Religion, Culture & Society
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.
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
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.
View the course facilities
Field trips01 / 07
Academic expertise
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.
Fees and funding
Scholarships and bursaries
We have a wide range of scholarships, bursaries and funds available to help support you whilst studying with us.
Select your country and see eligibility information and how to apply by selecting more info on the cards below.
This course is based in the School of Humanities, Language & Global Studies located in the Faculty of Culture and Creative Industries
For information on possible changes to course information, see our essential and important course information
You can find regulations and policies relating to student life at the University of Central Lancashire on our student contract page