Religion, Philosophy and Ethics Cardiff University

Overview

Throughout the Religion, Philosophy and Ethics course from Cardiff University you'll have the opportunity to engage with a broad range of religious, philosophical, and ethical topics and traditions. Religion modules guide you through the histories and legacies of religions around the world, which have shaped current conflicts and provided solutions for them. You'll explore and analyse religious identity in modern societies, the role of theological thinking, and the ethics that influence views on hot topics from the environment to sexuality and reproductive rights.  In Philosophy, you'll develop a solid grounding in moral philosophy and will also study epistemology, philosophy of mind, and political philosophy. There's also the opportunity to study areas such as aesthetics, feminist philosophy, and phenomenology. In the final year of the programme, you can specialise in your preferred areas of study from across religious, philosophical, and ethical topics.

Many of our modules directly examine the practical implications of religious and philosophical thought, providing you with a clear link between theories and their application. This is emphasised in the final year of the programme with a collaborative project that applies philosophical research to develop policies or strategies aimed at solving a real-world ethical or social problem.

Alongside the research and academic skills you’lI develop, we offer opportunities for doing off-campus work placements or community outreach projects based on your studies.

You’ll graduate with a range of professional skills, including collaboration, communication and critical thinking. You will also have developed a deep appreciation of the ethical and social challenges that face contemporary society and industry, and have the ideas and confidence required to solve them. From here, you’ll be ideally placed to progress into a range of exciting careers.

Career opportunities:

We encourage our students to think about life beyond university from day one, offering modules and support to give you a competitive advantage on graduating no matter what path you follow.

Graduates from this programme possess a range of transferable skills and areas of knowledge that are sought after by many employers. These include the ability to independently analyse complex problems and identify workable and innovative solutions, to work effectively with others on large projects, to communicate effectively to different audiences, and to use reflection and feedback to further develop your skills. You’ll also acquire a broad knowledge base enabling you to understand and respond to a range of contemporary ethical or social problems. During your degree, you’ll gain experience of professional research, policy and strategy roles by working on a large collaborative policy project. This project showcases to employers how not only your skills but also your knowledge can be of huge value in the workplace.

University services and schemes are also available to you, providing additional ways to increase your professional skills and confidence. The Cardiff Award provides a framework through which to develop your employability further, and Student Futures is on hand to provide career advice and support in gaining placements specific to your degree. You can also take advantage of programmes like Languages for All and Welsh for All to improve your language skills, while support from the Enterprise and Start Up team can help to bring your ideas to life.

Due to the depth and breadth of skills and knowledge gained from their studies, our graduates can be found in a variety of sectors, including the civil service, local government, charitable organisations, small businesses, consultancy firms, and schools and colleges. They work in journalism, law, teaching, finance, marketing, human resources, public relations, and many other professions.