Religious Studies A Level
at The Douay Martyrs Catholic School, Uxbridge · school or sixth form
What the college says
RE is a subject that will develop your critical thinking and evaluative skills – developing your ability to be articulate and provide persuasive, evidence-based arguments. It offers a uniquely broad set of skills: developing literary, philosophical, sociological, cultural and historical awareness
What you need to get on
A lively and enquiring mind to key concepts and ideas, the ability to have, and discuss opinions in a group, and consider challenges to accepted solutions. The ability to disagree without becoming disagreeable and to have a good general knowledge of religious and philosophical ideas, concepts and scripture. You will have achieved a Grade 6 at GCSE level and GCSE Grade 5 and above in English Language.
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
The Douay Martyrs Catholic Secondary School
Edinburgh Drive Ickenham, Uxbridge, UB10 8QY
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Start dates
- 1 September 2026 · Uxbridge
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