RELIGION, PHILOSOPHY & ETHICS

WHY STUDY THIS SUBJECT?

This subject helps you think - to reach your own conclusions and formulate your own philosophy of life. You will be able to express yourself clearly and articulately both in discussions and on paper with the benefit of ideas from great thinkers of the past and present. It teaches you how to analyse other people’s arguments and it develops vital intellectual skills for critical inquiry and dialogue that will last for life. It makes you consider all kinds of contemporary debates in business, medical and sexual ethics as well as developing a deeper awareness of religion.

TOPICS OF STUDY AT A-LEVEL

Students follow the OCR ‘Religious Studies’ H573 specification which has three units: Philosophy, Ethics, and Modern Developments in Christianity.

Opportunities Beyond The Classroom

Conferences, talks and lectures from leading academics.

Suggested Entrance Requirement

It would be advisable to have at least a Grade 5 at GCSE in the subject, and/or a Grade 5 in English Language. In addition, a willingness to engage in discussion, wider reading and expressing your ideas is very important.

WHAT THIS SUBJECT MIGHT LEAD TO: Students have gone on to study Theology, Philosophy, Religious Studies, PPE and Law at university or have combined philosophy with other subjects in their degree course. Students have found the ethics invaluable in their medical training.

I’VE REALLY ENJOYED STUDYING PHILOSOPHY AND ETHICS. LEARNING ABOUT PLATO’S UNDERSTANDING OF THE SOUL HAS MADE ME QUESTION REALITY AND APPRECIATE THE COMPLEXITY OF THE WORLD AROUND ME. THE COURSE IS A REAL EYE-OPENER!

Alex P Sixth Form RPE Student

SPORT (BTEC)

WHY STUDY THIS SUBJECT?

BTEC Sport will appeal to those who have a keen interest in sport, science and aspects of sporting performance. Anyone wishing to study a sports-related course, such as sports and exercise science, will gain the knowledge to allow you to be successful at university.

TOPICS OF STUDY AT A-LEVEL

• Extended Certificate and Diploma modules: Anatomy & Physiology, Fitness Training & Programming for Health, Sport & Well-being, Sports Leadership, Professional Development in the Sports Industry.

• Diploma Only modules: Sports Psychology, Application of Fitness Testing, Sports Injury Management, Investigating Business in Sport and the Active Leisure Industry, Skill Acquisition.

WHAT THIS SUBJECT MIGHT LEAD TO:

Careers in sport, leisure management, physiotherapy, the Forces, sports journalism/ media, biomechanics, sports rehabilitation, sports technology development or teaching physical education. The multi-disciplinary nature of the course is compatible with a wide range of career choices and is a well-recognised and respected course.

Opportunities Beyond The Classroom

Within the course you will learn about referencing, a vital skill for university. There will also be further opportunities to undertake a first aid training course, coaching of younger pupils to develop your leadership skills and the undertaking of an application and interview process for a sports job.

Suggested Entrance Requirement

A good pass grade in GCSE PE is desirable, although not essential.