Program Overview
The Philosophy of Religion and Ethics (Distance Learning) at University of Birmingham is a MA programme in Humanities over 12 months, delivered Online. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of humanities. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the Philosophy of Religion and Ethics (Distance Learning) programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across United Kingdom and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 12 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: Online
- English requirement: IELTS 6.5
- Tuition: GBP 7,650 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Philosophy of Religion and Ethics (Distance Learning) programme are prepared for diverse careers in humanities:
- Researcher / Academic
- Cultural Programme Manager
- Editor / Writer
- Translator / Interpreter
- Museum Curator
- Communications Specialist
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- [\'Research Skills and Methods\', \'God, Freedom and the Meaning of Life\', \'Global Ethics or Bioethics\', \'Philosophy of Health and Happiness\', \'Philosophy of Cognitive Science\', \'Global Ethics\', \'Bioethics\', \'Evangelical and Charismatic Approaches to Music and Worship\', \'History of Evangelicism and Pentecostalism\', \'Heritage and Memory\', \'Heritage and Popular Culture\', "Shakespeare\'s Legacy", \'Valuing and Representing Cultural Heritage\']
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
The normal entrance requirement is an upper second-class Honours degree in a relevant discipline (to be determined by the Admissions Tutor \xc2\x96 usually Philosophy, Theology or Religious Studies).
English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
GBP 7,650 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
Tuition fees: GBP 7,650 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
IELTS requirement: 6.5
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact University of Birmingham directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.
About University of Birmingham
University of Birmingham
Birmingham, United Kingdom
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University Profile- Application Deadline 31 July 2026
- Start Date the 2021
- Language English
- Duration 12 months