BA Philosophy, Religion and Ethics at University of Birmingham

Programme overview

Study with leading scholars in philosophy, ethics and religion as you explore fundamental questions about who we are, how we should live and our place in the world, past, present and future. Through philosophical discussion and debate, you'll develop transferable skills that are highly valued by employers. You'll explore ethical approaches from a range of secular and religious perspectives, think critically about the impact of theological and philosophical ideas, and build confidence in presentation and persuasion.

Department: Theology and Religion | Duration: 3 years | Study mode: full-time | Intake: September 2027 | Location: Birmingham, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Modules include Problems of Philosophy A, Problems of Philosophy B, Discover: The Study of Religion, Philosopher's Toolkit A, Philosopher's Toolkit B, Evil in the Human Condition, Aesthetics through History.

Career pathways

Studying within the department of Theology and Religion at Birmingham will provide you with skills highly sought-after by employers within the graduate job market:. Understanding complex information.

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Entry requirements

A Level: ABB. IB: 6,5,5 in Higher level subjects plus 32 points overall. BTEC: BTEC Extended Diploma: DDD. Equivalent accepted, see below for full information. IB Diploma. 6,6,5 in Higher level subjects plus 32 points overall. BTEC Extended Diploma: DDD. English language: IELTS 6.5 overall with no less than 6.0 in any band.

Domestic applicants: GBP 10,050 a year (2027/28). per year for domestic (UK) students for 2027/28 Source

International applicants: GBP 26,220 a year (2027/28). per year for international students for 2027/28 Source

Intake: September 2027

Duration: 3 years

Apply through the official page: https://digital.ucas.com/coursedisplay/courses/91d1e218-ab62-4820-ce5a-b83565d63fa2

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