Find out what you can do with a degree in Theology or Religious Studies. What kind of job can I get after I graduate The transferable skills you will develop during your degree will open doors to many different occupations. In an increasingly global economy, the skills of vision, creativity and religious sensitivity developed through the study of Theology and Religious Studies will set you apart from other graduates. Divinity graduates learn to show independence in thought and critical self-awareness about one's own outlook, commitments and prejudices. They can communicate information, ideas, principles and theories and demonstrate key skills such as critical thinking and analytical writing.Theology and Religious Studies graduates become lawyers, teachers, academics, civil servants, business analysts, politicians, social workers, charity workers, journalists and religious ministers, to name but a few career options. Graduation at New College 2022 Discussions in New College Quad An overview of your options for graduate emplyment Large graduate recruitment schemesAround 15% of graduates will be recruited into this kind of schemeThey are formal programmes that last for 2-3 years Not-for-profit sectorE.g. charities, social services, pressure groups, think tanks, cultural heritageFurther studyPostgraduate (PGT, PGR) or PhD studyGraduate vocational programmes (e.g. PGDE, Law, Social Work)Small and medium sized enterprises (SME)Majority of graduate opportunities exist in these companiesThey are normally 250 employees or lessThey offer less formal training and development but earlier responsibilityPublic sectorE.g. Civil Service, local government, NHS, emergency services, armed forces, higher and further education, state schoolsVarious graduate schemes and graduate opportunities Examples of Graduate schemesFinance – banks, consultingHealthcare management – NHS graduate schemesHuman resources – large companies with in-house HRIT – Google, Microsoft, Amazon etc.Marketing/mediaBroadcasters (e.g. Sky, BBC, Virgin)PR (e.g. Weber Shandwick)Advertising agencies (e.g. M&C Saatchi)Charities – CharityWorks, Cancer ResearchEngineering – incl. non-engineering roles Read our Alumni stories TRS UK TRS UK also provide an insight into how a degree in Theology and Religious Studies can help in different professions. TRS Graduate Videos The University of Edinburgh – Careers Service As a student at the School of Divinity, you’ll have access to the University’s Careers Service. The Careers Service provides a range of support to help you develop your skills and work towards your chosen career path. From internship opportunities to funding for start-ups to career advice and so much more. Careers Service This article was published on 2024-03-19