980 Philosophy, Ethics and Religious Studies Degree Programs

The MA in Philosophy will give you a thorough grounding in the core knowledge and skills required for philosophical research, while also allowing you to pursue your philosophical interests in depth. Bristol ranks as one of the top ten philosophy departments in the UK in the Philosophical Gourmet Report. Our staff have diverse research interests and expertise across a wide range of philosophical areas.

Apply your knowledge of History to contemporary challenges, issues and debates. Our innovative History degree has been designed to enable you to acquire specialised subject knowledge alongisde practical and professional skills. Our History course is inspiring, innovative and compelling. Our Newton Park campus is beautiful, but it’s also a historic resource in its own right and a way into a wide range of historical subjects and approaches – from reading a landscape to analysing the symbols of wealth and power and tracing their international connections.

This two-year Research Master’s programme is designed for international and Dutch students who wish to acquire the skills needed for a career in academic philosophy or in research. The programme has five specialisations, reflecting the expertise of researchers at the faculty. As a student you will follow intensive Research Master’s courses, and will develop your methodological and academic skills during dedicated Research Methods and Skills seminars. Throughout your studies, you will participate in ongoing research activities and will be assigned a personal supervisor who will guide you as you acquire the skills necessary for a career in research.

In this Diploma of Higher Education in Religion, Philosophy and Ethics, you’ll investigate a variety of questions and themes in religious studies and philosophy from historical and contemporary perspectives. You’ll explore human systems of thought and practice, both ‘secular’ and ‘religious’. This will allow you to engage with wide-ranging and often controversial issues affecting different cultures and societies.

This BA (Honours) in Arts and Humanities (Philosophy) degree gives you the freedom to combine the study of different subject areas in the arts and humanities. You'll develop a specialism in philosophy, exploring the ideas of philosophers and learning to tackle big questions for yourself. You can combine this with a second specialism or choose to develop broader interests in art history, classical studies, creative writing, English language, English literature, history, modern languages, music, and religious studies.

In this BA (Honours) in Religion, Philosophy and Ethics qualification, you’ll explore human systems of thought and practice, both ‘secular’ and ‘religious’, in ways which allow you to engage with wide-ranging and often controversial issues affecting different cultures and societies across Africa, the Americas, Asia and Europe.

BA (Honours) in Philosophy and Psychological Studies seek to answer profound questions about ourselves and our place in the social and physical universe. In this degree, you'll investigate a range of philosophical debates about ethics, justice, scientific knowledge, religion, art, and the self. You'll cover the core approaches in social, cognitive and developmental psychology, and some applied aspects of professional practice.

Humanities, Philosophy, and Arts examine human values and experience within a wide range of cultures across the globe and over the course of history. Students will study, interpret, and evaluate classic works in architecture, art, literature, music, philosophy, religion, rhetoric, and the theater, and they will encounter questions to which there are multiple plausible answers. The study of language, philosophy, and rhetoric provides crucial tools for understanding and interpreting human knowledge and experience. Students pursuing the program in the Humanities, Philosophy, and Arts will enhance their skills in critical thinking and both oral and written communication. The Humanities, Philosophy, and Arts program prepares students for further study in the arts, history, humanities, literature, philosophy, communication studies, and/or world languages at a four-year baccalaureate institution and provides an excellent foundation for students interested in administration, communications, law, public service, and teaching.

The Bachelor of Arts in Theology and Religious Studies invite students to engage in questions posed since ancient times by various religions, and of Catholic Christianity in particular, such as the ultimate meaning of human existence in relation to God and the establishment of an ethical society.

Instruction in the Department of Religious Studies is non-sectarian and seeks an open analysis of all points of view. Courses are designed to provide a general orientation to the academic study of religion for the undergraduate student, as well as more advanced exposure for those who wish to pursue professional careers where a study of religious ideas and institutions would be helpful.

The Master of Art in Ethics and Applied Philosophy degree program is designed to foster the application of ethical and philosophical knowledge to pressing social concerns in the contexts of technology, medicine, scientific research, or the law. The distinct advantage of UNC Charlotte’s Program is that it is flexible enough to accommodate the special needs and interests of virtually any professional who seeks mastery over one or more areas of applied ethics. 

The study of humanities is concerned with human experiences and the manner through which they have been expressed. Courses in the Humanities Program examine the historical, social, philosophical, religious, and artistic expressions of different cultures and their diverse perspectives on the sacred as well as secular worlds. The Humanities-Philosophy course offerings at Laney College provide students with an opportunity to delve into the grand, fantastic, and beautiful world of ideas. In addition to providing a transformative approach to the humanistic traditions, the department will also give students the opportunity to develop their critical thinking as well as their writing skills.

"Graduate Philosophy in English” is a 2-year MA program for both Polish and foreign students. All offered courses are taught entirely in the English language. The studies are meant to develop philosophical skills and competencies that are useful in the professional, public, and private spheres (e.g., critical thinking, creativity, rationality, and effective argumentation).

BA (Hons) in Creative Writing and Philosophy and Ethics Join us at Bath Spa University where writing is the thing we love to do and the thing we love to talk about. In our workshops, you’ll find friends for life who, like you, want to spend time in a writing world of imagination, creativity, and experimentation.

A Master of Philosophy in Environmental Studies offers an advanced, interdisciplinary approach to understanding and addressing the complex environmental challenges of our time. This degree provides in-depth knowledge of ecological systems, environmental policy, climate change, and sustainability, equipping graduates with the analytical and research skills necessary to evaluate environmental issues from both scientific and socio-political […]

Philosophy and psychology seek to answer profound questions about ourselves and our place in the social and physical universe. This diploma explores a range of philosophical debates about ethics, justice, scientific knowledge, religion and the self. It introduces core approaches in social, cognitive and developmental psychology and some applied aspects of professional practice. You’ll learn to read and understand scientific and philosophical texts; use different research methods; and communicate clearly and logically.

Master in Ethics, Science, and Policy learn how to evaluate and develop policies for some of the most pressing issues in society! You will study and practice ethics and philosophy of science to influence and develop policy on topics such as education, healthcare, risk management, taxation, and research.

Official inter-university master's degree, coordinated jointly by the universities of Valladolid and Salamanca. Its objective is to provide students with high academic and research standards, which complements the best performance of a professional career and qualify for research work and the completion of a doctoral thesis. It offers students specialized knowledge in four areas or pathways: History of Philosophy and Metaphysics, Moral and Political Philosophy, Aesthetics and Theory of the Arts, and Epistemology, with emphasis on the historical foundations of these disciplines and on a methodological background. This Master´s Degree enables analytical and critical thinking, and contributes to the development of intellectual rigor, argumentative skills, the capacity for multidisciplinary integration, an ethical conscience and attention to the principles and conceptual foundations of human knowledge and action. It is of interest not only to BA graduates in Philosophy or other Humanities disciplines (History, Philology, Art, etc.), but also to those coming from other scientific or technical branches (Law, Social Sciences, Psychology, Natural Sciences, Health Sciences, Mathematics, Engineering, etc.).