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BA (Hons) Philosophy and Religion

University of Manchester

1 Location : Main Campus

Course details


Study mode

Full time

Length

3 year course

Distance learning

Not Available

Placement year

Not Available

Year abroad

Not Available

Foundation year

Not Available

Study mode

Full time

Length

3 year course

Distance learning

Not Available

Placement year

Not Available

Year abroad

Not Available

Foundation year

Not Available

What you need to know about the data

  • The data is from students surveyed during the Covid-19 pandemic.
  • Some courses and providers have been affected more than others.
  • The data tells you about the experience of recent students, but your experience may be different.
  • Read more about this data

The data displayed is from students on this and other courses in Philosophy.

There was not enough data to publish information specifically for this course. This may be because the course size is too small or not enough students responded to the survey. This does not reflect on the quality of the course.

Student Satisfaction

The Student satisfaction score is not available for courses in England because the question is not included in the survey for England.

Read more about this data

The teaching on my course

84%

84% were positive about the teaching on the course.

93%

78%

88%

77%

Data from 180 students (75% of those who were asked)

Data for students graduating 2023-24

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

Learning opportunities

72%

72% were positive about the learning opportunities the course provided.

83%

76%

71%

69%

63%

Data from 180 students (75% of those who were asked)

Data for students graduating 2023-24

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

Assessment and feedback

62%

62% were positive about assessment and feedback on the course.

62%

76%

76%

48%

49%

Data from 180 students (75% of those who were asked)

Data for students graduating 2023-24

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

Academic Support

83%

83% were positive about the support provided by teaching staff.

86%

80%

Data from 180 students (75% of those who were asked)

Data for students graduating 2023-24

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

Organisation and management

65%

65% were positive about the course organisation and communication.

66%

64%

Data from 180 students (75% of those who were asked)

Data for students graduating 2023-24

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

Learning resources

75%

75% were positive about the learning resources and facilities provided.

55%

90%

80%

Data from 180 students (75% of those who were asked)

Data for students graduating 2023-24

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

Student voice

64%

64% were positive about student feedback being heard and acted on.

80%

70%

41%

62%

Data from 180 students (75% of those who were asked)

Data for students graduating 2023-24

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

Mental wellbeing

76% Information about mental wellbeing support services has been well communicated.

Data from 180 students (75% of those who were asked)

Data for students graduating 2023-24

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

Freedom of expression

80% I have felt free to express my ideas, opinions and beliefs.

Data from 180 students (75% of those who were asked)

Data for students graduating 2023-24

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

The data displayed is from students on this and other courses in Theology and religious studies.

There was not enough data to publish information specifically for this course. This may be because the course size is too small or not enough students responded to the survey. This does not reflect on the quality of the course.

Student Satisfaction

The Student satisfaction score is not available for courses in England because the question is not included in the survey for England.

Read more about this data

The teaching on my course

90%

90% were positive about the teaching on the course.

100%

85%

90%

85%

Data from 15 students (71% of those who were asked)

Data for students graduating 2023-24

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

Learning opportunities

83%

83% were positive about the learning opportunities the course provided.

85%

80%

85%

80%

85%

Data from 15 students (71% of those who were asked)

Data for students graduating 2023-24

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

Assessment and feedback

74%

74% were positive about assessment and feedback on the course.

70%

95%

70%

70%

65%

Data from 15 students (71% of those who were asked)

Data for students graduating 2023-24

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

Academic Support

80%

80% were positive about the support provided by teaching staff.

70%

90%

Data from 15 students (71% of those who were asked)

Data for students graduating 2023-24

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

Organisation and management

78%

78% were positive about the course organisation and communication.

80%

75%

Data from 15 students (71% of those who were asked)

Data for students graduating 2023-24

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

Learning resources

81%

81% were positive about the learning resources and facilities provided.

63%

95%

84%

Data from 15 students (71% of those who were asked)

Data for students graduating 2023-24

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

Student voice

65%

65% were positive about student feedback being heard and acted on.

