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A Level in Religious Studies

at Ulverston Victoria High School, Ulverston · school or sixth form

Ofsted rated their sixth form provisionGood2025see the detail

Level 3A levelsGCE A level2 yearsFull timeFree

What the college says

Students are encouraged to adopt an enquiring, critical and reflective approach to the study of religion and philosophy. Philosophy is a highly academic discipline and we develop our students knowledge and understanding of three areas of study. We encourage students to adopt an enquiring, critical and reflective approach to their studies and to reflect on and develop their own values, opinions and attitudes in light of their learning. Philosophy of Religion: Ancient Greek influences, traditional Occidental and Christian thinking on issues such as theories of knowledge, existence of God as well as scientific theories about the creation of the universe, genetics and evolution. Ethics: Two types of moral philosophy, utility and moral absolutism, studied from the ideas of Aristotle, Aquinas, Bentham, Mill and Kant. Eastern Philosophy: Buddhism-origins of Buddhism leading into the core concepts, key teachings and practices.

What you need to get on

GCSE English Language at Grade 6 (B)or higher. This course does not assume or require students to have a RS GCSE. It does require an intelligent interest in the study of religion, philosophy and the wider world.

How you are assessed

Academic subjects, mostly exams, three or four at once. The traditional route to university.

What this level means

The A-level-equivalent step, and what universities and employers ask for.

Is it open to 16 to 18 year olds?

Approved for 16 to 18 study on the government's Section 96 list.

Where it runs

  • Ulverston Victoria Sixth Form

    Springfield Road, Ulverston, LA12 0EB

    DaytimeClassroom based
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