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BA (Hons) Psychology and Religion

University of Birmingham, United Kingdom
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Course Overview

An understanding of both psychology and religion is indispensable for anyone operating within a contemporary, multicultural society; and this programme is a unique opportunity for students with varied interests including counselling, policy, research, pastoral care, law and health management.

This innovative programme, which focuses on the role of belief in mind and society, gives you the opportunity to engage with areas of staff expertise such as understanding and confronting radical thinking, philosophy of religion and ethics, science and belief in society, psychological therapies, the Holocaust, mind and brain in adolescence, and more.

General Eligibility

  • Three GCE A levels (including International A Levels)

  • The International Baccalaureate Diploma

  • SQA Highers and Advanced Highers (many programmes will accept Highers without additional Advanced Highers)

  • The Cambridge Pre-U (minimum three separate subjects)

  • A mix of A levels and Cambridge Pre-U subjects (minimum three in total)

  • The Irish Leaving Certificate Higher Level

  • The European Baccalaureate

  • Welsh Baccalaureate Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate (the grade required will be the same as from an A level and must be combined with 2 A levels.)

Part Time Work Details

20 Hours of Work permit weekly for international students.

What You'll Study

1 Year 1

Compulsory modules:

  • Research Methods A (Psychology - 20 credits)

  • Research Methods B (Psychology - 20 credits)

  • Introduction to the Study of Religion (20 credits)

  • Introduction to Psychology and Religion (20 credits)

2 Year 2

Optional research methods:

  • Research Methods C (20 credits  – prerequisite for dissertation in Psychology)

  • Research Methods D (20 credits – prerequisite for dissertation in Psychology)

  • Dissertation Preparation (20 credits – prerequisite for 40-credit dissertation in Theology & Religion)

3 Year 3

Compulsory module:

  • Dissertation: Project (20 credit dissertation in Theology & Religion + 20 credits special study in Theology & Religion or 40 credit dissertation in Theology & Religion or Psychology)

Language Requirement

In order to undertake a programme of study here at the University, you will need to demonstrate that you have a suitable level of English proficiency.

You can demonstrate your level of English with IELTS/TOEFL/PTE or alternative qualifications. The sections below will tell you what grades you need in these qualifications for the subject area you want to study.

English tests/qualifications normally need to have been taken within two years of the start date of your programme.

For those joining us for 2022, we will accept the following additional tests as evidence of English language proficiency:

  • TOEFL Home Edition

  • IELTs Online

  • PTE Academic Online

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For any enquiries or further details, please don't hesitate to contact us. Let's take the next step in your academic journey together.

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