Religious Studies A Level

Applications Open: - Monday 3rd November 2025

Applications Close: - Thursday 20th August 2026.

General Sixth Form Entry Requirements: - Minimum 4 GCSE passes at Grade 4 and above to study BTEC or vocational courses; 5 GCSE passes at 4 and above to study A level/BTEC combination; 5 GCSE's at Grades 5 and above to study straight A Levels.

*Please note there may be subject specific entry requirements which also need to be met.

How to Apply: - Please apply via KentChoices. Applications via email will not be accepted.

Religious Studies A Level

Eduqas

Component 1:

The study of one religion from a choice of six:

Option A: Christianity

There will be four themes within each option: religious figures and sacred texts; religious concepts; religious life; and religious practices.

Component 2: Philosophy of Religion

There will be four themes within this component: arguments for the existence of God; challenges to religious belief; religious experience; religious language.

Component 3: Religion and Ethics

There will be four themes within this component (including applied ethics in themes two to four): ethical language; Aquinas' Natural Law; Fletcher's Situation Ethics and Utilitarianism.

Component 1: A Study of Religion

Written examination: 2 hours- 33⅓% of qualification

Component 2: Philosophy of Religion

Written examination: 2 hours- 33⅓% of qualification

Component 3: Religion and Ethics

Written examination: 2 hours- 33⅓% of qualification

Five GCSE grades 9-4 including English.

Religious Studies is a respected post 16 examination course accepted at Universities throughout the world.

It can lead to degrees in a range of disciplines from Accountancy, Law and, Biology to Philosophy, Economics, English. The pertinent observation is that students who take this subject are analytical and coherent in their ability to argue and justify points of view.