BA Religion, Philosophy and Ethics
About this course
BA (Hons) in Philosophy and Theology and Religion. Core topics include Research Methods, Project Management, Critical & Analytical Thinking, and Global & Comparative Perspective. The course includes a final-year dissertation of 9,000 words, supported by a subject-specific supervisor. Students can choose between designing an outward-facing project on climate or social justice issues, or undertaking a placement with local communities and organizations.
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Entry requirements
96 – 112 UCAS tariff points Your grades are just one part of your story, which is why at UoG we accept any grades from any combination of level 3 qualifications. A-level CCC – BBC BTEC MMM – DMM T-level Merit Here’s an example of how 96 – 112 UCAS tariff points might look for some common level 3 qualifications. GCSE in English Lang/Lit and Maths at grade 4/C or above are usually required. Unsure if we could offer you a place? Check out the UCAS tariff calculator or contact our admissions team if you have any questions.
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What students say
Based on about 17 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 94%
- Learning opportunities: 89%
- Assessment and feedback: 94%
- Academic support: 93%
- Organisation and management: 88%
- Learning resources: 83%
- Student voice: 86%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 10 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 90%
- Moved to a lower qualification: 10%
What graduates do next
Based on about 7 graduates who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 45%
- Working and studying: 35%
- Further study: 10%
Most common jobs
- Teaching Professionals: 35%
- Elementary occupations: 20%
- Sales occupations: 20%
- Skilled trades occupations: 10%
- Caring personal services: 10%
- Find their work meaningful: 75%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 50%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 60%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 65 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 2%
- East Midlands: 2%
- West Midlands: 11%
- East of England: 8%
- London: 11%
- South East: 16%
- South West: 44%
- Wales: 6%
- Northern Ireland: 2%
Who gets in
Based on about 20 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 95%
- Other qualifications: 5%
Accreditation & quality ratings
TEF 2023 (whole university): Silver overall, Silver for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.
Modules
- Injustice, Resistance and Revolution
- Faith, Space and Place
- Beyond Tradition: From Counterculture to Climate Justice
- The Big Questions
- Moral Minefields
- How to Think: Fake News, AI Slop and Ignorance
- The Attention Market: Philosophy and Ethics in a Digital World
- Monotheism, Meaning and Morality
- Feminism, Gender and Sexuality
- Dharma, Diversity and Diaspora
- Climate Justice: Our World, Our Duty
- The Art of Living: Philosophy as Self-Transformation
- Technology and Transcendence
- Research and Engagement
- The Dissertation
- European Intellectual History
- Food, Sex and Death
- God, Power, and Violence
- Nietzsche: From Fascism to Feminism
- Philosophy and Fiction
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BA Religion, Philosophy and Ethics at University of Gloucestershire earn?
The median salary is £24,000 after 15 months, £23,500 after 3 years, £27,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £20,500 and £30,500. The £27,500 median after five years is £5,000 less than the UK median for Philosophy.
What do graduates of BA Religion, Philosophy and Ethics at University of Gloucestershire do next?
90% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on BA Religion, Philosophy and Ethics at University of Gloucestershire?
94% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for BA Religion, Philosophy and Ethics at University of Gloucestershire?
The typical offer is CCC at A level. The average entrant had 81 UCAS points.
How many students continue on BA Religion, Philosophy and Ethics at University of Gloucestershire?
90% of students continued into their second year, and 0% left higher education.