The Philosophy and Religion: Eastern and Western Thought programme is a distance-learning course designed for students who want to explore important philosophical and religious issues about life and the nature of our existence but don’t want to be limited in their study to one particular pathway or tradition.

It explores key topics in philosophy and religion, such as the nature of the self, the nature of reality, and the nature of religious experiences, from various philosophical and religious perspectives, from both eastern and western traditions.

Assessment Methods

Philosophy & Religion (MA) grounds your learning across a number of different theoretical and practical areas, including the theory of interfaith studies and inter-religious relation, specific geographical contexts, and historical themes and perspectives. This is accomplished through a blend of teaching assessments, including a final dissertation focused on a subject of your choice.

Career Opportunities

The programme will help students to develop skills that are valuable to a wide range of employers, such as the ability to:

analyse complex information in a critical manner

present clear and coherent arguments

present complex information in a clear manner.

More particularly, the programme will attract students who are looking to take up future employment opportunities, or are already in employment, in areas or sectors where an understanding of interfaith issues will be of benefit.

It will also appeal to students who are looking towards a religious and/or devotional service, a life of public service, and various voluntary-based projects.