
Psychology and Religion BA (Hons)
Course Overview - Psychology and Religion BA (Hons)
What factors affect our willingness to help other people? How does religion relate to our health and well-being? How does religion affect our view of the world around us?
These are just some of the questions youll address on this course, gaining a solid grounding in psychological study as you explore the role of religion and belief in our society.
Understand and interpret the world around you with our unique programme – the only one like it in the world. Psychology and Religion helps us understand our relationships with others, our personal experience of the world,...
What factors affect our willingness to help other people? How does religion relate to our health and well-being? How does religion affect our view of the world around us?<br/><br/>These are just some of the questions youll address on this course, gaining a solid grounding in psychological study as you explore the role of religion and belief in our society.<br/><br/>Understand and interpret the world around you with our unique programme – the only one like it in the world. Psychology and Religion helps us understand our relationships with others, our personal experience of the world, important social issues and world events and so much more. You will learn how we interpret information from the media and those around us. You will find out why we react the way we do in certain situations, as individuals and as a society, and how religion shapes the choices we make.<br/><br/>You’ll learn to question the world around you and gain a wide range of skills – formulate strong arguments, problem solve and develop your ability to think differently. Become a global graduate with an awareness of global, local and cross-cultural issues.These skills will set you up for a wide range of careers where understanding people is key: think Marketing, Policy, Law and Order, Social Care and Politics. If you choose to follow a career in Psychology, this course will give you the solid foundations you need to go on to further study to become a qualified Psychologist.<br/><br/><strong>Why study this course?</strong><br/><br/><br/>• A one-of-a-kind programme - this course is unlike any other, combining Psychology, Religion and the unique cross-section between disciplines.<br/><br/><br/><br/>• Flexible and fascinating module selection – choose from options like Psychobiology, Developmental Psychology, Life After Death and Religion and the Arts.<br/><br/><br/><br/>• An excellent grounding – you can choose to study a postgraduate conversion degree to pursue a career in Psychology.<br/><br/><br/><br/>• Taught by experts - our academics regularly work with policy-makers and advise governments and public bodies on engagement with faith communities.<br/><br/><br/><br/><strong>Top 10 for Theology and Religious Studies in the Complete University Guide 2025</strong><br/><br/><strong>Top 25 in the UK for Psychology in the Complete University Guide 2025</strong>
Course Information
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Course Details
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Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
3 Years
Start Date
28/09/2026
Campus
Main Site
Application Details
14 January
Application deadline
Provider Details
Codes/info
Course Code
CV86
Institution Code
B32
Points of Entry
Year 1
Entry Requirements
UCAS Tariff
Not Accepted
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
32
6,6,5 in Higher Level subjects
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
DDD
BTEC Diploma: DD, plus a B at A-level BTEC Subsidiary Diploma: D, plus AB at A-level
Cambridge International Pre-U Certificate - Principal
Accepted in place of A levels with the following grade equivalencies: D2 = A*; D3 = A; M2 = B. Combinations of A levels and Principle subjects are accepted.
A level
A,A,B
Welsh Baccalaureate - Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate (last awarded Summer 2024)
Accepted in place of a non-required A level with the equivalent grade.
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Fees and funding
Region | Costs | Academic Year | Year |
---|---|---|---|
England, Northern Ireland, Scotland, Wales, Channel Islands, Republic of Ireland | £9,535 | 2025/26 | Year 1 |