Religion, Politics & Society BA

at King's College London

Year 1 Required modules

You are also required to take two modules from a list that may typically include:

• Academic Methods in Theology and Religious Studies (15 credits)

• Introduction to the Sociology of Religion (15 credits)

• Introduction to the Anthropology of Religion (15 credits)

• Introduction to Religion & Politics (15 credits)

You are also required to take two modules from a list that may typically include:

• Introduction to Islam (15 credits)

• Introduction to Jewish Thought & Practice (15 credits)

• Introduction to Buddhism (15 credits)

Year 2 Required modules

You are required to take modules totalling 45 credits from a list that may typically include:

• Religion in Ethnographic Perspective (15 credits)

• Religion in International Relations (15 credits)

• Leadership in Religion & Politics (15 credits)

• Modern Islam I: History & Politics (15 credits)

• Religious Difference: Jewish, Christian & Other Perspectives (15 credits)

Year 3 Required modules

You are required to take 45 credits from a list that may typically include:

• The Anthropology of Dreams, Visions & Shamanism (15 credits)

• Religion, Politics & Global Media (15 credits)

• New Religious Movements in Global Perspective (15 credits)

A-Levels

Required grades:

AAB

Please note that A-level General Studies, Critical Thinking, Thinking Skills and Global Perspectives are not accepted by King's as one of your A levels.

Notes: If you are taking linear A-levels in England, you will be required to pass the practical endorsement in all Science subjects. This is with the exception of private candidates who are unable to take the practical component. We do not consider the EPQ at any point of the assessment process.

Contextual A-Level information

BBB Please note General Studies, Critical Thinking, Thinking Skills and Global Perspectives are not accepted by King's as one of your A levels. Notes: If you are taking linear A-levels in England, you will be required to pass the practical endorsement in all Science subjects. This is with the exception of private candidates who are unable to take the practical component. We do not consider the EPQ at any point of the assessment process.

International Baccalaureate

35 points including 665 at Higher Level.

Notes: The total point score of 35 includes TOK/EE.

Contextual International Baccalaureate information

32 points overall and 555 at Higher Level. Notes: The total point score of 32 includes TOK/EE.

Standard requirements

The Access to Higher Education Diploma must be 60 credits in total.

Access to Higher Education Diploma with 45 Level 3 credits overall: 33 credits must be from units awarded at Distinction, with 12 at Merit. The Access to Higher Education Diploma should be in a relevant subject - Humanities or similar - to be considered.

Contextual requirements

The Access to Higher Education Diploma must be 60 credits in total. Access to Higher Education Diploma with 45 Level 3 credits overall: 30 credits must be from units awarded at Distinction, 12 from units awarded at Merit, and 3 from units awarded at Pass. The Access to Higher Education Diploma should be in a relevant subject - Humanities or similar - to be considered.

Full time tuition fees UK:

The UK tuition fee is £9,250 per year.

Full time tuition fees International:

The International tuition fee is £21,840 per year.

A Religion, Politics & Society degree at King’s will equip you with key transferable skills in critical analysis, argument and communication that are indispensable in a wide variety of occupations.

King’s students go on to careers in: government, the Civil Service, non-government organisations, social services, the caring professions, charities, law, the City, academia, PR and advertising, journalism and the media, entertainment and the arts, the church and other religious organisations.

Recent graduates from Theology and Religious Studies have found employment as an Insight Manager at ISPUN, a Sales Executive at an Events company, a PR Assistant, a Research Ethics Co-ordinator at the National Research Ethics Service, a Researcher, at the Houses of Parliament, a Trainee Accountant, a Children/ Family Worker at Regents Trust, a Publishing Assistant at Allison and Busby, a Research Assistant at Tyndale House and a Company Director at a Musical Entertainment company.