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Religious Studies

at King Edward Vi Handsworth School, Birmingham · school or sixth form

Level 3A levelsGCE A level2 yearsFull time

What the college says

Whether you have a personal faith or not, religion is all around us and affects many aspects of people’s lives. The in-depth study of the beliefs and practices of a major World Religion will enable you to understand the beliefs of others, which is essential in today’s pluralistic society. You will also have the opportunity to reflect on your own beliefs, to consider whether they rest on solid foundations. The study of Ethics will equip you with the skills to analyse and think critically about current ethical dilemmas, which is an excellent foundation for those wishing to pursue a career in Medicine. The study of philosophical questions will challenge and extend your thinking, and Religious Studies is worth pursuing for its own intrinsic value as well as being highly valued by many Universities and employers.

What you need to get on

Minimum 6 GCSEs at A* - B or 9 - 7 including English Language, English Literature and Mathematics. Minimum grade 7 GCSE Religious Studies.

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

  • King Edward VI Handsworth School for Girls

    Rose Hill Road Handsworth, Birmingham, B21 9AR

    DaytimeClassroom based
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Start dates

  • 1 September 2026 · Birmingham

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