Philosophy, Religion and Ethics
at University of Winchester
This unique Philosophy, Religion and Ethics degree is not simply studying these fields separately but explores questions at the intersection of these disciplines. You get to set philosophical ideas in conversation with religious traditions, rituals and sacred texts, engaging in stimulating debates about right and wrong, life and death, faith and politics.
BA (Hons) Philosophy, Religion and Ethics
Course Overview
At Winchester, you study the grand narrative of the philosophical tradition, from ancient Greece to the world of existentialism and post-modernity. Each year you analyse the meaning and significance of classic philosophical works from thinkers as diverse as Aristotle, Fanon, Ibn ‘Arabi, and de Beauvoir.
In analysing the texts produced by great intellects, you grow as a writer, debater and thinker. And it’s not all about heavyweight thinkers – you have the chance to consider material practices rather than just ideas: for example, to study what burial rituals tell us about our relation to death rather than just what texts tell us.
- 3 years direct degree study
- September
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Entry Requirements for
Undergraduate:
Recognised International Foundation course from a UK institution. Postgraduate: Diplomë e Nivelit të Pare / Bachelor with a minimum score of 7
Undergraduate: Recognised International Foundation course from a UK institution. Postgraduate: Bachelors with a minimum grade of 12
Undergraduate: Matura / Reifepruungszeugnis with a minimum score of 3.0.
Undergraduate: Recognised International Foundation course from a UK institution. Postgraduate: Bakalavr Diplomu (Bachelors) with a minimum overall grade of 70% or 3.5/5.0
Undergraduate: 2 year diploma with high grades.
Associate degree with high grades.
International Baccalaureate with minimum 24 points.
A Level grades as specified under ‘UK’.
A recognised international foundation course from a UK institution. Postgraduate: Bachelor degree with a minimum GPA of 3.0/4.0
Undergraduate:
2 years of a 4-year Bachelor degree at 60% (GPA 3.0) Postgraduate: Students who have passed the 4 years of BA/Bcom/BSc with a score of 60% or GPA 3.0
Undergraduate: A transcript showing successful completion of one year of university study at a recognised Brazilian university.
A recognised International Foundation course from a UK institution.
A Level grades as specified under ‘UK’.
An International Baccalaureate with minimum 24 points.
A recognised International Foundation course from a UK institution. Postgraduate: Bacharel/Licenciado/Professional title (4 years or more) with a minimum grade of 7.1 (depending on the institution and course applied for) Especialista
Undergraduate: A Level grades as specified under ‘UK’. Postgraduate: Bachelor with minimum grade 2nd Class Lower Division
Undergraduate: Bulgaria – Diploma Za Sredno Obrazovanie with a minimum grade of 4. Postgraduate: Bakalavr (Bachelor degree) with a minimum grade of 4
Undergraduate: Achieving year 1 pass of Cambodian Degree with a minimum grade of 70%.
International Foundation course recognised in the UK. Postgraduate: Masters degree with grade 65% overall
Undergraduate: Achieving Diplôme Universitaire de Technologie with a minimum grade of 12/20. Postgraduate: 12 or above in Bachelors degree
Undergraduate:
A High/Secondary School Diploma/Certificate from English-speaking Canada with a minimum of 65 per cent in at least five subjects.
Arts related Canadian College Diploma.
Diplôme d’Études Collègiales (DEC) from Quebec with a minimum of 65 per cent in at least five subjects.
Postgraduate: Bachelor degree / Baccalaureat
Bachelor degree (Honours) with a minimum GPA of 2.83
Undergraduate: Chinese University / College Entrance Examination (Gaokao)) with minimum 480.
One year at a recognised university in China with an overall average of 70% (GPA 2.0/4).
A recognised International Foundation course in UK or China.
A Level grades as specified under ‘UK’.
International Baccalaureate with minimum 24 points .
Postgraduate: Completion of Bachelor Degree or 2/2.5/3/5 years Dazhuan diploma degree with 1 years +working experience
Bachelor degree from top national universities with an overall average grade of 75%
Bachelor degree from national universities with an overall average grade of 80%
Bachelor degree from high-ranking private universities with an overall average grade of 80%
Undergraduate: Apolytirion with a minimum grade of 16. Postgraduate: Bachelor degree with a minimum of 6.0 overall
Undergraduate: Czech Republic-Maturitni Zkousce/Maturita with a minimum grade of 2.5. Postgraduate: Successful completion of degree with a minimum grade of 2.5
Undergraduate: Al-Azhar Training Diploma with high grades.
