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GCE A Level in Religious Studies

at Poynton High School · school or sixth form

Level 3A levelsGCE A level24 monthsFull timeFree

What the college says

This is a fascinating philosophical, ethical and theological course which focuses on some of the biggest questions that human beings can ask. Philosophy Why is there something rather than nothing? Is our universe real? Are you free to make choices or are they pre-determined? If you think you have an answer, know an answer or want to find an answer, then Philosophy is clearly for you. Philosophy is challenging ideas and debating your opinion. It asks important questions such as is God dead? Are religious experiences real? Is the universe infinite? Ethics Do you enjoy debating ethical issues? Do you find yourself aggravated by ideas you see in the media? Are you ready to dispute other peoples' opinions? Are you prepared to risk having your views challenged by others? If so, Ethics will provide opportunities to debate issues such as abortion, animal testing, sex, euthanasia and terrorism. Ethics is engaging with the most highly debated issues in the world today and confidently making moral conclusions.

What you need to get on

5 grade 4 or above at GCSE level including a 5 or above in this subject if taken at GCSE. A grade 5 in English Language or Literature is required if this subject has not previously been studied.

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

  • Poynton High School

    Yew Tree Lane Poynton, Stockport, SK12 1PU

    DaytimeClassroom based
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Start dates

  • 3 September 2026 · Stockport

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