85%

65%

45%

65%

Data from 15 students (71% of those who were asked)

Data for students graduating 2023-24

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

Mental wellbeing

80% Information about mental wellbeing support services has been well communicated.

Data from 15 students (71% of those who were asked)

Data for students graduating 2023-24

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

Freedom of expression

85% I have felt free to express my ideas, opinions and beliefs.

Data from 15 students (71% of those who were asked)

Data for students graduating 2023-24

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

89% of students are still on the course or have completed it

The data displayed is from students on this and other courses in Philosophy.

There was not enough data to publish information specifically for this course. This may be because the course size is too small. This does not reflect on the quality of the course.

After 1 year on the course: Philosophy

Data for entrants in 2021-22

Source: Data for individual students collected directly from universities and colleges

Data from

130 students.

90% of students are still on the course or have completed it

The data displayed is from students on this and other courses in Theology and religious studies.

There was not enough data to publish information specifically for this course. This may be because the course size is too small. This does not reflect on the quality of the course.

After 1 year on the course: Theology and religious studies

Data for entrants in 2021-22

Source: Data for individual students collected directly from universities and colleges

Data from

20 students.

What you need to know about earnings data

  • Some data is from graduates surveyed during the Covid-19 pandemic.
  • Labour markets change
  • Salaries vary across regions in the UK
  • There are lots of factors that affect graduate earnings.
  • Read more about earnings

Average earnings for all full-time Philosophy and religious studies courses

The data displayed is from students on courses in Philosophy and religious studies.

This includes data from all courses in this subject at the same university or college. There was not enough data to publish more specific information – either because the course is new, or there are too few students. This does not reflect on the quality of the course.

For graduates from University of Manchester

After 15 months

£24,000

Typical range: £22,000 - £28,000

Data from

40 people

(50% of those asked).

Data for students graduating 2021-22

Source: Graduate Outcomes survey

After 3 years

£23,500

Typical range: £18,500 - £30,500

Data from

155 people.


Data for students graduating 2013-15

Source: Longitudinal Education Outcomes (LEO) dataset

After 5 years

£29,500

Typical range: £22,500 - £36,500

Data from

160 people.


Data for students graduating 2013-15

Source: Longitudinal Education Outcomes (LEO) dataset

View for all full-time Philosophy and religious studies graduates in:

Busy...

After 15 months

£26,000

Typical range: £22,500 - £30,000

Data from

2010 people.

95% of UK-resident Philosophy and religious studies graduates from University of Manchester are employed in England.

Data for students graduating 2020-22

Source: Graduate Outcomes survey

After 3 years

£23,500

(excludes Northern Ireland)

Typical range: £18,500 - £30,500

Data from

3970 people.

98% of UK-resident Philosophy and religious studies graduates from University of Manchester are based in England.

Data for students graduating 2014-16

Source: Longitudinal Education Outcomes (LEO) dataset

After 5 years

£28,500

(excludes Northern Ireland)

Typical range: £22,000 - £37,500

Data from

4090 people.

97% of UK-resident Philosophy and religious studies graduates from University of Manchester are based in England.

Data for students graduating 2014-16

Source: Longitudinal Education Outcomes (LEO) dataset

Average earnings for all full-time Philosophy courses

For graduates from University of Manchester

After 15 months

£24,000

Typical range: £22,000 - £28,000

Data from

20 people

(55% of those asked).

Data for students graduating 2021-22

Source: Graduate Outcomes survey

After 3 years

£26,500

Typical range: £22,000 - £33,000

Data from

85 people.


Data for students graduating 2013-15

Source: Longitudinal Education Outcomes (LEO) dataset

After 5 years

£32,000

Typical range: £24,500 - £41,500

Data from

90 people.


Data for students graduating 2013-15

Source: Longitudinal Education Outcomes (LEO) dataset

View for all full-time Philosophy graduates in:

Busy...

After 15 months

£26,000

Typical range: £22,500 - £31,500

Data from

1375 people.

95% of UK-resident Philosophy graduates from University of Manchester are employed in England.

Data for students graduating 2020-22

Source: Graduate Outcomes survey

After 3 years

£25,000

(excludes Northern Ireland)

Typical range: £19,000 - £32,000

Data from

2495 people.