A Level grades as specified under ‘UK’.
International Baccalaureate with minimum 24 points.
Diploma from Technical / Commercial / Industrial / Health institutes.
A recognised International Foundation course from a UK institution.
Postgraduate: Bachelor degree with a GPA 2.5/4 (or 3.2/5) or 65%
American University Cairo – Bachelor Degree with GPA 2.8/4 or 70%
Undergraduate: Undergraduate (Year 1 entry): Gümnaasiumi lõputunnistus with 70% overall (with 60% in at least two state examinations Postgraduate: Bakalaureusekrad minimum grade 3
Undergraduate: Brevet de Technicien Brevet Professionnel.
Diplôme d’Accès Aux Études Universitaires (DAEU) Diplôme du Baccalauréat Général. 11.5 overall
Diplôme du Baccalauréat Professionnel Diplôme du Baccalauréat Technologique Option Internationale du Baccalauréat Brevet de Technicien Supérieur.
Postgraduate: Licence with a minimum grade of 11
Undergraduate: A recognised International Foundation course from a UK institution. Postgraduate: Bachelor degree 2nd class (upper or lower). Only if degree completed after 2019.
Undergraduate: A recognised International Foundation course from a UK institution. Postgraduate: Bachelor degree with minimum grade C
Undergraduate: Berufsfachschulabschluss (Assistentenberufe / Vollqualifizierende Berufsausbildung) (from 2013).
Fachgebundene Hochschulreife / Fachhochschulreife, Zeugnis der Allgemeinen Hochschulreife / Abitur Fachschulabschluss. with a minimum of 2.6
Undergraduate: National Diploma with lower credit
A Level grades as specified under ‘UK’.
An International Baccalaureate with minimum 24 points.
A recognised International Foundation course from a UK institution.
WAEC with Grade C or above in 5 subjects plus: Diploma from Federal University with minimum of lower credit Or Ordinary National Diploma (OND)
Postgraduate: Bachelors degree 2nd class lower or higher.
Undergraduate:
72 UCAS points, equivalent to three A-Levels grade D, unless on a course that requires an interview. For those, the advertised tariff level should be used. Postgraduate: Students should have a 2:2 or higher in a bachelor (honours) degree (or equivalent non-UK qualifications) in a relevant subject, or an equivalent professional qualification in a related subject area.
Undergraduate: Apolytírio Genikoú Lykeíou with 16/20
Undergraduate: Hong Kong Diploma of Secondary Education (HKDSE) with 433
Hong Kong Advanced Level Examination (HKALE) with a minimum of pass grades of A- E in all subjects.
International Baccalaureate with minimum 24 points.
A Level grades as specified under ‘UK’.
A recognised International Foundation course from a UK institution (completion).
Post-secondary qualifications with an average grade of 2 or C.
Professional Diploma (from a polytechnic) Honours Diploma.
Higher Diploma Higher Certificate Associate Degree (Pass).
Postgraduate: Completion of Bachelor Degree – 2nd class (division 2)
Undergraduate:
Indian HSC/ Standard XII with an overall average of 60% or higher (CBSE, CISCE and State Boards).
A Level grades as specified under ‘UK’.
An International Baccalaureate with minimum 24 points.
A recognised International Foundation course from a UK institution. Postgraduate: 3 year Bachelor’s degree from a recognised university with a minimum overall average of 55%
Undergraduate: Completion of SMA/SMU/SMK 3 with average of 75 Postgraduate: Completion of S1 bachelor degree / diploma D4 with minimum GPA of 2.6/4
Undergraduate: Pre-University Certificate with minimum grade of 12.
Associate Degree.
A Level grades as specified under ‘UK’.
An International Baccalaureate with minimum 24 points.
A recognised International Foundation course from a UK institution.
