Overview

This Philosophy, Business and Ethics BA degree from the University of Reading is offered jointly by the triple-accredited Henley Business School and the University of Reading’s Department of Philosophy.

Key features

With a strong focus on business ethics, the programme will help you apply your knowledge to real-world scenarios, and its versatility will enhance your employability and help prepare you for your career after graduation.

During this course, you will:

gain a firm understanding of the practice, concepts, and theories of business management, as well as the skills and competencies that will help you apply them.
confront your deepest beliefs and assumptions in a philosophical way to inform you about current debates in philosophy. You’ll develop a sense of the significance of philosophical thinking in dealing with contemporary issues.
combine rigorous analysis of core philosophical and ethical theory with practical and real-world applications in business contexts.

The study of ethics forms an integral component of both the philosophical and business sides of the programme, preparing you to think through the ethical and commercial dilemmas that real-world decision-makers face.

Career opportunities:

This programme has a strong focus on employability. In a changing and uncertain world, we believe that a critical philosophical grounding, together with business-oriented and personal skills, will equip you for future success.

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Reason and Argument
The Meaning of Life
Business in Practice: Markets, Marketing and Management
Global Justice
Developing Professional Excellence
Global Philosophies

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-29 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-06-30 00:00:00

Language

English

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135

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100

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76

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IELTS

7

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Credits

360 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Reading, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Business Administration Philosophy Ethics View 1212 other Bachelors in Business Administration in United Kingdom

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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135

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100

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76

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7

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General requirements

Typical offer

BBB

International Baccalaureate

30 points overall including 4 in standard level Mathematics

GCSE

Maths at grade 5 (B)

Extended Project Qualification

In recognition of the excellent preparation that the Extended Project Qualification (EPQ) provides to students for University study, we can now include achievement in the EPQ as part of a formal offer.

BTEC Extended Diploma

DDM

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Tuition Fees

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25850 GBP / year

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Citizens or residents

9790 GBP / year

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Living costs

Reading

United Kingdom

903 - 1382 GBP / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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