A Level RS
at The Bourne Academy, Bournemouth · school or sixth form
What the college says
Religious Studies at A Level is an exciting, enriching and academically rigorous course. It will allow you to develop your understanding of the origins of religious thought, as well as to consider the challenges faced by religion in an increasingly secular society. You will perfect your skills of analysis, evaluation and argument, and will arrive at your own conclusions on a variety of religious and ethical issues.
What you need to get on
Five or more grades at 4+ in GCSE or equivalent, including English and Maths. A grade 5+ in RS, Geography, or History and a 5+ in English (Lang or Lit)
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
The Bourne Academy
Hadow Road, Bournemouth, BH10 5HS
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Start dates
- 2 September 2026 · Bournemouth
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