Philosophy, Religion and Ethics A Level

Applications Open: - 16 November 2026

Applications Close: - May 2027

Entry Requirements: - 5 GCSEs at grade 4 including English Language or Literature, and Maths. There are some further entry requirements for specific courses.

How to Apply: - Please apply via KentChoices

Open Event: - Wednesday 11th November 2026 5pm-8pm - talks at 5.30 and 6.30pm

Philosophy is an exciting and thought-provoking subject which challenges students’ thinking and develops their analytical skills.

As part of the course, students will study everything from whether murder can ever be morally justified to how we can prove that we are not all living in a computer programme!

It is a highly respected A Level course by universities and employers alike. If you are the sort of individual who likes to challenge the conventional way people think and you want to develop your analytical and arguing skills, Philosophy is the ideal subject to study.

Religious Studies, Philosophy and Ethics is an exciting and thought-provoking new subject at Meopham School, which challenges students’ thinking and develops their analytical skills.

It is similar to the A-Level Philosophy course, but has a slightly greater focus on the major issues surrounding religious belief in our modern world. Typically, students achieve higher grades following this course.

As part of the course, students will study everything from how (and why) the universe began to exist to whether human beings truly have free will or all of our life is down to fate!

It is a highly respected A Level course by universities and employers alike. If you are the sort of individual who likes to challenge the conventional way people think and you want to develop your analytical and arguing skills, Religious Studies, Philosophy and Ethics is the ideal subject to study.

The course is 100% examination with three two-hour exams at the end of the 2nd year. You study the following topics:

● A Study of Religion: study of one religion in detail, its history, key figures, texts, way of life, religious practices, thoughts and identity. Students can help select the religion, but we tend to study Islam or Christianity.

● Philosophy of Religion: study of whether God exists, how some people challenge religion and why some people feel they have religious experiences.

● Ethics: study of different theories about right and wrong, determinism (fate) and free will.

In order to attend Meopham Sixth Form the minimum entry requirement is 5 level 4 GCSEs, including English Language and Mathematics.

To study Philosophy you are required to achieve the minimum of a level 5 in an English subject.

An A Level in Philosophy is highly sought after by top universities and can be an excellent addition to other A Levels you may be studying: the content of Philosophy relates both to science and arts/humanities subjects alike and so is an appropriate course for both students looking to study a Science subject at university or an Arts/Humanities subject. Philosophy graduates are some of the highest-paid graduates on average after leaving university, and as a subject which covers multiple disciplines can naturally lead to a variety of career paths, including politics, business, education, journalism, law, social care, public sector work and indeed even further study. Philosophy is the most common subject studied by Prime Ministers!