BA Philosophy, Ethics and Religion
About this course
BA (Hons) in Philosophy, Ethics and Religion, a theology and religious studies degree exploring fundamental questions of morality, existence, and belief across global traditions. Core topics include Research Methods, Project Management, Communication & Writing, Critical & Analytical Thinking, Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, and Global & Comparative Perspective. The course offers an optional foundation year at the start and an optional year abroad during the programme of study. The optional foundation year features modules such as Introduction to Humanities & Social Sciences, Global Issues, Cultures & Texts, and Research and Critical Inquiry. The first year introduces foundational themes through compulsory modules including The Human Condition: An Introduction to World Philosophy, Introduction to Christian Theology, Introduction to Ethics, The Hebrew Bible: Contents and Contexts, and Introduction to the New Testament, alongside optional language modules in Spanish, French, Chinese, and German. The second year examines contextual and societal aspects of belief through compulsory modules such as Religion, Embodiment and Ethics, Religion, Imagination and Existence, Religion, Power and Society, and Philosophy, Theology and Religion, with options for experiential learning or work placements. The final year involves advanced study and culminates in the compulsory Philosophy, Ethics and Religion Dissertation alongside core modules continuing the exploration of embodiment, imagination, power, and theological perspectives.
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Entry requirements
UCAS points: 112 points A level: Typical offer – BCC-BBC IB: 28 Points
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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: 100%
- Learning opportunities: 91%
- Assessment and feedback: 100%
- Academic support: 95%
- Organisation and management: 91%
- Learning resources: 91%
- 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: 85%
- Gained a higher qualification: 10%
- Moved to a lower qualification: 10%
What graduates do next
Based on about 12 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 45%
- Working and studying: 15%
- Further study: 20%
- Unemployed: 5%
Most common jobs
- Teaching Professionals: 25%
- Sales occupations: 15%
- Administrative occupations: 5%
- Managers, directors and senior officials: 5%
- Welfare and housing associate professionals: 5%
- Find their work meaningful: 100%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 90%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 30%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 225 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 1%
- North West: 44%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 9%
- East Midlands: 4%
- West Midlands: 17%
- East of England: 4%
- London: 2%
- South East: 7%
- South West: 2%
- Wales: 10%
Who gets in
Based on about 20 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 85%
- Access course: 5%
- Other HE qualification: 10%
Accreditation & quality ratings
TEF 2023 (whole university): Silver overall, Silver for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.
Modules
- Introduction to Humanities & Social Sciences
- Global Issues, Cultures & Texts
- Research and Critical Inquiry
- The Human Condition: An Introduction to World Philosophy
- Introduction to Christian Theology
- Introduction to Ethics
- The Hebrew Bible: Contents and Contexts
- Introduction to the New Testament
- Exploring Buddhism
- Spanish: Communication in Practice
- French: Intermediate Language Development
- Spanish: Intermediate Language Development
- Chinese: Intermediate Language Development
- German: Communication in Practice
- French: Communication in Practice
- Subsidiary Language
- Religion, Embodiment and Ethics
- Religion, Imagination and Existence
- Religion, Power and Society
- Philosophy, Theology and Religion
- Experiential Learning: Religion in the City
- Work Placement (School of Humanities and Social Sciences)
- Upper Intermediate Language Development and Global Employability
- Advanced Language Development and Global Sustainability
- Post Beginner Language Development and Global Cultures
- Experiential Overseas Learning
- Developing Intercultural Literacy and Cross-Cultural Skills
- Study Abroad Immersive Year
- Philosophy, Ethics and Religion Dissertation
- Religion, Embodiment and Ethics
- Religion, Imagination and Existence
- Religion, Power and Society
- Philosophy, Theology and Religion
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BA Philosophy, Ethics and Religion at University of Chester earn?
The median salary is £23,000 after 15 months, £19,500 after 3 years, £25,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £20,500 and £29,500. The £25,000 median after five years is £2,500 less than the UK median for Theology and religious studies.
What do graduates of BA Philosophy, Ethics and Religion at University of Chester do next?
80% 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 University of Chester?
100% 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 University of Chester?
The typical offer is BCC at A level, or 28 points in the IB. The average entrant had 102 UCAS points.
Does BA Philosophy, Ethics and Religion at University of Chester include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has an optional year abroad.
How many students continue on BA Philosophy, Ethics and Religion at University of Chester?
85% of students continued into their second year, and 0% left higher education.