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Philosophy and Theology

  • Bachelor of Arts (with Honours)
  • 3 Years
  • Full-Time
  • 20 September 2027
  • Undergraduate
University Park Campus
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Course summary

What is it to be human? What do people believe about the world and how they fit within it? This degree will transform how you think and feel about fundamental issues of human existence. By studying philosophy and religion together you’ll get to understand:

  • the overlaps and differences

  • how they support and disagree with each other

  • their personal, historical, and cultural importance

From the deeply personal to society-wide concerns, you’ll cover a wide range of issues providing you with a greater understanding of different ways of living. Throughout this course you’ll develop a wide range of transferable skills, and will also have the opportunity to undertake bespoke internships and placements to help you set yourself up for success after graduation.

Our interfaith chaplaincy also supports you to explore your faith and others’ faith in a supportive setting on campus.

Theology

  • Study biblical writings together with key thinkers, ideas, events and movements that shaped the course of Western Christian thought

  • Explore how religion intersects with social justice, technology, and the natural world, as well as philosophy, sociology and history

Philosophy

  • Study topics, figures, and themes from across the Western, Indian, Chinese and Africana traditions

  • Explore crime and justice, race and gender, politics and religion, mental health, the environment and society

  • Apply philosophical thinking to everyday issues

You’ll be encouraged to ask the big questions and explore the many ways in thinking about what it is to be human.

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Course highlights

  • Beginners welcome – you do not need any prior experience of theology, religion or philosophy to study this course.

  • Diverse module choice across two subjects allows you to combine old and new and follow themes through both subjects.

  • Enjoy a global curriculum, with particular strengths across Christian, Muslim, Buddhist and atheist thinking, and Western, Chinese, Indian and Africana philosophies.

Proven results

  • We’re ranked top 20 in the UK for philosophy and top 10 for theology and religious studies (The Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2026 and Complete University Guide 2026).

  • The average starting salary for philosophy and theology and religious studies undergraduates within 15 months of graduation was £28,500 (HESA Graduate Outcomes 2022/23).

Modules

Course Modules

For detailed information about the modules you will study, please visit the course page: https://www.nottingham.ac.uk/studywithus/ugstudy/courses/UG/Philosophy-and-Theology-BA-Jt-Hons.html

https://www.nottingham.ac.uk/studywithus/ugstudy/courses/UG/Philosophy-and-Theology-BA-Jt-Hons.html

Assessment method

For detailed information about the course assessment methods please visit the course page: https://www.nottingham.ac.uk/studywithus/ugstudy/courses/UG/Philosophy-and-Theology-BA-Jt-Hons.html

Ways to study this course

Campuses

  • University Park Campus

Study options

  • Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) • Full-Time • 3 Years

Start dates

  • 20 September 2027

Apply by
13 January 2027

This is the equal consideration deadline. You can still apply after this date, but your application may not receive guaranteed consideration.

Application codes

Course code:
VV56
Institution code:
N84
Campus name:
University Park Campus
Points of Entry:
Year 1

University of Nottingham has participated in the Teaching Excellence Framework. These ratings were awarded in 2023, for four years.

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How to apply

Apply by
13 January 2027

This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.

Application codes

Course code:
VV56
Institution code:
N84
Campus name:
University Park Campus

Points of entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

  • Year 1

Entry requirements

Typical qualification requirements

A level
ABB

General Studies and Critical Thinking are not accepted.

UCAS Tariff
Not accepted

Scottish Higher
AABBB

This qualification is only acceptable when combined with Advanced Higher grades AA and above.

Access to HE Diploma
Distinction: 24 Merit: 21

Pass the Access to HE Diploma with 45 credits at level 3, with distinction in 24 credits at Level 3 and 21 Level 3 credits graded Merit.

GCSE/National 4/National 5

GCSE requirements - English grade C ( numeric grade 4)

Scottish Advanced Higher
AB

including Scottish Highers ABBBB

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)

RQF Level 3 BTEC National Diploma DD plus 1 A Level grade B

International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
Offer: 30

or 655 in 3 Higher Level certificates

WJEC Level 3 Advanced Skills Baccalaureate Wales

Considered alongside A Levels

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)

RQF Level 3 BTEC National Extended Diploma DDD

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate (first teaching from September 2016)

RQF Level 3 BTEC National Extended Certificate D plus 2 A Levels grades BB

Applicants to this course may be eligible for our Additional Qualifications Offer Reduction Scheme. If you achieve a grade A in an EPQ, Core Maths*, IB Extended Essay or additional AS level qualification* then you will receive a one grade reduced offer for this course.

Please note that if you qualify for an enhanced contextual offer or receive an alternative offer based on taking four A levels, your additional qualification will not be taken into consideration as we are unable to make any further adjustments to your offer.

  • Additional eligibility requirements apply. View further details on this scheme.
    https://www.nottingham.ac.uk/studywithus/ugstudy/articles/applying/entry-requirements.html

English language requirements

TestGradeAdditional details
IELTS (Academic)6.5(no less than 6.0 in any element) English language requirements As well as IELTS (listed above), we also accept other English language qualifications. This includes TOEFL iBT, Pearson PTE, GCSE, IB and O level English. Check our English language policies and equivalencies for further details. For presessional English or one-year foundation courses, you must take IELTS for UKVI to meet visa regulations. If you need support to meet the required level, you may be able to attend a Presessional English for Academic Purposes (PEAP) course. Our Centre for English Language Education is accredited by the British Council for the teaching of English in the UK. If you successfully complete your presessional course to the required level, you can then progress to your degree course. This means that you won't need to retake IELTS or equivalent.

Contextual admissions

Universities and colleges consider more than grades when assessing applications and may make offers based on a range of criteria. Learn more about contextual offers.

We consider applicants solely on the basis of their merits, abilities and potential – we use exam grades to prioritise applicants but look at a range of factors and aim to give everyone an equal opportunity to show their achievements.

We understand that background and personal circumstances can have an impact on academic performance at school or college. Applicants who are eligible under our contextual admissions policies may be considered for a reduced contextual offer.

Learn more on the University of Nottingham website

International entry requirements

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Historical entry grades data

This section shows the range of grades that students who received offers were previously accepted on to this course with (learn more).

It is designed to support your research but does not guarantee whether you will or won't get a place.

Admissions teams consider various factors, including interviews, subject requirements, and entrance tests. Check all course entry requirements for eligibility.

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Fees and funding

Tuition fees

Per year tuition fees

LocationFeeYear
EU & InternationalTBC
England, Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland, Channel Islands & Republic of Ireland£10050*

* This is a provisional fee and subject to change.

Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website.

Additional fee information

View undergraduate tuition fees for UK and international students: https://www.nottingham.ac.uk/fees/tuitionfees/202627/undergraduate.aspx

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