IELTS 6.5 overall, with no less than 6.0 in any component.
This course addresses fundamental questions in philosophy of religion and ethics and will be taught entirely online.
Drawing on the School’s outstanding research in philosophy of religion and ethics (PRE), you’ll use a variety of online learning resources to explore key issues in the field of PRE. You’ll have the opportunity to consider themes such as: concepts of God; the nature of justice; religious experience; ethics of the environment; the religious and spiritual significance of the arts and our relationship to the natural world.
This online course is open to students from a variety of backgrounds, so if you have a personal interest in philosophical and religious questions, or you want to develop your knowledge of philosophy and religious studies for professional development purposes, this course is for you.
You can also study this course for a PGDip or MA qualification. You’ll study the same content, but take additional modules and be able to complete a dissertation.
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Year 1
Compulsory modules
Introduction to Ethics: Reasons, Motivation, Obligations and Happiness15 credits
Optional modules (selection of typical options shown below)
Justice: Fairness, Equality and Diversity15 credits
Global Environmental Ethics15 credits
Business Ethics15 credits
Ethical Issues at the Beginning of Life (Online)15 credits
Ethical Issues at the End of Life (Online)15 credits
Philosophy and Spiritual Practice30 credits
Concepts of God30 credits
This course will be of interest to teachers of Philosophy and Religious Studies for professional development purposes. The course can also provide a route into a research degree in the fields of philosophy of religion and ethics. Equally, the important skills of argumentation and clear expression that are developed in the course will be valuable in a wide range of work settings.
300 GBP/year
