Philosophy and Theology Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)
Course Overview - Philosophy and Theology Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)
This course combines philosophy and theology.
In philosophy, you will study units covering issues in metaphysics, epistemology, ethics, and realism. 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. You will have the opportunity to underta...
This course combines philosophy and theology.
In philosophy, you will study units covering issues in metaphysics, epistemology, ethics, and realism. 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. 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.
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.
Course Information
2 option s available
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Course Details
Information
Study Mode
Part-time
Duration
6 Years
Start Date
2027-09-01
Campus
Clifton Campus
Application Details
Varied
Application deadline
Provider Details
Codes/info
Course Code
A15-J21
Institution Code
B78
Points of Entry
Unknown
Entry Requirements
A level
Standard offer: AAA. Contextual offer: ABB. Please visit: bristol.ac.uk/study/undergraduate/entry-requirements-qualifications/contextual-offers/ for more information about contextual offers.
UCAS Tariff
Not accepted
Scottish Higher
Higher: AAAAB.
Access to HE Diploma
offer-distinction: 30.0, offer-merit: 15.0
Access to HE Diploma in any acceptable title. The 45 graded Level 3 credits must include at least 30 credits at Distinction and 15 at Merit or above. Mature students can contact mature-students@bristol.ac.uk to check the suitability of their Access course.
GCSE/National 4/National 5
Applicants must also meet these GCSE profile requirements: standard numeracy requirement (4 or C in GCSE Mathematics or equivalent). For more information: bristol.ac.uk/study/undergraduate/entry-requirements-qualifications/gcse/
Scottish Advanced Higher
Advanced Higher: AA.
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
Standard offer: 36 points overall with 18 at Higher Level. Contextual offer: 32 points overall with 16 at Higher Level. Please visit: bristol.ac.uk/study/undergraduate/entry-requirements-qualifications/contextual-offers/ for more information about contextual offers.
WJEC Level 3 Advanced Skills Baccalaureate Wales
Requirements are as for A-levels, where you can substitute a non-subject specific grade for the Advanced Skills Baccalaureate Wales or the Welsh Baccalaureate Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate at that grade.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
DDD in any Applied General BTEC National Level 3 Extended Diploma.
Welsh Baccalaureate - Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate (first teaching September 2015)
Requirements are as for A-levels, where you can substitute a non-subject specific grade for the Welsh Baccalaureate Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate at that grade.
Cambridge International Pre-U Certificate - Principal
Requirements for principal subjects are as for A-level, where D1/D2 is A*, D3 is A, M1/M2 is B, and M3 is C.
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| Region | Costs | Academic Year | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| England, Scotland, Northern Ireland, Wales, International, Republic of Ireland, Channel Islands | £0 | 2026/27 | Year 1 |
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