BA (Hons) Ethics, Religion and Philosophy Bachelor's degree at Manchester Metropolitan University
BA (Hons) Ethics, Religion and Philosophy at MMU combines core theory with research methods, applied practice, specialist options, an independent project, and professional skills development.
About this course
BA (Hons) Ethics, Religion and Philosophy is a Bachelor's degree (BA (Hons)) at MMU, based in Main Campus. It is studied part-time; duration varies by route.
For the typical curriculum, specialisations, career paths and graduate earnings for Philosophy & Religion, see the sections below.
Curriculum & modules
Real modules published for this course, grouped only where the source gives a year, stage or level.
Year 1 4 modules
- Changing Nature: Perspectives from History, Philosophy and PoliticsCore
- A Critical Introduction to the History of PhilosophyCore
- Visions of the Good LifeCore
- Existentialism and the Fate of PhilosophyCore
Year 2 6 modules
- Fit for the FutureCore
- Ethics and its CriticsCore
- The Philosophy of ReligionCore
- Nietzsche and SartreOptional
- Gender, Race and SexualityOptional
- From Making It To Faking It: The Philosophy Of TechnologyOptional
Year 3 6 modules
- Independent ProjectCore
- Alternative Approaches to the Philosophy of ReligionCore
- Ethics and the AnthropoceneCore
- Beyond Beauty, Beyond the Body: Aesthetics and the Philosophy of the BodyOptional
- Philosophy of EducationOptional
- The Art of Dying WellOptional
Source: provider course page. Modules can change; required/optional status, credits, descriptions and assessment are shown only when explicitly published.
Course in depth
What this course covers, who it suits and where it leads.
What you'll study
You'll study philosophical and theological questions about knowledge, mind, reality, morality and religion. A course like this typically begins in Year 1 with foundations: introduction to philosophy, ethics, and logic and critical reasoning. Year 2 moves into history of philosophy, philosophy of mind and religion, and political philosophy, exploring thinkers from Plato to Rawls and problems such as consciousness and justice. Year 3 shifts to specialist options, such as ethics and applied ethics, philosophy of mind, religion and theology, political philosophy, logic, and philosophy of science, alongside an advanced seminar in current research and a dissertation presenting your own philosophical argument.
Who it's for
This course suits anyone seeking to develop critical thinking and analytical skills through the study of ethics, religion, and philosophy. Part-time study allows you to balance academic work with other commitments. You'll engage with fundamental questions about meaning, belief, and moral reasoning, preparing you for roles where these capacities matter.
Careers & job market
Across Philosophy & Religion courses nationally, 85% of graduates are in work or further study within 15 months of graduating. Of working graduates, 60% are in highly skilled work or further study. National earnings data shows graduates in this field earn £23,500–£30,000 at the 15-month point, £20,825–£29,400 after three years, and £25,500–£36,000 after five years. These figures reflect the broader graduate labour market rather than university-specific outcomes. Bursaries and scholarships are available, check the university's funding pages for eligibility.
University & format
This BA (Hons) is studied part-time at Manchester Metropolitan University, a public university on its main campus. The course is taught in English. Manchester Metropolitan is a recognised UK degree-awarding body; degrees are nationally recognised. The university holds Gold for teaching quality in the Office for Students' TEF 2023.
Applicant information
The next application dates for this course, followed by facts the provider publishes.
Part-time application dates vary by provider. UCAS dates
Opened 2 July 2026; last choice 19 October 2026. Check vacancies now. A cached page never claims a place is still available.
Entry & how to get in
Entry & your chances
An honest read from the official entry data, plus your personal match.
Entry is set by the university and based on your offer. Use your predicted grades to see how you compare, then check the university's stated requirements.
How to apply
Undergraduate applications go through UCAS. Here’s what matters for this course, the right deadline, the grades to aim for, and the steps in order.
- 1Register on UCAS Hub
Create your UCAS application and add this course (code 7D36). One application covers up to five choices.
- 2Write your personal statement
A single statement covers all your choices, so keep it broad enough for similar courses while showing genuine interest in this subject.
- 3Submit by Apply directly to the provider
Part-time application dates vary by provider. Source: UCAS 2027 dates.
- 4Reply to your offers
When decisions are in, pick a firm (first) choice and an insurance (back-up) choice with slightly lower grades.
- 5Results day & confirmation
On results day (mid-August) your place is confirmed if you meet the offer. Just missed? Talk to the university, or find a place through Clearing.
Fees & funding
What this course costs and how UK student finance covers it.
Tuition per year
Standard capped home fee at English providers (2026/27); Scotland, Wales & NI differ.
Check fees at MMU →For students who normally live in England
2026/27 Student Finance England figures. Maintenance support is means-tested and this two-point view is not an entitlement calculator. The course total uses its published length and home fee where both are available; a missing full-time fee uses the clearly labelled England-cap scenario, while part-time fees and unknown lengths are never guessed. Use the official calculator. Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland use separate systems: SAAS, Student Finance Wales, and Student Finance NI.
