Religion, Philosophy and Ethics BA (Hons)
Course Overview - Religion, Philosophy and Ethics BA (Hons)
Philosophy and religion are fundamental to shaping our ethics. And by shaping us as individuals they shape society as a whole. Ethical thinking is unavoidable, difficult and demanding. The worlds philosophical and religious traditions can help us cope with these demands.
Youll get a thorough introduction to:
- what we mean by ethics
- the principles of ethical reasoning and persuasion
- the Christian, Muslim and Jewish traditions
Your modules will take different philosophical and theological perspectives and apply them...
Philosophy and religion are fundamental to shaping our ethics. And by shaping us as individuals they shape society as a whole. Ethical thinking is unavoidable, difficult and demanding. The worlds philosophical and religious traditions can help us cope with these demands.<br/><br/>Youll get a thorough introduction to:<br/><br/><br/>- what we mean by ethics<br/><br/><br/>- the principles of ethical reasoning and persuasion<br/><br/><br/>- the Christian, Muslim and Jewish traditions<br/><br/><br/>Your modules will take different philosophical and theological perspectives and apply them to a range of questions such as:<br/><br/><br/>• How does the media shape what we think?<br/><br/><br/><br/>• Who decides what justice is?<br/><br/><br/><br/>• How have authors of fantasy and science fiction explored religious and ethical ideas?<br/><br/>
Course Information
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Course Details
Information
Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
3 Years
Start Date
21/09/2026
Campus
University Park Campus
Application Details
14 January
Application deadline
Provider Details
Codes/info
Course Code
86V4
Institution Code
N84
Points of Entry
Year 1
Entry Requirements
UCAS Tariff
Not Accepted
Scottish Higher
A,B,B,B,B
Plus two Advanced highers grades AB
Access to HE Diploma
D:24,M:21
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
30
or 655 in 3 HL certificates.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
DDD
Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017)
H2,H2,H2,H2,H2,H3
GCSE/National 4/National 5
GCSE English Grade 4 (Alpha grade C).
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
DD
plus A Level grade B.
Scottish Advanced Higher
A,B
Plus ABBBB at highers
Cambridge International Pre-U Certificate - Principal
D3,M2,M3
Extended Project
A
If you have already achieved your EPQ at grade A you will automatically be offered one grade lower in a non-mandatory A level subject. If you are still studying for your EPQ you will receive the standard course offer, with a condition of one grade lower in a non-mandatory A level subject if you achieve an A grade in your EPQ.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate (first teaching from September 2016)
D
plus two A Levels grades BB.
AQA Certificate in Mathematical Studies (Core Maths)
A
If you have already achieved your Core Maths Qualification at grade A you will automatically be offered one grade lower in a non-mandatory A level subject. If you are still studying for your Core Maths Qualification you will receive the standard course offer, and also an alternate offer with a condition of one grade lower in a non-mandatory A level subject if you achieve an A grade in your Core Maths Qualification. If you qualify for a contextual offer, your Core Maths will be taken into consideration and the appropriate adjustment will be made to your offer.
A level
A,B,B
WJEC Level 3 Advanced Skills Baccalaureate Wales
Accepted and graded as A Levels
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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 |
| EU, International | £23,000 | 2025/26 | Year 1 |
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