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This degree in Religion, Culture and Society provides the tools and skills to help you get to grips with this vital field of study. It has a focus upon ethics and philosophy, art and literature, and on those factors of culture which shape our history. It is key to understanding an individual's identity, ethnicity, and relationships across different cultures.

Year 1
In Year 1, you will study two core religion courses. These will cover a range of religious traditions and methods of study. You will also choose from a range of courses on religious traditions, including Buddhist and Hindu traditions, Jewish studies, spirituality and new religions, Christianity and Islam.

Year 2
In Year 2, you will study two core religion courses, covering a range of religious traditions and approaches.

Year 3
In Year 3, you will choose advanced courses on one or more religious traditions. You will also take other courses in the study of religion. Typical course options involve the advanced study of topics such as South Asian religions, Jewish studies, new forms of spirituality and new religions, atheism and the rejection of religion and theories of religion.

Year 4
In Year 4, you will choose further advanced courses on one or more religious traditions. You will also write a dissertation on a topic of your choice with academic supervision.

Entry Requirements

2026 entry requirements

Standard entry:
4 Highers at ABBB (first sitting) or AABB/ABBBB (two sittings) plus English at National 5 at C.

Widening access entry:
4 Highers at ABBB (two sittings) plus English at National 5 at C. Highers at BBB must be achieved in one sitting.