Religious Studies- A Level

Applications Open: Thursday 13th November 2025

Applications Close: Tuesday 31st March 2026

How to apply:

Internal applicants (Brompton Academy & Chatham Grammar) - Apply via Applicaa using this link https://bromptonukat.applicaa.com

External applicants - Apply via KentChoices using this link - https://www.kentprospectus.co.uk/login. Please note - after sending your application, you'll receive a welcome email from Applicaa asking for further information.

Entry requirements:

Students must met the overall entry requirements and the subject entry requirements.

Overall entry requirements:

A Levels: 5 GCSEs at grade 5-9, including English and mathematics

Applied General Qualifications : 5 GCSEs at grade 4-9, including English and mathematics

Subject entry requirements:

Subject entry criteria can be found on subject pages.

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Students must choose three (3) different subject options from three different Option Blocks (you cannot choose the same subject more than once). If a student is selecting the Chelsea FC or Kent Crusaders options, they will need to pick 3 A Levels/BTECS to study alongside this. Students should ensure they are predicted or have achieved grades that meet the entry criteria for chosen options by consulting the UKAT Sixth Form Course booklet. The blocking structure can be amended dependent on course sign up and other timetabling factors.

Students have the opportunity to explore some of life’s deepest questions through philosophy, ethics, and theology. Students will examine key philosophical ideas about the soul, reality, existence, and the nature of God, as well as ethical theories and their application to contemporary issues such as euthanasia, business ethics, and sexual ethics. They will also explore Christian thought, including perspectives on Jesus, feminist theology, moral principles, and the concept of divine revelation. The course is structured around three components: Philosophy of Religion, Religion and Ethics, and Developments in Religious Thought. It encourages students to develop an enquiring and critical mindset, supporting thoughtful reflection and reasoned argument

Assessment is through three two-hour exams at the end of the course, each worth one-third of the final A Level grade. Grades awarded are A*-E.

A Levels: 5 GCSEs at grade 5-9, mathematics and grade 6 in English Language and English Literature.

This qualification awards between 16 and 56 UCAS points and supports progression to university or employment. Religious Studies develops transferable skills in analysis, communication, and ethical reasoning, making it a strong foundation for careers in law, education, journalism, health and social care, publishing, policing, and other roles that involve working with people and complex ideas.