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Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)
Philosophy, Religion and Ethics
University of Sheffield
Entry requirements
Here's what you will need to get a place on the Philosophy, Religion and Ethics course at University of Sheffield.
Select a qualification to see required grades
A level
A,B,B
Most popular A-levels studied
The Philosophy, Religion and Ethics course at University of Sheffield features content from more than one subject area. Choose an option below to find out about the students taking courses in each of those subject areas at this uni.
| Subject | Grade |
|---|---|
| Mathematics | A |
| Religious Studies | A |
| History | B |
| Government and Politics | A |
| Economics | A |
| Subject | Grade |
|---|---|
| Religious Studies | A |
| Geography | A |
| English Literature | A |
| History | B |
| Government and Politics | B |
Course summary
What this course is about
UCAS code: VV56
Here's what University of Sheffield says about its Philosophy, Religion and Ethics course.
In this broad, interdisciplinary degree, you will study the momentous questions in philosophy, religion, and ethics that matter most to you. From the value of religious faith and practices to the ethics of climate change or euthanasia, you'll learn to develop and defend your own critical perspectives within the context of global events.
Sex and science, god and mind, logic and the value of life itself – acquire the tools and the ability you need to consider the biggest questions humanity has ever asked.
A degree in philosophy, religion and ethics will see you exploring topics ranging from the value of religious faith, to the ethics of climate change and euthanasia. Develop and defend your own critical perspectives within the context of global events.
You'll study modules across all three subjects, each taught by expert researchers. As you can imagine, there’s plenty of course content to explore, and we advise you on the best way to structure your options. In year three, you'll have the opportunity to write a dissertation, working closely with a member of academic staff to focus on an area that excites you.
As a graduate, you’ll come away with an understanding of radically different perspectives. You’ll be able to summarise, write and speak about complex ideas clearly and concisely. And you’ll be able to draw on your experience applying philosophical knowledge through critical analysis and/or community engagement.
Why study this course?
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Top 100 in the world for Philosophy QS World Rankings 2023 - learn from world-leading staff, teaching an exceptionally diverse range of modules.
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World-leading institute for Bible research - the Sheffield Centre for Interdisciplinary Biblical Studies is known around the world for its work on translations of religious texts and the influence of involuntary migration on religion.
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Take on the big issues - work with the Centre for Engaged Philosophy, researching areas of fundamental political and social importance, from criminal justice and social inclusion to climate ethics.
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Outside lectures - join our award-winning, student-led volunteering project Philosophy in the City and introduce school children to philosophical ideas they can apply to everyday life.
Source: University of Sheffield
Course details
Qualification
Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)
Department
School of History, Philosophy and Digital Humanities (Philosophy)
Location
Main Site | Sheffield
Duration
3 Years
Study mode
Full-time
Subjects
• Philosophy
• Religious studies
• Ethics
Start date
28 September 2026
Application deadline
14 January 2026
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National Student Survey (NSS) scores at University of Sheffield
The NSS is an annual survey where final-year students are asked to rate different aspects of their course and university experience.
The Philosophy, Religion and Ethics course at University of Sheffield features content from more than one subject area. Using the options below, you can see ratings from students who took courses in each of these subject areas at this uni
Select an option to see a detailed breakdown
Teaching on my course
89%
med
Teaching on my course
89%
med
How often does your course challenge you to achieve your best work?
78%
low
How good are teaching staff at explaining things?
98%
med
How often do teaching staff make the subject engaging?
87%
med
How often is the course intellectually stimulating?
93%
med
Learning opportunities
83%
med
Learning opportunities
83%
med
To what extent have you had the chance to bring together information and ideas from different topics?
88%
med
How well does your course introduce subjects and skills in a way that builds on what you have already learned?
81%
med
How well has your course developed your knowledge and skills that you think you will need for your future?
80%
med
To what extent have you had the chance to explore ideas and concepts in depth?
91%
med
To what extent does your course have the right balance of directed and independent study?
76%
med
Assessment and feedback
79%
med
Assessment and feedback
79%
med
How well have assessments allowed you to demonstrate what you have learned?
79%
low
How fair has the marking and assessment been on your course?
89%
med
How often does feedback help you to improve your work?
73%
med
How often have you received assessment feedback on time?
89%
med
How clear were the marking criteria used to assess your work?
66%
med
Academic support
91%
med
Academic support
91%
med
How easy was it to contact teaching staff when you needed to?
92%
med
How well have teaching staff supported your learning?
91%
med
Organisation and management
83%
med
Organisation and management
83%
med
How well were any changes to teaching on your course communicated?
81%
med
How well organised is your course?
