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Ben Pearman, BA Theological Studies (1995)
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What can I do with a degree in Theology and Religion?
The below offers a selection of the destinations University of Exeter graduates from Theology and Religion have gone on to. The information below is not exhaustive, however it does highlight the range of job and further study options available to you after your studies.
If you would like to learn more about any of the jobs listed below you may wish to browse the job profiles on the Prospects website.
Careers with a degree in Theology and Religion
Recent Exeter Theology and Religion graduates have entered a wide range of careers. Some recent examples include*:
- Account Executive
- Associate Consultant
- Building Manager
- Christian Union Staff Worker
- Campaign Executive
- Corporate Accounts Manager
- Desk Officer, Cabinet Office
- Digital Transformation Change Support Officer
- English Language Assistant
- English as a Second Language Teacher
- English Teacher
- Events Coordinator
- Media Planner and Buyer
- Ministry Assistant
- Paralegal in Motor Litigation
- Philanthropy and Development Intern
- Public Affairs Officer
- Religious Education Teacher
- Trainee Accountant
- Visitor Experience Officer (Marketing and Engagement)
- Worship and Communications Lead
- Worship Pastor
Theology and Religion graduate videos
- TRS-UK have created a number of excellent graduate videos showcasing the range of careers pursued by Theology and Religion graduates.
Remember…
Many employers accept applications from graduates with any degree subject, so don't restrict your thinking to the jobs listed above.
Other resources:
- Employment sector pages
- Panopto - Theology students can explore their career options via this interactive webcast video.
- Prospects to find out more about job profiles
- Graduate Outcomes Data to do a deep dive into the data on what Theology and Religion graduates do after their degree
- LinkedIn Exeter Theology and Religion alumni tool (you will need to be logged in to LinkedIn to access this functionality)
* Data taken from aggregating the responses from full-time, first degree, UK domiciled students who completed 2017/18 and 2018/19 Graduate Outcomes surveys (ordered from most popular to least).
Employers of Exeter alumni with a degree in Theology and Religion
Recent Exeter Theology and Religion graduates have joined a wide range of employers. Some recent example include*:
- Catholic Education Service
- Civil Service
- DAC Beachcroft
- Livewire PR
- National Trust
- Price Bailey Chartered Accountants
- Softcat
- The 7 Stars
- The Relations Group
- University of Exeter
Other resources:
- LinkedIn Exeter Theology and Religion alumni tool (you will need to be logged in to LinkedIn to access this functionality)
* Data taken from aggregating the responses from full-time, first degree, UK domiciled students who completed 2017/18 and 2018/19 Graduate Outcomes surveys.
Skills
An Exeter Theology and Religion degree will arm you with some great employability skills including:
- Communicate effectively in an appropriate style and apply sustained written and oral arguments coherently and persuasively
- Analyse and critically examine diverse forms of verbal and text-based communication
- Gather, sift, interpret and organise substantial quantities of diverse information in structured ways
- Exercise independent thought and judgement in handling information and arguments in a critical and self-reflective manner
- Comprehend and develop intricate concepts in an open-ended way that involves an understanding of aims and consequences
- Work with others through the presentation of ideas and information and the collective negotiation of solutions
The two videos below feature Theology and Religion graduates discussing how the skills they learnt in their degrees fed into careers including television production, public relations, law, the automobile industry and youth work.
Further Study
Around 45% of Exeter graduates in Theology and Religion go on to pursue further study within 15 months of completing their undergraduate degree. Some recent progression routes include:
- MA Creative Writing
- MA International Journalism
- MA Theology
- Ministry Apprenticeship
- MSc Criminology (Cybercrime and Cybersecurity)
- MSc Human Resource Management
- MSc Marketing
Some went on to study other degrees including:
- MSc Psychology (Conversion)
- PGCE Primary
Useful resources:
- Find a Masters
- Masters Compare
- Masters Portal
- Prospects
- University of Exeter PG Study
- LinkedIn Exeter Theology and Religion alumni tool (you will need to be logged in to LinkedIn to access this functionality)
* Data taken from aggregating the responses from full-time, first degree, UK domiciled students who completed 2017/18 and 2018/19 Graduate Outcomes surveys.
**Individual course names were taken from the University of Exeter's Career Destination survey (2018/19 & 2019/20) as this information is not collected within the Graduate Outcomes survey.