Religion, Philosophy and Ethics BA (Hons)
University of Nottingham
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Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)

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University Park Campus.

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SEP-25

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3 Years

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Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)

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SEP-25

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3 Years

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Philosophy and religion are fundamental to shaping our ethics. And by shaping us as individuals they shape society as a whole. Ethical thinking is unavoidable, difficult and demanding. The worlds philosophical and religious traditions can help us cope with these demands.Youll get a thorough introduction to:- what we mean by ethics- the principles of ethical reasoning and persuasion- the Christian, Muslim and Jewish traditionsYour modules will take different philosophical and theological ...Read more

Philosophy and religion are fundamental to shaping our ethics. And by shaping us as individuals they shape society as a whole. Ethical thinking is unavoidable, difficult and demanding. The world's philosophical and religious traditions can help us cope with these demands.You'll get a thorough introduction to:- what we mean by ethics- the principles of ethical reasoning and persuasion- the Christian, Muslim and Jewish traditionsYour modules will take different philosophical and theological perspectives and apply them to a range of questions such as:- How does the media shape what we think?- Who decides what justice is?- How have authors of fantasy and science fiction explored religious and ethical ideas?

CUG Subject Ranking
CUG Subject Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2025
11th
CUG Ranking
CUG Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2025
30th
Philosophy
Drop-out rate
Drop-out rate
The percentage of students who didn't finish the course.
Calculated by 100% - (% of students continuing course + % of students completed course)
100 - 100 = 0% Drop-out rate Source: UNISTATS, 2019
0%
Employment rate
Employment rate
The percentage of students in full-time work 6 months after finishing their course.
Source: UNISTATS, 2019
85%
Average salary
Average salary
Source: UNISTATS, 2019
Philosophy graduate salary at this uni
£20,000
UK Philosophy graduate salary
£19,000
Theology and Religious Studies
Drop-out rate
Drop-out rate
The percentage of students who didn't finish the course.
Calculated by 100% - (% of students continuing course + % of students completed course)
100 - 100 = 0% Drop-out rate Source: UNISTATS, 2019
0%
Employment rate
Employment rate
The percentage of students in full-time work 6 months after finishing their course.
Source: UNISTATS, 2019
85%
Average salary
Average salary
Source: UNISTATS, 2019
Theology and Religious Studies graduate salary at this uni
£19,000
UK Theology and Religious Studies graduate salary
£20,000
What students say
M
maisey
27 Feb 23

it’s such a beautiful campus, all of the professors are incredible and there are so many places to access help if you need it. the social life around the uni is insane! night life..Read more

K
kate
23 Jan 23

Everyone here is lovely and the campus is great...Read more

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Entry requirements

International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme:

30 Grades / Points required

or 655 in 3 HL certificates.

Popular A-level subjects

Philosophy

Top 5 A-levels taken by students who study this subject at uni.

Psychology
54%
Religious Studies & Theology
35%
English Literature
30%
History
25%
Biology
22%
HESA
Theology and Religious Studies

Top 5 A-levels taken by students who study this subject at uni.

Religious Studies & Theology
91%
English Literature
35%
History
28%
Psychology
16%
Sociology
11%
HESA

Tuition fees

Students living in

England

£9,250 per year

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Students from England

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This is the fee you pay if you live within England. Please note, this is subject to change. Please confirm the most up to date fee with the individual institution.

£9,250 per year

This information comes from UCAS, or in some cases the institution directly.
Please note: fees do vary so please make sure you contact the institution for up to date information.

Students from Scotland

This is the fee you pay if you live within Scotland. Please note, this is subject to change. Please confirm the most up to date fee with the individual institution.

This is the fee you pay if you live within Scotland. Please note, this is subject to change. Please confirm the most up to date fee with the individual institution.

£9,250 per year

This information comes from UCAS, or in some cases the institution directly.
Please note: fees do vary so please make sure you contact the institution for up to date information.

Students from Wales

This is the fee you pay if you live within Wales. Please note, this is subject to change. Please confirm the most up to date fee with the individual institution.

This is the fee you pay if you live within Wales. Please note, this is subject to change. Please confirm the most up to date fee with the individual institution.

£9,250 per year

This information comes from UCAS, or in some cases the institution directly.
Please note: fees do vary so please make sure you contact the institution for up to date information.

Students from Northern Ireland

This is the fee you pay if you live within Northern Ireland. Please note, this is subject to change. Please confirm the most up to date fee with the individual institution.

This is the fee you pay if you live within Northern Ireland. Please note, this is subject to change. Please confirm the most up to date fee with the individual institution.

£9,250 per year

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Please note: fees do vary so please make sure you contact the institution for up to date information.

Students from Channel Islands

This is the fee you pay if you live within Channel Islands. Please note, this is subject to change.

This is the fee you pay if you live within Channel Islands. Please note, this is subject to change.

£23,000 per year

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Please note: fees do vary so please make sure you contact the institution for up to date information.

Students from EU

This is the fee you pay if you live within the European Union. Please note, this is subject to change. Please confirm the most up to date fee with the individual institution.

This is the fee you pay if you live within the European Union. Please note, this is subject to change. Please confirm the most up to date fee with the individual institution.

£23,000 per year

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Please note: fees do vary so please make sure you contact the institution for up to date information.

Students from International

This is the fee you pay if you are an International student. Please note, this is subject to change. Please confirm the most up to date fee with the individual institution.

£23000 Per year

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M
maisey
27 Feb 23
Religion, Philosophy and Ethics BA (Hons)
it’s such a beautiful campus, all of the professors are incredible and there are so many places to access help if you need it. the social life around the uni is insane! night life...
Read more
K
kate
23 Jan 23
Religion, Philosophy and Ethics BA (Hons)
Everyone here is lovely and the campus is great....
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