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UndergraduateBachelor of Arts (with Honours)UCAS: VT69

Religion and Asian and Middle Eastern Studies

University of Oxford
Oxford, England
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3 yearsDuration
£43,600Per Year (Intl)
£31,000Avg. Graduate Salary
85%Satisfaction

Course Overview

The BA (Hons) Religion and Asian and Middle Eastern Studies at University of Oxford is a undergraduate programme designed for students passionate about bridging cultural boundaries. Based in Oxford, England, this Russell Group university offers a research-led approach to learning, with a 3-year full-time structure. The course in Religion and Asian and Middle Eastern Studies offers students an in-depth understanding of a number of the world’s great religious traditions including Buddhism, Christianity, Hinduism, Islam and Judaism. To engage with all the different aspects of the course, you will have to become something of a historian and a philosopher, a textual and literary critic, as well as an accomplished linguist. These disciplines together, not only enable students to appreciate the qualities of religions that can be radically different from those in Western societies, but also equip graduates wi... A minimum ielts score of 7.5 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 97% student satisfaction rating, a median graduate salary of £32,000 within three years, a 98% continuation rate, and 85% of graduates in employment or further study.

What You'll Learn

Introduction to Religious Studies
Buddhism and East Asian Religions
Islamic Civilisation and Theology
Hinduism and Indian Religious Traditions
Judaism and Christian Theology
Middle Eastern History and Politics
Asian Languages and Texts
Religion
Culture and Society
UCAS Code:VT69
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

A-Level

AAA

Excluding General Studies (if taken)

International Baccalaureate

38 points

with 6 6 6 at HL

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic7.57777

L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£43,600

per year

Total Course Cost (3 years)£130,800

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 — University of Oxford

Time After GraduationLower Quartile SalaryMedian SalaryUpper Quartile Salary
15 months£27,000£31,000£38,000
3 years£26,500£32,000£43,000
5 years£31,500£42,500£60,000

UK subject average: £28,000 — sector benchmark across all UK universities

Graduate Salary vs UK Subject Average

This course
UK average
Salary 3 years after graduation▲ 14% above UK average salary
This course
£32,000
UK average
£28,000
Salary 5 years after graduation▲ 52% above UK average salary
This course
£42,500
UK average
£28,000

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: CAH19-04). These represent typical earnings and may not reflect this specific course. For official data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

💼 Employment Breakdown

5%Working
80%Studying
13%Work & Study
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

Subject-level average

National Student Survey (NSS) results — undergraduate final-year students only

Teaching on my course
85%
Learning opportunities
67%
Assessment and feedback
76%
Academic support
94%
Organisation and management
59%
Learning resources
88%
Student voice
59%
Continuation rate% students continuing to year 2
80%

National Student Survey via Discover Uni.

Estimated Data

Source: Subject-level average for this provider

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About University of Oxford

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