Postgraduate: Bachelor Degree with a minimum grade of 12/20
Undergraduate:
Diploma Di Esame Di Stato minimum 60%. Postgraduate: Laurea with a minimum of 90/110
Undergraduate: Recognised International Foundation course from a UK institution. Postgraduate: Diplôme d’Études Approfondies / Diplôme d’Études Supérieures / Diplôme d’Études Supérieures Spécialisées / Maîtrise with a score of 12-13/20 / Assez Bien from a recognised institution in Ivory Coast
Undergraduate: Kyotsu shiken (Common test for university admissions) – 675/900 or 750/1000.
Recognised International Foundation course from a UK institution.
Postgraduate: Advance Diploma
Bachelor Degree from a recognized university with a GPA of 2.3/4, Pass/C grade or approximately 75%
Undergraduate: Recognised International Foundation course from a UK institution. Postgraduate: Bachelor degree (Бакалавр дипломы), Specialist Diploma (Мамаң дипломы) or Magister with a minimum grade of GPA 3/4 or 3.5/4.33
Undergraduate: Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) C+ average in 8 subjects. Postgraduate: Bachelors degree 2nd class lower or higher.
Undergraduate: Recognised International Foundation course from a UK institution. Postgraduate: Bachelor’s degree or Specialist Diploma with an overall grade of 3.0/4.0 or 4.0/5.0
Undergraduate: Recognised International Foundation course from a UK institution. Postgraduate: Masters with a minimum grade of 2.5
Undergraduate: Atestats with 7 overall.
A Level grades as specified under ‘UK’.
An International Baccalaureate with minimum 24 points.
A recognised International Foundation course from a UK institution
Undergraduate: Diplôme de Technicien Supérieur Licence Technique.
Diplôme Universitaire de Technologie.
A Level grades as specified under ‘UK’.
International Baccalaureate with minimum 24 points.
A recognised International Foundation course from a UK institution.
Postgraduate: Bachelor Degree / Licence with a minimum GPA of 80% or above
Undergraduate: Brandos Atestatas (BA) with an average score grade of 7.0 Postgraduate: Bakalauro Diplomas (Bachelor’s) minimum grade 7
Undergraduate: Unified Examination Certificate (UEC) with 5Bs is required for Year 1 entry.
STPM – GPA 2.75
Postgraduate: Bachelor’s degree (GPA of 2.7 or above)
Undergraduate:
A recognised International Foundation course from a UK institution
Undergraduate: Título de Técnico Superior Universitario / Título de Profesional Asociado.
A recognised International Foundation course from a UK institution.
A Level grades as specified under ‘UK’.
International Baccalaureate with minimum 24 points.
A recognised International Foundation course from a UK institution.
Postgraduate: Título de Licenciado / Título (Profesional) awarded after 4 or more years of study with min 7.0/Bien (2:2)
Undergraduate: Recognised International Foundation course from a UK institution.
Undergraduate: Achieving Morocco-Baccalaureat with a minimum grade of 14 Postgraduate: Bachelors with a minimum grade of 11
Undergraduate: Recognised International Foundation course from a UK institution. Postgraduate: Masters degree with grade 55% overall
Undergraduate: 12th Standard with minimum CGPA of 2.8 out of 4.0 overall if taken after 2018 Postgraduate: 3-year bachelor’s degrees accepted at 60% but MOI not accepted.
4-year bachelor’s degrees accepted at 55%, with either MOI or formal English language test.
Undergraduate: National Diploma / Ordinary National Diploma / Advanced Diploma.
Higher National Diploma with credit.
One or more years of undergraduate studies at a reputable Nigerian university with an average CGPA of 3.2. 2 A-levels at grade C or above.
International Baccalaureate with minimum 24 points.
A recognised International Foundation course from a UK institution.
WAEC with Grade C or above in 5 subjects plus: Diploma from Federal University with minimum of lower credit Or Ordinary National Diploma (OND)
Postgraduate: Bachelors degree 2nd class lower or higher.
Undergraduate: Vitnemal (with Generell Studiekompetanse) with 4.0 overall.
A Level grades as specified under ‘UK’.
An International Baccalaureate with minimum 24 points.
A recognised International Foundation course from a UK institution.
Postgraduate: A Bachelorsgrad (Bachelor’s degree) minimum Grade C
Undergraduate: A Level grades as specified under ‘UK’.
