BA Philosophy and Theology at University of Bristol

Programme overview

This course combines philosophy and theology. In philosophy, you will study units covering issues in metaphysics, epistemology, ethics, and realism. In your second and third years, you will also be able to choose from a range of optional units designed to help you develop your own core specialisation, explore different philosophical methods, engage in collaboration, apply philosophy in relation to other disciplines, such as science or literature, and apply philosophical approaches to civic engagement and contemporary societal issues.

Faculty: Faculty of Arts, Law and Social Sciences | Department: Philosophy | Duration: 3 years full-time. 6 years part-time. Part-time study with daytime, weekday teaching | Study mode: full-time | Intake: September 2027 | Location: Bristol, England, United Kingdom

Career pathways

Philosophers are highly employable. A wide range of employers value analytical skills, such as flexibility of thought and the capacity for developing coherent and compelling arguments.

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Application information

Entry requirements

A-level standard offer: AAA. A-level contextual offer: ABB. BTEC: DDD in any Applied General. IB Diploma: 36 points overall with 18 at Higher Level. Scottish Highers/Advanced Highers: Advanced Higher: AA, and Higher: AAAAB. GCSE: Standard numeracy requirement (4 or C in GCSE Mathematics or equivalent). English language: IELTS 7.0 overall with 7.0 in writing and 6.5 in all other skills (or equivalent). Apply through UCAS (course code VV56).

Domestic applicants: GBP 10,050 a year (2027/28). First-year tuition fee for 2027 entry; subject to annual review. Source

International applicants: GBP 26,500 a year (2027/28). First-year tuition fee for 2027 entry; subject to annual review. Source

Intake: September 2027

Duration: 3 years full-time. 6 years part-time. Part-time study with daytime, weekday teaching

Apply through the official page: https://www.bristol.ac.uk/study/undergraduate/apply/

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