Tuition
£19,000
Submit by September 1, 2027 · 314 days left · not confirmed by the school · starts September 1, 2027
Ask about this course- Length
- 24 months
- Starts
- September 1, 2027not confirmed by the school
- IELTS
- 5.5 overall
- Post-study work
- Available, as published
- Taught in
- English
- Cost of living (annual)
- £10,224
Overview
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.
Entry requirements
As the university states them. Whether you meet them depends on your own results — ask us and a consultant will check with you.
- 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
Fees and living costs
- Tuition
- £19,000
- Cost of living (annual)
- £10,224
Published as Gower College Swansea publishes it, through ApplyBoard, and not checked by Go Study — ask us and a consultant will confirm any of it with the school.
Intakes
September 1, 2027
Starts September 1, 2027 · apply by September 1, 2027
not confirmed by the school
September 1, 2028
Starts September 1, 2028 · apply by September 1, 2028
not confirmed by the school
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