What is the meaning and goal of life? How do different religions, cultures and philosophies understand the human predicament? Studying the undergraduate BA Philosophy, Religion and Ethics at the University of Birmingham allows you to address issues and questions of the human condition, thus developing your intellectual curiosity and understanding of critical issues at the borderlands between philosophy, ethics, theology and religion. You will have the opportunity to tailor your undergraduate degree course and focus on the areas of each discipline that interest you most. In your second and final years, you have the option to focus your studies more on theology and religion or philosophy and ethics, depending on where your strengths and interests lie. Whatever you choose to specialise in, you will graduate with well-rounded skills in debating and reflective thinking. The departments of Theology and Religion and Philosophy at Birmingham are both ranked within the Top 10 in The Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2021. **Why study this course?** **Highly-rated departments** – The Department of Philosophy is ranked in the Top 10 in The Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2021. We are also ranked in the Top 30 for Theology, Divinity and Religious Studies in the QS World University Rankings 2021. **Culturally-diverse city** – All faiths are well-represented in Birmingham, with more than 650 churches, mosques, synagogues and temples across the city. Outside London, Birmingham has the UK’s largest Muslim, Sikh and Buddhist communities, the second largest Hindu community and the seventh largest Jewish community. **Excellent employability development** – Boost your employability skills by completing an optional placement module during your course where you have the opportunity to spend time in a school, charity or even abroad. Our academics have a long standing working relationship with policy makers and regularly advise governments and public bodies nationally and internationally on engagement with faith communities. A degree in Philosophy, Religion and Ethics offers an excellent preparation for any kind of professional role that requires engagement with diverse communities and navigating their particular needs and challenges. **Taught by experts** – You will study your degree course alongside some of the finest minds in Philosophy, Theology and Religion. Times Higher Education ranked the Departments of both Theology and Philosophy 2nd in the country for their performance in the latest Research Excellence Framework exercise. **Excellent student experience** – You will enjoy a variety of opportunities to enhance your undergraduate student experience, including regular coffee mornings for staff and students, visiting speakers, lecture series, trips and social events.

First-year modules cover a broad base of the subject and are designed to introduce you to ways of studying at university. By the final year the modules you take will become more specialised and reflect the research expertise of the academic staff. More detailed module information can be found on the ‘Course detail’ tab on the University of Birmingham’s coursefinder web pages.

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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.

Course code: VV56

Institution code: B32

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Year 1

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Student satisfaction : 76%

Employment after 15 months (Most common jobs): 65%

Go onto work and study: 85%

England	9250.0	Year 1
Northern Ireland	9250.0	Year 1
Scotland	9250.0	Year 1
Wales	9250.0	Year 1
Channel Islands	9250.0	Year 1

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Birmingham
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