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Full Time Religious Studies - AS

A Level

Inhouse

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Description

  • Type

    A Level

  • Methodology

    Inhouse

  • Duration

    1 Year

Religious Studies is suitable for any student with the necessary GCSE qualifications, even those who have not done RS at GCSE. Students do not have to be religious to benefit from and succeed in RS. Some of our most successful students have been agnostic (not having any particular religious conviction). Religious Studies is an academic study of religions and takes a global perspective.

About this course

Normally students 16 - 19 years of age will require a minimum of 5 GCSEs at grades A* - C including a minimum of Grade C English Language . Entry for mature students without formal qualifications is at the discretion of the Faculty.

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Course programme

Awarding Body

EDEXCEL

Course Content

Religious Studies is suitable for any student with the necessary GCSE qualifications, even those who have not done RS at GCSE. Students do not have to be religious to benefit from and succeed in RS. Some of our most successful students have been agnostic (not having any particular religious conviction). Religious Studies is an academic study of religions and takes a global perspective, specialising in World Religions and Ethics (Moral problems).

Course Features

Religious Studies AS, unusually, offers students the chance to present a coursework project worth 50? of their final assessment. The title of the project is chosen by the student and can involve researching any aspect of Religious Studies. This is a uniquely flexible feature of the course and can be used as an opportunity for inter-disciplinary studies, for example, between RS and Psychology, History, Law, Art, Sociology or the sciences.

Religious Studies has been thoroughly modernised to reflect the interests of young people. The course therefore focuses upon moral issues and dilemmas and upon a multicultural approach to World Religions. Christianity is studied as one religious tradition but given equal importance with all six major World Religions.

There is an opportunity, in coursework, for students to specialise in more traditional aspects of RS, such as scriptural study or Church History.

The course is assessed entirely by essay writing. This means that students develop their writing skills fully during the course and finish well-prepared for the writing components of higher degrees.

A trip is organised each year involving a residential stay at a centre for religious learning. The trip is tailored to meet the needs of our students and offers an off-campus dimension to learning which is extremely helpful for successful completion.

In RS open debate is encouraged fully. Students are expected to participate and to develop their skills in the oral presentation of their views. This is useful for all other areas of study.

Students are introduced to at least one religious tradition which will be entirely new to them. Resources in the department for the study of World Religions are excellent.

Religious Studies overlaps with Philosophy AS on the Moral Philosophy and Philosophy of Religion modules, making the combination of these two subjects very strong. By A2 the two subjects are mutually reinforcing.
Career Prospects and Progression

A Levels provide an excellent basis for progression to Higher level qualifications such as degrees or Higher National Diplomas. There are a number of careers directly related to Religious Studies including Minister of Religion, Youth and Community Worker, and RE Teacher. Other careers Religious Studies might be useful would include Social Worker, Counsellor, Police Force, Charity Worker, Refugee Counsellor and any other profession requiring cultural understanding.

Modules
Method of Assessment

AS Level One written examination. One piece of coursework (2,000-2,500 words). A2 assessment is by two written examinations. A2 Level

Course Length

AS - 1 Year Full A Level - 2 Years

Time of Delivery

Daytime

Campus

Graig Campus

Bilingual Provision

Students can receive course materials and submit assignments in Welsh

Entry Requirements

Normally students 16 - 19 years of age will require a minimum of 5 GCSEs at grades A* - C including a minimum of Grade C English Language . Entry for mature students without formal qualifications is at the discretion of the Faculty.

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Full Time Religious Studies - AS

Price on request