Exam Board: Eduqas
Course leader: Ms Kaur
Course name: A Level Religious Studies
Contact: KAU@moseley.bham.sch.uk
General Information
Religious Studies helps us to understand people’s beliefs, attitudes and actions in an increasing connected world. Religious Studies allows deep thinking, reflection and discussion of fundamental questions which helps us to make sense of our lives.
Course Outline
Year 12
Component 1: An Introduction to the Study of Religion – Islam
Written examination: 1 hour 30 minutes
Component 2: An Introduction to Philosophy of Religion
Written examination: 1 hour 30 minutes
Component 3: An Introduction to Religion and Ethics
Written examination: 1 hour 30 minutes
Year 13
Component 1: A Study of Religion- Islam
Written examination: 2 hours
Component 2: Philosophy of Religion
Written examination: 2 hours
Component 3: Religion and Ethics
Written examination: 2 hours
Careers and Higher Education Opportunities
A study of Religious Studies complements other popular A Levels including Philosophy, Law, History, Sociology and English Literature. It is less likely that someone will spend all their life in one company or organisation-the so-called job for life. If your career path is to be varied you will need to develop transferable skills and you will need to be flexible. RE fosters these qualities and provides a firm base for life-long learning. Students will often go on to do degrees in a vast number of areas including Religious Studies, Journalism and English.
Extra-curricular enrichment opportunities
Students are supported through the course with a wide range of catch-up session and drop in classes where they can discuss classwork in more depth. Students may get the opportunity to visit local universities and will receive lectures from guest speakers from time to time.
