BA Philosophy, Religion and Ethics
About this course
BA in Philosophy, Religion and Ethics, a philosophy and theology and religion degree examining the connections between spiritualities, values, and societies. Core topics include Research Methods. Students complete a dissertation or philosophical project in the final year. The first year covers core subjects through modules such as Problems of Philosophy A, Problems of Philosophy B, Discover: The Study of Religion, and Philosopher's Toolkit A. Subsequent years build on this foundation with advanced study including Evil in the Human Condition. In the final year, students undertake independent research through options like Dissertation (Theology & Religion), Dissertation (Theology and Religion), Philosophical Project, and Philosophical Project.
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Entry requirements
A Level: ABB. IB: 6,5,5 in Higher level subjects plus 32 points overall.. BTEC: BTEC Extended Diploma: DDD. Equivalent accepted, see below for full information.
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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: 89%
- Learning opportunities: 93%
- Assessment and feedback: 91%
- Academic support: 91%
- Organisation and management: 86%
- Learning resources: 94%
- Student voice: 94%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 15 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 90%
- Left higher education: 10%
What graduates do next
Based on about 8 graduates who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 70%
- Working and studying: 20%
Most common jobs
- Teaching Professionals: 35%
- Administrative occupations: 10%
- Teaching and Childcare Associate Professionals: 10%
- Customer service occupations: 10%
- Artistic, literary and media occupations: 10%
- Find their work meaningful: 90%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 80%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 20%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 105 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North West: 9%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 2%
- East Midlands: 3%
- West Midlands: 26%
- East of England: 11%
- London: 26%
- South East: 14%
- South West: 7%
- Wales: 2%
- Scotland: 1%
- Northern Ireland: 1%
Who gets in
Based on about 20 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 100%
Accreditation & quality ratings
TEF 2023 (whole university): Silver overall, Bronze for student experience, Gold for student outcomes.
Modules
- Problems of Philosophy A
- Problems of Philosophy B
- Discover: The Study of Religion
- Philosopher's Toolkit A
- Philosopher's Toolkit B
- Lived Religions in Birmingham and Beyond, A
- Art of Persuasion A: Propaganda and Public Discourse
- Art of Persuasion B: Philosophical Texts
- How do we know what (we think) we know about the Holocaust?
- Introduction to Islam
- Introduction to the Psychology of Religion
- Life After Death: What Happens When We Die?
- Lived Religions in Birmingham and Beyond, B
- Moral and Political Philosophy
- Philosophical Traditions
- Political Theologies: Wealth, Race, Gender
- Reasons to Believe
- The Bible and Global Challenges
- Truth, Deception, and Ethics in Philosophy and Film
- Evil in the Human Condition
- Dissertation (Theology & Religion)
- Dissertation (Theology and Religion)
- Philosophical Project
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BA Philosophy, Religion and Ethics at University of Birmingham earn?
The median salary is £27,000 after 15 months, £25,500 after 3 years, £32,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £26,500 and £42,000. The £32,000 median after five years is £500 less than the UK median for Philosophy.
What do graduates of BA Philosophy, Religion and Ethics at University of Birmingham do next?
95% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on BA Philosophy, Religion and Ethics at University of Birmingham?
89% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for BA Philosophy, Religion and Ethics at University of Birmingham?
The typical offer is ABB at A level, or 32 points in the IB. The average entrant had 127 UCAS points.
Does BA Philosophy, Religion and Ethics at University of Birmingham include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has an optional year abroad.
How many students continue on BA Philosophy, Religion and Ethics at University of Birmingham?
90% of students continued into their second year, and 10% left higher education.