Religious Studies A Level

Applications Open - 20 November 2025 at 8am

Applications Close - 6 February 2026 at 15:00 (Except Beauty L2 which closes on the 22nd May).

General Entry Requirements:

Our level 3 Sixth Form entry requirements are five GCSEs at Grades 9-4 including Maths and English minimum Grade 4. However, please read the course information, which, provides specific details of course content and entry requirements.

For level 2 courses please read the course information.

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Level 3 - Enter your choices in order of preference for Level 3 courses. Students need to select the equivalent of 3 courses (Triple counts as 3), with 2 reserve options if selecting Level 3 courses. Year 12 are expected to study the equivalent of three subjects. Once we close to applicants on the 6 February the options selected will be reviewed and if required we will be in contact.

Level 2 - just add the course required, eg beauty, finance or fitness. However, please look up all entry requirements for individual subjects as some subjects require specific subjects and grades.

Timetable Blocks- Please read carefully: Level 3 Courses Please select 3 subjects and 2 reserve subjects by placing them in a ranked order/ or a Pathway. Once applications close we will review all subjects requested and may be in contact at this time to discuss your chosen subjects further.

Additional optional qualifications such as Arts Award (Gold),Core Maths, Further Maths and the EPQ are not applied for at the Kent Choice stage further information will be provided in the 6th Form induction if you would like to undertake this course in addition to your core qualifications.

How to Apply - Via Kent Choices or through link on our website https://www.hernebayhigh.org/sixth-form/how-to-apply

Further Information: We reserve the right to withdraw courses if insufficient numbers are attracted.

Any queries, please contact 6form@hernebayhigh.org

This course aims to develop interest and enthusiasm for the rigorous academic study of philosophy, religion and ethics through knowledge, understanding and evaluation of selected topics. The course looks to build on and extend the issues studied at GCSE. This course is open to those who have a genuine interest in Religious Studies. You do not have to be religious to take Religious Studies as this is the academic study of religion, philosophy and ethics. What you do need is a lively, enquiring mind and the willingness to critically study different viewpoints. All universities recognise Religious Studies, and you can use this qualification to help gain entry into a number of different courses. It naturally combines well with the other Humanities subjects.

Religious Studies is a subject that will stimulate your mind and open doors to countless careers. Over the course of the two years students will learn about the complex relationships between philosophy, ethics and religion. Students will be introduced to a broad range of issues from both a historical and modern perspective.

2 Year Course - Normally 5 GCSE Grades in the range of 9-4, including English and Religious Studies. If you have not studied GCSE Religious Studies and would like to opt for the course at A Level, please speak to the course leader for advice.

Religious Studies is recognised by universities as one of the most important academic subjects. It is classed as a facilitating subject that can help open the door to a wide variety of degrees. Having a broader understanding of the world we live in is critical in the 21st century. The knowledge and skills learnt through studying Religious Studies provides a fantastic foundation for countless future careers. In recent years top London businesses have highlighted Religious Studies as one of the most critical subjects that help to make young people more employable. Over the years former A Level students have gone on to study or train in a wide range of fields including law, education, the armed forces, public relations, teaching, international relations, politics, journalism, business and social work.