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Explore big ideas and real-world questions with a BA (Hons) Theology, Philosophy and Religion at Canterbury Christ Church University.
Examine life’s big questions through the study of theology, philosophy, ethics and contemporary religious identities, whilst developing practical skills for life, work and community engagement in a diverse society.
What you’ll learn
Explore Canterbury’s rich religious history through immersive local study in the heart of Christian England.
Learn how to navigate the contemporary religious landscape, and develop applied skills relevant to multicultural Britain
Debate ethical and philosophical questions around diversity, inclusion, justice, and faith.
Develop digital, research and communication skills for meaningful contribution to public and community life.
Engage with faith groups and communities to understand religion and its real-world impact.
You’ll study in Canterbury, a city shaped by centuries of religious and philosophical thought. You'll explore Canterbury’s Christian spaces, local faith communities, and religious archives, engaging with a wide range of perspectives - from the Bible’s prophetic words of justice, to the philosophical quest for meaning, to contemporary ethics and diverse spiritualities.
This course will equip you with key skills and competencies for life, work, and peacebuilding in an increasingly diverse religious world. You’ll graduate with a sound understanding of contemporary religious identities, critical awareness of how to navigate and positively change a world shaped by religion and spirituality, and practical strategies to meaningfully contribute to society.
Through discussion, debate, and hands-on learning, you’ll gain the confidence to explore religious diversity, tackle moral complexity, and contribute to inter-faith conversations that matter locally and globally.
Top 10 in the UK for student satisfaction in the subject area of Theology and Religious Studies - Complete University Guide Subject League Table 2026.
For a list of core and likely optional modules, please visit our website.
https://www.canterbury.ac.uk/study-here/courses/theology-philosophy-and-religion
This course is available in Clearing. If you have submitted an application, you can add this course. If you haven’t sent us an application yet, you can do this until 24th September 2026.
This is the equal consideration deadline. You can still apply after this date, but your application may not receive guaranteed consideration.
Canterbury Christ Church University has participated in the Teaching Excellence Framework. These ratings were awarded in 2023, for four years.
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Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website.
Home (UK) Fees:
Home (UK) tuition fees for standard undergraduate degree and PGCE courses at Canterbury Christ Church University are currently set in line with the maximum tuition fee cap set by the UK Government.
Canterbury Christ Church University expects the 2026/27 tuition fees for standard undergraduate degrees (excluding Foundation Year 0) and PGCE courses for Home students, to be set at the maximum tuition fee cap, currently £9,535. However, this is subject to any changes to the maximum tuition fee cap, or any other changes to regulated undergraduate tuition fees, that might be subsequently approved by Parliament for the 2026/27 academic year.
International Tuition Fees (including EU fees):
Undergraduate tuition fees for International students are not subject to the Government’s regulations on maximum tuition fees. The University’s 2026/27 Overseas tuition fees for international students, and information about any mid-course increases, will be published on each course webpage. More details about International student fees and funding and any Scholarships which are available can be found on the following weblink which will be updated for 2026/27 entrants in due course: https://www.canterbury.ac.uk/study-here/fees-and-funding/international-student-fees-and-funding
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