
Philosophy and Religion BA (Hons)
Course Overview - Philosophy and Religion BA (Hons)
This joint degree offers the best of both Philosophical and Religious Studies.
You will study the sacred texts and world philosophies taught by various religious traditions, alongside the writings of some of the greatest world philosophers.
You will explore fascinating debates concerning human nature, conceptions of the divine, belief and doubt, existence, truth, and youll reflect on the ways we think we know what we know.
You will also learn a variety of methods for approaching such profound questions, and Manchesters emphasis is distinctive: for Religiou...
This joint degree offers the best of both Philosophical and Religious Studies.<br/><br/>You will study the sacred texts and world philosophies taught by various religious traditions, alongside the writings of some of the greatest world philosophers.<br/><br/>You will explore fascinating debates concerning human nature, conceptions of the divine, belief and doubt, existence, truth, and youll reflect on the ways we think we know what we know.<br/><br/>You will also learn a variety of methods for approaching such profound questions, and Manchesters emphasis is distinctive: for Religious Studies, we offer the opportunity to study a diversity of religious traditions and their texts, with special emphasis on their real-world impact and for Philosophy we offer both Analytic and Continental philosophy.<br/><br/>Analytic Philosophy is concerned with the clarification of ideas and the language we use to express our ideas and has been highly influential in Anglo-American philosophy.<br/><br/>Continental Philosophy denotes a cluster of philosophical movements originating in 19th and 20th century continental Europe, and covers such areas as structuralism, hermeneutics, existentialism, phenomenology and deconstruction.
Course Information
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Course Details
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Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
3 Years
Start Date
21/09/2026
Campus
Main Site
Application Details
14 January
Application deadline
Provider Details
Codes/info
Course Code
VV35
Institution Code
M20
Points of Entry
Year 1
Entry Requirements
UCAS Tariff
Not Accepted
Scottish Higher
AABBB in Scottish Highers. English Language and Mathematics not taken at Higher/Advanced Higher must have been achieved at SCQF level 5 (minimum National 5 grade C/ Intermediate 2 grade C/ Standard Grade Credit level grade3). If you require further clarification about the acceptability of this qualification please contact the Academic School(s) to which you plan to apply.
Access to HE Diploma
D:39,M:6
We require a QAA-recognised Access to HE Diploma (a minimum of 60 credits overall with at least 45 at Level 3), with merit or distinction in a subject area relevant to the chosen course. Werequirea minimum of39 credits with a Distinction grade, plus 6 credits with a Merit grade, all in a Humanities-related subject.
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
35
35 points overall, with 6,6,5 in Higher Level subjects
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
DDD
BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma: we require Distinction / Distinction / Distinction.
GCSE/National 4/National 5
Applicants must demonstrate a broad general education including acceptable levels of Literacy and Numeracy, equivalent to at least Grade 6 or B in GCSE/IGCSE English Language and 4 or C in Mathematics. GCSE/IGCSE English Literature will not be accepted
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
DD
BTEC Level 3 National Diploma: we require Distinction / Distinction, plus one A-level at Grade A, preferably in a Humanities subject.
AS
AS level results are not considered as part of the standard admissions process at The University of Manchester.
OCR Cambridge Technical Diploma
DD
Cambridge Level 3 Technical Diploma (CTEC): Entry requirements are based on achievement of the full Technical Diploma with grades DD plus an A Level at grade B in an essay-based subject such as English or History.
OCR Cambridge Technical Extended Diploma
DDD
Cambridge Level 3 Technical Extended Diploma (CTEC): We consider the Technical Extended Diploma for entry. Entry requirements are based on achievement of the full Technical Extended Diploma with grades DDD.
Scottish Advanced Higher
AABBB in Scottish Highers. English Language and Mathematics not taken at Higher/Advanced Higher must have been achieved at SCQF level 5 (minimum National 5 grade C/ Intermediate 2 grade C/ Standard Grade Credit level grade3). If you require further clarification about the acceptability of this qualification please contact the Academic School(s) to which you plan to apply.
Extended Project
The University recognises the benefits of the Extended Project Qualification (EPQ) and the opportunities it provides for applicants to develop independent study and research skills. We strongly encourage you to provide information about the EPQ in your personal statement (and at interview, if relevant). We may also choose to take your performance in the EPQ into account, should places be available in August for applicants who narrowly miss the entry grades for their chosen course. For this programme, you will be made the standard offer plus an alternative one, if you are studying for an EPQ. The alternative offer will be one grade below the standard offer but you will also be asked to achieve a Grade A in your EPQ.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate (first teaching from September 2016)
D
BTEC National Extended Certificate: we require a Distinction, plus two A-levels at Grades AB; one of the A-levels should be in a Humanities subject.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Foundation Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
D
BTEC Level 3 National Foundation Diploma: we require a Distinction plus an A-level at min. Grade A in an essay-based subject (such as English or History) plus an EPQ or AS at Grade B.
OCR Cambridge Technical Foundation Diploma
D*D
Cambridge Level 3 Technical Foundation Diploma (CTEC): Entry requirements are based on achievement of the full Technical Foundation Diploma with grades D*D plus an A-level at min. Grade B in an essay-based subject (such as English or History) plus an EPQ or AS at Grade B.
OCR Cambridge Technical Extended Certificate
Cambridge Level 3 Technical Extended Certificate (CTEC): Entry requirements are based on achievement of EITHER the full Technical Extended Certificate with grade D* plus two A Levels at grades BB, OR full Tech Ext Cert Grade D plus two A-levels at Grades AB. In both cases, at least one of the A-levels should be in an essay-based subject such as English or History.
A level
A,A,B
AAB including one essay based/humanities subject. Practical skills are a crucial part of science education and therefore will be a requirement to pass the practical element of any science A Level taken. Where applicants are applying for science and related degrees, this is likely to be made explicit in the offer you will receive. Applicants taking A Levels are normally expected to offer three full A Levels. If you’re taking more than three A Levels, these won’t be included in your offer. We will only make offers consisting of three A Levels. Typical Contextual Offer: BBB including one essay based/humanities subject. Practical skills are a crucial part of science education and therefore will be a requirement to pass the practical element of any science A Level taken. Where applicants are applying for science and related degrees, this is likely to be made explicit in the offer you will receive. Applicants taking A Levels are normally expected to offer three full A Levels. If you’re taking more than three A Levels, these won’t be included in your offer. We will only make offers consisting of three A Levels.
Welsh Baccalaureate - Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate (last awarded Summer 2024)
The University welcomes and recognises the value of the Welsh Baccalaureate Advanced Diploma/Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate and usually requires two A Levels or equivalent to be included within this. The minimum grade required will normally be the same as the lowest grade listed in the A Level entry requirements. If you require further clarification about the acceptability of this qualification please contact the academic School(s) to which you plan to apply.
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