A Level Religious Studies
Course outline
Faith and religion remains an important and relevant discipline to many people living in a modern world. Many people live their lives according to faith, spiritual practice and religious truth.
This course will offer a choice of different religions, ensuring you have a thorough understanding of diverse philosophical and ethical viewpoints.
Religious studies combines philosophical reasoning concerning the devine with practical ethos concerning happiness and the living of a good life.
In addition, religious studies explores the nature of truth through faith by reflecting on the core beliefs of a relevant world religion.
Topics include:
- Philosophy of religion and ethics
- Study of religion
How to apply for this course
You can now apply for an A Level Programme starting in September 2021.
You will select your individual subjects when you complete the application.
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Location:
Chaucer Street
Nottingham NG1 5LP |
Date:Start: 6th September 2021 |
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A Level Programme (2 years) Course code: C000450 / Q034648 |
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| Qualification | A Level Religious Studies |
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| Duration | 2 years |
| Level | Level 3 |
| Entry requirements |
Applicants with predicted GCSE grades 1 or 2 points below the entry requirement for an A Level: If your predicted grades do not meet the entry requirements for either 1 or 2 of your chosen A Level subject choices, don’t worry we will still make you a conditional offer. We advise that you think about a second choice of course as a back-up plan. You can meet with us for a supportive, friendly and impartial discussion to look at other courses that Nottingham College has to offer. For more information contact High Pavement Sixth Form admissions by telephone on 0115 9100 100 or email at feadmissions@nottinghamcollege.ac.uk Applicants who choose 4 subjects but only have the entry requirements to study 3: If your predicted grades do not meet the entry requirements to study 4 A Level subjects, don’t worry we will still make you a conditional offer for all 4. At your ‘Get Ready for College’ day you will undertake tasters in your subjects and at this point you can discuss your options with subject staff at the event, to help you finalise your subject choices. Final A Level choices however will be made at enrolment in August when your GCSE results are confirmed. |
| Assessment | Assessment is by two written exams. |
| Progression | You could progress to a related higher education course such as Religious Studies, Theology and Philosophy with careers in Clergy and Social/Human Science |
| Additional information | Students aged 16-18 don't have to pay tuition fees. If you are aged 19 or over you may still be eligible for funding. Check out our Financial Help pages to find out more! If you are an EU/EEA or Swiss National, please visit our EU Settled Status scheme page for more information. |