BA (Hons) Ethics, Religion and Philosophy

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BA (Hons) Ethics, Religion and Philosophy

Manchester Metropolitan University

United Kingdom, Manchester

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Manchester Metropolitan University

United Kingdom , Manchester

Key Facts

Program Level

Bachelor

Study Type

Full Time

Delivery

On Campus

Course Code

8T47

Campuses

Manchester

Program Language

English

Start & Deadlines

Next Intake DeadlinesSeptember-2026

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Duration 3 year(s)

Tuition Fee

GBP 20,000 / year

Next Intake September-2026

BA (Hons) Ethics, Religion and Philosophy

About

Questions about religion and ethics are considered by us all at some point in our lives. And it’s these questions that lie at the heart of this course.

You’ll consider theories about goodness, what we morally owe to each other, the meaning of human existence, the nature of divinity, faith, and our relation to the transcendent from Eastern, African, and Western cultural perspectives and religious institutions. You’ll explore how philosophical reflections on morality and religion have shaped our ideas about humanity, and the challenges the modern world poses. Along the way, you’ll find your philosophical voice and develop a rich set of digital, analytical, and critical skills invaluable for your future – with the power to positively influence others and d

Course information

In the first year of this course, you’ll develop a strong foundation in moral theory, philosophy of religion, and philosophy in general. You'll also start your learning as a student in the Department of History, Politics and Philosophy with a strong interdisciplinary emphasis. From your second year, you’ll concentrate on the specialised themes in metaethics, normative ethics, the history of moral theory, and philosophy of religion. You'll benefit from a unique range of expertise from our research-active philosophers and apply this directly to your own learning. In your final year, you'll progress to advanced study of moral theory and philosophy of religion, and have the opportunity to pursue and write your own research project. The array of academic and professional skills that you'll develop and refine will not just give you an international mindset, but also enable you to be well-suited for a wide range of careers from teaching, consultancy and NGOs, to the civil service (fast-stream).

Requirements

Entry Requirements

104-112

UCAS tariff points

GCE A levels - grades BCC or equivalent

Pearson BTEC National Extended Diploma - grade DMM

Access to HE Diploma - Pass overall with a minimum 106 UCAS Tariff points

UAL Level 3 Extended Diploma - grade of Merit overall

OCR Cambridge Technical Extended Diploma - grade DMM

T level - We welcome applications from students undertaking T level qualifications. Eligible applicants will be asked to achieve a minimum overall grade of Merit as a condition of offer

IB Diploma - Pass overall with a minimum overall score of 26 or minimum 104 UCAS Tariff points from three Higher Level subjects

Other Level 3 qualifications equivalent to GCE A level are also considered.

A maximum of three A level-equivalent qualifications will be accepted towards meeting the UCAS tariff requirement.

AS levels, or qualifications equivalent to AS level, are not accepted. The Extended Project qualification (EPQ) may be accepted towards entry, in conjunction with two A-level equivalent qualifications.

Please contact the University directly if you are unsure whether you meet the minimum entry requirements for the course.

International Baccalaureate points

IB Diploma with minimum 26 points overall or 104 UCAS Tariff points from three Higher Level subjects. If you plan to meet the Level 2 course requirements through your IB Diploma you will need to achieve Higher Level 4 or Standard Level 5 in English

IELTS score required for international students

6.0 overall with no individual element below 5.5

There’s further information for international students on our international website if you’re applying with non-UK qualifications.

English Program Requirements

6.0 overall with no individual element below 5.5

Career

Career prospects

A degree in Ethics, Religion and Philosophy naturally leads to the development of many skills that are highly valued by employers - e.g., the ability to think clearly, logically, and creatively, to communicate articulately and accurately (both verbally and in writing), and to analyse critically and rigorously. Some of our recent graduates have found careers in primary and secondary school teaching, law, the fast-track civil service scheme, academia, the intelligence services, media work, film and publishing.

There is also the opportunity to engage in further study and professional training, for example some of our graduates go on to study MA Philosophy, which focuses on a rich and varied tradition of philosophical theory across Anglo-American and the continental European traditions.

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