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A level Religious Studies

at Holyhead School, Birmingham · school or sixth form

Level 3A levelsGCE A level2 yearsFull timeFree

What the college says

Religious Studies is the subject for you if you enjoy debate and critical thinking. Philosophy will stretch your mind analysing different arguments regarding the existence or non-existence of God and looks at philosophical problems centred around the problem of evil and suffering and life after death. Ethics involves evaluating how we make moral decisions and will cover a number of theories before applying these to issues such as Abortion, Euthanasia, Sexual Ethics and War. The study of Islam will give you the skills necessary to apply to theology and comparative religion. It is an interesting subject that is applicable to all future studies involving reasoning and critical thinking as well as covering issues related to religion, teaching, medicine and social studies.

What you need to get on

Grade 6 in GCSE Religious Studies or in a subject with similar skills such as History. Minimum of a Grade 5 in English.

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

  • Holyhead School

    Milestone Lane Handsworth, Birmingham, B21 0HN

    DaytimeClassroom based
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Start dates

  • 1 September 2026 · Birmingham

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