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A Level GCE Religious Studies

at Thornleigh Salesian College, Bolton · college

Level 3A levelsGCE A level2 yearsFull timeFree

What the college says

Religious Studies is a popular a- level course that builds upon, but is not dependent on, knowledge gained at GCSE level. Topics include the Study of Ethics where students look at the link between religion and moral choices, the structure of different ethical principles and whether they are useful when making moral decisions. The other theme of the course is the Philosophy of Religion where students explore the rationale for believing that God exists and analyse arguments put forward by scholars and philosophers.

What you need to get on

5 GCSE grades 4 to 9 wih at least a 4 in GCSE Religious Studies

How you are assessed

Academic subjects, mostly exams, three or four at once. The traditional route to university.

What this level means

The A-level-equivalent step, and what universities and employers ask for.

Is it open to 16 to 18 year olds?

Approved for 16 to 18 study on the government's Section 96 list.

Where it runs

  • Thornleigh Sixth Form College Bolton

    Sharples Park, Bolton, BL1 6PQ

    DaytimeClassroom based
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Start dates

  • 2 September 2026 · Bolton

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