BA Philosophy, Ethics and Religion
About this course
BA in Philosophy, Ethics and Religion, a philosophy and theology and religion degree focused on the academic study of philosophical questions, ethical frameworks, and global religious traditions. Core topics include Research Methods. The course includes a compulsory external placement module and a choice between an independent research project and an integrated research project in the final year. The first year introduces foundational subjects through modules such as How to Do Philosophy, The Good, the Bad, the Right, the Wrong, Introduction to the Study of Religions, and Bible and Theology: Texts and Traditions, while allowing students to select optional modules like Knowledge, Self and Reality or Magic, Science and Religion. The second year develops methodological approaches with compulsory study in modules including Researching Religion: Skills and Methods, How to Live Together: Topics in Political Philosophy, and Human Rights and Religion, alongside options such as Do the Right Thing: Topics in Moral Philosophy and Sociology of Religion. The final year centres on practical experience and independent study through the Independent Research Project, Integrated Research Project, and External Placement: Beyond the University, with optional modules spanning diverse areas such as Bioethics, Feminist Philosophy, Aesthetics and the Philosophy of Art, and War, Terror and Justice.
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Entry requirements
A level: AAB EPQ: ABB plus grade A in the EPQ BTEC: BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma: DDD. Other BTEC qualifications are also considered. Please contact the Admissions Office for more information. IB: 35 points overall including 16 at Higher Level.
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What students say
Based on about 11 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 88%
- Learning opportunities: 73%
- Assessment and feedback: 84%
- Academic support: 94%
- Organisation and management: 97%
- Learning resources: 93%
- Student voice: 79%
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: 75%
- Working and studying: 10%
- Further study: 5%
Most common jobs
- Teaching Professionals: 20%
- Elementary occupations: 20%
- Business and public service associate professionals: 15%
- Administrative occupations: 15%
- Skilled trades occupations: 15%
- Find their work meaningful: 70%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 50%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 35%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 170 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 2%
- North West: 13%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 19%
- East Midlands: 4%
- West Midlands: 6%
- East of England: 6%
- London: 36%
- South East: 8%
- South West: 3%
- Scotland: 1%
Who gets in
Based on about 25 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, Silver for student outcomes.
Modules
- How to Do Philosophy
- The Good, the Bad, the Right, the Wrong
- Introduction to the Study of Religions
- Bible and Theology: Texts and Traditions
- Introduction to the Philosophy of Religion
- Knowledge, Self and Reality
- Christian and Muslim Cultures: Global Religious Practice
- Magic, Science and Religion
- Thinking about Race
- Philosophy Meets the World
- Religions of India
- Researching Religion: Skills and Methods
- How to Live Together: Topics in Political Philosophy
- Human Rights and Religion
- God, Thought and the World: Topics in Philosophy of Religion
- Do the Right Thing: Topics in Moral Philosophy
- How Do You Know? Topics in Epistemology
- Reality Check: Topics in Metaphysics
- Theology in Context
- Religious Identities in a Postcolonial World
- Sociology of Religion
- Religion, Gender and Sexuality
- Dharma Traditions
- Independent Research Project
- Integrated Research Project
- External Placement: Beyond the University
- Bioethics
- Feminist Philosophy
- Aesthetics and the Philosophy of Art
- War, Terror and Justice
- Philosophy of Sex and Relationships
- Continental Philosophy
- Religion, Belief and Ethics
- Religion and Mental Health
- Religion and Media
- Religions and Global Development
- God, Sex and Gender in Africa
- Augustine of Hippo
- Bible and Society
- Islam, Race and the State in Europe
- Christian Theology and Contemporary Issues
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BA Philosophy, Ethics and Religion at University of Leeds earn?
The median salary is £26,000 after 15 months, £26,500 after 3 years, £33,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £27,500 and £42,000. The £33,000 median after five years is £500 more than the UK median for Philosophy.
What do graduates of BA Philosophy, Ethics and Religion at University of Leeds 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, Ethics and Religion at University of Leeds?
88% 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 Leeds?
The typical offer is AAB at A level, or 35 points in the IB. The average entrant had 149 UCAS points.
Does BA Philosophy, Ethics and Religion at University of Leeds 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 Leeds?
90% of students continued into their second year, and 10% left higher education.