Advanced GCE in Religious Studies
at Blenheim High School, Epsom · school or sixth form
What the college says
Encompassing philosophy, ethics and theology, you'll enjoy Religious Studies if you are fascinated by life's big questions. You'll need to be interested in the viewpoints and perspectives of others and enjoy essay writing. It's the study of the way religions have shaped and influenced the world and continue to do so today. Religious studies has great relevance to modern life, ethical questions being of concern to many professionals, from the engineers designing driverless cars to doctors making decisions on health care.
What you need to get on
A minimum of five GCSE grades 9 – 4 (or equivalent). GCSE grade 5 in Religious Studies. If not studied, a GCSE grade 5 in either English Language or English Literature is required.
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
Blenheim High School
Longmead Road, Epsom, KT19 9BH
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Start dates
- 4 September 2026 · Epsom
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