
Religion, Philosophy and Ethics (W79)
Open UniversityCourse Overview
Offered by Open University, the DipHE Religion, Philosophy and Ethics (W79) provides a comprehensive undergraduate education in history, philosophy, and theology. Based in None, Unknown, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 2-year full-time structure. In this diploma you’ll investigate a variety of questions and themes in religious studies and philosophy from historical and contemporary perspectives. You’ll explore human systems of thought and practice, both ‘secular’ and ‘religious’. This will allow you to engage with wide-ranging and often controversial issues affecting different cultures and societies across Africa, the Americas, Asia and Europe. A minimum ielts score of 6.0 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 96% student satisfaction rating, a 82% continuation rate, and 71% of graduates in employment or further study.
What You'll Learn
Entry Requirements
🗣️ English Language Requirements
| Test | Overall | L | R | W | S |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IELTS Academic | 6 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 |
L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking
Tuition Fees & Funding
International Student Fee
£7,428
per year
Home Student Fee
£7,428
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 — Open University
| Time After Graduation | Lower Quartile Salary | Median Salary | Upper Quartile Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 months | £27,000 | £31,000 | £45,000 |
| 3 years | £15,500 | £23,500 | £34,500 |
| 5 years | £17,500 | £27,000 | £38,500 |
UK subject average: £26,000 — sector benchmark across all UK universities
Graduate Salary vs UK Subject Average
Salary trend: ↑ up £3,500 from year 3 to year 5
Salary figures are based on national sector benchmarks for the CAH20-02-02 subject area and do not represent outcomes specific to this course or provider. These are indicative figures to aid comparison. For official graduate outcomes data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.
💼 Employment Breakdown
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