Religious Studies AS Level
at Joseph Chamberlain Sixth Form College, Birmingham · sixth form college
What the college says
The first year is an AS course and the second year would take you through to a full A-level. For the first year you will study one unit that has a focus on the study of Islam and one unit with a focus on philosophy religion and science. The second year builds on and develops these and similar themes and includes a more detailed study of Islam and a synoptic unit. Hours of Lessons per Week : 4.3 Indicative Group Size : 20
What you need to get on
You will need six full GCSEs at grades A* to C including 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
Joseph Chamberlain Main Site
Joseph Chamberlain College 1 Belgrave Road, Birmingham, B12 9FF
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Start dates
- 1 September 2026 · Birmingham
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