Religious Studies

Course summary

Interested in studying some of the BIG questions in life? Philosophy, Ethics and Theology is an academic qualification welcomed by all universities (including Russell Group) and employers; in fact, theology is one of the oldest faculties to exist at both Oxford and Cambridge. This A level will give access to a wide range of possible career and higher education opportunities. It will provide you with the opportunity to develop a range of transferable skills, including collecting, synthesising and interpreting information from a range of sources. Your findings will then need to be communicated effectively. These skills are highly sought after and recognised by universities and employers as being of great value. “Philosophy and Ethics is fascinating, full of gritty topics that are current and it makes you look at things in different ways. It has enabled me to analyse and evaluate and put forward logical, strong arguments.” “Philosophy and Ethics helps you think about things in depth and gives you space to think about the reasons for your existence.” “You learn things that are relevant to you either now or in the future. It is a fascinating subject.”