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Philosophy & Ethics

at Rushcliffe Spencer Academy, Nottingham · school or sixth form

Level 3A levelsGCE A level2 yearsFull timeFree

What the college says

Aims of the course A Level Philosophy and Ethics aims to give students a thorough understanding of diverse philosophical and ethical viewpoints. Students will gain critical and evaluative skills sought by higher education and employers. In this thought provoking subject, rich in contemporary themes, students will be inspired to engage in rigorous classroom discussion. What is the outline of the course content? Component 1 (A & B) A: Philosophy: Arguments for the existence of God; Evil and Suffering; Religious Experience; and Self and Life after death. B: Ethics: Ethical theories and the application of these theories to: issues of life and death for humans and animals; the meaning of right and wrong; Free will and moral responsibility; and Conscience. Component 2 (A, B & C) A: Study of Christianity: Sources of wisdom and authority; God; Self, death and the afterlife; Good conduct and key moral principles; issues concerning gender and sexuality, secularisation, science and religious pluralism. B: The dialogue between Christianity and Philosophy. C: The dialogue between Christianity and Ethics. What key skills will I learn? Interpersonal skills, Team working, Good verbal and written communication skills, Analytical skills What careers can it lead to? Philosophy and Ethics is considered a facilitating subject for University. Students often go on to study English, PPE (Politics, Philosophy and Economics), Medicine and Psychology. The skills developed can be applied to most jobs an

What you need to get on

Grade 4 GCSE in Mathematics and English Language A minimum of five GCSEs at grades 5 and above including grade 6 in the subjects selected for A Level. *To study Further Maths a grade 7 in Mathematics GCSE is required A grade 5 in English is essential for accessing Business Studies, Economics, Government & Politics, Media, Philosophy & Ethics, Psychology and Sociology if you have not studied these subjects at GCSE. A grade 5 in Mathematics is essential for accessing Physics/Biology/Chemistry and also Business Studies, Computing, Economics and Product Design- if you have not studied these subjects at GCSE.

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

  • Rushcliffe School

    Boundary Road West Bridgford, Nottingham, NG2 7BW

    DaytimeClassroom based
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Start dates

  • 1 September 2026 · Nottingham

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