This course will become linear from September 2016 and the A Level qualification is achieved at the end of the second year. Religious Studies provides the opportunity to consider life's most important questions. What is the point of human life? How should we live? What happens after death? What is the influence of religion upon society? You will be able to study what different thinkers have said on these questions, as well as considering how religious themes are portrayed in the media. You will be able to engage in lively discussion and form your own judgements. The course also helps you to think critically: a crucial life skill also important in employment. Religious Studies is open both to those with any kind of religious belief and to those with none. Resources and Facilities ? A wide-ranging selection of books and journals in the Learning Resources Centre ? Many audio and visual materials ? TV and IT facilities in each room Teaching and Learning Styles ? Discussion and debates ? Students are expected to read newspaper articles and watch relevant TV programmes to develop their political awareness Extra-curricular Activities ? Visit to the Houses of Parliament ? Politics conferences featuring leading politicians ? Visits from guest speakers Assessment Four modules, two at AS level focusing on British politics, and two at A2 on various ideologies and their impact on the world we live in. Progression Opportunities Many students go on to study Politics at degree level, either as single honours or in conjunction with related subjects such as History, Law, Philosophy, Economics or Sociology. European Studies is also a popular option, combining Politics with one or more European Languages. A level Politics is a well-respected qualification and is particularly useful to those who wish to follow a career in the Law, Journalism and Media, the Civil Service and Social Services.
Name: Religious Studies AS Level Qualification title: GCE AS Level in Religious Studies Qualification type: Assessment Awarding WJEC (Formerly Welsh Joint Education Committee) Created 20160317 09:21:30 Updated 20160617 08:56:35
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Title: GCE AS Level in Religious Studies Qualification: GCE AS Level in Religious Studies Classification: History, Philosophy and Theology