Program Overview

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Philosophy, Ethics and Religion BA (Hons)

Overview

This course places the big questions of philosophy and ethics in conversation with the religious traditions that have shaped them across the globe and throughout history, and continue to shape them here and now.

Study Options

• Full-Time, Part-Time (BA) at Exton Park, Chester
• Full-Time with Foundation Year (BA) at Exton Park, Chester

Level

• Undergraduate

UCAS Code

• VV50

UCAS Points

• 112

Start Date

• Oct 2025, Oct 2026

Duration

• 3 years full-time, up to 7 years part-time

Location

• Exton Park, Chester

UK Fees

• £9,535 per year for a full-time course (2025/26)

International Fees

• £14,450 per year for a full-time course (2025/26)

Course Leader

• Dr Steve Knowles

Course Summary

Philosophy and religion are fundamental to informing the way people live. The choices we make, our sense of what’s right and wrong, our understanding of what we owe to each other; all of these are shaped by our core beliefs about the nature of the world and our place in it.

Why You'll Love It

• Our courses are nationally recognised for their excellence
• Flexible opportunities to pursue your own interests
• UK top ten for world-leading and internationally excellent research

What You'll Study

Year 1

• The Human Condition: An Introduction to World Philosophy (20 Credits)
• Introduction to Christian Theology (20 Credits)
• The Bible: Contents and Contexts (20 Credits)
• Introduction to Ethics (20 Credits)
• Islam and Christianity (20 Credits)
• Buddhism and Judaism (20 Credits)
• Language Module (20 Credits)

Year 2

• Philosophy, Religion and Politics (40 Credits)
• Bodies, Gender and God (40 Credits)
• Religion in the City (40 Credits)
• Work Placement (40 Credits)

Year 3

• Religion, Violence and Power (40 Credits)
• Religion, Narratives and Imagination (40 Credits)
• Dissertation (Philosophy, Ethics, Religion, Theology) (40 Credits)

How You'll Learn

• In-person study
• Online learning activities
• Variety of assessments
• Curriculum developed to match workforce priorities

Entry Requirements

Home Students

• UCAS points: 112
• GCE A Level: Typical offer – BCC-BBC
• BTEC: BTEC Extended Diploma: DMM
• International Baccalaureate: 28 points
• Irish / Scottish Highers: Irish Highers - H3 H3 H3 H3 H4 Scottish Highers - BBBB
• Access requirements: Access to HE Diploma, to include 45 credits at level 3, of which 30 must be at Merit or above
• T Level: Merit
• OCR Cambridge Technicals: OCR Extended Diploma: DMM
• Extra Information: Welsh Baccalaureate Advanced and A level General Studies will be recognised in our offer. We will also consider a combination of A Levels and BTECs/OCRs.

International Students

• UCAS points: 72
• GCE A level: 72 points overall, including grade D in A level
• BTEC: BTEC Extended Diploma: MMP
• International Baccalaureate: 24 points
• Irish / Scottish Highers: Irish Highers: H4 H4 H4 H4 H4 Scottish Highers: CCDD
• Access requirements: Access to HE Diploma – Pass overall
• T Level: T Level: Pass (D or E on the core)
• OCR Cambridge Technicals: OCR Extended Diploma: MMP
• Extra Information: Welsh Baccalaureate Advanced and A level General Studies will be recognised in our offer. We will also consider a combination of A Levels and BTECs/OCRs.

Fees and Funding

Home Students

• £9,535 per year for a full-time course (2025/26)

International Students

• £14,450 per year for a full-time course (2025/26)

Foundation Year

• £10,750 for the first foundation year, then £14,450 per annum for the following years (2025/26)

Who You'll Learn From

• Dr Ben Fulford
• Professor Hannah Bacon
• Dr Steve Knowles
• Dr Dawn Llewellyn
• Professor Paul Middleton
• Professor Caroline Tee
• Dr Matthew Collins
• Dr Deborah Casewell

Where You'll Study

• Exton Park, Chester

Your Future Career

• Develop skills in high demand with employers across all sectors
• Career opportunities in teaching, banking and financial business, marketing and advertising, publishing, the civil service, health and social care, counselling, customer service, church and youth work, and ordained ministry.

Careers Service

• Award-winning Careers and Employability service
• Variety of employability-enhancing experiences
• Support with career planning, CVs, applications, and mock interviews.