Religious Studies (A Level) (OCR)
at Workington Academy, Workington · school or sixth form
What the college says
Religious Studies is a challenging and exciting subject. It is broken into three areas: philosophy, ethics, and developments in Christian thought. It is thought provoking and encourages critical thinking in all areas. The skills achieved through studying this course include evaluative and analytical skills which are ideal for careers in law, politics, business, and psychology. This is due to the ability to look at an issue from a variety of views, offer challenges to these and assess the validity of arguments. Religious Studies will challenge your own views and will allow for an in-depth study of the world including a variety of emotive topics including but not limited to the holocaust, the treatment of women, attitudes towards pre-marital sex and homosexuality, and the issue of innocent children suffering.
What you need to get on
Grade 5 in English Language, and ideally a grade 5 in RS (a GCSE in RS is not essential for 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
Workington Academy
Stainburn Road Stainburn, Workington, CA14 4EB
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Start dates
- 3 September 2026 · Workington
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