Religious Studies
at Lipson Co-Operative Academy, Plymouth · school or sixth form
Ofsted rated their post-16 provisionExpected standard2026see the detail
What the college says
Encompassing philosophy, ethics and theology, you'll enjoy Religious Studies if you are fascinated by life's big questions. It's the study of the way religions have shaped and influenced the world and continue to do so today. Religious studies has great relevance to modern life, ethical questions being of concern to many professionals, from the engineers designing driverless cars to doctors making decisions on health care. Religious Studies can be useful across a variety of careers and complements most other A level subjects.
What you need to get on
Level 6 in the subject, 5 GCSE Grades 5 or above.
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
Lipson Co-operative Academy
Bernice Terrace, Plymouth, PL4 7PG
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