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BA (Honours) Religion, Philosophy and Ethics at The Open University

The Open University, United Kingdom

Programme overview

A BA (Honours) exploring secular and religious systems of thought across Africa, the Americas, Asia and Europe, including the ethics of war, political justice, race and colonialism, health and ageing, religious nationalism and human relationships with the environment.

Duration: 6 years part-time (one 60-credit module per year); a degree is 360 credits across three stages of 120 credits  |  Intake: February and October (Stage 1)  |  Study mode: part-time distance learning  |  Location: Milton Keynes, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Stage 1 offers A111 or D112, plus Revolutions (A113) or Global challenges (D113). Stage 2 focuses on religions, philosophy and ethics, including Christianity, Islam and Hinduism in different contexts and how religions are studied.

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Application information

Entry requirements

No formal entry requirements apply. An optional Access module is available for students who want to build confidence before starting.

Domestic applicants: GBP 24,528 for the whole programme (2026/27). Total qualification fee for England at the 2026/27 maximum chargeable rate (360 credits), part-time modular study; valid for modules starting before 31 July 2027. International fee not stated. Tuition, assessment and study materials only. Source

Intake: February and October (Stage 1)

Duration: 6 years part-time (one 60-credit module per year); a degree is 360 credits across three stages of 12

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