University of Reading
Philosophy, Business and Ethics BA (Hons)
University of Reading

Key Course Facts

Student Reviews

Below you can see course specific reviews of 245 graduates of Philosophy, Business and Ethics BA (Hons) and other courses in business and management (non-specific) at University of Reading for each of the survey questions in comparison to the average for all UK degree courses in business and management (non-specific).

Overall student satisfaction
82 /100
245 total respondents

Primarily based on data from undergraduate degree students.

The NSS is commissioned by the Office for Students

Salary

Salary of Graduates in Philosophy

Important: Salary data below is not course specific, but contains data of all students of business and management (non-specific) 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
Median salary £24000 £23500 £27000
25-75 percentile range £22000 - £27000 £16000 - £28500 £19000 - £35000


Salary of all UK Graduates of Philosophy

  15 months after graduation 3 years after graduation 5 years after graduation
Median salary £25624 £23533 £28944
25-75 percentile range £21985 - £31064 £17883 - £30634 £21303 - £39053

Course Description

Think deeply and critically about the big ideas behind the behaviours and values of people and organisations with our three-year BA Philosophy, Business and Ethics degree.

This course is offered jointly by the triple-accredited Henley Business School and the University of Reading’s Department of Philosophy. With a strong focus on business ethics, the programme will help you apply your knowledge to real-world scenarios, and its versatility will enhance your employability and help prepare you for your career after graduation.

During this course, you will:

gain a firm understanding of the practice, concepts, and theories of business management, as well as the skills and competencies that will help you apply them.

confront your deepest beliefs and assumptions in a philosophical way to inform you about current debates in philosophy. You’ll develop a sense of the significance of philosophical thinking in dealing with contemporary issues.

combine rigorous analysis of core philosophical and ethical theory with practical and real-world applications in business contexts.

The study of ethics forms an integral component of both the philosophical and business sides of the programme, preparing you to think through the ethical and commercial dilemmas that real-world decision-makers face.

About Henley Business School

Part of the University of Reading, Henley is one of the oldest business schools in the UK. It is among an exclusive group of business schools worldwide that hold triple accreditations for the quality of its teaching and research.

Its business programmes are ranked 5th in the UK for careers after 15 months (Guardian University Guide 2021, subject results for ‘Business, Management and Marketing’).

About the Department of Philosophy

Reading’s Department of Philosophy is in the top 125 in the world for History, Philosophy and Theology (Times Higher Education World University Rankings by Subject, 2023). We are ranked 7th in the UK for graduate propsects in Philosophy. (Complete University Guide 2023).

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.

Current jobs

Required skill level of job after 15 months

Jobs of graduates of this course (15 months after graduation)

Example below based on all graduates of Philosophy, Business and Ethics BA (Hons) at University of Reading

46% Administrative occupations
16% Customer service occupations
7% Welfare and housing associate professionals
7% Artistic, literary and media occupations
6% Sports and fitness occupations
3% Business, Research and Administrative Professionals
2% Health associate professionals
2% Business and public service associate professionals
1% Business and public service associate professionals
1% Sales occupations

Entry Requirements / Admissions

UCAS Tariff of Accepted Students for business and management (non-specific)

English language requirements

test Grade Additional Details
IELTS (Academic) 7

We require a minimum score of 7.0 overall with at least 6.0 in each element of the test (Listening, Speaking, Reading and Writing).

TOEFL (iBT) 100

We require a minimum score of 100 overall with no less than 20 in Listening, Writing and Reading and 21 in Speaking.

Cambridge English Advanced

We require a grade A or a score of 185 overall with no element less than 169.

Cambridge English Proficiency

We require a grade C or a score of 185 overall with no element less than 169.

PTE Academic 76

We require a minimum score of 76 overall with at least 64 in each element of the test (Listening, Speaking, Reading and Writing).

Institution's Own Test

Test of English for Educational Purposes (TEEP). We require a minimum score of 7.0 overall with at least 6.0 in each element of the test (Listening, Speaking, Reading and Writing).

Trinity ISE

Only ISE III and ISE IV are acceptable and we require a Pass in each element.

Get advice on which foundation courses are best for you to still study Philosophy, Business and Ethics, BA (Hons), if you do not meet the minimum requirements in terms of UCAS score, A levels, or English language requirements.

Costs

Tuition Fees Philosophy, Business and Ethics BA (Hons)

England UK £9250 year 1
Northern Ireland £9250 year 1
Scotland £9250 year 1
Wales £9250 year 1
Channel Islands £9250 year 1
Ireland £9250 year 1
EU £22350 year 1
International £22350 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)

University Rankings

Positions of University of Reading in top UK and global rankings.

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About University of Reading

The University of Reading is a publicly funded university in Reading, Berkshire, England. Reading has four major campuses; London Road and Whiteknights campus which are located in Reading itself, with Greenlands campus being found on the banks of the River Thames. The fourth campus is known as Iskandar Puteri, in Malaysia.

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Student composition of University of Reading

undergraduates:
11905
postgraduates:
3995
Total:
15900
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