An International Baccalaureate with minimum 24 points.
A recognised International Foundation course from a UK institution.
Postgraduate: 4-year Bachelors degree from an accredited university with a minimum overall average of 55% or CGPA 2.5 out of 4 depending on the university
Undergraduate: Titulo de Profesional.
Titulo de Profesional Tecnico with high grades.
A Level grades as specified under ‘UK’.
An International Baccalaureate with minimum 24 points.
A recognised International Foundation course from a UK institution.
Postgraduate: Diploma de Especialista
Grado de Bachiller with very high grades
Undergraduate: Bachelor Year 1 with satisfactory grades from a recognised Philippine university.
A Level grades as specified under ‘UK’.
An International Baccalaureate with minimum 24 points.
A recognised International Foundation course from a UK institution.
Postgraduate: Considered on an individual basis
Undergraduate: Bachelor Year 1 with satisfactory grades from a recognised Philippine university.
A Level grades as specified under ‘UK’.
An International Baccalaureate with minimum 24 points.
A recognised International Foundation course from a UK institution.
Postgraduate: Passing Bachelors minimum grade 4.0
Undergraduate:
Diploma de Bacalaureat with a minimum grade of 7 Postgraduate: Diploma de Licenta/de Inginer Diplomat/de Urbanist Diplomat with minimum grade 7.00
Undergraduate: A Level grades as specified under ‘UK’.
An International Baccalaureate with minimum 24 points
A recognised International Foundation course from a UK institution.
Postgraduate: Successful completion of Bachelor degree Specialist diploma with a CGPA of 3.0
Undergraduate: Technician/ Technical Diploma with a minimum score of 70% or 3.0/5.0
Transcript showing completion of one year of a Bachelor’s degree from a recognised Saudi university.
A Level grades as specified under ‘UK’.
An International Baccalaureate with minimum 24 points.
A recognised International Foundation course from a UK institution.
Postgraduate: Bachelor Degree from a recognised Saudi institution and a minimum GPA of 3.0/4.0 or 3.5/5.0.
Undergraduate: Recognised International Foundation course from a UK institution. Postgraduate: Diplôme d’Études Approfondies/Diplôme d’Études Supérieures/Diplôme d’Études Supérieures Spécialisées/Maîtrise with a score of 12/20 from a recognised institution
Undergraduate:
Singapore A Levels with grades equal to the course requirement. Postgraduate: Singaporean degree classification (4.0 CGPA): 2.80+; Singaporean degree classification (5.0 CGPA/CAP): 3.5+ (English translation or equivalent: 2:2)
Undergraduate: Students with a Senior Certificate with grades 55666.
A Level grades as specified under ‘UK’.
Postgraduate: Bachelor 2nd class division 2 Class Degree
Undergraduate:
Successful completion of First year at a recognised University in South Korea with min GPA of 2.5.
Junior College Diploma/Junior Vocational College Diploma.
A Level grades as specified under ‘UK’.
An International Baccalaureate with minimum 24 points.
A recognised International Foundation course from a UK institution.
Postgraduate: Relevant 4 year Bachelor degree from a well- recognised institution with an overall GPA of 2.8 or above
Undergraduate: Titulo De Bachiller Grade 7.0. Postgraduate: Licenciado/Título de Ingeniero/Título de Arquitecto with a minimum average of 6.0.
Undergraduate:
Achieving Sri Lankan A Levels with DDD or Sri Lanka General Certificate of Education (Advanced) 55% overall score Postgraduate: 4 year degree = Bachelor degree with a minimum of 55%
Undergraduate: Pass Fullstandigt Slutbetyg fran Gymnasieskolan with an overall average of VG or C (15). Postgraduate: Kandidatexamen (Bachelor Degree) or Yrkesexamen (Professional Bachelor degree) with grade Pass (Godkänd)
Undergraduate: Y0 or 1 – International Foundation (or equivalent) required. Postgraduate: 2:2: minimum of 60% from state institutions
2:1: minimum of 70% from state institutions
Undergraduate:
Associate degree / Junior College Diploma 1 year of a Bachelor degree at a recognized university in Taiwan.
