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GCE A Level in Religious Studies

at Bacup and Rawtenstall Grammar School · school or sixth form

Ofsted rated their sixth form provisionInadequate2022see the detail

Level 3A levelsGCE A level22 monthsFull timeFree

What the college says

Encompassing philosophy, ethics and theology, you'll enjoy Religious Studies if you are fascinated by life's big questions. 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. Religious Studies can be useful across a variety of careers and complements most other A level subjects. Religious Studies is a rigorous academic discipline which demonstrates students intellectual curiosity, ability to understand an array of different viewpoints and willingness to develop their emotional intelligence. Religious Studies provides you with information that can help you to respect other views and get on well with other people. It also provides you with valuable skills in explaining, analysis and evaluating which will help you to improve your written communication in all subjects and in life outside of school. Religious studies is a subject which is sought after by employers because it aids your personal development and provides you with important employability skills, such as: Working collaboratively with others; Assessing a range of viewpoints; Presenting ideas and information to others; Debating and public speaking skills; Listening sensitively to the views of others.

What you need to get on

There are no additional entry requirements to study A level Religious Studies; while a GCSE in RE is desirable, it is not essential. The most important thing is that you have an interest in the subject itself!

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

  • Bacup & Rawtenstall Grammar School

    Bacup & Rawtenstall Grammar School Glen Road, Rossendale, BB4 7BJ

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