BA Philosophy and Theology 36 months Undergraduate Programme By University of Bristol |TopUniversities
Subject Ranking

# 51-100QS Subject Rankings

Programme Duration

36 monthsProgramme duration

Tuitionfee

25,500 GBPTuition Fee/year

Main Subject Area

PhilosophyMain Subject Area

Programme overview

Main Subject

Philosophy

Degree

BA

Study Level

Undergraduate

Study Mode

On Campus

This course combines philosophy and theology.

In philosophy, you will study units covering an introduction to philosophy, logic, realism and normativity and you will have the opportunity to undertake an extended essay project on a topic of your choice, supervised by a member of staff with relevant expertise. In your second and third years, you will also be able to choose from a range of optional units designed to help you develop your own core specialisation, explore different philosophical methods, engage in collaboration, apply philosophy in relation to other disciplines, such as science or literature, and apply philosophical approaches to civic engagement and contemporary societal issues.

For theology, in your first year, you will take an introductory unit on different religious traditions and a methodological unit on the study of religion as an academic subject. You will also take an optional unit from choices that may include Christianity, Islam, Buddhism, Judaism, Hinduism, Chinese and Japanese religions, Ethics, and the Philosophy of Religion.

In your second year, you will continue your studies in philosophy and theology by combining mandatory units with other units of your choice. You will have the freedom to focus more on philosophy or religion and theology depending on your interests.

In your third year, you will take three optional units, including an opportunity to undertake a dissertation in an area of special interest to you.

Programme overview

Main Subject

Philosophy

Degree

BA

Study Level

Undergraduate

Study Mode

On Campus

This course combines philosophy and theology.

In philosophy, you will study units covering an introduction to philosophy, logic, realism and normativity and you will have the opportunity to undertake an extended essay project on a topic of your choice, supervised by a member of staff with relevant expertise. In your second and third years, you will also be able to choose from a range of optional units designed to help you develop your own core specialisation, explore different philosophical methods, engage in collaboration, apply philosophy in relation to other disciplines, such as science or literature, and apply philosophical approaches to civic engagement and contemporary societal issues.

For theology, in your first year, you will take an introductory unit on different religious traditions and a methodological unit on the study of religion as an academic subject. You will also take an optional unit from choices that may include Christianity, Islam, Buddhism, Judaism, Hinduism, Chinese and Japanese religions, Ethics, and the Philosophy of Religion.

In your second year, you will continue your studies in philosophy and theology by combining mandatory units with other units of your choice. You will have the freedom to focus more on philosophy or religion and theology depending on your interests.

In your third year, you will take three optional units, including an opportunity to undertake a dissertation in an area of special interest to you.

Admission Requirements

176+
36+
95+
7+
71+
Typical offer

A-level standard offer: AAA
A-level contextual offer: ABB



GCSE profile requirements

Standard numeracy requirement (4 or C in GCSE Mathematics or equivalent)



English language requirements

If English is not your first language, you need to have one of the following:
• IELTS 7.0 overall with 7.0 in writing and 6.5 in all other skills
• GCSE English Language grade B or 6
• an alternative qualification outlined in our Profile level B.

3 Years
Sep

Tuition fees

Domestic
9,535 GBP
International
25,500 GBP

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