A Level Religious Studies
at Hillcrest School And Sixth Form Centre, Birmingham · school or sixth form
What the college says
The aims of this course are to encourage students to develop their interest and enthusiasm for a rigorous study of religion and relate it to the wider world; to treat the subject as an academic discipline by developing knowledge; adopt an enquiring, critical and reflective approach to the study of religion and reflect on and develop their own values opinions and attitudes in the light of their learning.
What you need to get on
5 GCSEs at A*-C, including English at Grade '6'. Grade '6' or above at 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
Hillcrest School and Sixth Form Centre
Stonehouse Lane, Birmingham, B32 3AE
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Start dates
- 4 September 2026 · Birmingham
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