Course Overview
The course combines the cognate disciplines of Philosophy, Religious Studies and Applied Psychology to explore a variety of perspectives on questions about the nature of religion, human existence and knowledge, and about the full range of human behaviour(s), attitudes and relationships found within communities, societies and cultures.
The course is ideal for students who ask the big questions about the role of religion, human existence and knowledge in relation to question of human behaviour.
Key Features
- Small class sizes
- A supportive and friendly environment
- Regular tutorials
- A multidisciplinary course
- Various opportunities for study visits
Modules
- Knowledge and Reality: An Introduction to Metaphysics and Epistemology
- Perspectives on Living Religions
- Introduction to Biological and Cognitive Psychology
- Religion, Culture and Society
- Comparative and Evolutionary Psychology
- Ethics
- The Self
- The Abrahamic Faiths
- Sects, Self and Society: Alternative Spiritualities in the West
- Women and Religion
- Media and Consumer Psychology
- Individual Differences, Personality and Intelligence
- Philosophy of Religion
- Philosophy of Mind
- Islam in the West
- Imagining the Other: Theories of Religion
- Criminology and Forensic Psychology
- Sex and Violence: Religion in the Modern World
- Media, Religion and Society
- Ethics and Global Justice
- Philosophy of Action
- Psychopathology
- Satan and his World of Darkness
- Buddhist Philosophy
Course Tutor(s)
- Dr Gary Bunt
- Professor David Cockburn
- Karen Eaton-Thomas
- Dr Charlotte Greenway
- Dr Rebekah Humphries
- Dr Stuart Jones
- Dr Sarah Lewis
- Dr David Morgans
- Dr Tristan Nash
- Dr Robert Pope
- Professor Bettina Schmidt
- Dr Catrin Williams
Assessment
The programme is assessed through a variety of methods, including essays, reviews, exams, presentations, group work, website analysis.
Career Opportunities
- Teaching
- Social work, caring professions
- Voluntary work
- Equality and diversity
- Administrative and management posts
Further Information
For any students considering studying BA Philosophy, Religion and Applied Psychology at UWTSD it is worthwhile attending a Visit Day or Open Day. You can take a tour of the Lampeter campus, meet some students, and question the lecturers to get a comprehensive understanding of the university and its teaching. To find out more about forthcoming dates visit the Open Day and Visit Day pages.
Related Courses
BA Religious Studies
BA Religious Studies with Applied Psychology
BA Philosophy
BA Religious Studies and Theology
Tuition Fees
Annual tuition fees for entry in the academic year 2017/18 are as follows:
UK/EU: £9,000
International: £14,900
Tuition fees for years of study after your first year are subject to an increase of 3% for International students and at the capped fee rate as set by the UK Government for UK/EU students.
You can find further information on fees and how to pay on our Student Finance pages.
You may be eligible for funding to help support your study. To find out about scholarships, bursaries and other funding opportunities that are available please visit the University's Bursaries and Scholarships page
Additional Costs
There is an optional fieldtrip connected to a module for second and third year students to visit religious sites first hand. The Faculty subsidises this trip but the cost each year is dependent on airfare, location, and currency exchange rates. The Faculty aims to keep the cost in the range £400-£700.
