BA Philosophy and Theology (VV56)
2022 entry
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UCAS code | VV56 |
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Application method |
Full time: UCAS Part time: Apply direct to the University |
Course duration | 3 year(s) full-time |
Tuition fees |
Fees quoted are for 2021 entry only. Fees for 2022 will be confirmed, subject to government approval, later in 2021.
Part-time tuition fees will normally be charged on a pro rata basis Further information on tuition fees, living costs and financial support. |
Location of course | Clifton campus |
Part-time study |
6 year(s) part-time Part-time study over six years with daytime, weekday teaching |
About BA Philosophy and Theology
On this course you will combine philosophy with study in religion and theology, taking an equal number of credits in each subject.
In philosophy you will study units covering introduction to philosophy, logic, and realism and normativity and undertake an extended essay.
For theology, you will take an introductory unit on different religious traditions and a methodology unit in your first year. You will also take an optional unit from choices that may include Christianity, Islam, Buddhism, Judaism, Hinduism, Chinese and Japanese religions, and the Philosophy of Religion.
In the second year you will continue your studies in philosophy and theology by combining mandatory units with other units of your choice.
In the third year you will take three optional units, including a dissertation in an area of special interest to you.
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Course structure
Typical offer for BA Philosophy and Theology - applicants must meet one of the following
A-level Standard offer |
AAA |
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A-level Contextual offer What is a contextual offer? | ABB |
International Baccalaureate Diploma Standard offer |
36 points overall with 18 at Higher Level |
International Baccalaureate Diploma Contextual offer What is a contextual offer? |
32 points overall with 16 at Higher Level |
Cambridge Pre-U offer | Requirements for principal subjects are as for A-level, where D1/ D2 is A*, D3 is A, M1/ M2 is B, and M3 is C. |
Access to HE Diploma offer | Access to HE Diploma in Humanities, Humanities and Social Sciences, or Literary Studies. The 45 graded Level 3 credits must include at least 30 credits at Distinction and 15 at Merit or above. Additional written work may be required; please contact the Enquiries team for details. Mature students are welcome to contact mature-students@bristol.ac.uk to check the suitability of their Access course. |
BTEC offer | DDD in a relevant subject |
Scottish Qualifications Authority offer | Advanced Higher: AA, and Standard Higher: AAAAB |
Welsh Baccalaureate offer | Requirements are as for A-levels, where you can substitute a non-subject specific grade for the Welsh Baccalaureate Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate at that grade. |
European Baccalaureate offer | 85% overall |
UK qualifications | Further information about UK qualifications |
International qualifications | Accepted international qualifications |
Applicants must also meet these requirements
GCSE profile requirements | Profile: Higher numeracy requirement (6 or B in GCSE Mathematics or equivalent) Further information about GCSE requirements and profile levels. |
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English language requirements | If English is not your first language, you need to meet this profile level: Profile B Further information about English language requirements and profile levels. |
How we assess your application
Admissions statements relate to 2021 entry and will be updated for 2022 entry in summer 2021.
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