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UndergraduateBachelor of Arts (with Honours)UCAS: VV56
Philosophy, Religion and Ethics
University of EssexColchester, England
3 yearsDuration
£21,500Per Year (Intl)
£25,000Avg. Graduate Salary
90%Satisfaction
Course Overview
Pursue your ambitions in history, philosophy, and theology with the BA (Hons) Philosophy, Religion and Ethics at University of Essex. Based in Colchester, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 3-year full-time structure. 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. International tuition fees are £21,500 per year, home/UK fees are £9,535 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.0 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 71% student satisfaction rating, a median graduate salary of £24,000 within three years, a 80% continuation rate, and 70% of graduates in employment or further study.
What You'll Learn
Philosophical Foundations and Methods
Metaphysics and the Nature of Reality
Philosophy of Religion and Theism
Ethics and Moral Philosophy
History of Western Philosophy
Philosophy of Mind and Consciousness
Applied Ethics: Contemporary Dilemmas
Critical Thinking and Argumentation
UCAS Code:VV56
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
Entry Requirements
📋 Academic Entry Requirements
| UCAS Points | 112 |
🗣️ English Language Requirements
| Test | Overall | L | R | W | S |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IELTS Academic | 6 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 |
| PTE Academic | 60 | — | — | — | — |
L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking
Tuition Fees & Funding
International Student Fee
£21,500
per year
Total Course Cost (3 years)£64,500
Home Student Fee
£9,535
regulated fee
Scholarships available for eligible students
Fees shown are for current entry. Fees may increase annually in line with inflation.
📊 OFFICIAL UK DATA
Graduate Outcomes
Based on official HESA Graduate Outcomes survey data
💰 Graduate Salaries — University of Essex
| Time After Graduation | Lower Quartile Salary | Median Salary | Upper Quartile Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 months | £18,000 | £25,000 | £29,000 |
| 3 years | £19,000 | £24,000 | £28,000 |
| 5 years | £22,500 | £29,000 | £35,500 |
UK subject average: £27,000 — sector benchmark across all UK universities
Graduate Salary vs UK Subject Average
This course
UK average
Salary 3 years after graduation▼ 11% below UK average salary
This course
£24,000
UK average
£27,000
Salary 5 years after graduation▲ Close to UK average salary
This course
£29,000
UK average
£27,000
Salary trend: ↑ up £5,000 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
45%Working
25%Studying
15%Work & Study
10%Seeking Work
50%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 averageNational Student Survey (NSS) results — undergraduate final-year students only
84%
Overall
Teaching on my course
90%Learning opportunities
89%Assessment and feedback
79%Academic support
86%Organisation and management
73%Learning resources
92%Student voice
77%Continuation rate% students continuing to year 2
85%National Student Survey via Discover Uni.
Estimated Data
Source: Subject-level average for this provider
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