Full Time Religious Studies - AS Level

Religious Studies - AS Level
This course will help you to understand the society you live in and to make moral decisions. You dont have to be a religious person, but you will have to be eager to conduct investigations, to use information technology, and to analyse how different people view the world and its affairs. You will learn about the great religions of the world, contemporary moral issues, and debate matters such as whether there is life after death. You will be able to hone your mental faculties and polish your communication skills as you deal with these issues both orally and in writing.

Course duration:
AS = 1 year

Level:
3

Full/Part Time :
Full TIme

What will I need to follow the course?
You will need 6 GCSEs at grades A-C. Your application will be treated more favourably if you have gained grade C or higher in English, Welsh and Religious Studies at GCSE. The requirements for adults will be different.

Where will I study:
D,P

What will I study?
Studying this subject will broaden your understanding of the society in which you live, and will help you to make moral decisions. You will study the following topics:

Will I have to sit any examinations?
You will be assessed by means of examinations and module work and there will be modular examinations in January and in June.

What will I have at the end of the course?
You will gain an AS in Religious Studies.

What next?
Successful completion of the course will enable you to progress to higher education and gain a university degree in Education, Religious Studies, Sociology, Welsh, etc. This is a very useful course for anyone wishing to pursue a career in education and in areas such as counselling, journalism, politics, social studies, etc.