Program Overview

University of Southampton

BA Philosophy, Ethics and Religion

The University of Southampton offers a three-year undergraduate degree in Philosophy, Ethics and Religion, with the option to include a year abroad. The course explores fundamental questions in philosophy, ethics, and religion, providing students with a deep understanding of the subject.

Entry Requirements

• A-levels: ABB (excluding General Studies and Critical Thinking)
• International Baccalaureate Diploma: Pass, with 32 points overall and 16 points at Higher Level
• BTEC: Distinction, Distinction, Merit in the BTEC National Extended Diploma
• GCSE requirements: English language (or GCSE English) and mathematics, minimum grade 4/C
• English language requirements: IELTS overall score of 6.5, with 6.0 in reading, writing, speaking, and listening

Course Structure

• Year 1: Compulsory modules cover philosophical concepts, with optional modules in philosophy, ethics, and religion
• Year 2: Compulsory modules extend knowledge, with optional modules in philosophy, ethics, and religion
• Year 3: Dissertation in philosophy, with optional modules in philosophy, ethics, and religion

Modules

• Year 1: Philosophical Concepts, Ethics, and Religion
• Year 2: Advanced Philosophical Concepts, Ethics, and Religion
• Year 3: Dissertation in Philosophy, Advanced Ethics, and Advanced Religion

Assessment

• Coursework, laboratory reports, essays, debates, design and problem-solving exercises, dissertations, individual and group projects, oral presentations, written and practical exams
• Year 1: 29% written exam, 71% coursework
• Year 2: 19% written exam, 78% coursework, 3% practical exam
• Year 3: 29% written exam, 71% coursework

Careers and Employability

• Employability and enterprise skills are reflected in the Southampton skills model
• Work experience opportunities, careers services, and support for entrepreneurship and start-ups
• Graduate destinations: work, further study, or other activities

Fees and Funding

• Tuition fees: £9,535 (UK), £23,400 (EU and international)
• Living costs, accommodation, and travel not included
• Bursaries, scholarships, and other funding available

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