Program description
Philosophy and Religion
The Philosophy and Religion degree program at Bangor University offers the opportunity to study some of the most important and challenging ideas that have shaped Eastern and Western cultures. Our choice of modules offer a unique variety of religious and philosophical traditions, encompassing both analytical and continental philosophy, and religions of Eastern and Western tradition. We have more than enough to cultivate your skills and satisfy your enquiring mind. Philosophy and Religion at Bangor has developed out of a longstanding tradition in these subject areas within the University since the 19th century. Our staff are dedicated to developing your full academic and personal potential, and to prepare you for success after graduation.
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Admission requirements
For 2020 entry:
Typical offer is based on a minimum 104 tariff points from a Level 3 qualification e.g.:
- A Levels (no specific subjects required)
- International Baccalaureate Diploma
- BTEC National/Extended Diploma and Cambridge Technical Extended Diploma: MMM
- City & Guilds Advanced Technical/Extended Diploma: considered on a case by case basis
- Access: Pass
- Welsh Baccalaureate is accepted.
International Candidates: school leaving qualifications and college diplomas are accepted from countries worldwide (subject to minimum English Language requirements).
For more information about admission requirements, please visit the university website
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Year 1
- Introduction to Philosophy of Religion
- Introduction to Islam
- Introduction to Judaism and Christianity
- Themes in Eastern Philosophy and Religion
- Ethics: Religious Perspectives
- Existentialism
- Death of God
- Introduction to Logic
Year 2 & 3
- Ancient Philosophy
- Early Modern Philosophy
- Applied Ethics
- Metaphysics
- Philosophy in the 20th Century
- Problem of Evil
- Political Philosophy
- Faith and Reason
- Kant
- Religion, Gender and Sexuality
- Sociology of Religion
- Psychology of Religion: The Mad, Holy, and Demonic
- Fundamentalism
- Paradoxes of Self: Nietzsche and Jung
- Hinduism and Buddhism
- Dissertation (Year 3)
*Module listings are for guide purposes only and are subject to change.
Scholarships & funding
Several scholarship options are available. Please visit the university website for more information.
Tuition fees
Qualification
Upon successful completion of the program, students will earn a BA (Hons).
Continuing studies
Many students will go on to pursue postgraduate degrees leading to an MA, MRes or PhD.
Career opportunities
A degree in Philosophy and Religion will open up opportunities in a broad range of areas, including teaching, communication, publishing, social work, librarianship, the media etc.
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About this institute
Bangor University
Want something different? Well you have come to the right place. Bangor University is a historic University located between the mountains of the Snowdonia National Park, the wonderful Irish Sea coastline, and the awe-inspiring Isle of Anglesey. What makes Bangor...
Why study at Bangor University
A top 10 university
The Complete University Guide 2021 results place Bangor amongst the UK’s top 10 universities for student satisfaction (excluding specialist institutions). This reflects the University’s focus on overall student experience.
Wide range of courses
We offer hundreds of courses across the arts and the sciences. We pride ourselves on the quality of our teaching and our courses and lecturers have been rated in the top 10 in the country.
World class teaching & research
Study at a world-class university, which is recognised for the quality of teaching and research. Bangor University is in the top 40 in the UK for research according to the Research Excellence Framework 2014.
Work experience and placements
We offer a variety of options to gain valuable employability skills, which includes supporting you in work placements and internships that you may wish to undertake.
Guaranteed accommodation
We guarantee accommodation for first-year students who apply by the deadline and select us as their Firm Choice. Our accommodation was rated Top 15 in the UK at the What Uni Student Choice Awards 2020.
Free membership of all clubs and societies
Take advantage of the Bangor Student Experience with free membership of student clubs and societies. There are over 150 different ones to choose from, so you can try something new, get involved with sports, meet new friends and get out and explore the local area.
UNRIVALlED location
Choose to study in one of the best places in the UK to be a student. Bangor’s location – close to the mountains and the sea – has been described as ‘the best university setting in the UK’.
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