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MA Philosophy of Religion and Ethics (Distance Learning)

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Course Overview

On the MA Philosophy of Religion and Ethics programme you will explore a variety of questions - for example: Are there shared human values? How do we negotiate different belief systems in pluralistic societies? Is there a conflict between science and religion? Do people with different religious views have the same morals? Is life without God meaningless?

You will be taught by a vibrant community of philosophers, pursuing original research on a wide range of topics on which expert supervision is available. This programme can also be used as a route into PhD research.

General Eligibility

You will need an upper second-class Honours degree, or equivalent, preferably in Philosophy, Theology or another relevant subject (e.g. Sociology, English).

If your undergraduate degree is in another subject, you are still very welcome to apply. We consider every application on its merits and we are happy to consider applicants with diverse academic backgrounds. Your level of academic achievement, letters of reference, and personal statement will all have strong influence on our decision. We may also require you to submit a writing sample. This should be around 3-4 pages long, and although it does not need to be a Philosophy essay, it should provide strong evidence of your potential for the type of discursive, analytical, writing that is required in Philosophy at postgraduate level.

We ask you to submit two academic references as part of your application, but if you have been out of academia for some time we will also accept a professional reference in addition to one academic reference.

International/EU students

Academic requirements: We accept a range of qualifications from different countries - use our handy guide below to see what qualifications we accept from your country.

Part Time Work Details

20 Hours of Work permit weekly for international students.

Language Requirement

  • IELTS 6.5 with no less than 6.0 in any band is equivalent to:

    • TOEFL: 88 overall with no less than 21 in Reading, 20 Listening, 22 Speaking and 21 in Writing

    • Pearson Test of English (PTE): Academic 67 with no less than 64 in all four skills

    • Cambridge English (exams taken from 2015): Advanced - minimum overall score of 176, with no less than 169 in any component

Programme Information
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Course Category

Social Work and Community

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Campus Name

Birmingham, England

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Course Level

Postgraduate

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Duration

Full-time, 1 year, Part-time,3 years

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Available Intake

September

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IELTS Score

6.0

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Tuition Fees Range

UK/International: £10,170,

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