BA Religion, Philosophy and Ethics
What students say
Based on about 19 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 90%
- Learning opportunities: 88%
- Assessment and feedback: 88%
- Academic support: 98%
- Organisation and management: 95%
- Learning resources: 97%
- Student voice: 76%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 25 students who started, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 90%
- Left higher education: 10%
What graduates do next
Based on about 7 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 65%
- Working and studying: 25%
- Further study: 5%
- Unemployed: 5%
Most common jobs
- Caring personal services: 15%
- Managers, directors and senior officials: 15%
- Teaching Professionals: 15%
- Business and public service associate professionals: 10%
- Welfare and housing associate professionals: 10%
- Find their work meaningful: 65%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 60%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 20%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 200 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North West: 5%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 5%
- East Midlands: 16%
- West Midlands: 7%
- East of England: 10%
- London: 35%
- South East: 15%
- South West: 4%
Who gets in
Based on about 25 students who started, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 100%
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 and Ethics at University of Nottingham earn?
The median salary is £27,000 after 15 months, £26,500 after 3 years, £34,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £26,500 and £45,500. The £34,000 median after five years is £6,500 more than the UK median for Theology and religious studies.
What do graduates of BA Religion, Philosophy and Ethics at University of Nottingham 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 Religion, Philosophy and Ethics at University of Nottingham?
90% 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 Nottingham?
The average entrant had 132 UCAS points.
Does BA Religion, Philosophy and Ethics at University of Nottingham include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has an optional year abroad.
How many students continue on BA Religion, Philosophy and Ethics at University of Nottingham?
90% of students continued into their second year, and 10% left higher education.