
Philosophy, Business and Ethics BA (Hons)
Course Overview - Philosophy, Business and Ethics BA (Hons)
Think deeply and critically about the big ideas behind the behaviours and values of people and organisations with our three-year BA Philosophy, Business and Ethics degree.
This course is offered jointly by the triple-accredited Henley Business School and the University of Reading’s Department of Philosophy. With a strong focus on business ethics, the programme will help you apply your knowledge to real-world scenarios, and its versatility will enhance your employability and help prepare you for your career after graduation.
During this course, you ...
<strong>Think deeply and critically about the big ideas behind the behaviours and values of people and organisations with our three-year BA Philosophy, Business and Ethics degree.</strong><br/><br/>This course is offered jointly by the triple-accredited Henley Business School and the University of Reading’s Department of Philosophy. With a strong focus on business ethics, the programme will help you apply your knowledge to real-world scenarios, and its versatility will enhance your employability and help prepare you for your career after graduation.<br/><br/>During this course, you will:<br/><br/><br/>- gain a firm understanding of the practice, concepts, and theories of business management, as well as the skills and competencies that will help you apply them.<br/><br/><br/>- confront your deepest beliefs and assumptions in a philosophical way to inform you about current debates in philosophy. You’ll develop a sense of the significance of philosophical thinking in dealing with contemporary issues.<br/><br/><br/>- combine rigorous analysis of core philosophical and ethical theory with practical and real-world applications in business contexts. <br/><br/><br/>The study of ethics forms an integral component of both the philosophical and business sides of the programme, preparing you to think through the ethical and commercial dilemmas that real-world decision-makers face. <br/><br/><strong>For more information, please visit the programme page:</strong> https://www.reading.ac.uk/ready-to-study/study/subject-area/philosophy-ug/ba-philosophy-business-ethics
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Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
3 Years
Start Date
10/2026
Campus
Main Site
Application Details
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Codes/info
Course Code
VN51
Institution Code
R12
Points of Entry
Year 1
Entry Requirements
UCAS Tariff
Not Accepted
Scottish Higher
A,B,B,B,B
Access to HE Diploma
D:18,M:27
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
DDM
GCSE/National 4/National 5
GCSE Maths B (or 5), English Language or English Literature C (or 4).
Cambridge International Pre-U Certificate - Principal
M2,M2,M2
Extended Project
B
In recognition of the excellent preparation that the Extended Project Qualification provides to students for University study, we now include achievement in the EPQ as part of a formal offer. Eligible applicants would receive two offers, our usual offer plus an alternative offer of a B in the EPQ and one grade lower in their A level subjects.
A level
B,B,B
T Level
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Fees and funding
Region | Costs | Academic Year | Year | |
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England, Northern Ireland, Scotland, Wales, Channel Islands, Republic of Ireland | £9,535 | 2025/26 | Year 1 | |
EU, International | £25,850 | 2025/26 | Year 1 |
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