Religious Studies (AQA 7062)

Exam Board

Number of Papers

2

NEA/Practical Elemen & Percentage

None: 100% Exam

How NEA Practical is Marked

All assessed via written papers; no coursework or practical

Total Marks Per Paper

Paper 1 = 100
Paper 2 = 100

Length of Time Per Paper

Entry Requirements

Five GCSE 9-4 Grades

A-Level Subjects that pair well

• English Literature / Language
• History
• Law
• Business
• Maths
• Science

Undergraduate Options

With an A-level in religion, you can consider applying to study for a degree centred around:

• Teaching
• Counselling
• Social Work
• Youth Work

Skills You'll Develop

• Critical thinking and analysis of philosophical arguments
• Understanding of major world religions and beliefs
• Ethical reasoning applied to real-life issues
• Essay writing and constructing arguments
• Evaluation of differing viewpoints
• Discussion of metaphysical and moral theories
• Cultural and historical awareness
• Application of abstract thought to complex topics
• Textual analysis of religious and philosophical texts
• Debate and respectful discussion of controversial issues

Possible Career Pathways

There are three main ways of applying religious studies in the world of work:

• Careers where it is important or useful to have knowledge such as healthcare,childcare, medicine, psychology and customer service.
• Research and investigatory report writing techniques, such as law, police work (forensic), phychology, public services and management.
• Careers where you need specific knowledge of religions, such as teaching, social worker, archaeology, museum work, fine art, conservation/natural history, architecture, youth work and ministry.