A Level Philosophy, Religion and Ethics
Course Code: Q100093
Key Information
Course type:
A Levels
Campus:
Sixth Form Campus
Start Date:
07 Sept 2026
Duration:
2 years
Attendance:
Full-time
Fees:
Free
Dive into the important, and sometimes controversial, issues facing society today in City of Portsmouth College's A Level Philosophy, Religion and Ethics course.
This course is perfect for anyone with an interest in the topics covered below. You'll be discussing ideas and different viewpoints every lesson, so you will learn how to argue and debate effectively. You'll develop academic writing skills, critical evaluation and the ability to reach credible conclusions. You'll also develop a deeper understanding of contemporary political debate on many issues and will be able to engage in academic discussions on current ethical questions, gaining a much clearer understanding of multicultural Britain and issues of equality, diversity, representation and integration.
Plus, you'll have the opportunity to go on local and international trips, including visits to places of worship, university lectures, museums and art exhibitions.
Units include:
Philosophy of religion:
- arguments for and against the existence of God
- the problem of evil
- self, death and afterlife.
Ethics:
- what is meant by ‘right’ and ‘wrong’?
- free will and moral responsibility
- human and animal ethics.
An in-depth study into a major world religion: Buddhism
A minimum of five GCSEs at grade 4 or above, including English language.
You will have a 9.55am start, one lesson in the morning, one in the afternoon and a guaranteed 4.00pm finish. You will also have at least one morning and one afternoon per week free for private study.
You will be assessed via two three-hour written examinations at the end of your second year.
You can progress to higher education and explore extensive career opportunities in policing, social work, teaching, politics and law. This is a very well-regarded academic qualification, demonstrating a range of transferable skills.
We work hard to keep our course information up to date. Occasionally we may make small changes to course content, start dates, locations or fees to keep our courses current and relevant. If anything important changes after you apply, we’ll always let you know.
A Level Philosophy, Religion and Ethics
We work hard to keep our course information up to date. Occasionally we may make small changes to course content, start dates, locations or fees to keep our courses current and relevant. If anything important changes after you apply, we’ll always let you know.
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