BA Religion, Philosophy & Ethics
About this course
BA in Religion, Philosophy & Ethics, a theology and religion degree focused on theological and conceptual dimensions of faith, alongside philosophy and ethics. The curriculum covers multiple major religious traditions and examines foundational questions concerning morality, mortality, freedom, and ethico-political concepts across history and culture.
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Entry requirements
A level: AAB.
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What students say
Based on about 23 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 91%
- Learning opportunities: 76%
- Assessment and feedback: 80%
- Academic support: 91%
- Organisation and management: 69%
- Learning resources: 78%
- Student voice: 72%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 50 students who started
- Continued on course: 90%
- Left higher education: 10%
What graduates do next
Based on about 11 graduates who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 35%
- Working and studying: 20%
- Further study: 15%
- Unemployed: 15%
Most common jobs
- Teaching Professionals: 35%
- Finance Professionals: 15%
- Administrative occupations: 5%
- Caring personal services: 5%
- Sales occupations: 5%
- Find their work meaningful: 85%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 60%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 50%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 160 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 1%
- North West: 4%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 2%
- East Midlands: 1%
- West Midlands: 2%
- East of England: 5%
- London: 70%
- South East: 9%
- South West: 6%
Who gets in
Based on about 35 students who started
- A levels: 90%
- Baccalaureate: 5%
- Access course: 5%
- Other HE qualification: 5%
Accreditation & quality ratings
TEF 2023 (whole university): Silver overall, Silver for student experience, Gold for student outcomes.
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BA Religion, Philosophy & Ethics at King's College London earn?
The median salary is £32,000 after 15 months, £29,500 after 3 years, £37,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £29,000 and £47,500. The £37,000 median after five years is £9,500 more than the UK median for Theology and religious studies.
What do graduates of BA Religion, Philosophy & Ethics at King's College London do next?
75% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on BA Religion, Philosophy & Ethics at King's College London?
91% 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 & Ethics at King's College London?
The typical offer is AAB at A level. The average entrant had 148 UCAS points.
How many students continue on BA Religion, Philosophy & Ethics at King's College London?
90% of students continued into their second year, and 10% left higher education.