Religious Studies Exam Board: Eduqas Course leader: Mr Ali Course name: A Level Religious Studies Contact: ALW@moseley.bham.sch.uk General Information Religious Studies helps us to understand people’s beliefs, attitudes and actions in an increasing connected world. Religious Studies allows deep thinking, reflection and discussion of fundamental questions which helps us to make sense of our lives. Course Outline Year 12 Component 1: An Introduction to the Study of Religion - Islam Written examination: 1 hour 30 minutes Component 2: An Introduction to Philosophy of Religion Written examination: 1 hour 30 minutes Component 3: An Introduction to Religion and Ethics Written examination: 1 hour 30 minutes Year 13 Component 1: A Study of Religion- Islam Written examination: 2 hours Component 2: Philosophy of Religion Written examination: 2 hours Component 3: Religion and Ethics Written examination: 2 hours Careers and Higher Education Opportunities A study of Religious Studies complements other popular A Levels including Philosophy, Law, History, Sociology and English Literature. It is less likely that someone will spend all their life in one company or organisation-the so-called job for life. If your career path is to be varied, you will need to develop transferable skills and you will need to be flexible. RE fosters these qualities and provides a firm base for life-long learning. Students will often go on to do degrees in a vast number of areas including Religious Studies, Journalism and English. Extra-curricular enrichment opportunities Students are supported through the course with a wide range of catch-up session and drop in classes where they can discuss classwork in more depth. Students may get the opportunity to visit local universities and will receive lectures from guest speakers from time to time.
English and Core Science GCSEs at grade 5 or above.
About Education Provider
| Region | West Midlands |
| Local Authority | Birmingham |
| Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Gender Type | Mixed |
| Address | Wake Green Road, Moseley, Birmingham, B13 9UU |
Religious Studies Exam Board: Eduqas Course leader: Mr Ali Course name: A Level Religious Studies Contact: ALW@moseley.bham.sch.uk General Information Religious Studies helps us to understand people’s beliefs, attitudes and actions in an increasing connected world. Religious Studies allows deep thinking, reflection and discussion of fundamental questions which helps us to make sense of our lives. Course Outline Year 12 Component 1: An Introduction to the Study of Religion - Islam Written examination: 1 hour 30 minutes Component 2: An Introduction to Philosophy of Religion Written examination: 1 hour 30 minutes Component 3: An Introduction to Religion and Ethics Written examination: 1 hour 30 minutes Year 13 Component 1: A Study of Religion- Islam Written examination: 2 hours Component 2: Philosophy of Religion Written examination: 2 hours Component 3: Religion and Ethics Written examination: 2 hours Careers and Higher Education Opportunities A study of Religious Studies complements other popular A Levels including Philosophy, Law, History, Sociology and English Literature. It is less likely that someone will spend all their life in one company or organisation-the so-called job for life. If your career path is to be varied, you will need to develop transferable skills and you will need to be flexible. RE fosters these qualities and provides a firm base for life-long learning. Students will often go on to do degrees in a vast number of areas including Religious Studies, Journalism and English. Extra-curricular enrichment opportunities Students are supported through the course with a wide range of catch-up session and drop in classes where they can discuss classwork in more depth. Students may get the opportunity to visit local universities and will receive lectures from guest speakers from time to time.
English and Core Science GCSEs at grade 5 or above.
