Religious Studies
Barnsley College - Barnsley
01226216216
PO Box 266, Church Street, Barnsley, S70 2YW
Course summary

In A Level Religion, Philosophy and Ethics you will explore life’s ‘big questions’. Philosophers and theologians throughout history have asked questions which still challenge minds today. In this subject you will critically study the nature of reality and explore ethical dilemmas.

Entry requirements

We ask for an average GCSE point score of 5 or above (based on 8 or more GCSEs) to study an A Level programme*. This will include a 5 or above in English Language and Maths. If you have a GCSE point score between 4.75 and 5 you can access certain A Level subjects. We are confident that we have a range of A Level courses that will get you to university. We will discuss entry requirements with you at interview so please come and talk to us! Your average GCSE score will include the Grades for all your GCSE subjects, added together, then divided by the number of subjects you’ve taken. GCSE Grade 5 or above in either English Language and a Humanities subject (e.g. History, Geography, Sociology).

How you'll be assessed

This is an OCR Religious Studies qualification with three examinations at the end of two years.

School Info

About Education Provider

RegionYorkshire and the Humber
Local AuthorityBarnsley
Ofsted RatingOutstanding
Gender TypeCo-Educational
AddressPO Box 266, Church Street, Barnsley, S70 2YW