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Religious Studies

at West Kirby Grammar School, Wirral · school or sixth form

Ofsted rated their sixth form provisionGood2022see the detail

Level 3A levelsGCE A level2 yearsFull timeFree

What the college says

A study of three components, A study of religion (likely to be Christianity) - key Christian teachings and practices Philosophy of Religion - arguments for the existence of God and challenges to them; evil and suffering Religion and Ethics- ethical theory , including Situation ethics, Utilitarianism, Natural law and application to ethical issues Modules & Assessment Each module will be assessed by a 2 hour examination at the end of the A level course. The module examinations at AS level will be 1hour 15 minutes for each paper. Students will have to answer 2 questions out of 4 at each level. Next Steps Students who have studied this in the past have found it particularly useful for both Law and Medicine, with its consideration of ethical issues and ethical theory, as well as Journalism, Teaching, Nursing and a wide variety of other courses. It can be used as a stepping stone to any degree and has the same status as any other subject; it is not regarded as a 'soft option' by universities as the analytical skills developed in this subject are helpful for all courses.

What you need to get on

Grade B in RS GCSE (or similar Humanity)

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

  • West Kirby Grammar School

    Graham Road, Wirral, CH48 5DP

    DaytimeClassroom based
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