Philosophy

Course summary

It is not a requirement to have studied GCSE Religious Studies as the course material is very different at A Level. However, students who have completed the GCSE will have developed skills that will prove useful at A Level; the subject will teach you to argue well using structured reasoning to support arguments. It is an academic A Level, so wider reading and developing essay writing are essential to success in this subject. It is a challenging and engaging course, which develops students’ analytical skills and critical thinking. It will enable students to reflect on and develop their own values, opinions and attitudes and appreciate the development in religious thought and its contribution to societies. There is no coursework element. At A Level, students study four components: Epistemology, Ethics, Metaphysics of Mind and Metaphysics of God.