MA Philosophy of Religion and Ethics: Global Philosophy of Religion pathway (on campus and distance learning)

Do you want to explore key global issues in ethics and the philosophy of religion? Are you looking to develop your professional or academic career path?

On the MA Philosophy of Religion and Ethics: Global Philosophy of Religion pathway you will explore a variety of questions and selected debates at the forefront of current research in the philosophy of religion and ethics. You will be equipped to deal with conceptual problems and able to evaluate contemporary issues and advances in the field.

The core of the programme gives you a critical awareness of current problems and an understanding of the appropriate methods and skills to utilise. For philosophy of religion, the treatment of the areas covered will often involve discussion of the writings of some central figures in the global history of philosophy and major figures in contemporary debate. For ethics, there will be opportunities to explore the nature of global ethics and the theoretical tools necessary to analyse the arguments of others and create robust ethical arguments of your own.

Our optional modules will allow you to develop your own personal specialised interests. They cover global perspectives and offer topics beyond Abrahamic traditions, we encourage dissertation topics with a global outlook.

You will be taught by a vibrant community of philosophers, pursuing original research on a wide range of topics on which expert supervision is available. The University also has the high profile Global Philosophy of Religion project, which shows that we are leaders in this field.

This programme can also be used as a route into PhD research.

Bursary prizes of £2,000 are available for students to apply for who choose this pathway. Find out more.

By studying philosophy you will develop many skills that are useful in both academic and non-academic settings:

• Critical thinking skills: Good philosophers can analyse problems and assess opinions from different viewpoints. Philosophers do not take anything for granted. This is highly useful for problem-solving and decision-making.
• Communication skills: Good philosophers can present and explain abstract concepts and complex arguments in an accessible manner. They are also good at persuading others by presenting logical and coherent arguments.
• Writing skills: Good philosophers can communicate effectively in writing. They can write clearly and concisely without compromising rigour.
• Research skills: Good philosophers can identify problems and collect necessary information to resolve them in a timely manner.

At Birmingham, Postgraduate Taught and Postgraduate Research students also have the opportunity to learn graduate academic languages free of charge, to support your studies.

• Graduate School Language Skills

Course information for prospective postgraduate students MA Global Philosophy of Religion and Ethics: Global Philosophy of Religion pathway taught masters.

Holders of a Bachelors degree of four years duration from a recognised university in the Saudi Arabia will be considered for postgraduate study. Holders of Bachelors degree will normally be expected to have achieved a GPA of 3.0/4, 3.75/5 or 75% for 2:1 equivalency or 2.8/4, 3.5/5 or 70% for 2:2 equivalency.