BA (Hons) Bible and Theology Bachelor's degree at the University of Wales Trinity Saint David
BA (Hons) Bible and Theology at University of Wales Trinity Saint David. You'll engage with foundational religious ideas, develop research skills, and complete a substantial independent project, all whilst choosing specialist options that match your particular interests.
About this course
BA (Hons) Bible and Theology is a Bachelor's degree (BA (Hons)) at the University of Wales Trinity Saint David. It is studied part-time; duration varies by route.
For the typical curriculum, specialisations, career paths and graduate earnings for Philosophy & Religion, see the sections below.
Curriculum & modules
Real modules published for this course, grouped only where the source gives a year, stage or level.
Year 1 7 modules
- Academic SkillsCompulsory20 credits
- Introduction to the Study of ReligionCompulsory
- Introduction to TheologyCompulsory
- Introduction to the New TestamentCompulsory
- Introduction to the Hebrew BibleCompulsory
- Introduction to EthicsOptional
- Introduction to Christian EthicsOptional
Year 2 15 modules
- Confessing with Saint Augustine: God and Religion in the Twilight of the Roman EmpireOptional20 credits
- Celtic Sanctity and Spirituality: Hagiography and Saints' CultsOptional20 credits
- God and the World: The Cosmos in Religious & Ethical PerspectiveOptional
- The Ethics of ViolenceOptional
- Theology and Interreligious EncounterOptional
- The Letters of PaulOptional
- Interpreting the Hebrew Bible from Contemporary PerspectivesOptional
- Jews, Christians and Romans: From Maccabees to MasadaOptional20 credits
- Modern Christian TheologyOptional20 credits
- The Meaning of LifeOptional20 credits
- Sex, Sexuality, and GenderOptional
- Travelling with Luke: A Journey through Luke-ActsOptional
- Jesus through Faith and CultureOptional20 credits
- The Ethics of Life and DeathOptional20 credits
- Independent ProjectCompulsory40 credits
Year 3 1 modules
- DissertationCompulsory40 credits
Source: provider course page. Modules can change; required/optional status, credits, descriptions and assessment are shown only when explicitly published.
Course in depth
What this course covers, who it suits and where it leads.
What you'll study
You'll study the foundations of philosophical thought and religious enquiry. A course like this typically begins with core modules in Introduction to Philosophy, Ethics, and Logic & Critical Reasoning, establishing knowledge, moral theory and the formal tools for evaluating arguments. In Year 2, you'll progress to the History of Philosophy, Philosophy of Mind and Religion, and Political Philosophy, exploring how thinkers from ancient to modern times have grappled with consciousness, faith, justice and authority. By Year 3, you'll specialise in areas such as ethics & applied ethics, philosophy of science, or religion & theology, whilst undertaking an Advanced Seminar and Dissertation that develop your independent philosophical argument. The structure moves from broad foundations to increasingly specialist and self-directed work.
Who it's for
You're suited to this course if you're genuinely curious about religious texts, history and ideas, and willing to examine them critically from multiple angles. You'll need strong reading and writing skills, an ability to analyse complex arguments, and the discipline to work independently through part-time study. Whether you're exploring theology for personal faith reasons, intellectual interest or future career prospects in ministry, education, heritage, or social work, you should be comfortable with sustained analytical thinking and open to perspectives that may challenge your own assumptions.
Careers & job market
Nationally, 85% of Philosophy & Religion graduates are in work or further study 15 months after completing their degree, with 60% of those working in highly skilled roles or continuing into postgraduate study. Starting salaries across the field range from £23,500 to £30,000; after five years, graduates typically earn between £25,500 and £36,000. These figures reflect national outcomes data and vary widely depending on your chosen career path, from academic research and teaching to chaplaincy, heritage management, or policy roles where theological knowledge and research skills are valued.
University & format
This BA (Hons) Bible and Theology degree is offered by the University of Wales Trinity Saint David, a recognised UK degree-awarding body whose degrees are nationally recognised. The course is studied part-time and taught in English. The course is.
Applicant information
The next application dates for this course, followed by facts the provider publishes.
Part-time application dates vary by provider. UCAS dates
Opened 2 July 2026; last choice 19 October 2026. Check vacancies now. A cached page never claims a place is still available.
Entry & how to get in
Entry & your chances
An honest read from the official entry data, plus your personal match.
Entry is set by the university and based on your offer. Use your predicted grades to see how you compare, then check the university's stated requirements.
How to apply
Undergraduate applications go through UCAS. Here’s what matters for this course, the right deadline, the grades to aim for, and the steps in order.
- 1Register on UCAS Hub
Create your UCAS application and add this course (code BTH1). One application covers up to five choices.
- 2Write your personal statement
A single statement covers all your choices, so keep it broad enough for similar courses while showing genuine interest in this subject.
- 3Submit by Apply directly to the provider
Part-time application dates vary by provider. Source: UCAS 2027 dates.
