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A Level Religious Studies

at Stretford Grammar School, Manchester · school or sixth form

Level 3A levelsGCE A level9 monthsFull time

What the college says

SPECIFICATION A Level EDUQAS Religious Studies Route B – A120PB OBJECTIVES OF THE COURSE Religious Studies is designed to encourage students to do the following: • Develop their interest in a rigorous study of religion and belief and relate it to the wider world. • Develop knowledge and understanding appropriate to a specialist study of religion. • Develop an understanding and appreciation of religious thought and its contribution to individuals, communities and societies. • Adopt an enquiring, critical and reflective approach to the study of religion. • Reflect on and develop their own values, opinions and attitudes in the light of their study. SPECIAL FEATURES OF THE COURSE Hopefully A Level Religious Studies will be more than a means to an end for students. The subject has something extra; real ‘added value’ features include: • Exploring the mysteries of human existence • Analysing and evaluating the views of others and substantiating their own • Being challenged to seek answers for the mysteries of life and death • Looking at challenging everyday issues • Testing the views of others, including scholars; challenging the evidence and the testimonies • Being aware of the historical, social and cultural influences on the way ideas have developed and how the past influences the future • Facing the challenge of exploring questions that have no answers

What you need to get on

Attainment 8 score of 60 (calculated from the best 8 GCSEs), including Maths & English Language to at least grade 5. Students must attain grade 6 in the subjects they will study. Where subjects haven't been studied at GCSE (e.g. Psychology, Economics etc.) then grade 6s in English and or Maths is expected. Students must attain grade 6 in Maths to study Sciences. Where students take more than one of Chemistry, Physics, Maths & Biology we recommend grade 7s in these subjects.

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

  • STRETFORD GRAMMAR SCHOOL

    GRANBY ROAD STRETFORD, MANCHESTER, M32 8JB

    DaytimeClassroom based
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