Why Study Religions and Theology at Manchester?
At a glance
- Study at a University ranked in the UK’s top 10 for Philosophy and Theology by Times Higher Education 2025.
- Explore a wide range of religions, beliefs and traditions across different periods, cultures and societies throughout history.
- Gain access to The John Rylands Library and its internationally significant collections, including manuscripts and archives representing major world religions.
- Learn in a vibrant, multi-faith city, using Manchester as a setting for exploring religion, culture and contemporary society.
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Frequently asked study questions
Choose from one of the widest ranges of course units at any British university, and explore a variety of religions, beliefs and approaches to Religious Studies, from ancient traditions to contemporary society.
Alongside Christianity, Islam, Judaism, Buddhism, Hinduism and Sikhism, you can pursue your interest in topics such as:
- Philosophy
- Ancient Hebrew and Greek languages
- Gender theory
- Social Anthropology
- Ethics
With a broad choice of course units and opportunities for interdisciplinary study and joint honours courses, you'll shape your degree around the questions and subjects that interest you while gaining new perspectives on religion, culture and society.
Manchester offers a distinctive setting for studying Religious Studies and Theology. You'll live and learn in a diverse, multi-faith city while studying with academics whose expertise covers a breadth of religious and non-religious traditions.
The city can also become part of your learning, offering opportunities to explore the relationships between religion, culture and contemporary society in one of the UK's most diverse urban communities.
As a University of Manchester student, you will have unparallelled access to internationally significant resources and institutions, including:
- Manchester Museum
- Manchester Jewish Museum
- The John Rylands Library, home to the earliest portion of New Testament writing ever found
You can also join one of the University's 400+ student societies, including the Religions and Theology Society, which brings together students from undergraduate to postgraduate levels.
Hear more from current and past Religion and Theology students about their experience at Manchester on our student stories page.
A Religions and Theology degree can prepare you for postgraduate study and careers in a wide range of sectors. You'll develop knowledge and transferable skills that can support your next steps after university, including careers in:
- Education
- Law
- Media
- Cultural heritage
- Charity work
As a Manchester student, you'll also have access to support and opportunities from one of the UK's most targeted universities by leading graduate employers, according to the High Fliers 2026 report.
For more information on what careers are possible with a Religions and Theology degree from Manchester, please visit our careers and employability page, and see what our graduates have gone on to achieve.