84%
med
Learning resources
90%
med
Learning resources
90%
med
How well have the IT resources and facilities supported your learning?
83%
med
How well have the library resources (e.g., books, online services and learning spaces) supported your learning?
97%
high
How easy is it to access subject specific resources (e.g., equipment, facilities, software) when you need them?
90%
med
Student voice
87%
med
Student voice
87%
med
How clear is it that students' feedback on the course is acted on?
76%
med
To what extent do you get the right opportunities to give feedback on your course?
92%
med
To what extent are students' opinions about the course valued by staff?
91%
med
How well does the students' union (association or guild) represent students' academic interests?
85%
high
Other NSS questions
Other NSS questions
During your studies, how free did you feel to express your ideas, opinions, and beliefs?
85%
low
How well communicated was information about your university/college's mental wellbeing support services?
80%
med
Select an option to see a detailed breakdown
Teaching on my course
85%
low
Teaching on my course
85%
low
How often does your course challenge you to achieve your best work?
78%
low
How good are teaching staff at explaining things?
89%
low
How often do teaching staff make the subject engaging?
78%
low
How often is the course intellectually stimulating?
94%
med
Learning opportunities
78%
low
Learning opportunities
78%
low
To what extent have you had the chance to bring together information and ideas from different topics?
83%
low
How well does your course introduce subjects and skills in a way that builds on what you have already learned?
61%
low
How well has your course developed your knowledge and skills that you think you will need for your future?
83%
low
To what extent have you had the chance to explore ideas and concepts in depth?
94%
med
To what extent does your course have the right balance of directed and independent study?
67%
low
Assessment and feedback
80%
low
Assessment and feedback
80%
low
How well have assessments allowed you to demonstrate what you have learned?
72%
low
How fair has the marking and assessment been on your course?
89%
med
How often does feedback help you to improve your work?
72%
low
How often have you received assessment feedback on time?
100%
high
How clear were the marking criteria used to assess your work?
67%
low
Academic support
94%
med
Academic support
94%
med
How easy was it to contact teaching staff when you needed to?
94%
med
How well have teaching staff supported your learning?
94%
med
Organisation and management
75%
low
Organisation and management
75%
low
How well were any changes to teaching on your course communicated?
72%
low
How well organised is your course?
76%
low
Learning resources
93%
med
Learning resources
93%
med
How well have the IT resources and facilities supported your learning?
80%
low
How well have the library resources (e.g., books, online services and learning spaces) supported your learning?
100%
high
How easy is it to access subject specific resources (e.g., equipment, facilities, software) when you need them?
94%
med
Student voice
83%
med
Student voice
83%
med
How clear is it that students' feedback on the course is acted on?
76%
med
To what extent do you get the right opportunities to give feedback on your course?
83%
low
To what extent are students' opinions about the course valued by staff?
89%
med
How well does the students' union (association or guild) represent students' academic interests?
94%
high
Other NSS questions
Other NSS questions
During your studies, how free did you feel to express your ideas, opinions, and beliefs?
83%
low
How well communicated was information about your university/college's mental wellbeing support services?
94%
high
Student information
The Philosophy, Religion and Ethics course at University of Sheffield features content from more than one subject area. Choose an option below to find out about the students taking courses in each of those subject areas at this uni.
Graduate prospects
What graduates do next
The Philosophy, Religion and Ethics course includes content from more than one subject area. Choose an option below for information about University of Sheffield graduates across each of those subject areas.
Graduate statistics
65%
In a job where degree was essential or beneficial
85%
In work, study or other activity
65%
Say it fits with future plans
35%
Are utilising studies
Top job areas
25%
Teaching Professionals
15%
Business and public service associate professionals
15%
Elementary occupations
10%
Artistic, literary and media occupations
Graduate statistics
65%
In a job where degree was essential or beneficial
85%
In work, study or other activity
65%
Say it fits with future plans
35%
Are utilising studies
Top job areas
20%
Teaching Professionals
15%
Elementary occupations
10%
Artistic, literary and media occupations
10%
Business and public service associate professionals
Graduate statistics percentages are determined 15 months after a student graduates
Earnings after graduation
Earnings from University of Sheffield graduates who took Philosophy, Religion and Ethics - or another course in the same subject area.
Earnings
£23.4k
First year after graduation
£25.6k
Third year after graduation
£29.9k
Fifth year after graduation
Shown here are the median earnings of graduates at one, three and five years after they completed a course related to Philosophy, Religion and Ethics.
Note: this data only looks at employees (and not those who are self-employed or also studying) and covers a broad sample of graduates and the various paths they've taken, which might not always be a direct result of their degree
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