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Bachelor of Religious Studies
- Salt Lake City, United States
- English
- On campus
- Bachelor
About the program
A degree on religion in cultural, Historical and political contexts.
Program highlights
- Internship available: yes
- Placement support: yes
- Work during study: yes
- Post-study work rights (1): yes
- PR pathway friendly: no
What you will learn
- Develop subject knowledge in Religious Studies and apply discipline-appropriate methods
- Assess relevant evidence
- And communicate informed conclusions.
Career outcomes
- Religious Studies Research Assistant
- Program Coordinator
- Project Assistant
- Research and Policy Associate
Curriculum
- The degree combines universitywide and NUpath requirements with major courses totalling 128 semester hours
- Including Introduction to Religious Studies
- Selling Spirituality
- The Meaning of Death
- Apocalypticism in Film
- Sex in Judaism
- Christianity
- And Islam
- Islam: Rituals
- Traditions
- And Debates
- Plus electives.
Entry requirements
Academic
- Secondary school (grades 9-12) transcripts
- No prior college study (otherwise transfer)
- SAT/ACT optional (required only for home-schooled
- GED/HiSET or non-accredited US high school applicants)
- Proof of funds for the I-20
Accepted academic background
Secondary school (grades 9-12) transcripts, No prior college study (otherwise transfer), SAT/ACT optional (required only for home-schooled, GED/HiSET or non-accredited US high school applicants), Proof of funds for the I-20
Language tests
- IELTS 6.5
- TOEFL iBT 80
- Duolingo 110
- IELTS 6.5
Documents you’ll need
- Academic Transcripts
- Applicable Standardized Test Results
How to apply
- Review the programme entry requirements and available intake. Complete the application on the official university website. Upload academic records and the required supporting admission documents. Provide evidence of language proficiency if required. Pay the application fee if applicable. Submit the completed application and await the admission decision.
Other costs
| Tuition per year | $33,232 USD |
|---|---|
| Application fee | $65 USD |
| Deposit | _ |
Program details
| Campus | Main Campus |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | College of Humanities |
| Department | World Languages and Cultures |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | _ |
| Study pace | Full-time |
| Post-study stay | 1 |
| Scholarship note | International students studying on a visa are not eligible for the general University of Utah merit-scholarship grid, but may apply for certain college, departmental, international or emergency scholarships where eligible. |
Intakes and deadlines
Program starts
January 2027
Apply by
15 Nov 2026
1 day left
Frequently asked questions
The next deadline is 15 Nov 2026. Apply early, because some programs close when places fill up.
Tuition is $33,232 USD per year. The application fee is $65 USD. The estimated living cost is $11,600 USD.
Accepted language tests: IELTS 6.5, TOEFL iBT 80, Duolingo 110, IELTS 6.5.

