A Level Religious Studies

Religious studies is the study of religion and its impact on culture and human experience as well as its role in ethical decision-making. Students will study ethics and cultures and religion in contemporary society.

Course content

There are four units of study. You will study two of these in the first year for AS assessment and the remaining two in the second year for a full GCSE A Level. The AS units are: 1. Religion and ethics 2. Religion, art and the media The A2 units are: 3. Religion & ethics 4. Religion and human experience

Progression

An A Level in Religious Studies along with two other A Levels can serve as the stepping stone to a variety of degree courses at university and careers as diverse as journalism, social and community work, local government, teaching and care work.