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Level 3 A Level Religious Studies

at Holy Cross College, Bury · college

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Level 3A levelsGCE A level2 yearsFull timeFree

What the college says

The Russell Group of top universities has made it clear that Religious Studies A Level provides ?suitable preparation for university generally?. This is due to the skills that the course develops, preparing them for higher education or the world of work. According to UCAS a Theology and Philosophy student will develop the following employability skills:* empathy and imaginative insight* self-discipline and self-direction* independence of mind and initiative and a belief in life long learning* teamwork skills including attending to others and having respect for others? views ability to gather, evaluate and synthesise different types of information* analytical ability and the capacity to formulate questions and solve problems* IT and presentation skills* writing skills, including accurate referencing and clarity of expressionability to attend closely to the meaning of written documents.

What you need to get on

General College entry requirements.GCSE English at Grade 4 or above.GCSE RE at Grade 4 or above if taken. However, it is not essential to have studied RE at GCSE.

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

  • Holy Cross Sixth Form College

    Manchester Road, Bury, BL9 9BB

    DaytimeClassroom based
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