BA Religion, Philosophy and Ethics (Full-time) (
University of Wales Trinity Saint David
About this course
BA Hons in Philosophy and Theology and Religion. The programme includes small group teaching and one-to-one tutorials, with the option to combine studies with modules from other humanities subjects. Modules span ethics, ancient philosophy, political philosophy, philosophy of mind, and the study of religion and theology across historical and contemporary contexts. A professional placement is available.
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Entry requirements
96-112 UCAS Tariff Points - e.g. A-levels: CCC-BBC, BTEC: MMM-DMM, IB: 30-32
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What students say
Based on about 16 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 87%
- Learning opportunities: 75%
- Assessment and feedback: 90%
- Academic support: 96%
- Organisation and management: 54%
- Learning resources: 80%
- Student voice: 67%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 10 students who started, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 60%
- Left higher education: 40%
What graduates do next
Based on about 20 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 60%
- Working and studying: 10%
- Further study: 15%
- Unemployed: 5%
Most common jobs
- Elementary occupations: 35%
- Sales occupations: 15%
- Customer service occupations: 10%
- Natural and social science professionals: 5%
- Business and public service associate professionals: 5%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 30 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 5%
- West Midlands: 5%
- London: 5%
- South West: 5%
- Wales: 80%
- Northern Ireland: 5%
Who gets in
Based on about 10 students who started, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 20%
- No formal qualifications: 80%
Modules
- An Introduction to Ethics
- Ancient Philosophy
- Freedom, Equality and Justice: An Introduction to Political Philosophy
- Exploring the Study of Religion and Theology
- The Big Questions
- Free-Market Environmentalism, Big Business and Global Politics
- Early Modern Philosophy
- Existentialism and Phenomenology
- Complex Bodies: Questioning Gender, Religion and Sexuality
- Philosophy of Mind: Humans, Animals and Machines
- Freedom, Agency and Responsibility
- Metaphysics and Epistemology
- The Ethics of Life and Death: Contemporary Debates in Applied Ethics
- Women and Religion
- Religions in Africa
- 20th Century Philosophy
- Confessing with Saint Augustine: God and Religion in the Twilight of the Roman Empire
- Activism, Protest and Campaigning for Global Justice
- Professional Placement
- Global Genocides
- Reading Philosophy
- Ancient Chinese Philosophy
- Free-Market Environmentalism, Big Business and Global Politics
- Early Modern Philosophy
- Existentialism and Phenomenology
- Complex Bodies: Questioning Gender, Religion and Sexuality
- Philosophy of Mind: Humans, Animals and Machines
- Independent Project
- Freedom, Agency and Responsibility
- Metaphysics and Epistemology
- The Ethics of Life and Death: Contemporary Debates in Applied Ethics
- Women and Religion
- Religions in Africa
- 20th Century Philosophy
- Activism, Protest and Campaigning for Global Justice
- Global Genocides
- Reading Philosophy
- Ancient Chinese Philosophy
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BA Religion, Philosophy and Ethics (Full-time) ( at University of Wales Trinity Saint David earn?
The median salary is £19,000 after 3 years, £21,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £15,500 and £26,500. The £21,500 median after five years is £11,000 less than the UK median for Philosophy.
What do graduates of BA Religion, Philosophy and Ethics (Full-time) ( at University of Wales Trinity Saint David do next?
85% 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 (Full-time) ( at University of Wales Trinity Saint David?
87% 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 (Full-time) ( at University of Wales Trinity Saint David?
The typical offer is CCC at A level. The average entrant had 93 UCAS points.
How many students continue on BA Religion, Philosophy and Ethics (Full-time) ( at University of Wales Trinity Saint David?
60% of students continued into their second year, and 40% left higher education.