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Religion, Philosophy and Ethics at University of Nottingham - UCAS

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2025 - 2026
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University of Nottingham has participated in the Teaching Excellence Framework. These ratings were awarded in 2023, for four years.

Course summary

Philosophy and religion are fundamental to shaping our ethics. And by shaping us as individuals they shape society as a whole. Ethical thinking is unavoidable, difficult and demanding. The world's philosophical and religious traditions can help us cope with these demands. You'll get a thorough introduction to:

  • what we mean by ethics
  • the principles of ethical reasoning and persuasion
  • the Christian, Muslim and Jewish traditions
Your modules will take different philosophical and theological perspectives and apply them to a range of questions such as:
  • How does the media shape what we think?
  • Who decides what justice is?
  • How have authors of fantasy and science fiction explored religious and ethical ideas?

Modules

Your first two years are a combination of core and optional modules. You'll get a thorough grounding in the essentials of Religious Studies and Philosophy, with an emphasis on their approach to ethics. You'll also be able to choose topics to study that build on existing knowledge or allow you to explore new areas. Your third year is fully optional. You can explore widely and bias your studies to the areas that interest you or meet your career goals. There's the option to do a dissertation that can concentrate on Religious Studies or Philosophy or combine the two.

How to apply

29Jan

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.

Application codes

Course code:
86V4
Institution code:
N84
Campus name:
University Park Campus
Campus code:
-

Points of entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

  • Year 1

Entry requirements

Qualification requirements

European Baccalaureate - 75% overall. University of Nottingham’s Arts and Humanities Foundation Year Progression Options Degree courses in the Faculty of Arts are also available as progression routes from our Arts and Humanities Foundation Year (Y14F). This may be suitable if you have faced educational barriers and do not expect to meet the entry requirements for direct entry to a degree course. Please see the UCAS page for the Foundation Year course for further information.

Student Outcomes

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Employment after 15 months (Most common jobs)
100%
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Fees and funding

Tuition fees

Republic of Ireland £9250* Year 1
EU £23000* Year 1
England £9250* Year 1
Northern Ireland £9250* Year 1
Scotland £9250* Year 1
Wales £9250* Year 1
Channel Islands £9250* Year 1
International £23000* Year 1

*This is a provisional fee and subject to change.

Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website .

Additional fee information

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Religion, Philosophy and Ethics at University of Nottingham - UCAS