Religious Studies

A LEVEL (AQA)

For centuries, human beings have been absorbed with questions about the nature of the universe and their place within it. Religious Studies will enable you to develop the critical skills to deal with these questions and help you to begin finding some answers.

Religious Studies is a subject with wide academic credibility and complements other Humanities A Level subjects, particularly Philosophy with its emphasis on the philosophy of religion.

 

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Key topics

  • religious practices and beliefs in Islam

  • philosophy of religion

  • ethics and religion


You will

  • develop critical reasoning skills

  • participate in discussion and debate

  • apply religious concepts to contemporary culture

  • benefit from a range of enhancement activities

+ Entry requirements

A minimum of 5 GCSEs (average score of 5)

These must include:

  • English Language at grade 5
  • Maths at grade 4

+ Assessment

Assessment methods include:

  • Exams

+ What can I study with this course?

This course can be taken as part of an A Level programme.

We recommend that students choose three A Levels or a combination of Level 3 Extended Certificates and A Levels. Depending on your GCSE grades and long-term destination, some students may be able to take up to four A Levels.

If you are planning on progressing to university, the majority of university courses do not require specific subjects. Most universities prefer that you are able to demonstrate skills and competance via the successful completetion of related courses. Therefore we recommend that the most important thing when choosing course combinations is that you choose a range of subjects that your enjoy and excel in.

We do not recommend that your take two courses that are similar to each other in content.

Some courses and universities require that you take specific A Levels for entry onto their courses. Please visit: UCAS.com and explore individual university entry requirements for more information.

If you are planning on studying Medicine, Veterinary Science, Dentistry or other competitive science based courses, most universities require you to take Biology, Chemistry and either Maths, Statistics or Physics.

If you want more information on choosing your A Levels, please speak to your schools career advisor or chat to us at any of our careers or open day events.

+ Why study at NewVIc

You will develop a global view on the making of the modern world. Become an analytical thinker and develop a broad set of academic skills that will prepare you for a wide range of careers.

Unique partnerships

  • Kings College Classics Programme
  • Kings College Historical Memory and Identity Programme
  • Wadham and Pembroke Humanities Programmes with Oxford University
  • Links with Oxford and Cambridge Historians
  • SOAS Holocaust Educational Trust
  • EPQ with Greenwich University
  • Cromwell Society
  • Historical Association
  • Geography Association
  • French Cultural Institute
  • Investec
  • Bank of England
  • Stephen Timms MP
  • Friends of the Earth
  • Parliament Education Services

Inspirational academics

You will learn from experts with academic qualifications including Masters degrees in a range of subjects including philosophy, linguistics, media and communications, enabling your lessons to be taught at a high level throughout your studies.

Outside of college, members of the Humanities team also perform as musicians, sportspersons and work as political campaigners. They are interested in a wide range of issues including environmental, sustainability and women's issues

+ How we support you

Whatever support you need, we’re here for you and will make sure you get the most out of your time at college.

We have expert teams in place to look after every single one of our students.

Our specialist teams can help with:

  • Learning difficulties
  • Physical and sensory disabilities
  • Dyslexia, Dyspraxia, ADHD, Aspergers or other specific learning difficulties
  • Mental health, counselling and wellbeing
  • Exam access arrangements
  • Money, finance and bursary advice
  • Careers advice, job and university applications

+ Next steps

You can use Religious Studies to enter a broad range of degree courses at universiyu. These have included Theology, Philosophy, History, Sociology, Religious Studies, Law, Politics and Mathematics.

Combined degrees linking Religious Studies with other subjects are also very popular. Studies in Religious Studies have led students into careers in teaching, publishing, welfare services, the church, politics, civil services and management.

+ Top universities for Theology and Religious Studies

The Complete University Guide give university rankings each year. If you are planning on progressing to university, find out which universities are ranked most highly for Theology and Religious Studies.

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