Moral and Philosophical Studies with Religious Education

University of the Highlands and Islands (UHI)
Undergraduate BA (Hons) Full-time 4 Years Teaching

A-Level Entry

BC

Avg. Graduate Salary

£33,500

About this course

Are you fascinated by theological, moral, and philosophical issues and debates? Do you have ambitions to lead learning in this field, with a career as a Religious Education (RE) or Religious, Moral and Philosophical Studies (RMPS) teacher in a secondary school setting?

Join this contemporary new degree, supported by the Scottish Government, and combine academic study in theology, ethics, and philosophy with vocational training as a teacher. Access an extensive specialist library, including several significant theological collections such as the Rutherford House library. Become an inspiring and motivational teacher, guiding your students to explore different values, attitudes, and ethical issues as they learn to approach moral decision-making.

This course can be studied from your own home in Scotland, with a requirement to attend 30 weeks of placements in schools in Scotland over the programme's four years. We can also offer modern student accommodation in Inverness ideally suited to students on this course.

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Entry Requirements

A-Level Grades BC
Scottish Higher BBC

Career Prospects

Graduates from this course typically go into the following occupations:

2317 Teachers of English as a foreign language
2316 Special and additional needs education teaching professionals
2319 Teaching professionals
2312 Further education teaching professionals
2313 Secondary education teaching professionals
2324 Early education and childcare services managers

Course Details

Qualification
Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)
Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
4 Years
Start Date
2025
Academic Year
2025
Campus / Location
Inverness
Scheme
Undergraduate
Subjects
Teaching
Avg. Graduate Salary
£33,500