BA (Hons) Philosophy, Ethics and Religion

• Ethical Foundations
  Ask fundamental questions about what makes something morally right or wrong.

• Introduction to Philosophy
  Investigate the nature of the soul and the world through the eyes of Ancient and Medieval European philosophers.

• Studying Religion and Spirituality
  Ask foundational questions about the nature of religion and spirituality and how they are studied.

• Critical Thinking and Logic
  Learn how to think clearly and argue well by using formal and informal methods.

• Religions in Focus
  Understand how depictions of religion can affect our perceptions of them.

• Mind, Self and World
  Investigate the nature of knowledge and ourselves through the eyes of Early Modern philosophers.

• Fieldwork in Religious Studies
  Gain first-hand experience of conducting fieldwork in religious studies.

• Understanding Social Justice
  Interrogate the meaning of social justice and its many forms in contemporary society.

• Research Skills in Philosophy, Ethics and Religion
  Learn about the process and methodologies used in research in philosophy, ethics, and religious studies.

• Professional Placement
  Gain experience applying your studies in the workplace.

Students are required to choose one option module from: 

• Asian Religion and Philosophy
  Investigate the nature of knowledge, the self, and the world through a study of different Asian religions and philosophies.

• Science and Religion
  Ask questions about the relationship between scientific and religious explanations of the world.

• Dissertation
  Work one-to-one with a supervisor on an extended project in philosophy, ethics, and religious studies.
  

• Professional Learning Through Work

Students are required to choose up to four option modules from: 

• Ethics in Modern Society
  Examine and critically analyse unique ethical issues that arise in modern society.

• Knowledge and Reality
  Investigate the nature of knowledge, the self, and the world through the eyes of contemporary philosophers.

• Sexuality Studies
  Investigate ethical, political and sociological questions about sex and sexuality.

• Political Philosophy
  Ask philosophical questions about politics and government in contemporary society.

• Indigenous Religions and Cultural Appropriation
  Learn about indigenous religions around the world and about the nature of cultural appropriation.

• Philosophy of Technology
  Examine philosophical issues arising from the role technology plays in our lives.