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BA (Hons) Philosophy Bachelor's degree at UWE Bristol
BA (Hons) Philosophy at UWE Bristol is recognised as a nationally recognised UK degree and has received Silver for teaching quality in the Office for Students' TEF 2023.
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About this course
Study our interdisciplinary BA(Hons) Philosophy and benefit from an accredited ILM module, as well as live briefs and placements with our external partners. From the provider’s course page.
BA (Hons) Philosophy is a Bachelor's degree (BA (Hons)) at UWE Bristol, based in University of the West of England. 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
- Ancient PhilosophyCore
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You'll explore Ancient Greek philosophy's most significant authors, texts, and issues. From its origin to Aristotle, stressing the unitary character of its metaphysical, ethical, and political breakthroughs.
- Existentialism and Questions of Human NatureCore
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You'll gain an essential grounding in the importance of understandings of the human in the 18th and 19th century. Plus how these debates have influenced 20th-century existentialism.
- Ways of KnowingCore
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You'll be introduced to the key skills needed to assess and construct philosophical arguments, as well as a critical introduction to various philosophical theories of knowledge.
- Understanding our Global and Social EnvironmentCore
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You'll gain a solid foundation in social and political philosophy, preparing you for the global sociopolitical, technological, and environmental themes you'll go on to explore.
Year 2 6 modules
- Philosophy of Art and Creative PracticeCore
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You'll explore the nature and significance of artistic practice and aesthetic experience, engaging with a range of artistic forms, including literature, music, film and visual art.
- Existence and RealityCore
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You'll consider metaphysics as the most general, most universal and the most abstract of the sciences. Exploring ontology as first philosophy and the relation of concepts to reality.
- Philosophical Methods and ImpactCore
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You'll explore philosophical theories with practical and applied elements, enabling you to reflect on valuable experience and skills gained through your philosophy degree.
- Capitalism and Ecological CrisisOptional
- Critical Praxis: Feminist, Queer, and Decolonial PhilosophiesOptional
- Reason and CritiqueOptional
Final year 7 modules
- Contemporary Continental PhilosophyCore
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You'll carry out specialist studies in the field of contemporary Continental Philosophy, allowing you to apply diverse methodological approaches to contemporary challenges.
- Ethics, Technology and the PosthumanCore
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You'll dive into and analyse the fundamental philosophical, ethical, and social problems arising from current and future developments in technology.
- Philosophy Project and Placement ModuleOptional
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builds on the knowledge you've acquired across the course and allows you to demonstrate a systematic understanding of key aspects of philosophy, including acquisition of coherent and detailed understanding which is informed by knowledge at the forefront of philosophy. You'll also demonstrate critical skills in the development of your own arguments and positions.
- Decolonisation in Theory and PracticeOptional
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will critically discuss and utilize a series of pivotal concepts and experiences within the European and extra-European political tradition, such as democracy, transitional justice, civil disobedience, social change, political solidarity, and decolonial struggle.
- Philosophy of Mental Health and PsychiatryOptional
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addresses the underlying concepts, paradigms and ethical assumptions in mental health, its treatment, mental health policy, and the representation and public perception of mental illness.
- Philosophy of Science, Nature and SustainabilityOptional
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explores different approaches in the philosophy of science and the philosophy of nature, and investigates their implications for technologies of the future and sustainability.
- Thought in Action: Film and PhilosophyOptional
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explores the relationship between film and philosophy and allows students to engage the public in order to further disseminate their philosophical reflections on film.
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 philosophy through an interdisciplinary approach that combines foundational theory with practical application, including an accredited Institute of Leadership and Management module and live briefs with external partners. A course like this typically begins with core areas, introduction to philosophy, ethics and logic, that equip you with formal reasoning tools and familiarity with central problems. You'll usually move into history of philosophy and specialist areas such as ethics and applied ethics, philosophy of mind, religion and theology, political philosophy, philosophy of science, and logic. In your final year, you'll undertake independent study through an advanced seminar and dissertation, engaging directly with contemporary philosophical research and developing a sustained philosophical argument.
Who it's for
This part-time degree suits those seeking flexible study alongside work or other commitments. You'll engage with philosophical enquiry and develop critical thinking applicable across professional and personal contexts. The course is open to anyone meeting the university's entry requirements.
Careers & job market
Across Philosophy and Religion courses nationally, 85% of graduates are in work or further study within 15 months of graduating. Of those working, 60% are in highly skilled roles or pursuing further study. National Graduate Outcomes data shows starting salaries of £23,500–£30,000 at 15 months post-graduation, rising to £25,500–£36,000 after five years. Check the university's funding pages for bursaries and scholarships.
