Ethics, Religion and Philosophy
Manchester Metropolitan UniversityManchester, United Kingdom
Course overview
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 phil
Key highlights
- Explores theories of goodness and what we morally owe each other
- Examines divinity, faith and the transcendent across cultures
- Covers Eastern, African and Western religious and philosophical perspectives
- Considers how morality and religion shaped ideas about humanity
- Addresses challenges the modern world poses to ethics and religion
- Option to extend with a placement or overseas study year
Entry requirements
- UCAS tariff points: 104-112 — 104-112 UCAS tariff points GCE A levels - grades BCC or equivalent Pearson BTEC National Extended Diploma - grade DMM Access to HE Diploma - Pass overall with a minimum 106 UCAS Tariff points UAL Level 3 Extended Diploma…
- A-level: BCC — or equivalent
- BTEC: DMM — BTEC National Extended Diploma
- Access to HE Diploma — Pass overall with a minimum 106
- GCSE: C/4 — to include English Language
- International Baccalaureate: 26 — overall or 104 U
Scholarships
International Undergraduate Scholarships
£2,000 for each year of your degree.
Up to £2,000Sanctuary Scholarship
Sports Scholarship
The total package is worth up to £10,000 per year. Additional support is available for exceptional applicants.
Vice-Chancellor’s International Regional Scholarship
Value: 50% of tuition fees in the first year of study.
Up to 50% of fees
Careers this course leads to
- Religious education teacher
- Charity or NGO officer
- Policy researcher
- Chaplaincy or faith community worker
- Journalist
- Civil service officer
Cost of study
UK/Home: £9,535 per year | International: £20,000 per year
Admission
Applications are made through AHZ at no cost. Share your transcripts, English test scores and personal statement, and your AHZ Counsellor will review your profile, submit your application to Manchester Metropolitan University, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.
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