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UndergraduateBachelor of Arts (with Honours)UCAS: V591
Ethics, Value and Philosophy with Placement Experience
University of ReadingReading, England
4 yearsDuration
£25,850Per Year (Intl)
£26,000Avg. Graduate Salary
86%Satisfaction
Course Overview
Offered by University of Reading, the BA (Hons) Ethics, Value and Philosophy with Placement Experience provides a comprehensive undergraduate education in history, philosophy, and theology. Based in Reading, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 4-year full-time structure. Examine fundamental ideas about truth, reality, right and wrong – and explore philosophical concepts in a professional setting – with our BA Ethics, Value and Philosophy with Placement Experience degree. Studying ethics, value and philosophy at the University of Reading will equip you with the ability to think logically, to evaluate arguments critically, and to challenge your own ideas and those of other people. You will learn about central philosophical principles, concepts, problems, texts and figures, with an emphasis on moral philosophy and the theory of value. International tuition fees are £25,850 per year, home/UK fees are £9,790 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 7.0 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 90% student satisfaction rating, a 88% continuation rate, and 90% of graduates in employment or further study.
What You'll Learn
Introduction to Philosophical Method
Metaphysics and Epistemology
Moral Philosophy and Ethics
History of Western Philosophy
Philosophy of Value and Aesthetics
Logic and Critical Reasoning
Contemporary Ethical Issues
Professional Practice and Placement Reflection
UCAS Code:V591
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
Entry Requirements
📋 Academic Entry Requirements
| A-Level | BBB |
| International Baccalaureate | 30 points |
🗣️ English Language Requirements
| Test | Overall | L | R | W | S |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IELTS Academic | 7 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 |
| PTE Academic | 76 | — | — | — | — |
L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking
Tuition Fees & Funding
International Student Fee
£25,850
per year
Total Course Cost (4 years)£103,400
Home Student Fee
£9,790
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 Reading
| Time After Graduation | Lower Quartile Salary | Median Salary | Upper Quartile Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 months | £23,000 | £26,000 | £30,000 |
| 3 years | £21,000 | £25,000 | £32,000 |
| 5 years | £27,500 | £33,000 | £43,500 |
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▼ Close to UK average salary
This course
£25,000
UK average
£27,000
Salary 5 years after graduation▲ 22% above UK average salary
This course
£33,000
UK average
£27,000
Salary trend: ↑ up £8,000 from year 3 to year 5
Indicative Data
Salary figures are based on national sector benchmarks for the CAH20-02-01 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
80%Working
10%Studying
10%Work & Study
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
82%
Overall
Teaching on my course
86%Learning opportunities
76%Assessment and feedback
82%Academic support
89%Organisation and management
81%Learning resources
90%Student voice
72%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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