Honours Degree
Why are we here? Is there any point to anything we do? Does God exist? Why should we be good – and what is goodness anyway?
Religion, Philosophy and Ethics (RPE) can’t answer all life’s questions for you, but it can help you work out your own answers. The course raises challenging and sometimes complex issues and gives you the skills you need to understand them and engage with them.
Religious issues and ethical dilemmas affect us all, be it in our private, public or working lives.
RPE offers a programme of study that introduces you to religious
traditions, philosophical methods, and ethical concerns. The course allows you to explore beyond the obvious and develop a deeper sense of understanding.
You’ll gain the critical skills you need to unpick complex issues in which ethical, religious and philosophical ideas intertwine. The three-part approach gives you the chance to choose what’s
right for you, while core modules ensure that your studies remain grounded in a philosophical approach.
Lectures, podcasts, seminars and workshops are supplemented by an international study visit, and extended project work. You will be assessed using a broad range of approaches, giving everyone the chance to contribute.
It also combines well with other subjects. Studying RPE alongside subjects like English Language, English Literature, Creative Writing, History, Psychology, and Sociology can be a way of finding a course that matches your own personal and professional interests.
Some of our modules
- Philosophical and Ethical Engagements
- Religion in the World Today
- Philosophy, Science and Belief
- Indian Religions
- Overseas Study Visit
- Love, Sex and Death
Benefits
- unique combination of topics allows students to see the intertwined nature of contemporary issues
- philosophical depth alongside religious understanding and ethical reflection
- expert staff across the spectrum of religious and philosophical disciplines
- opportunity for study trip to Cordoba
Career paths
- this course prepares you for life. Philosophical skills last a lifetime and allow rigorous and clear thinking — whatever you do with your life
- teaching and academia
- working in publishing and writing
- working across faiths and traditions
Are there any placements for this course?
No.
How will the course be assessed?
Coursework, presentations, case studies, exams and assessments.
Entry requirements
Points for degree: 300 using the UCAS Tariff system
Location?
Francis Close Hall
Applications
All full-time applications should be made through UCAS.
We welcome applications from students from non-traditional backgrounds and from overseas.