BA Philosophy, Religion and Ethics at University of Sheffield

Programme overview

A three-year BA combining philosophy, religion and ethics, examining the role of religion in history, media, lived traditions and sociology, and ethical issues such as climate ethics, bioethics and the ethics of AI. Optional placement year and study abroad are available.

Department: School of History, Philosophy and Digital Humanities | Duration: 3 years | Intake: September | Location: Sheffield, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Students take modules across all three subjects, from the history of philosophy to questions about a life worth living, and in year three prepare media texts and write a dissertation with a member of academic staff.

Career pathways

Graduates have become lawyers, civil servants, political advisors, computer scientists, marketing executives, bankers, accountants, management consultants, social workers, lecturers, teachers, journalists, entrepreneurs, NGO workers and creative industries professionals; many go on to postgraduate study.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Standard offer (2027-28 entry): A Levels: ABB. A Levels + a fourth Level 3 qualification: BBB + B in the EPQ. International Baccalaureate: 33; 32, with B in the Extended Essay. BTEC Extended Diploma: DDD. BTEC Diploma: DD + B at A Level. Scottish Highers: AAABB. Welsh Baccalaureate + 2 A Levels: B + AB. Access to HE Diploma: Award of the Access to HE Diploma in either Law, Business Management, Humanities or Social Sciences, with 45 credits at Level 3, including 30 at Distinction and 15 at Merit. Contextual (Access Sheffield) offer: A Levels BBB. English language (international applicants): GCSE English Language at grade 4/C; IELTS grade of 6.5 with a minimum of 6.0 in each component; or an alternative acceptable English language qualification.

Domestic applicants: GBP 10,050 a year (2027/28). Standard annual undergraduate tuition fee for new home students; reduced for year abroad/placement years. Source

International applicants: GBP 27,650 a year (2027/28). Tuition fee for year one Source

Intake: September

Duration: 3 years

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