University & format
This BA (Hons) is studied part-time at UWE Bristol, a public university founded in 1970 and located in the West of England. The course is taught in English and leads to a nationally recognised Bachelor's degree. It is accredited by the Institute of Leadership and Management (ILM).
Applicant information
The next application dates for this course, followed by facts the provider publishes.
Published entry112 UCAS points typical offer
Provider-published requirement; check the linked course page before applying.
2027 entry deadlineApply directly to the provider
Part-time application dates vary by provider. UCAS dates
Contextual offersPublished by this provider
The provider publishes contextual-offer information. Eligibility and any reduced offer are applicant-specific.
PlacementPublished placement option
Placement year. Availability, selection and pay can vary.
2026 entryLive availability check
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
Typical offer (from the provider)The university’s course page lists a typical A-level offer of 112 UCAS points. Always check the provider for the current offer and subject requirements.
Professionally accreditedAccredited by the Institute of Leadership and Management (ILM)
Entry requirements are set by the universityGrades, subjects and contextual offers vary. Check UWE Bristol's official course page for the current offer.
Entry & your chances
An honest read from the official entry data, plus your personal match.
Offer-based entry
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.
Apply byApply directly to the providerfor this course
- 1Register on UCAS Hub
Create your UCAS application and add this course. 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.
💡 Many universities make a contextual (reduced-grade) offer, for example based on your school’s results, time in care, or where you live. Ask UWE Bristol whether you’re eligible before you apply; it can lower the grades you need.
Fees & funding
What this course costs and how UK student finance covers it.
Tuition per year
Homeup to £9,790 / yr
Internationalset by the university
Standard capped home fee at English providers (2026/27); Scotland, Wales & NI differ.
Check fees at UWE Bristol →For students who normally live in England
illustrative Maintenance Loan per year
Check providertuition used per year, no published course home fee, total not estimated
total borrowing, course length not published
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.
Funding matched to this course
All UWE Bristol funding →Scholarships & bursaries you could qualify for
Named awards published by the university. Compare the eligibility and application route before budgeting for one.
Amounts, exclusions and deadlines can change. An award is not guaranteed unless the university confirms it.
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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
Starting (15 months) HESA GO
£23,500 – £30,000
After 3 years LEO
£20,825 – £29,400
After 5 years LEO
£25,500 – £36,000
national rangeaxis £19,500 – £37,500
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.
85%
in work or further study 15 months after graduating, across Philosophy & Religion courses nationally.
Graduate Outcomes60%
of working graduates are in highly skilled work or further study.
highly skilled90%
of students continue past their first year (still enrolled or completed).
continuationHow 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 UniversityLive from the StudySmarter job board · as of 2026-08-01.See all matching jobs
Who studies here and in this subject?
Provider- and UK subject-level context.
University of the West of England, Bristol
All students36,380
International24.8%
Aged 25+34.8%
Historical, philosophical and religious studies across the UK
Students76,495
Aged 25+26.6%
HESA student record 2024/25. Counts are rounded.
Local crime-data context
A neutral snapshot around the published teaching location.
Around University of the West of England
547 street-level reports returned within roughly one mile across 2026-04 to 2026-06.
Violent Crime 188Anti Social Behaviour 89Shoplifting 50Other Theft 43Criminal Damage Arson 37
Police.uk street-level API. Approximate locations, not confined to campus. England, Wales and Northern Ireland; not Scotland.
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Tick what applies to you and see how good a fit it is.
International students
What applying to UWE Bristol from outside the UK involves: fees, English, visa, funding and living costs.
Tuition fees
International tuition is set per course by UWE Bristol; 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 UWE Bristol’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 UWE Bristol and gov.uk before you apply.
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Common questions
What are the entry requirements?
Set by UWE Bristol. Check the university's course page for the exact offer.
What do graduates earn?
See the career and earnings data for Philosophy & Religion below (national Graduate Outcomes / LEO figures).
What will it cost me?
For comparison, the standard full-time England tuition cap is up to £9,790 per year in 2026/27; the actual fee varies by course and provider. If you normally live in England, eligible students can apply for a Tuition Fee Loan, plus a Maintenance Loan for living costs. Under Plan 5 you repay 9% of income above £25,000, nothing below that, and the balance is written off after 40 years. See Fees & funding on this page to work out your numbers.
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