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Religion, Philosophy & Ethics

  • BA (Hons)
  • 3 Years
  • Full-time
  • 21 September 2026
  • Undergraduate
University Park Campus
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Course summary

Dive into the profound world of religion, philosophy, and ethics with our engaging programme. 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.

This course encourages you to think deeply about the foundations of our beliefs and ethics. You’ll explore how religious thought and philosophy address these fundamental questions. You’ll develop the skills and confidence to argue your views, and gain professional experience with opportunities for bespoke internships, work placements and volunteering schemes.

This interdisciplinary programme offers a diverse learning experience, covering ancient and modern traditions from around the world. Core modules build a strong foundation in religious and philosophical studies, including Christianity, Islam, and moral philosophy. You’ll also explore Judaism, Buddhism, Asian, and Africana philosophies and religions.

Our modules are designed to inspire expansive and creative thinking about humanity’s deepest questions. You’ll develop valuable skills in research, logic, and argumentation, encountering both historical and contemporary thinkers. The course covers a global spectrum of debates and worldviews, embracing both religious and nonreligious perspectives.

Why choose this course?

  • Freedom to explore – following an introductory programme in year one, deepen your knowledge of your favourite topics and explore new ones through a wide range of modules

  • Global curriculum – study Western, African and Eastern traditions

  • Follow your interests – diverse module choice across two subjects allows you to combine old and new, and to follow themes through both subjects

  • Beginners welcome - you do not need any prior experience of theology, religion or philosophy - our year one modules are designed to give you a university-level foundation

  • This course is especially useful if you are considering a career in teaching, with clear progression options to our primary and secondary level PGCE

  • Interfaith chaplaincy – explore your and others faith in a supportive setting

  • Explore real-world challenges across interdisciplinary themes with our ‘Engaged Arts’ optional modules

  • Work with our dedicated Faculty of Arts Placements Team to assist with your employability skills development via a range of placements, internships and volunteering opportunities

You can also access this course through a Foundation Year. This may be suitable if you have faced educational barriers and do not expect to meet the entry requirements for direct entry to a degree course. Please see the UCAS page for the relevant Foundation Year course for further information.

Modules

For detailed information about the modules you will study, please visit the course page: https://www.nottingham.ac.uk/studywithus/ugstudy/courses/UG/Religion-Philosophy-and-Ethics-BA-Jt-Hons-U6UREPYE.html

Ways to study this course

Campuses

  • University Park Campus

Study options

  • BA (Hons) • Full-time • 3 Years

Start dates

  • 21 September 2026

Apply by
14 January

This is the equal consideration deadline. You can still apply after this date, but your application may not receive guaranteed consideration.

Application codes

Course code:
86V4
Institution code:
N84
Campus name:
University Park Campus
Campus Code:
-
Points of Entry:
Year 1

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How to apply

Apply by
14 January

This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.

Application codes

Course code:
86V4
Institution code:
N84
Campus name:
University Park Campus
Campus Code:
-

Points of entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

  • Year 1

Entry requirements

UCAS Tariff Not accepted

A level ABB

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016) DDD

Access to HE Diploma D: 24 credits M: 21 credits

Scottish Higher ABBBB

Plus two Advanced highers grades AB

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma (first teaching from September 2016) DD

plus A Level grade B.

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate (first teaching from September 2016) D

plus two A Levels grades BB.

Scottish Advanced Higher AB

Plus ABBBB at highers

International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme 30 points

or 655 in 3 HL certificates.

WJEC Level 3 Advanced Skills Baccalaureate Wales

Accepted and graded as A Levels

Extended Project A

If you have already achieved your EPQ at grade A you will automatically be offered one grade lower in a non-mandatory A level subject. If you are still studying for your EPQ you will receive the standard course offer, with a condition of one grade lower in a non-mandatory A level subject if you achieve an A grade in your EPQ.

Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017) H2, H2, H2, H2, H2, H3

Cambridge International Pre-U Certificate - Principal D3, M2, M3

GCSE/National 4/National 5

GCSE English Grade 4 (Alpha grade C).

AQA Certificate in Mathematical Studies (Core Maths) A

If you have already achieved your Core Maths Qualification at grade A you will automatically be offered one grade lower in a non-mandatory A level subject. If you are still studying for your Core Maths Qualification you will receive the standard course offer, and also an alternate offer with a condition of one grade lower in a non-mandatory A level subject if you achieve an A grade in your Core Maths Qualification. If you qualify for a contextual offer, your Core Maths will be taken into consideration and the appropriate adjustment will be made to your offer.

European Baccalaureate - 75% overall.

University of Nottingham’s Arts and Humanities Foundation Year Progression Options

Degree courses in the Faculty of Arts are also available as progression routes from our Arts and Humanities Foundation Year (Y14F). This may be suitable if you have faced educational barriers and do not expect to meet the entry requirements for direct entry to a degree course. Please see the UCAS page for the Foundation Year course for further information.

Contextual admissions

Universities and colleges consider more than grades when assessing applications and may make offers based on a range of criteria. Learn more about contextual offers.

We consider applicants solely on the basis of their merits, abilities and potential – we use exam grades to prioritise applicants but look at a range of factors and aim to give everyone an equal opportunity to show their achievements.

We understand that background and personal circumstances can have an impact on academic performance at school or college. Applicants who are eligible under our contextual admissions policies may be considered for a reduced contextual offer.

Learn more on the University of Nottingham website

Historical entry grades data

This section shows the range of grades that students who received offers were previously accepted on to this course with (learn more).

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Fees and funding

Tuition fees

Per year tuition fees

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Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website.

Additional fee information

View undergraduate tuition fees for UK and international students: https://www.nottingham.ac.uk/fees/tuitionfees/202526/undergraduate.aspx

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