- 4Reply to your offers
When decisions are in, pick a firm (first) choice and an insurance (back-up) choice with slightly lower grades.
- 5Results day & confirmation
On results day (mid-August) your place is confirmed if you meet the offer. Just missed? Talk to the university, or find a place through Clearing.
Fees & funding
What this course costs and how UK student finance covers it.
Tuition per year
Provider fee page. Set under Wales's student-finance system; the provider's page is authoritative.
Check fees at University of Wales Trinity Saint David →If you normally live in Wales
2026/27 total maintenance support from Student Finance Wales. How much of it is grant and how much is loan depends on household income; the total does not. If you normally live elsewhere, use your home funding body.
Check your entitlement with Student Finance Wales →Paying for it
- Tuition Fee Loan: paid directly to the university by Student Finance Wales.
- Maintenance support: a mix of grant and loan from Student Finance Wales, weighted to household income.
- Repayment: only above the income threshold, and written off at the end of the plan term.
- Earn alongside: most students work part-time in term, part-time roles on the StudySmarter job board.
Wales runs its own system through Student Finance Wales; check studentfinancewales.co.uk for current rates.
Scholarships & bursaries you could qualify for
That does not mean no funding exists. Check the university directory for current amounts, eligibility and application dates.
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Careers & earnings
What Philosophy & Religion graduates actually earn, from real outcome data, 15 months, 3 years and 5 years after graduating.
- 1Graduate roleFirst role after the degree · 0–2 yrs
- 2Specialist / PractitionerWorking in philosophy & religion · 2–5 yrs
- 3Senior / LeadLeading work and people · 5–10 yrs
- 4Head of / ExpertSenior leadership or deep expertise · 10+ yrs
How pay grows: this course vs Philosophy & Religion nationally
National figures for Philosophy & Religion graduates, HESA Graduate Outcomes (15 months) and the Longitudinal Education Outcomes (LEO) dataset (3 & 5 years). These are national, not university-specific; actual pay varies by employer, region, role and experience. Different cohorts, so the bars are not one group over time.
Work out your pay
Headline figures hide a lot. Calculate realistic take-home pay for this field by role, region and experience, then check your CV before you apply.
Job market & outlook
How Philosophy & Religion graduates fare in the labour market, and how AI is reshaping the work.
How AI is changing the work
AI doesn't replace the profession, it shifts it: routine tasks get automated, while judgement, working with people and using AI well become more valuable.
What AI takes off your plate
- Routine information gathering
- First-draft writing and summaries
- Standard analysis and admin
- Repetitive processing tasks
More human than ever
- Judgement and original thinking
- Working with and leading people
- Owning and sense-checking AI output
- Ethics and accountability
The strongest graduates pair subject depth with the ability to use AI tools critically.
Roles & employers
Where Philosophy & Religion graduates typically go, indicative destinations from graduate career data. Each role links to live openings on the StudySmarter job board.
Roles graduates go into
Where they work
- Schools & universities
- Think tanks
- Charities & NGOs
- Civil service
Jobs after this course
Current roles from the StudySmarter job board that suit Philosophy & Religion graduates.
Philosophy AdjunctCommonwealth Of VirginiaTeaching Fellow in Ethics and Political Philosophy - DurhamDurham UniversityWho studies here and in this subject?
Provider- and UK subject-level context.
University of Wales Trinity Saint David
Historical, philosophical and religious studies across the UK
HESA student record 2024/25. Counts are rounded.
Is Philosophy & Religion right for you?
Tick what applies to you and see how good a fit it is.
International students
What applying to University of Wales Trinity Saint David from outside the UK involves: fees, English, visa, funding and living costs.
Tuition fees
International tuition is set per course by University of Wales Trinity Saint David; international fees are typically £12,000–£30,000/year for classroom subjects and higher for lab/clinical ones. You’re not eligible for UK Tuition Fee or Maintenance Loans, so plan for fees plus living costs upfront.
English language
Most UK undergraduate courses ask for around IELTS 6.0–6.5 (no band below 5.5–6.0), or an accepted equivalent. If you’re just short, most universities run a pre-sessional English course that counts towards the requirement.
Student visa
You’ll usually need a Student visa (Student Route). After you accept an offer the university issues a CAS; you then show funds for fees plus about £1,023–£1,334/month living costs and pay the Immigration Health Surcharge for NHS access.
Scholarships & funding
Many universities offer international/global scholarships (often £2,000–£6,000/yr), check University of Wales Trinity Saint David’s funding pages.
Living costs
Budget roughly £1,100–£1,400/month outside London and £1,400–£1,800/month in London for rent, food and travel; the figure also matters for your visa.
Working while you study
A Student visa usually allows up to 20 hours/week in term time and full-time in holidays, useful alongside study, though not something to rely on for fees.
Visa rules and fees change. Always confirm the current requirements with University of Wales Trinity Saint David and gov.uk before you apply.
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