Philosophy, Religion and Ethics (Full-time) (BA Hons)
The Philosophy, Religion and Ethics programme not only explores the big philosophical and religious questions, but also explores the impact that philosophical, religious, and ethical debates have on the contemporary world. You will be able to explore a wide range of historical, political, and social issues and find new ways to address not only age-old debates, but also contemporary challenges.
This programme will develop your understanding of key debates in philosophy, religion and ethics, as well a developing your own critical responses to these debates.
The programme is delivered via distance learning, which allows you a flexible approach to study. However, there will still be the opportunity to work with other students via online seminars, and the opportunity for one-to-one online tutorials.
UWTSD ranked 4th in the UK for student satisfaction in Philosophy
Complete University Guide 2023.
Course details
- Distance Learning
- Full-time
- English
Tuition Fees 2023/24 and 24/25
Home (Full-time): £9,000 per year
Overseas (Full-time): £13,500 per year
Why choose this course?
What you will learn
The programme not only explores the big philosophical and religious questions, but also explores the impact of that philosophical, religious, and ethical debates have on real world situations.
It will explore a wide range of historical, political, and social issues and help students to find new ways to address not only age-old debates, but also contemporary challenges.
Prospective students should be aware of the following:
- Not all optional modules are offered every year
- Optional modules are delivered subject to sufficient student numbers
- Language modules are optional/compulsory/core according to linguistic ability
- There are many Level 5 and Level 6 versions of the same module. Students can only take this module once; this depends on which year the modules are offered in.
Compulsory
(20 credits)
(20 credits)
Year A
Compulsory
(20 credits)
(20 credits)
(20 credits)
Year B
Compulsory
(20 credits)
(20 credits)
(20 credits)
Year A and B
Compulsory
(60 credits)
Year A
Optional
(20 credits)
(20 credits)
Year B
Optional
(20 credits)
(20 credits)
(20 credits)
Course disclaimer
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We listen to student feedback and insights from industry and from professionals to ensure that course content is high-quality and up-to-date, and that it offers the best possible preparation for your future career or study goals.
For this reason, there might be modifications to the content of your course over time, to keep up to date with changes in the subject area or in the sector. If a module is no longer running, we’ll make sure to keep you informed, and work with you to choose a different suitable module.
Rankings
Staff
Our People
You will be taught and supported by a wide range of professional staff and teams here to help you get the university experience you are looking for. Our teaching staff were ranked 2nd in Wales for assessments and feedback (NSS 2023) meaning the comments you get back from your work will help you learn. Our commitment to your learning has seen our students place us as Top 10 in the UK for Lecturers and Teaching Quality. Find out more about our academic staff who teach across our courses.
Further information
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Grades are important; however, our offers are not solely based on academic results. We are interested in creative people that demonstrate a strong commitment to their chosen subject area and therefore we welcome applications from individuals from a wide range of backgrounds.
To assess student suitability for their chosen course we normally arrange interviews for all applicants at which your skills, achievements and life experience will be considered as well as your qualifications.
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Assessment will primarily be via coursework assignments.
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The Faculty has estimated on the assumption that students buy new copies of the books. Students may also choose to spend money on printing drafts of work.
Students may spend up to £300 per year on books and additional related materials.
Students are expected to submit 2 hard copies of their final project, the estimated cost for binding these is £20.
Optional Field trip:
Faculty works to ensure that there are a range of fieldwork and field trip options available both locally and internationally. Thus students can opt to take either more expensive or less expensive placements. The Faculty subsidises these but the cost each year is dependent on airfare, location, and currency exchange rates. Below are the upper end of expected costs based on where students have currently done placements.
Fieldwork (depending on where student decides to do fieldwork): c. £500 - £1,500
Individual trips: c. £5 - £50
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You may be eligible for funding to help support your study. To find out about scholarships, bursaries and other funding opportunities that are available, please visit our Bursaries and Scholarships section.
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You will develop powers of analysis, logical thought and argument within a supportive and encouraging environment. It will be these skills of communication, understanding, analysis and self-management that provide you with a passport into employment. Types of employment could include museum and archive work, journalism, law, banking, local politics, all types of administrative work, marketing and advertising, and teaching.