A Level grades as specified under ‘UK’.An International Baccalaureate with minimum 24 points.
A recognised International Foundation course from a UK institution.
Postgraduate: Bachelor degree completion 70%
Undergraduate: Advanced Certificate of Secondary Education (ACSE) with grades between A – E.
East African Advanced Certificate of Education (EAACE).
Postgraduate: Bachelor degree with Lower 2nd Class Honours
Undergraduate:
A recognised International Foundation course from a UK institution. Postgraduate: Bachelor degree completion with a CGPA of 2.15 in a four year Bachelor Degree
Undergraduate:
A recognised International Foundation course from a UK institution. Postgraduate: Achieving a Licence with a minimum score of 12.00 or higher
Undergraduate: Devlet Lise Diplomasi or Lise Bitirme Diplomasi (High School Diploma) with 70% or above.
A transcript showing completion of one year of a Bachelor’s degree from a recognised Turkish university.
Ön-Lisans Diplomasi (Associate degree) with a GPA of 3.0/4.0.
Postgraduate: Lisans Diplomasi with a minimum GPA of 2.5. Bachelor degree holders from central/state universities may be accepted with a GPA of 2.2
Undergraduate: Junior Specialist Diploma.
A Level grades as specified under ‘UK’.
An International Baccalaureate with minimum 24 points.
A recognised International Foundation course from a UK institution.
Postgraduate: Bachelor Degree with a minimum GPA of 4.0
Specialist Diploma with a minimum GPA of 4.0
Undergraduate: A recognised International Foundation course from a UK institution. Postgraduate: Bachelor Degree (4 years) with a min CGPA of 2.5/Good/75% (2:2)
Undergraduate:
72 UCAS points, equivalent to three A-Levels grade D, unless on a course that requires an interview. For those, the advertised tariff level should be used. Postgraduate: Students should have a 2:2 or higher in a bachelor (honours) degree (or equivalent non-UK qualifications) in a relevant subject, or an equivalent professional qualification in a related subject area.
Undergraduate:
Accredited High School Diploma, with a G.P.A of 3.0 or above AND 2 AP’s with minimum grade 3 in each.
3 AP’s alone with minimum grade 3 in each.
Standardised tests (SAT/ACT) optional where high school transcripts can be provided.
Postgraduate: Bachelors degree with a GPA of at least 2.4 or above
Undergraduate:
Bachillerato- pass.
A Level grades as specified under ‘UK’.
An International Baccalaureate with minimum 24 points.
A recognised International Foundation course from a UK institution.
Successful completion of the Carerra Intermedio with good grades (possibly year 2 entry).
Postgraduate: Licenciado / Professional title when awarded after four or more years of study, with good grades 7/12, C, Bueno or 75%
Maestria
Titulo de Especialista / de Diplomado
Undergraduate: Recognised International Foundation course from a UK institution. Postgraduate: Diplomi (Specialist Diploma) or with a minimum overall 70% OR Bakalavr with a minimum overall 75%
Undergraduate:
Vietnamese Bằng Tốt Nghiệp Cao Đẳng (College Diploma / Associate degree).
Bằng Tốt Nghiệp Trung Cấp Chuyên Nghiệp (Intermediate Professional Education Diploma) with a pass mark of at least 6.5.
Bằng Tốt Nghiệp Trung Cấp Nghề (Vocational Intermediate Diploma) with a pass mark of at least 6.5.
Bằng Tốt Nghiệp Cao Đẳng Nghề (Vocational College Diploma / Vocational Associate Degree).
A Level grades as specified on the individual course page on Ravensbourne’s website, or an International Baccalaureate with minimum 24 points.
A recognised International Foundation course from a UK institution.
Postgraduate: Bằng Tốt Nghiệp Đại Học / Bằng Cử Nhân (Bachelor degree) with a minimum average score of 6 out of 10 or of 3 out of 4
International Student Fees
You can find the applicable international student course fee for your chosen pathway study route listed below.
| Study Route | Tuition Fees (2025-26) |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | September – £16,700 |
| Postgraduate | September – £17,450 |
| *Please visit University of Winchester website for full details of tuition fees. An additional £500 discount is applicable to anyone who pays in full prior to enrolment. | |
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