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Durham University · Undergraduate
£30,000scholarship value
- Available to all international students
- For undergraduate study
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UndergraduateBachelor of Arts (with Honours)UCAS: VV56
Philosophy and Theology
Durham UniversityDurham, England
3 yearsDuration
£28,500Per Year (Intl)
£31,000Avg. Graduate Salary
94%Satisfaction
Course Overview
Offered by Durham University, the BA (Hons) Philosophy and Theology provides a comprehensive undergraduate education in history, philosophy, and theology. Based in Durham, England, this Russell Group university offers a research-led approach to learning, with a 3-year full-time structure. Course details Studying Philosophy and Theology allows you to confront and study the big questions concerning human life – questions such as ‘What does a flourishing human life look like?’ and ‘What do people believe about the world and their place in it?’ With numerous areas of overlap, these complementary disciplines are particularly suitable to study alongside each other. The philosophy element of your degree will equip you with the skills needed to think carefully and deeply about what matters in a good life, and how individual happiness is related to friendships, relationships, fam... International tuition fees are £28,500 per year, home/UK fees are £9,790 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.5 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 94% student satisfaction rating, a median graduate salary of £30,500 within three years, and a 100% continuation rate.
What You'll Learn
Course details
Why Durham University?
Philosophy
Theology
Rankings
Top 100
Philosophy
Theology
UCAS Code:VV56
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
Entry Requirements
📋 Academic Entry Requirements
| A-Level | AAA |
| International Baccalaureate | 36 points 666 in higher level subjects |
🗣️ English Language Requirements
| Test | Overall | L | R | W | S |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IELTS Academic | 6.5 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 |
L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking
Tuition Fees & Funding
International Student Fee
£28,500
per year
Total Course Cost (3 years)£85,500
Home Student Fee
£9,790
regulated fee
Scholarships available for eligible students
Fees shown are for current entry. Fees may increase annually in line with inflation.
📊 OFFICIAL UK DATA
Graduate Outcomes
Based on official HESA Graduate Outcomes survey data
💰 Graduate Salaries — Durham University
| Time After Graduation | Lower Quartile Salary | Median Salary | Upper Quartile Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 months | £26,000 | £31,000 | £36,000 |
| 3 years | £24,500 | £30,500 | £39,500 |
| 5 years | £29,500 | £41,000 | £57,500 |
UK subject average: £27,000 — sector benchmark across all UK universities
Graduate Salary vs UK Subject Average
This course
UK average
Salary 3 years after graduation▲ 13% above UK average salary
This course
£30,500
UK average
£27,000
Salary 5 years after graduation▲ 52% above UK average salary
This course
£41,000
UK average
£27,000
Salary trend: ↑ up £10,500 from year 3 to year 5
Official Data
Salary figures are sourced from Discover Uni graduate outcomes data for this subject area at this provider (subject area: CAH20). These represent typical earnings and may not reflect this specific course. For official data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.
💼 Employment Breakdown
55%Working
10%Studying
30%Work & Study
80%Professional Jobs
Official Data
Graduate employment outcomes are sourced directly from Discover Uni for this specific course and provider. For full details, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.
Student Satisfaction
Course-level dataNational Student Survey (NSS) results — undergraduate final-year students only
86%
Overall
Teaching on my course
94%Learning opportunities
83%Assessment and feedback
85%Academic support
92%Organisation and management
75%Learning resources
94%Student voice
76%Continuation rate% students continuing to year 2
100%National Student Survey via Discover Uni.
Official Data
Source: This specific course at this provider
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