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Philosophy and Ethics

at St Mary'S Catholic School, Newcastle Upon Tyne · school or sixth form

Ofsted rated their sixth form provisionOutstanding2023see the detail

Level 3A levelsGCE A level2 yearsFull time

What the college says

There is a study of three components that make up the A-level. 1. The study of Philosophy of Religion. Philosophical issues and questions; the nature and influence of religious experience; problems of evil and suffering; religious language; works of scholars; influences of developments in religious beliefs. 2. The study of Religion and Ethics. Significant concepts in issues or debates in religion and ethics; a study of three ethical theories; application of ethical theories to issues of importance; ethical language; deontology, virtue ethics and the works of scholars; medical ethics; beginning and end of life issues. 3. The study of Christianity. Topics are religious beliefs, values, and teachings; sources of wisdom and authority; practices that shape and express religious identity; social and historical developments; works of scholars; religion and society. This course builds on the GCSE course.

What you need to get on

Grade 6 in RE and Grade 6 in English Language or English Literature

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

  • St. Mary's Catholic School

    BENTON PARK ROAD, NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE, NE7 7PE

    DaytimeClassroom based
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