Philosophy & Ethics
AQA Examination Board
What does the course involve?
In this course you will study the following:
Component 1
Section A: Philosophy of Religion
- Arguments for the existence of God
- Evil and suffering
- Religious experience
- Religious language
- Miracles
- Self and life after death.
Component 2
Section B: Ethics
- Ethical theories
- Issues of human life and death
- Issues of animal life and death
- Introduction to meta ethics
- Free will and moral responsibility
- Conscience
- Bentham and Kant.
What exams and coursework are involved?
Students will take two three hour exams at the end of Year 13: Paper 1: Philosophy of Religion and Ethics, Paper 2: Christianity and Dialogues
What are the entry requirements?
Grade 6 Short or Long Course Religious Studies. 6 in another essay writing subject is also required.
What could you do after completing the course?
Studying Philosophy helps students develop a range of key skills including the ability to think clearly and critically, analyse arguments and present ideas logically and persuasively. As well as giving an excellent foundation for those intending to apply for Philosophy at university, the course will be a useful addition for a wide range of other Higher Education courses – Arts, Humanities and Sciences. Students including Philosophy in their A level choices have successfully secured places on courses at top universities including Medicine, Law, PPE, History, Mathematics, Theology, Art, Music and English Literature, to name a few.