BA (Hons) Philosophy, Religion and Ethics at University of Essex

Programme overview

BA Philosophy, Religion and Ethics focuses on philosophy with special attention to religion and ethics, including the meaning of life, faith and reason, arguments about the existence of God, and the moral status of abortion and euthanasia. It draws on both Anglo-American and European traditions.

Department: School of Philosophical, Historical and Interdisciplinary Studies | Duration: 3 years full-time (four-year option with year of study abroad) | Intake: October 2027 | Study mode: full-time; year abroad option, placement year option | Location: Colchester, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Modules include Introduction to Philosophy, Death, God and the Meaning of Life, Philosophy and Religion, Ethics, Reading Texts from the History of Philosophy, Topics in the Philosophy of Religion, Philosophy and Mental Health and a Philosophy Capstone Module. Second- and final-year modules are not assessed by formal exams.

Career pathways

Philosophy graduates enter law, PR, journalism and the media, the Civil Service, charity work, banking and the NHS.

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Entry requirements

Typical offer: 112 UCAS tariff points from a minimum of 2 full A-levels; IB: 29 points in the IB Diploma or 112 UCAS tariff points including a minimum of 2 Higher Level subjects. A-levels, AAQs, BTECs, Access to HE Diploma, T-levels and most other qualifications that carry UCAS tariff points are accepted; acceptability of some non A-level qualifications such as BTECs may depend on the subject studied and units taken. International A-levels and BTECs are assigned the same tariff points as their UK counterparts. Contextual offer for eligible UK-resident applicants: 96 UCAS tariff points from a minimum of 2 full A-levels. International applicants: IELTS 6.0 overall with a minimum of 5.5 in each component (or specified score in an accepted equivalent test).

Domestic applicants: GBP 10,050 a year. Home/UK fee; fees increase for each academic year of study Source

International applicants: GBP 22,575 a year. International fee; fees increase for each academic year of study Source

Intake: October 2027

Duration: 3 years full-time (four-year option with year of study abroad)

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