A-Levels - Religious Studies
Gower College Swansea
What you will study
Program Description It makes no difference if you are a theist (believer in God), atheist (non-believer in God) or agnostic (undecided about God), Religious Studies could offer students an interesting and vibrant option at both AS and A Level with plenty of opportunities for thought-provoking religious, ethical and philosophical debate. AS candidates complete two options:
Unit 1 - Introduction to Eastern Religions: Buddhism The Life of the Buddha
Key Buddhist Concepts (karma, nirvana) Buddhist Lifestyle (lives of monks, nuns and lay community) Buddhist Practices (worship and meditation)
Unit 2 - Introduction to Religion and Ethics and Philosophy of Religion Aquinas' 'natural law' ethical theory
Utilitarianism (Bentham and Mill) Flecther's situation ethics based on love Applied ethics Inductive arguments of God's existence Deductive arguments of God's existence The problem of evil and suffering Religous experience There are three further units at A Level:
Unit 3 - Religion and Ethics Unit 4 - Studies in Buddhism Unit 5 - Philosophy of Religion Students are expected to demonstrate their knowledge and understanding of these ideas but also their evaluative skills.
About this course
- Institution
- Gower College Swansea
- Where
- Swansea, United Kingdom
- Level
- Diploma
- Length
- 24 months
- Tuition
- £19,000.00
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Intakes
- Starts September 1, 2026 · apply by September 1, 2026
- Starts September 1, 2027 · apply by September 1, 2027not confirmed by the school
- Starts September 1, 2028 · apply by September 1, 2028not confirmed by the school
Entry requirements
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- English
- PTE: 42 overall or above
- IELTS: 5.5 overall or above
- TOEFL: 60 overall or above
- Duolingo: 75 overall or above
- Prior study
- Secondary school
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