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GCE2YR Religious Studies/Philosophy

at Whickham School, Newcastle Upon Tyne · school or sixth form

Level 3A levelsGCE A level2 yearsFull time

What the college says

WHY CHOOSE RELIGIOUS STUDIES/PHILOSOPHY? The philosophical and religious development of mankind has shaped the way the individual thinks and acts and the way in which cultures and society have been formed. We explore the greatest intellectual challenges man has to face, an understaning of these challenges helps us in our own development but it also helps us to understand our history, arts and society. The subject can be followed at university level but the qualification is also recognised and respected in many professions.

What you need to get on

Grade 5 in GCSE RE or Grade 5 in GCSE English

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

  • Whickham School

    Burnthouse Lane, Whickham, NE16 5AR

    DaytimeClassroom based
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Start dates

  • 1 September 2026 · Whickham

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