarship for Academic Excellence.
Studyportals Tip: Students can search online for independent or external scholarships that can help fund their studies. Check the scholarships to see whether you are eligible to apply. Many scholarships are either merit-based or needs-based.