Religion plays a pivotal role in every part of the world, and continues to shape societies across the globe.
Understanding religion is crucial in order to understand our past and present.
This major will lead you to reflect on and understand religious traditions, questions and values. It offers a critical, multidisciplinary approach to a range of faiths and spiritual experiences.
You'll be prepared for work in areas including education and academia, health and social welfare, law and justice, or even broadcasting.
Career possibilities
Our programs prepare you for your first job and beyond. Here are some of the careers you could be on your way to:
- Religious studies teacher
- Welfare case manager
- Youth development officer
- Local justice worker
- Religious education teacher
- University academic
The most powerful thing that I learnt at university was the ability to think critically. I carried this ability to analyse and dissect a situation from different angles with me from the classroom to different professional scenarios with relative ease.
I loved the flexibility of my program. My Bachelor of Arts allowed me to test the waters in different disciplines and realise my areas of interest. Meanwhile, my Bachelor of Social Science had the perfect balance between structure and flexibility...
I’ve always wanted to help people however I can, and after seeing firsthand the impact of conflict, I feel my education at UQ gave me the tools to do this.
The most powerful thing that I learnt at university was the ability to think critically. I carried this ability to analyse and dissect a situation from different angles with me from the classroom to different professional scenarios with relative ease.
I loved the flexibility of my program. My Bachelor of Arts allowed me to test the waters in different disciplines and realise my areas of interest. Meanwhile, my Bachelor of Social Science had the perfect balance between structure and flexibility...
I’ve always wanted to help people however I can, and after seeing firsthand the impact of conflict, I feel my education at UQ gave me the tools to do this.
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12 January - 12 January
Institute of Modern Languages High School Enrichment Program
9 June
Master of Physiotherapy information webinar
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How you'll learn
Your learning experiences are designed to best suit the learning outcomes of the courses you choose.
- Lectures
- Tutorials
- Overseas study
What you'll study
At UQ, subjects are called 'courses'. Here's a sample of the courses you could study:
- World Religions & Spiritualities
- A History of Hinduism in India and Beyond: ritual, yoga, freedom
- The History of the Supernatural
- Religion and Science
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