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GCE A Level in Religious Studies

at Ermysted'S Grammar School, Skipton · school or sixth form

Ofsted rated their sixth form provisionOutstanding2022see the detail

Level 3A levelsGCE A level2 yearsFull time

What the college says

A Level course in Religious Studies - Introduction The philosophy specification asks these questions: � What can we know? � Can the existence of God be proved? � How do we make moral decisions? � Are my mind and body separate? These questions are fundamental and the material covered in the specification not only provides students with a good understanding of how these debates have, so far, been framed, but also acts as a springboard for consideration and discussion of students� own ideas. Why study this subject at A-Level? Religion, Philosophy and Ethics have been taught for millennia and have a strong academic background. The course will have covered a wide range of current issues. There are no standard answers for many of these, and each person must think them through for themselves. The skills of reasoning and the appreciation of the breadth of opinion are relevant to many jobs and areas of further study. The course lends itself well to journalism, teaching, law, and much more. Those wishing to pursue a career in medicine also find the medical ethics sections useful and advantageous. Those with an enquiring mind into the fundamental questions and issues that are raised should find the approaches of ethics, religion and philosophy a fascinating and taxing combination. A-level philosophy comprises four topic areas: Epistemology, Moral philosophy, the Metaphysics of God and the Metaphysics of mind. ? Perception: What are the immediate objects of perception? ? The definition o

What you need to get on

For entry into Year 12, a pupil is required to achieve a minimum of Grade C (or Grade 4 in the reformed subjects) in at least six GCSE subjects in-cluding Mathematics and English Language. In addition, applicants will require at least a Grade B in Religious Studies.

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

  • Ermysted's Grammar School

    Gargrave Road, Skipton, BD23 1PL

    DaytimeClassroom based
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