Ethics, Religion and Philosophy BA (Hons)
Manchester Metropolitan University
Key Course Facts
Student Reviews
Below you can see course specific reviews for 10 graduates of Ethics, Religion and Philosophy BA (Hons) at Manchester Metropolitan University for each of the survey questions in comparison to the average for all UK degree courses in Philosophy.
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Salary
Salary of Graduates in Philosophy
Important: Salary data below is not course specific, but contains data of all students of Philosophy at the university. Due to data collection methodology, salary data is mainly based on data related to undergraduate students.
15 months after graduation | 3 years after graduation | 5 years after graduation | |
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Median salary | £22000 | £19500 | £23500 |
25-75 percentile range | £20000 - £25000 | £15500 - £25000 | £19000 - £29500 |
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Salary of all UK Graduates of Philosophy
15 months after graduation | 3 years after graduation | 5 years after graduation | |
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Median salary | £24849 | £22804 | £26958 |
25-75 percentile range | £20667 - £28944 | £16394 - £29175 | £19129 - £35876 |
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Course Description
Questions about religion and ethics are considered by us all at some point in our lives. And it’s these questions that lie at the heart of this course.
You’ll consider theories about goodness, what we morally owe to each other, the meaning of human existence, the nature of divinity, faith, and our relation to the transcendent from Eastern, African, and Western cultural perspectives and religious institutions. You’ll explore how philosophical reflections on morality and religion have shaped our ideas about humanity, and the challenges the modern world poses. Along the way, you’ll find your philosophical voice and develop a rich set of digital, analytical, and critical skills invaluable for your future – with the power to positively influence others and drive progressive change.
As a philosophy student, you will be joining a hub of research-active philosophers, with many of them being invited to present at major international conferences and workshops. Our staff work across key areas including metaethics, normative ethics and philosophy of religion – with this expertise behind us, we provide a rounded, balanced understanding of the subject.
You may also have the opportunity to spend your third year studying overseas, including in the US, or on placement, with opportunities available in Britain or abroad.*
This course has a foundation year available.
*Placement and/or study abroad options may be available, potentially extending the duration of study up to 4 years. Study abroad will be subject to any international travel restrictions and/or availability.
Features and Benefits
- Learn from experts - our academics are leading specialists in their fields including moral theory and the philosophy of religion. With this expertise behind you, you can be sure your learning is relevant and cutting-edge.
- Wide range of units - from your second year, you’ll choose from a diverse range of option units, allowing you to pursue your own interests, including Gender, Race, and Sexuality.
- Outside the mainstream - we offer an inclusive curriculum that engages with philosophical thought outside of mainstream philosophy and explores the principles of equity, diversity and inclusivity, allowing you to successfully challenge established modes of thought.
- Assessments - we’ll encourage you to think deeply, critically and creatively through a variety of assessment methods including learning diaries, portfolios, and academic blogs.
- Employability - we place a strong emphasis on key employability skills, ensuring you have the analytical, digital, communication and team-working abilities that employers value. Our Final Year 'Bioethics' module's assessment brief is co-designed with the Mental Health Foundation. We also offer a distinct link to the PGCE provision at Manchester Met through the final year Philosophy of Education optional units.
- Flexibility - this course offers you the chance to change to the general BA (Hons) Philosophy degree route.
- The Human Sciences Research Seminar Series - a fixture at the University for 40 years and funded by the Royal Institute of Philosophy, it has hosted internationally renowned thinkers, and today offers you the chance to hear from leading philosophers at the forefront of their research specialisms.
- Dedicated Support - we believe that a first-class learning experience starts with an open, inclusive, welcoming, and supportive pedagogical environment. The philosophy staff provide rigorous and enjoyable research-led teaching that intellectually stimulates, challenges, and inspires you – both in-person and online.
- Placement or study abroad flexibility - you may have the opportunity to spend your third year studying abroad or boost your career prospects with a placement in industry.
Jobs & Career Perspectives
15 months after graduation, graduates of this course were asked about what they do and, if they are working, about their current job and their perspectives.
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Current jobs
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Jobs of graduates of this course (15 months after graduation)
Example below based on all graduates of Ethics, Religion and Philosophy BA (Hons) at Manchester Metropolitan University
40% | Teaching and Childcare Support Occupation |
20% | Teaching Professionals |
10% | Community and Civil Enforcement Occupations |
5% | Leisure, travel and related personal service occupations |
5% | Administrative occupations |
5% | Teaching and Childcare Support Occupation |
0% | Business and public service associate professionals |
0% | Teaching Professionals |
0% | Sports and fitness occupations |
0% | Welfare and housing associate professionals |
Grading & Study Time
Grading Distribution
Students of the course received the following grades
Entry Requirements / Admissions
UCAS Tariff of Accepted Students for this course
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Requirements for international students / English requirements
IELTS academic test score (similar tests may be accepted as well)
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- 6.5
- All other courses
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- 5.5
- Foundation / Pathway Courses
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- 6.5
- Graduate Degrees
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- 6.0
- Undergraduate Degrees
Costs
Average student cost of living in the UK
Rent | £518 |
Water, gas electricity, internet (at home) | £50 |
Supermarket shopping | £81 |
Clothing | £35 |
Eating out | £33 |
Alcohol | £27 |
Takeaways / food deliveries | £30 |
Going out / entertainment (excl.alcohol, food) | £24 |
Holidays and weekend trips | £78 |
Transport within city | £17 |
Self-care / sports | £20 |
Stationary / books | £13 |
Mobile phone / internet | £13 |
Cable TV / streaming | £7 |
Insurance | £51 |
Other | £95 |
Average student cost of living | £1092 |
London costs approx 34% more than average, mainly due to rent being 67% higher than average of other cities. For students staying in student halls, costs of water, gas, electricity, wifi are generally included in the rental. Students in smaller cities where accommodation is in walking/biking distance transport costs tend to be significantly smaller.
How to apply
Application deadline:
January 1, 2025
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.
Possible Entry Points:
- year 1 (Default entry point)
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About Manchester Metropolitan University
Manchester Metropolitan University is a publicly funded institution, founded in 1970 in the city of Manchester. Located in the heart of the city, students can take full advantage of being less than a ten minute walk away from the City Centre. Academically, the university offers all of the more common Liberal Arts programmes, but also some less frequently seen subjects such as Criminology and Sociology. Graduate students can expect to enjoy the privacy and quiet of the university’s seventh floor, which is entirely dedicated to post-graduate and PhD studies.
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Student composition of Manchester Metropolitan University
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Total number of students enrolled at Manchester Metropolitan University by level Academic year 2021/22 - Full-time equivalent student enrollments published by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) on February 2022
- undergraduates:
- 27525
- postgraduates:
- 5195
- Total:
- 32720
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