
Politics, Religion and Philosophy BA (Hons)
Course Overview - Politics, Religion and Philosophy BA (Hons)
Question the systems and practices that shape modern societies and lead the discourse on today’s issues, assumptions and theories.
Engage with experts across subjects. You’ll be taught by world-class academics across the departments of Theology and Religion, Philosophy, and Politics and International Studies, diving deep into a variety of topics.
Tailor your undergraduate degree course and focus on the areas of each discipline that interest you most. In your second and final years, you have the option to focus your studies more on theology and religion, philosophy,...
Question the systems and practices that shape modern societies and lead the discourse on today’s issues, assumptions and theories.<br/><br/>Engage with experts across subjects. You’ll be taught by world-class academics across the departments of Theology and Religion, Philosophy, and Politics and International Studies, diving deep into a variety of topics.<br/><br/>Tailor your undergraduate degree course and focus on the areas of each discipline that interest you most. In your second and final years, you have the option to focus your studies more on theology and religion, philosophy, or politics, depending on where your strengths and interests lie. Whatever you choose to specialise in, you will graduate with well-rounded skills in debating and reflective thinking.<br/><br/><strong>Why study this course?</strong><br/><br/><br/>• Focus on philosophy with real-world relevance and contemporary application. Delve into current topics such as mental health, sex, applied ethics, sustainability and more.<br/><br/><br/><br/>• Access fantastic resources to support your studies and research, including the thousands of religious texts and manuscripts in the Cadbury Research Library.<br/><br/><br/><br/>• Learn to critically engage with a wide range of religions and faiths in one of the most religiously and cultural diverse cities in Europe.<br/><br/><br/><br/>• Take advantage of opportunities to complete a placement in a variety of settings at home and abroad, ranging from the cultural and educational sectors to NGOs and law firms. Youll enter the workplace with the skills required to shape the political and cultural agendas of the future.<br/><br/><br/><br/><strong>Top 10 for Theology and Religion in the Complete University Guide 2025</strong><br/><br/><strong>11th for Philosophy in the Complete University Guide 2025</strong>
Course Information
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Course Details
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Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
3 Years
Start Date
28/09/2026
Campus
Main Site
Application Details
14 January
Application deadline
Provider Details
Codes/info
Course Code
8L37
Institution Code
B32
Points of Entry
Year 1
Entry Requirements
UCAS Tariff
Not Accepted
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
32
6,6,5 in Higher Level subjects.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
DDD
BTEC Extended Diploma: DDD. BTEC Diploma: DD, plus B at A-level. BTEC Subsidiary Diploma: D, plus AB at A-level.
Cambridge International Pre-U Certificate - Principal
Accepted in place of A levels with the following grade equivalencies: D2 = A*; D3 = A; M2 = B. Combinations of A levels and Principle subjects are accepted. NB required subjects must be offered (see A level Section)
A level
A,A,B
Welsh Baccalaureate - Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate (last awarded Summer 2024)
Accepted in place of a non-required A level with the equivalent grade.
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Fees and funding
Region | Costs | Academic Year | Year |
---|---|---|---|
England, Northern Ireland, Scotland, Wales, Channel Islands, Republic of Ireland | £9,535 | 2025/26 | Year 1 |