Religion, Philosophy and Ethics University of Wales Trinity Saint David

Award	Attendance	Study	Duration	Start	Domestic fees	International fees
BA	On-Campus	Full-time	3 years	find out	find out	find out

Course overview

Course Overview

The course combines the cognate disciplines of Religious Studies, Philosophy and Ethics to explore some of the central questions and challenges that face humanity.

This course is ideal for students who ask the big questions about the nature of existence and the role of faith in our lives. It also, through examining the ethical questions that modern life poses, explores how we live our lives and what gives our lives and our actions meaning.

Key Features

Small class sizes
A supportive and friendly environment
Regular tutorials
A multi-disciplinary course

Modules

Knowledge and Reality: An Introduction to Metaphysics and Epistemology
Perspectives on Living Religions
Religion, Society and Culture
The Self
Ancient Greek Philosophy
Sects, Self and Society: Alternative Spiritualties in the West
Early Modern Philosophy
Philosophy of Mind
Philosophy of Religion
Environmental Philosophy
Islam in the West
Ethics and Global Justice
Sex and Violence: Religion in the Modern World
Buddhist Philosophy
Satan and His World of Darkness

Course Tutor(s)

Dr Catrin H Williams
Dr Rebekah Humphreys
Prof David Cockburn
Dr David Morgans
Dr Tristan Nash
Dr Robert Pope

Assessment

The programme is assessed primarily via coursework essays with some presentations and exams.

Career Opportunities

Teaching
Law
Politics and Civil Service
Media and journalism

Further Information

Visiting the University

For any students considering studying BA Religion, Philosophy and Ethics at UWTSD it is worthwhile attending a Visit Day or Open Day. You can take a tour of the Lampeter campus, meet some students, and question the lecturers to get a comprehensive understanding of the university and its teaching. To find out more about forthcoming dates visit the Open Day and Visit Day pages.

Related Courses

BA Philosophy
BA Religious Studies
BA Ethical and Political Studies
BA Religious Studies and Philosophy
BA Philosophy, Religious Studies, Education Studies

Tuition Fees

Annual tuition fees for entry in the academic year 2017/18 are as follows:

UK/EU: £9,000

International: £14,900

Tuition fees for years of study after your first year are subject to an increase of 3% for International students and at the capped fee rate as set by the UK Government for UK/EU students.

You can find further information on fees and how to pay on our Student Finance pages.

You may be eligible for funding to help support your study. To find out about scholarships, bursaries and other funding opportunities that are available please visit the University's Bursaries and Scholarships page

Additional Costs

There is an optional fieldtrip connected to a module for second and third year students to visit religious sites first hand. The Faculty subsidises this trip but the cost each year is dependent on airfare, location, and currency exchange rates. The Faculty aims to keep the cost in the range £400-£700.