Religious Studies

Assessment

Students will sit exams in each of the three units on the previous page. Each exam is 2 hours in duration. Students are required to answer three essay questions from a choice of five in each exam. According to The Russell Group, Religious Studies provides ‘suitable preparation for entry to university generally’ and Cambridge University (in particular) promotes Religious Studies as an A Level that academically combines well with other A Level subjects. The qualifications and skills that students will learn in Religious Studies at A Level will be useful in any number of careers. For students thinking of a career in law or medicine then a Religious Studies A Level is looked upon favourably for undergraduate courses (the Philosophy and Ethics dimension to the A Level course has obvious connections with law, economics and medical qualifications). Other professions were the study of Religious Studies A Level has particular utility: teaching, journalism, civil service and a career in politics to name a few. If you require any further information then please speak with Mr Skelton, Mrs Reeves or Dr Gustafsson.