This course is as much about engaging with a rich diversity of religious traditions, philosophical ideas and ethical values as it is about examining the ways in which they shape and change the world we live in today.

You’ll study, critically and in depth, the world religions, emergent spiritualities, philosophy from the Greeks to transhumanism, and ethical theories – not just as a way of understanding how they have influenced our past but their central role in our future. So we fully encourage you to look at how these ideas, beliefs and practices inform and interact with aspects of contemporary social justice, the environment, politics, race and gender. We also believe you have to experience the subject and so we regularly take religion, philosophy and ethics out of the lecture room into the world. We’ve organised international field trips to India and Spain, as well as local field trips in the UK. You’ll also have opportunities to work with local charities and communities who are committed to social justice.

During the degree, we offer placements and research opportunities with a number of local and national charities, NGO’s, community groups and faith and inter-faith organisations as well as the chance to take part in field trips both in the UK and abroad such as India and Italy. These experiences will prepare you for a range of impactful careers. A degree in Religion, Philosophy and Ethics is perfectly suited to a number of diverse career pathways, from IT ethics to human rights and sustainable development. You may choose to work in the public sector including local and national government, social services and teaching, or the third sector with NGOs, charities and people-centred organisations.