98% of UK-resident Philosophy graduates from University of Manchester are based in England.

Data for students graduating 2014-16

Source: Longitudinal Education Outcomes (LEO) dataset

After 5 years

£30,000

(excludes Northern Ireland)

Typical range: £22,500 - £41,000

Data from

2575 people.

98% of UK-resident Philosophy graduates from University of Manchester are based in England.

Data for students graduating 2014-16

Source: Longitudinal Education Outcomes (LEO) dataset

What you need to know about employment data

  • Some data is from graduates surveyed during Covid-19 pandemic
  • Labour markets vary and change over time
  • Employment and job opportunities vary across regions in the UK
  • Read more about employment

89% of the students go on to work and / or study

What graduates are doing 15 months after the course

The data displayed is from students on other courses in Philosophy and religious studies over the previous two years.

Because the course is new or has not been running long enough, there was not enough data to publish information specifically for this course.

Data for students graduating 2020-22

Source: Graduate Outcomes survey

Data from

90 students (50% of those who were asked).

85% of the students go on to work and / or study

What graduates are doing 15 months after the course

The data displayed is from students on other courses in Philosophy.

Because the course is new or has not been running long enough, there was not enough data to publish information specifically for this course. This does not reflect on the quality of the course.

Data for students graduating 2021-22

Source: Graduate Outcomes survey

Data from

40 students (55% of those who were asked).

Occupation types 15 months after the course

The data displayed is from students on other courses in Philosophy and religious studies over the previous two years.

Because the course is new or has not been running long enough, there was not enough data to publish information specifically for this course.

Data for students graduating 2020-22

Source: Graduate Outcomes survey

Data from

60 students (50% of those who were asked).

61% In highly skilled work

  • 24% Business and public service associate professionals
  • 7% Business, Research and Administrative Professionals
  • 6% Teaching Professionals
  • 5% Media Professionals
  • 5% Finance Professionals
  • Less than 5% Artistic, literary and media occupations

37% In other work

  • 9% Elementary occupations
  • 8% Administrative occupations
  • 7% Sales occupations
  • Less than 5% Caring personal services

2% In unknown work

  • Employed after finishing the course but employment type is not known

Occupation types 15 months after the course

The data displayed is from students on other courses in Philosophy.

Because the course is new or has not been running long enough, there was not enough data to publish information specifically for this course. This does not reflect on the quality of the course.

Data for students graduating 2021-22

Source: Graduate Outcomes survey

Data from

30 students (55% of those who were asked).

55% In highly skilled work

  • 20% Business and public service associate professionals
  • 5% Finance Professionals
  • 5% Business, Research and Administrative Professionals
  • 5% Teaching Professionals
  • 5% Welfare and housing associate professionals
  • 5% Media Professionals

45% In other work

  • 15% Elementary occupations
  • 10% Sales occupations
  • 10% Administrative occupations
  • 5% Secretarial and related occupations

5% In unknown work

  • Employed after finishing the course but employment type is not known

What you need to know about the data

60% of graduates find their current work meaningful

The data displayed is from students on other courses in Philosophy and religious studies over the previous two years.

Because the course is new or has not been running long enough, there was not enough data to publish information specifically for this course.

Perception of work after graduating

Source: Graduate Outcomes survey

Data for students graduating 2020-22

Data from

45 students (50% of those who were asked)

30% Usefulness

I am utilising what I learnt during my studies in my current work.

60% Meaningfulness

My current work is meaningful.

60% Future

My current work fits with my future plans.

60% of graduates find their current work meaningful

The data displayed is from students on other courses in Philosophy.

Because the course is new or has not been running long enough, there was not enough data to publish information specifically for this course. This does not reflect on the quality of the course.

Perception of work after graduating

Source: Graduate Outcomes survey

Data for students graduating 2021-22

Data from

20 students (55% of those who were asked)

40% Usefulness

I am utilising what I learnt during my studies in my current work.

60% Meaningfulness

My current work is meaningful.

55% Future

My current work fits with my future plans.

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