Philosophy, Religion and Ethics BA (Hons)
The University of Winchester
Key Course Facts
Student Reviews
Below you can see course specific reviews of 20 graduates of Philosophy, Religion and Ethics BA (Hons) and other courses in Philosophy at The University of Winchester for each of the survey questions in comparison to the average for all UK degree courses in Philosophy.
Primarily based on data from undergraduate degree students.
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Salary
Salary of Graduates in Philosophy and Religious Studies
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 | £23000 | £16500 | £24000 |
25-75 percentile range | £17500 - £25000 | £13000 - £23000 | £16500 - £27500 |
All Philosophy and Religious Studies courses of The University of Winchester
Salary of all UK Graduates of Philosophy and Religious Studies
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 |
All Philosophy and Religious Studies courses in the UK
Course Description
- Learn from history’s smartest thinkers to analyse the profound questions at the heart of religion, philosophy and ethics from multiple perspectives
- Study at a values-based institution with a strong religious foundation
- Benefit from extra weekly talks and seminars by major international thinkers across the campus on questions relating to your course
- Gain real-world work experience as a part of your degree programme by volunteering for a placement with a range of organisations, from charities to think tanks
- Visit and engage with religious sites and communities, from practicing mosques and synagogues to the centuries-old religious sites of Winchester, Salisbury and Glastonbury
Do life’s biggest questions stir a desire in you to delve deeper – to understand and debate, for example, the meaning of life, the existence of God and how we can protect the planet we live on? Our course examines the different perspectives of great minds and thinking on such momentous issues and equips you to engage with these discussions in an informed and critical way.
Our unique Philosophy, Religion and Ethics degree is not simply studying these fields separately but explores questions at the intersection of these disciplines. You get to set philosophical ideas in conversation with religious traditions, rituals and sacred texts, engaging in stimulating debates about right and wrong, life and death, faith and politics.
At Winchester, you study the grand narrative of the philosophical tradition, from ancient Greece to the world of existentialism and post-modernity. Each year you analyse the meaning and significance of classic philosophical works from thinkers as diverse as Aristotle, Fanon, Ibn ‘Arabi, and de Beauvoir.
In analysing the texts produced by great intellects, you grow as a writer, debater and thinker. And it’s not all about heavyweight thinkers – you have the chance to consider material practices rather than just ideas: for example, to study what burial rituals tell us about our relation to death rather than just what books say.
You engage with major contemporary societal issues and learn to develop nuanced positions on them: for example, on the complex clashes between freedom, security, liberation, feminism and national identity at stake in recent European bans on items of Muslim dress. A philosophy degree might engage with some of that but only at an abstract level and without delving into the concepts and values of the community at stake. Our aim is to help our students become independent critics of society and effective problem solvers.
In Year 1, you begin by studying modules in philosophy, ethics and religious studies that are designed to develop your study skills and enhance your confidence in critical writing and reading.
In Years 2 and 3, you build a profile of options around your philosophical studies to reflect their own academic interests. Optional modules such as New and Alternative Religions, and Judaism In The Contemporary World encourage you to think about the way religious ideas and practices interact with modern societies and their communities.
You leave Winchester with a degree that shows you have an understanding of people and communities, not just books.
Graduates enter a wide range of fascinating and rewarding careers. Some students arrive with destinations in mind, including teaching, journalism, social work and academia, while others discover their vocation during the degree course. Other potential careers include working for NGOs and charities, where ethical issues are paramount.
But wherever you're heading, we want to help you reach there. A degree that develops you as an independent thinker, a close observer of society and collaborative problem solver – that gives you lots of options.
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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Example below based on all graduates of Philosophy, Religion and Ethics BA (Hons) at The University of Winchester
25% | Business and public service associate professionals |
25% | Sales occupations |
10% | Finance Professionals |
10% | Elementary occupations |
10% | Managers, directors and senior officials |
10% | Business, Research and Administrative Professionals |
10% | Customer service occupations |
Grading & Study Time
Entry Requirements / Admissions
UCAS Tariff of Accepted Students for this course
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English language requirements
test | Grade | Additional Details |
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IELTS (Academic) | 6 | An overall score of 6.0, including 5.5 in writing is required. If you require Tier 4 sponsorship, you will require a minimum of 5.5 in all 4 components. |
Costs
Tuition Fees Philosophy, Religion and Ethics BA (Hons)
England UK | £9250 | year 1 |
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Northern Ireland | £9250 | year 1 |
Scotland | £9250 | year 1 |
Wales | £9250 | year 1 |
Ireland | £9250 | year 1 |
Channel Islands | £9250 | year 1 |
EU | £16700 | year 1 |
International | £16700 | year 1 |
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)
- year 2
- year 3
University Rankings
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About The University of Winchester
The University of Winchester is a publicly funded university, formally affiliated with the Anglican Christian faith, but they make it clear that they accept students from all faiths, or even none at all. As an educational institution, they pointedly disassociate themselves from the anti-intellectualism sometimes present in religious sectors, and instead seek to promote critical thought and intellectually robust students. The university’s primary campus, King Alfred, is situated close to Winchester city centre.
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Student composition of The University of Winchester
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Total number of students enrolled at The University of Winchester by level Academic year 2021/22 - Full-time equivalent student enrollments published by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) on February 2022
- undergraduates:
- 6495
- postgraduates:
- 935
- Total:
- 7430
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