Religious Studies

Course summary

A name which serves to underline the multi-faceted nature of this modern A Level course, Religious Studies is an inclusive subject, designed for people of any faith or none. The main prerequisite is a curiosity about the world and the way it works. Studying Religious Studies develops critical thinking: the ability to analyse a point of view; to develop and reason through argument and the ability to reach a logical and justified conclusion. For this reason, it is valued by universities and employers in journalism, government, law and medicine, amongst many others. Religious Studies A Level would fit well with any arts-based or humanities subjects but could equally be a suitable option for any student who is specialising in the sciences but wishes to retain a link to a more abstract discipline that still relates closely to their other studies.