On this course you’ll get to stretch your intellect and challenge prejudices as you explore the often conflicting relationships between religion, culture and society throughout history and in today’s world.
Religion, culture and society have long had far-reaching influence on educational, political and social issues.
On this course you’ll explore the development of different belief systems, both monotheistic and polytheistic, and also agnostic and atheistic. There’s an emphasis on religious approaches to human rights, political freedom, gender roles, identity and nationalism.
You’ll also examine religious conflicts and social problems emerging in the current global order, along with issues relating to religious communities in connection with secularisation and globalisation.
Why study with us
- Social Sciences is ranked 4th in the UK with 90% student satisfaction. (National Student Survey 2022).
- Opportunities to study abroad at one of our partner universities. The exchange network includes institutions in Australia, Brazil, Canada, China, Mexico and the USA.
- Take part in subsidised international field trips to locations such as Rome, Istanbul, Auschwitz, Cordoba, Berlin and Budapest.
What you'll do
- The philosophy of this degree is to promote inter-faith dialogue and inclusivity as well as highlighting the important contribution that religion can make to community cohesion and challenging prejudice and discrimination.
- Engage with fascinating topics relating to religion and belief, including different cultural understandings and perceptions of morality. You’ll develop vital skills in critical thinking and analysis.
- The purpose of our international field trips is to give you a life-enhancing experience which will benefit your awareness of cultural heritage, traditions and practices of different faiths.
Module overview
Year 1Compulsory modules
• RB1003: Dharma Religions
• RB1016: The Abrahamic Faiths
• RB1334: Understanding Religions and Beliefs
Optional modules
• AL1137: Beginners Arabic Language
• DF1161: An Introduction to British Sign Language
• ED1202: Education for Everyone?
• HY1108: Nations and Empires in Asia 1857-1949: China, India, Japan and Thailand 1857-1949
• P11003: Freedom and Determinism
• RB1014: Faith, Identity, Culture & Society
• RB1017: Religion, Society and the State
• SO1004: Media and Culture
• SO1115: Youth, Identity and Difference
• VO1006: Volunteering and Community Action
Year 2
Compulsory modules
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RB2001: Exploring Christian Theology
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RB2016: Cults, New Age and New Religious Movements
• RB2018: Transatlantic Religion
• RB2241: Sacredness and Spirituality
• RB2999: Religion, Culture and Society Project
Optional modules
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AL1140: Post Beginners Arabic Language
• HY2095: Cold War in Asia 1945-1989: History, Society and Conflict
• PI2001: Philosophy of Religion
• RB2016: Cults, New Age and New Religious Movements
• RB2999: Religion, Culture and Society Project
• SO2002: Sociology of Religion
• SO2023: Home in a changing world: issues and questions of home
• VO2001: Mentoring in the Community
Year 3
Compulsory modules
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RB3001: Perceptions of Morality
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RB3005: Political Islam and Islamic Movements
• RB3007: Religion, Media and Culture
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RB3991: Religion, Culture & Society Dissertation
Optional modules
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AL2437: Intermediate Arabic Language
• HY3054: India, Pakistan and Afghanistan during the Cold War 1947-92
• HY3065: From Cold War to New Asia Pacific Order 1969-92
• RB3001: Perceptions of Morality
• RB3007: Religion, Media and Culture
• S03004: Sexy Bodies: Sexuality and the Body
• VO3007: Global Community Exchange
Course delivery
This course is taught face-to-face at one of our UK campuses.
Every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of our published course information. However, our programmes are subject to ongoing review and development. Changing circumstances may cause alteration to, or the cancellation of, courses. Changes may be necessary to comply with the requirements of accrediting bodies or revisions to subject benchmarks statements. As well as to keep courses updated and contemporary, or as a result of student feedback. We reserve the right to make variations if we consider such action to be necessary or in the best interests of students.
Future careers
You’ll graduate with the ability to explore a range of professional roles within teaching, local government, social work, the probation service, youth and community work, the police, prison and immigration services and international charity organisations.
This course has ?a very high employability success rate. Our graduates have gone on to enjoy a huge range of successful careers as project managers for international charitable organisations, culture and diversity roles, youth work, prison officers, government officers in the faith awareness sector, teachers in further and higher education, and travel consultants advising on cultural diplomacy.
Many of our graduates continue their studies with us at master’s level or undertake PGCE courses with a view to pursuing a teaching career.
My name is Kavisha Prince Anthony, and I always had a dream of studying abroad. Thankfully, that dream came to life since I applied to the Study Advisor. I was able to receive my visa within four days. I also had some visa refusals in the past; I had about six UK visa refusals in the past, but thankfully, it was not an issue since the Study Advisor was able to make things work this time. I highly recommend Study Advisor for your dreams of going abroad, whether it be the UK or any other European country there is.