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GCE A Level in Religious Studies

at Gunnersbury Catholic School, Brentford · school or sixth form

Level 3A levelsGCE A level2 yearsFull timeFree

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. Religious Studies can be useful across a variety of careers and complements most other A level subjects.

What you need to get on

Students wishing to study ‘A’ levels will need to have achieved a GCSE grade of 4 in both English and Mathematics; as well as 3 other GCSE passes at Grade 4 or higher. In addition you will need Grade 6 in GCSE RE.

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

  • Gunnersbury Catholic School

    The Ride, Brentford, TW8 9LB

    DaytimeClassroom based
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Start dates

  • 2 September 2026 · Brentford

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