Course Summary

This is the 4 year course which includes a Professional Placement Year. Explore the world and the challenges it faces through different traditions of thought, belief, and values. - Global – gain an international perspective on religion, philosophy and ethics. - Contemporary – explore current challenges, debates and different ways of thinking. - Applied – relate your thinking to solve practical problems. This Religions, Philosophies and Ethics course is recognised for drawing together different disciplines and traditions of thought. You’ll address these individually, as well as exploring the connections between them. You’ll gain insights into fundamentally different ways of seeing and explaining the world, reflecting on your own beliefs, values and assumptions. Intellectually challenging, you’ll consider practical responses to current issues, through projects with environmental charities, faith groups, and community organisations. **More about the Professional Placement Year** A Professional Placement Year (PPY), traditionally known as a sandwich year, is where a student undertakes a period of work with an external organisation for between 9-13 months. The placement occurs between the students' second and third years of undergraduate study. Students can engage in up to 3 placements to make up the total time and are required to source the placement(s) themselves with support from the Careers and Employability Team.

Course Details - Modules

In Year 1 you’ll be introduced to the study of religions as an academic discipline, including the study of selected contemporary religious traditions. You’ll be introduced to the principles of philosophical and ethical enquiry, and can select from a range of option modules. Year 2 builds on these foundations through the detailed exploration of a particular faith community and through further work on the development of philosophical thinking in a global context. There are optional modules which explore contemporary morality, environmental ethics and politics, and some of the major religious traditions. Year 3 - Professional Placement Year. Final Year - allows you to complete a detailed study of your own design, together with a wide range of options drawing on religious, philosophical, cultural and historical subjects. Please see our website for more information.

Course Details – Assessment Method

Assessment is primarily by coursework such as essays, reports, presentations, and online discussion boards. There are some timed assessments, as well as opportunities to work on creative projects such as making a film or designing a website.

Course Details – Professional Bodies

Professional Bodies are not listed for this Course.

How to Apply

26 January This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.

Application Codes

Course code: VV66

Institution code: B20

Campus Name: Main Site

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Points of Entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

Year 1

Year 2

Year 4

Entry Requirements for Advanced Entry (Year 2 and Beyond)

Entry Requirements for Advanced Entry are not listed for this Course.

International applicants

Standard Qualification Requirements

Grades BCC-CCC preferred in a related subject

Grade Merit is preferred.

Typical offers for applicants with Access to HE will be the Access to HE Diploma or Access to HE Certificate (60 credits, 45 of which must be Level 3, including 30 at merit or higher).

A minimum score of 27 points required

Extended Diploma grades Merit, Merit, Merit (MMM) preferred in a related subject.

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Minimum Qualification Requirements

Minimum Further Information are not listed for this Course.

English language requirements

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English Language Entry Requirement Information are not listed for this Course.

Unistats information

Student satisfaction : 68%

Employment after 15 months (Most common jobs): 74%

Go onto work and study: 84%

Fees and funding

EU 9250.0 Year 1
England 9250.0 Year 1
Northern Ireland 9250.0 Year 1
Scotland 9250.0 Year 1
Wales 9250.0 Year 1

Additional Fee Information

Additional Fee Information are not listed for this Course.

Provider information

Newton Park
Newton St Loe
Address3 are not listed for this Course.
Bath
BA2 9BN

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