Religious Studies
at Ripley St Thomas Church of England Academy, Lancaster · school or sixth form
What the college says
Students who take Religious Studies for A-level enjoy debating ideas and thinking more deeply and critically about concepts that are central to human life. The course also provides students with a number of transferable skills which are highly valued by employers and Universities. It is particularly valuable for students who wish to pursue careers in medicine, law, teaching, nursing, business and politics.
What you need to get on
Sixth Form Entry Requirement plus GCSE RE - Grade 5 (if studied) and GCSE English Language or GCSE English Literature – Grade 5 Students are not required to have taken GCSE RE in order to take this course
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
Ripley St Thomas Church of England Academy
Ashton Road, Lancaster, LA1 4RS
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Start dates
- 1 September 2026 · Lancaster
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