BA Philosophy, Ethics and Religion
About this course
BA (Hons) in Philosophy and Theology and Religion, combining philosophical inquiry with the study of religious traditions and ethical thought. Core topics include Research Methods, Critical & Analytical Thinking, Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, and Social & Cultural Analysis. The programme offers a work placement module and culminates in a 10,000-word independent research dissertation.
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Entry requirements
Offers are tariff based, 104 - 128 tariff points from a Level 3 qualification* e.g.: A Levels: General Studies and Key Skills not normally accepted BTEC National Extended Diploma: DMM - DDM Cambridge Technical Extended Diploma: DMM - DDM City & Guilds Advanced Technical Extended Diploma (1080): considered on a case-by-case basis International Baccalaureate Diploma: accepted Access to HE: pass required Welsh Baccalaureate: We will accept this qualification in conjunction with other level 3 qualifications T Levels: T Levels in a relevant subject considered on a case-by-case basis Extended Project Qualification: Points can include a relevant Extended Project (EPQ) but must include a minimum 2 full A-levels, or equivalent.
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What students say
Based on about 9 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 98%
- Learning opportunities: 92%
- Assessment and feedback: 93%
- Academic support: 96%
- Organisation and management: 96%
- Learning resources: 64%
- Student voice: 89%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 20 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 95%
- Left higher education: 5%
What graduates do next
Based on about 8 graduates who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 65%
- Working and studying: 15%
- Further study: 20%
Most common jobs
- Administrative occupations: 20%
- Information Technology Professionals: 10%
- Teaching and Childcare Support Occupation: 10%
- Business and Financial Project Management Professionals: 10%
- Caring personal services: 10%
- Find their work meaningful: 35%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 10%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 125 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 2%
- North West: 23%
- East Midlands: 6%
- West Midlands: 17%
- East of England: 4%
- London: 2%
- South East: 3%
- South West: 4%
- Wales: 37%
- Northern Ireland: 1%
Who gets in
Based on about 20 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 100%
Modules
- Death of God
- Existentialism
- Debating Islam: From Peace to Violence
- Introduction to Ancient Philosophy
- Themes: Eastern Religion/Philosophy
- Living the Good Life
- Sociology of Religion
- Paradoxes of Self: Nietzsche and Jung
- Classical Social Theory
- AI Ethics
- The Existential Struggle: Human Rights in Existentialist Thought
- Applied Ethics
- Hinduism in the Modern World
- Tales of Might and Morality
- Nature and Western Religion
- The Natural World in Western Religion
- Work Placement
- School of History, Philosophy and Social Sciences BA Dissertation
- BA Dissertation School of History, Philosophy and Social Sciences
- Exorcism
- Serial Killers
- Sex and Society
- AI Ethics
- Medieval Philosophy
- Political Philosophy
- 20th Century Philosophy of Religion
- Buddhism in the Modern World
- Judaism in the Modern World
- Iddewiaeth yn y Byd Modern
- Work Placement
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BA Philosophy, Ethics and Religion at Bangor University earn?
The median salary is £26,000 after 15 months, £19,500 after 3 years, £23,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £18,500 and £28,000. The £23,000 median after five years is £9,500 less than the UK median for Philosophy.
What do graduates of BA Philosophy, Ethics and Religion at Bangor University do next?
100% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on BA Philosophy, Ethics and Religion at Bangor University?
98% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for BA Philosophy, Ethics and Religion at Bangor University?
The average entrant had 105 UCAS points.
Does BA Philosophy, Ethics and Religion at Bangor University include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has an optional placement year and an optional year abroad.
How many students continue on BA Philosophy, Ethics and Religion at Bangor University?
95% of students continued into their second year, and 5% left higher education.