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UndergraduateBachelor of Arts (with Honours)UCAS: VV56

Philosophy, Religion and Ethics

Birmingham Newman University
Birmingham, England
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3 yearsDuration
£9,535Per Year (Home)
£30,000Avg. Graduate Salary
96%Satisfaction

Course Overview

Pursue your ambitions in history, philosophy, and theology with the BA (Hons) Philosophy, Religion and Ethics at Birmingham Newman University. Based in Birmingham, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 3-year full-time and part-time structure. Our degree programme offers you the opportunity to study key aspects of the broad subject area of Philosophy, Religion and Ethics, both classical and modern; the philosophy of religion; ethics; and the ways in which different religious traditions interact with society and politics. Throughout the course you will be encouraged to relate your academic study to the world of work and to debate important current issues such as artificial intelligence, climate change and human rights. Home/uk fees are £9,535 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 5.5 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 96% student satisfaction rating, a median graduate salary of £21,000 within three years, a 80% continuation rate, and 74% of graduates in employment or further study.

What You'll Learn

Introduction to Philosophy
Foundations of Religious Studies
Ethical Theory and Practice
Philosophy of Religion
World Religions and Society
Metaphysics and Epistemology
Applied Ethics and Contemporary Issues
Philosophy and Politics of Religion
UCAS Code:VV56
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

UCAS Points96

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic5.55.55.55.55.5

L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

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Home Student Fee

£9,535

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Scholarships available for eligible students

Course fees UK studentsInternational students The tuition fee for academic year 2026/27 is: £9,790. Tuition fees for courses starting April to May 2026, fall within the 2025/26 academic cycle. Fees for the 2025/26 academic year can be found on our Student Finance pages. For detailed information on course fees for international students, please visit our International Students page, linked below. International students Additional costs The University will review tuition fees and increase fees in

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Graduate Outcomes

Based on official HESA Graduate Outcomes survey data

💰 Graduate Salaries — Birmingham Newman University

Time After GraduationLower Quartile SalaryMedian SalaryUpper Quartile Salary
15 months£24,000£30,000£32,000
3 years£14,500£21,000£25,000
5 years£18,500£25,500£30,500

UK subject average: £26,000 — sector benchmark across all UK universities

Graduate Salary vs UK Subject Average

This course
UK average
Salary 3 years after graduation 19% below UK average salary
This course
£21,000
UK average
£26,000
Salary 5 years after graduation Close to UK average salary
This course
£25,500
UK average
£26,000

Salary trend: ↑ up £4,500 from year 3 to year 5

Official Data

Salary figures are sourced from Discover Uni graduate outcomes data for this subject area at this provider (subject area: CAH20). These represent typical earnings and may not reflect this specific course. For official data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

💼 Employment Breakdown

67%Working
7%Studying
18%Work & Study
70%Professional Jobs
Official Data

Graduate employment outcomes are sourced directly from Discover Uni for this specific course and provider. For full details, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

Student Satisfaction

Subject-level average

National Student Survey (NSS) results — undergraduate final-year students only

Teaching on my course
96%
Learning opportunities
97%
Assessment and feedback
100%
Academic support
100%
Organisation and management
96%
Learning resources
94%
Student voice
86%
Continuation rate% students continuing to year 2
75%

National Student Survey via Discover Uni.

Estimated Data

Source: Subject-level average for this provider

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