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Religious Studies

at Presdales School, Ware · school or sixth form

Level 3A levelsGCE A level2 yearsFull time

What the college says

Philosophy of Religion deals with such questions as the problem of belief in a good God when there is so much evil in the world; the question of life after death; the possibility of any knowledge of a metaphysical existence, such as 'soul'; and the meaningfulness of religious experience and religious language. In Ethics, rather than a focus on whether certain actions are right or wrong, which is typical of many GCSE courses, the focus shifts to the meaning of 'right' and 'wrong', specifically whether this is more about acts themselves or their consequences. These questions are discussed in relation to the value of human and nonhuman life, freedom, responsibility and conscience. The topics in Year 1 focus on the areas of psychology which have laid the foundations of modern psychological understanding. Students look at four main psychological approaches: social, cognitive, biological and learning theories. The emphasis in Year 1 is on developing a strong understanding of topics, research methods and acquiring skills in evaluation, analysis and application of knowledge. Year 2 builds on the knowledge acquired in Year 1, incorporating a higher level of understanding of psychological skills, research methods and synoptic analysis. Students will also apply their psychological understanding to the real world, with a focus on Clinical psychology and one other optional topic area.

What you need to get on

Please contact Presdales for further details.

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

Start dates

  • 1 September 2026 · Ware

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