Philosophy, Religion and Ethics (with Foundation Year)
Birmingham Newman UniversityCourse Overview
Offered by Birmingham Newman University, the BA (Hons) Philosophy, Religion and Ethics (with Foundation Year) provides a comprehensive undergraduate education in history, philosophy, and theology. Based in Birmingham, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 4-year full-time structure. Birmingham Newman University offers an innovative foundation year to complement our undergraduate degrees. Our Foundation Year is the first year of a four-year degree. Successful completion of the foundation year leads into the first year of the 3 year degree in Theology and Philosophy. Home/uk fees are £5,760 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 5.5 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with a median graduate salary of £21,000 within three years.
What You'll Learn
Entry Requirements
📋 Academic Entry Requirements
| UCAS Points | 48 |
🗣️ English Language Requirements
| Test | Overall | L | R | W | S |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IELTS Academic | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 |
L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking
Tuition Fees & Funding
Home Student Fee
£5,760
regulated fee
Scholarships available for eligible students
Fees shown are for current entry. Fees may increase annually in line with inflation.
Graduate Outcomes
Based on official HESA Graduate Outcomes survey data
💰 Graduate Salaries — Birmingham Newman University
| Time After Graduation | Lower Quartile Salary | Median Salary | Upper 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
Salary trend: ↑ up £4,500 from year 3 to year 5
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