Project Description
Course Overview
Our GCSE Religious Studies Specification A- online course is well suited to anyone who has questions to ask and opinions to give. This course will appeal to people who are interested in others and in human beliefs and behaviours. Studying GCSE Religious Studies are given the unique opportunity to see the world from a different perspective. Students will develop their knowledge, skills and understanding of religion by exploring the significance and impact of beliefs, teachings, sources, practices and ways of life.
Religious Studies will help develop your key skills in communication, working with others, problem solving and improving your own learning. It will also give you skills in making decisions about moral problems, and help you to become sure about your own beliefs and explain them clearly to others. It is not about making you religious, it is about enabling you to think for yourself about religious and moral issues. You do not need a ‘faith’ to enjoy this course – atheists are just as welcome as curious believers.
The online course measures progression and assesses understanding with;
- Enables students to build, apply and review their understanding with worksheets and Quick Quizzes..
- Ensure understanding of the key concepts for the main topics with appropiate presentations.
- Provides complete specification coverage with a list of learning objectives.
1. Self Study
- Access to full course online
e-books provided
Workbooks* will be posted
Interactive quizzes*
Google Classroom Access
Tutor email support
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About our teachers
Course structure – Self-study option
- Total course – 160 hours online
- Students are expected to study 6 hours per week, independently
- Enrolment fee: £80
- Course fee: £495
How to Apply?
- Complete the application form
- Send a scanned, coloured copy of your Passport or Driving License office@swanseacollege.com
- Pay the application fee of £200 (the application fee is made up of £80 enrolment fee and £120 towards the course fee, this fee is non-refundable)
Course Contents
Component 1:
The study of religions: beliefs, teachings and practices.
Students should study any two of the following:
- Buddhism
- Christianity
- Catholic Christianity
- Hinduism
- Islam
- Judaism
- Sikhism.
Christianity and Catholic Christianity is a prohibited combination.
Component 2:
Religious, philosophical and ethical studies
Students should study a total of four themes from ar 2. Students may study either four religious, philosophical and ethical studies themes or two religious, philosophical and ethical studies themes and two textual studies themes.
Theme A: Relationships and families
Theme B: Religion and life
Theme C: The existence of God and revelation
Theme D: Religion, peace and conflict
Theme E: Religion, crime and punishment
Theme G: St Mark’s gospel: the life of Jesus
Theme H: St Mark’s Gospel as a source of religious, moral and spiritual truths
There are no previous entry requirements for this course, however students are expected to have a reasonable standard of literacy.
Assessment
AQA GCSE Religious Studies Specification A consists of two
Areas of Study from which students study two, which are then assessed through two externally set examination papers.
Please note, AQA does offer the chance to learn about other religions, however, due to tutors’ expertise, you must study Christianity and Islam when studying with Swansea Online Learning College.
Students must complete all assessment in May/June in any single year.
Course Duration
You will have 1 year to complete the full GCSE Religious Studies B online course from the date you start the course. You will be able to study at your own pace and in your own time
Study hours
180 hours
Study Method
This course enables you to study for a GCSE in Religious Studies by online learning. Full tutor support is available via email, so help is only a click away!
Course Outcome
Upon successful completion of the practical assessment and exams, you will receive a GCSE in Religious Studies. The awarding body is Pearson Edexcel.
Exam Details
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