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RS: Philosophy and Ethics

at Birchwood High School, Bishop's Stortford · school or sixth form

Ofsted rated their sixth form provisionGood2025see the detail

Level 3A levelsGCE A level2 yearsFull timeFree

What the college says

The study of Religion, Philosophy and Ethics at A Level is engaging, academically rigorous and excellent preparation for a wide range of courses at degree level. The subject involves a study of philosophical, theological and ethical theories which underpin and structure our world today. Philosophy explores the nature of reality and meaning. Ethics is the branch of Philosophy that examines how we should live. An understanding of these ideas is essential to an informed and nuanced engagement with key themes in politics, law, medicine, education, human rights and religion. Through the study of Religion, Philosophy and Ethics students will develop the ability to formulate and structure an argument, identify and draw out weaknesses and to express themselves logically and with precision.

What you need to get on

Minimum TPS of 42, and the specific subject requirements (Grade 6 in GCSE RS or Grade 6 in GCSE English Language)

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

  • Birchwood High School

    Parsonage Lane, Bishop's Stortford, CM23 5BD

    DaytimeClassroom based
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