Examination Board   University of London (EDEXCEL)

Assessment Modules for AS
Unit 1 Foundations      1 hour and 45 minutes written examination
Unit 2 Investigations     1 hour and 15 minutes written examination

Assessment Modules for A2
Unit 3   Developments      1 hour and 45 minutes written examination
Unit 4  Implications      1 hour and 15 minutes written examination

Assessment Modules for A2
Unit 3   Developments      1 hour and 45 minutes written examination
Unit 4  Implications      1 hour and 15 minutes written examination

Course Description: 

Unit 1: Foundations:
Students can study 3 or 4 areas of their choice:
A) Philosophy of Religion B) Ethics C) Buddhism D) Christianity 
E) Hinduism F) Islam G) Judaism H) Sikhism

Unit 2: Investigations:
Students choose one area to research:
A) The study of Religion B) The Study of Philosophy of Religion 
C) The Study of Ethics  D) The Study of World Religions 
E) The Study of the Old Testament F) The Study of the New Testament 
G) The Study of Christianity and the Christian Church.

Unit 3: Developments:
This unit has been designed to build on the knowledge, understanding and skills developed in Unit 1 Foundations.   You can study 3 or 4 areas of your choice; the topics are a development of those listed in Unit 1.    
Unit 4: Implications:  
This Unit builds on the knowledge, understanding and skills developed in Units 1, 2 and 3.   You will consider, examine and discuss the consequences of holding certain opinions, views or beliefs, including your own; how a particular belief or value could affect other people, either for good or ill; how other people’s lives might be affected if a certain belief were widely held or a certain value widely applied.

Skills Required
This course is designed to encourage an interest in and enthusiasm for, a rigorous study of religion.   It will enable you to develop insights into areas of knowledge, belief and thought central to an understanding of the modern world.   The course builds on skills that you may have already developed, it does not, however, assume or require any previous study of the subject.

Career Pathways
Universities and other institutions to study a wide range of subjects.   Two examples are Medicine and Law: issues in the field of medical ethics, reproductive technology, genetic research, beginning and end of life issues have to be addressed at medical college and form part of the AS Religious Studies course. Issues such as justice, punishment, conscience and psychology, personal responsibility, civil rights, autonomy, freewill and issues relating to law and duty are covered at AS and A2.
A qualification in Religious Studies is suitable for any career that involves working with or for people, for example: teaching, the police force, nursing, probation work, social work, youth work, and community work.