Religious Studies (AS Level)
at Aylesbury Grammar School, Aylesbury · school or sixth form
What the college says
This course does not assume any prior knowledge. The specification is broad and diverse comprising three equally weighted units of study: Philosophy, Ethics and Theology. The course content supports and complements courses of study such as Politics, PPE (Philosophy, Politics and Economics), policing, law and medicine.
What you need to get on
Students should have a grade 6 in English Language GCSE and have demonstrated the ability to a) listen respectfully and analytically to viewpoints that they themselves do not share and b) discuss and debate their own viewpoint using well-supported reasons and evidence
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
Aylesbury Grammar School
Walton Road, Aylesbury, HP21 7RP
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Start dates
- 1 September 2026 · Aylesbury
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