BA Religion, Philosophy and Ethics
About this course
BA (Hons) in Religion, Philosophy and Ethics, a philosophy and theology and religion degree exploring the historical and contemporary intersections of theological thought, philosophical inquiry, and ethical systems. Core topics include Research Methods, Fieldwork, and Critical & Analytical Thinking. Students complete a final-year dissertation project to showcase independent research capabilities. The first year covers core foundations through compulsory modules including Foundations of Christian Theology, Religion, Peace and Conflict, Philosophy and Religion, World Christianity, Studying Religion, and Values and Virtues. The second year expands into historical and applied topics with compulsory modules such as From Descartes to the Death of God, Work Related Learning, and Matters of Life and Death, alongside optional modules covering areas like Problems of Evil, Religion and Literature, Religion and Politics, Theology and the Environment, and Sociology of Religion. The final year allows students to tailor their studies through numerous optional modules such as Religion and Myth, Religion and Genocides, Negotiated Study 1 and 2, Theology and Ethics through Film, Religion and Globalisation, Feminist Ethics and Religion, Religion and Visual Culture, and Spirituality and Public Life, alongside a compulsory Dissertation.
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Entry requirements
Minimum entry requirements: 104 UCAS Tariff points; and 3 GCSEs at grade C/4 (or equivalent) including English Language.
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What students say
Based on about 13 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 94%
- Learning opportunities: 79%
- Assessment and feedback: 85%
- Academic support: 96%
- Organisation and management: 85%
- Learning resources: 84%
- Student voice: 78%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 15 students who started, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 100%
What graduates do next
Based on about 6 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 70%
- Working and studying: 20%
- Further study: 15%
Most common jobs
- Administrative occupations: 25%
- Elementary occupations: 20%
- Sales occupations: 15%
- Welfare and housing associate professionals: 5%
- Teaching Professionals: 5%
- Find their work meaningful: 75%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 40%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 15%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 215 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 20%
- North West: 10%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 50%
- East Midlands: 7%
- West Midlands: 2%
- East of England: 2%
- London: 4%
- South East: 3%
- South West: 1%
Who gets in
Based on about 20 students who started, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 90%
- Other HE qualification: 5%
Accreditation & quality ratings
TEF 2023 (whole university): Silver overall, Gold for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.
Modules
- Foundations of Christian Theology
- Religion, Peace and Conflict
- Philosophy and Religion
- World Christianity
- Studying Religion
- Values and Virtues
- From Descartes to the Death of God
- Work Related Learning
- Matters of Life and Death
- Problems of Evil
- Religion and Literature
- Religion and Politics
- Theology and the Environment
- Sociology of Religion
- Religion and Myth
- Religion and Genocides
- Negotiated Study 1 and 2
- Theology and Ethics through Film
- Religion and Globalisation
- Feminist Ethics and Religion
- Religion and Visual Culture
- Spirituality and Public Life
- Dissertation
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BA Religion, Philosophy and Ethics at York St John University earn?
The median salary is £22,000 after 15 months, £19,500 after 3 years, £23,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £19,500 and £29,000. The £23,000 median after five years is £9,500 less than the UK median for Philosophy.
What do graduates of BA Religion, Philosophy and Ethics at York St John University do next?
100% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2022-23).
Are students happy with the teaching on BA Religion, Philosophy and Ethics at York St John University?
94% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2024-25.
What grades do I need for BA Religion, Philosophy and Ethics at York St John University?
The average entrant had 101 UCAS points.
Does BA Religion, Philosophy and Ethics at York St John University include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has an optional placement year and an optional year abroad.
How many students continue on BA Religion, Philosophy and Ethics at York St John University?
100% of students continued into their second year, and 0% left higher education.