Course Overview

Religious, philosophical, and ethical concerns often feature in the media and underpin a range of controversial issues in the world we share.

If you like thinking about and debating these subjects, then you’ll enjoy this course.

You’ll be taught by an experienced team of academics who have published widely on topics such as religion, gender and sexuality, contemporary food ethics, religion and literature, conflicts over Jewish identity, and interfaith dialogue.

Are you fascinated by religions and their role in shaping our diverse, globalized, and multicultural world? If the answer is yes, our course will introduce you to the diversity and complexity of contemporary religious traditions. Our challenging and stimulating course will help you to gain sound knowledge and an in-depth appreciation of philosophical and ethical issues affecting contemporary society and you'll explore their relationship to different religious traditions.

You will study different ethical theories so that you can develop as an open-minded and independent critical thinker. You'll have opportunities to engage in lively debate and will explore issues from a critical perspective.

General Eligibility

A Levels: DDE

BTEC: MPP

Access: Pass 45 Credits

International Baccalaureate: TBC

Combinations: A combination of qualifications totaling 64 UCAS points minimum

Part Time Work Details

20 hours of work permit weekly for international students.

Language Requirement

• IELTS 6.5 or equivalency – with no less than 5.5 in any element.