Philosophy, Ethics and Theology

Course summary

Why study Philosophy, Ethics and Theology? This subject requires students to engage with many of the ultimate questions which have fascinated humanity for millennia. To be successful in this subject an enquiring mind, the ability to think critically, and an enthusiasm for debate are essential. Students will need to question, analyse, interpret, apply and evaluate a range of theories concerning the nature of belief and morality. Throughout the course the ability to make comparisons and connections between various concepts is developed. Students must construct and communicate articulate arguments and this frequently requires students to understand and argue points of view that may be contrary to their own. How will you be assessed? This is a two-year course which is externally assessed through three two-hour examinations at the end of the second year of study. Each exam is worth 33.3% of the final A level grade, and will require students to write three essays (each worth 40 marks). There is no coursework.