Program Overview
The Philosophy of Religion and Ethics at University of Birmingham is a MA programme in Humanities over 12 months, delivered On-campus. 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 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: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 6.5
- Tuition: GBP 15,660 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 7,020 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
- Location: Birmingham, United Kingdom
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Philosophy of Religion and Ethics 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
- Classical Problems in the Philosophy of Religion
- Islamic Philosophy
- Problems of Religious Diversity
- Human Rights
- Metaphysics
- Philosophy of Health and Happiness
- Philosophy of Mind
- Value of Life
- Research Seminar
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
You will need\xc2\xa0an upper second-class Honours degree, or equivalent,\xc2\xa0in Philosophy, Theology or another relevant subject (e.g. Sociology, English).
You can satisfy our English language requirements in two ways:- by holding an\xc2\xa0English language qualification\xc2\xa0to the right level
- by taking and successfully completing one of our\xc2\xa0English courses for international students
English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
GBP 15,660 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 7,020 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
Tuition fees: GBP 15,660 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 7,020 (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
University of Birmingham is a distinguished institution of higher education committed to academic excellence, innovative research, and preparing students for leadership in their chosen fields. The...
University Profile- Application Deadline 2003-07-18
- Start Date 2018-09-01
- Language English
- Duration 12 months