Starting on or after 1 January 2027?
The Lifelong Learning Entitlement is a separate system. A new learner’s tuition entitlement is currently stated as £39,160 (about 480 credits at 2026/27 fee levels), subject to prior study and eligibility. Check the official LLE guide.
Paying for it
- Tuition Fee Loan: can cover eligible tuition up to the applicable limit and is paid straight to the provider.
- Maintenance Loan: up to £10,830/yr away from home outside London (England, 2026/27), means-tested on household income.
- Repayment: 9% of income above £25,000, nothing below it; written off after 40 years.
- Earn alongside: most students work part-time in term, part-time roles on the StudySmarter job board.
England figures shown; Scotland, Wales & NI run their own schemes, check gov.uk.
Scholarships & bursaries you could qualify for
That does not mean no funding exists. Check the university directory for current amounts, eligibility and application dates.
We only display a named award when its provider source identifies the award and who it is for.
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Careers & earnings
What Philosophy & Religion graduates actually earn, from real outcome data, 15 months, 3 years and 5 years after graduating.
- 1Graduate roleFirst role after the degree · 0–2 yrs
- 2Specialist / PractitionerWorking in philosophy & religion · 2–5 yrs
- 3Senior / LeadLeading work and people · 5–10 yrs
- 4Head of / ExpertSenior leadership or deep expertise · 10+ yrs
How pay grows: this course vs Philosophy & Religion nationally
National figures for Philosophy & Religion graduates, HESA Graduate Outcomes (15 months) and the Longitudinal Education Outcomes (LEO) dataset (3 & 5 years). These are national, not university-specific; actual pay varies by employer, region, role and experience. Different cohorts, so the bars are not one group over time.
Work out your pay
Headline figures hide a lot. Calculate realistic take-home pay for this field by role, region and experience, then check your CV before you apply.
Job market & outlook
How Philosophy & Religion graduates fare in the labour market, and how AI is reshaping the work.
How AI is changing the work
AI doesn't replace the profession, it shifts it: routine tasks get automated, while judgement, working with people and using AI well become more valuable.
What AI takes off your plate
- Routine information gathering
- First-draft writing and summaries
- Standard analysis and admin
- Repetitive processing tasks
More human than ever
- Judgement and original thinking
- Working with and leading people
- Owning and sense-checking AI output
- Ethics and accountability
The strongest graduates pair subject depth with the ability to use AI tools critically.
Roles & employers
Where Philosophy & Religion graduates typically go, indicative destinations from graduate career data. Each role links to live openings on the StudySmarter job board.
Roles graduates go into
Where they work
- Schools & universities
- Think tanks
- Charities & NGOs
- Civil service
Jobs after this course
Current roles from the StudySmarter job board that suit Philosophy & Religion graduates.
Philosophy AdjunctCommonwealth Of VirginiaTeaching Fellow in Ethics and Political Philosophy - DurhamDurham UniversityWho studies here and in this subject?
Provider- and UK subject-level context.
Manchester Metropolitan University
Historical, philosophical and religious studies across the UK
HESA student record 2024/25. Counts are rounded.
Local crime-data context
A neutral snapshot around the published teaching location.
Around Main Campus
8 street-level reports returned within roughly one mile across 2026-04 to 2026-06.
Police.uk street-level API. Approximate locations, not confined to campus. England, Wales and Northern Ireland; not Scotland.
Is Philosophy & Religion right for you?
Tick what applies to you and see how good a fit it is.
International students
What applying to MMU from outside the UK involves: fees, English, visa, funding and living costs.
Tuition fees
International tuition is set per course by MMU; international fees are typically £12,000–£30,000/year for classroom subjects and higher for lab/clinical ones. You’re not eligible for UK Tuition Fee or Maintenance Loans, so plan for fees plus living costs upfront.
English language
Most UK undergraduate courses ask for around IELTS 6.0–6.5 (no band below 5.5–6.0), or an accepted equivalent. If you’re just short, most universities run a pre-sessional English course that counts towards the requirement.
Student visa
You’ll usually need a Student visa (Student Route). After you accept an offer the university issues a CAS; you then show funds for fees plus about £1,023–£1,334/month living costs and pay the Immigration Health Surcharge for NHS access.
Scholarships & funding
Many universities offer international/global scholarships (often £2,000–£6,000/yr), check MMU’s funding pages.
Living costs
Budget roughly £1,100–£1,400/month outside London and £1,400–£1,800/month in London for rent, food and travel; the figure also matters for your visa.
Working while you study
A Student visa usually allows up to 20 hours/week in term time and full-time in holidays, useful alongside study, though not something to rely on for fees.
Visa rules and fees change. Always confirm the current requirements with MMU and gov.uk before you apply.
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