Philosophy, Religion and Ethics
University of EssexPhilosophy, Religion and Ethics BA (Hons) is an undergraduate degree at University of Essex, based in Colchester, taught full-time over 3 years. Graduates earn £23,500 on average 15 months after finishing. Typical A-level entry is BBB.
A-Level Entry
BBB
Typical offer · UCAS
UCAS Points
112 - 120 points
Typical offer · UCAS
Avg. Graduate Salary
£23,500
15 months after graduation · HESA via Discover Uni
About this course
Our course enables you to study philosophy, with a special focus on issues regarding religion and ethics, including momentous issues like the meaning of life, the relationship between faith and reason, arguments for and against the existence of God and the moral status of abortion and euthanasia. Study both classic texts and on-going debates in these fields, across a range of philosophical traditions. You will be equipped to engage with these discussions in an informed and critical way.
We are involved in many exciting and interdisciplinary research projects, and have active links with other areas including political science, law, sociology, psychoanalysis, and art history.
Our School of Philosophy and Art History has been ranked in the Top 20 in the UK for research excellence (REF 2014, mainstream universities, THE 2014).
Entry Requirements
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Course Details
- Qualification
- Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)
- Study Mode
- Full-time
- Duration
- 3 Years
- Start Date
- 2025
- Academic Year
- 2025
- Campus / Location
- Colchester
- Scheme
- Undergraduate
- Subjects
- Philosophy
- Avg. Graduate Salary
- £23,500
2025-entry data — 2026 offers may differ