Religious Studies

Entry Requirements

• For A Levels there is a minimum general entry requirement of 3 GCSE subjects at Grade 6 and 2 subjects at Grade 5. For each subject offered, a minimum of a Grade 5 in English Language or English Literature is required unless the subject specific requirements state otherwise. Please note, if you wish to study 4 A Level courses, Grade 7 is required in all GCSEs studied. (Further Mathematics requires a Grade 8). • For this subject you will need a minimum Grade 4 in GCSE Mathematics, Grade 6 in English Language or English Literature and a Grade 6 in GCSE History or Geography if Religious Studies has not been studied at GCSE. • You do not have to have studied Religious Studies before, but if you have, you need a minimum Grade 6. It is essential that you are able to approach issues in a logical, clear-thinking manner. You also need to be aware that essay writing is a key to success at A Level.