Philosophy of Religion and Ethics (Online)

Entry requirements

You should have, or expect to get, a 2:1 Honours degree in Philosophy, Theology or a relevant subject like Sociology or English.

If your undergraduate degree is in another subject, you can still apply. We consider every application on its merits, and we’ll consider applicants from diverse academic backgrounds.

We may also require you to submit a writing sample. This should be around 3-4 pages long. Although it does not need to be a Philosophy essay, you should demonstrate your ability to present an argument and write in an analytical style. These skills are necessary for postgraduate level Philosophy.

 If you have been out of academia for some time, we will accept a professional reference and one academic reference, rather than the standard requirement for two academic references. 

Months of entry

September

Course content

Join contemporary debates and harness a variety of transferable skills as you explore the connections of ethics and the philosophy of religion. Are there shared human values? Is there a conflict between science and religion? Do people with different religious views have the same morals? Is life without God meaningless? You'll interrogate these questions and more from anywhere in the world.

You'll consider ethical approaches from a wide range of perspectives and think critically about religious viewpoints and their impact. Developing your skills in presentation and persuasion, you’ll enhance your academic or professional career path.

We also offer this programme on-campus for 1-2 years. Find out more about the on-campus MA/PGDip Philosophy of Religion and Ethics.

Information for international students

If you are an international student, you will need to demonstrate you have a suitable level of English proficiency, usually through the form of an IELTS or equivalent qualification.

For this course we require IELTS 6.5 with no less than 6.0 in any band, which is equivalent to:

• TOEFL: 88 overall with no less than 21 in Reading, 20 Listening, 22 Speaking and 21 in Writing
• Pearson Test of English (PTE): Academic 67 with no less than 64 in all four skills
• Cambridge English: C1 Advanced - minimum overall score of 176, with no less than 169 in any component
• LanguageCert ESOL SELT (UKVI): B2 'Communicator' with no less than 33 in each skill

Fees and funding

The College of Arts and Law is a vibrant community of students and academics, dedicated to ensuring that excellence is rewarded, and that fears about finance do not constrain current or prospective students. For this reason, in addition to University funding schemes, we offer our own College-specific funding initiatives.