Introduction

Period allocation: 1 Subject Leader:
Mr D Thompson Examination Board:
AQA Syllabus B Full Course or Short Course Aims of the course

The aim of the course is to offer students the opportunity to discuss and address questions about belief and values in human behaviour, and to investigate ways in which beliefs are relevant to decisions people make about moral issues.

Future Opportunities

Religious Studies is a highly respected subject to pass at GCSE level. It is useful when applying for employment in the caring professions, the police, social work, teaching, and jobs where it is important to be tolerant towards different ethnic groups and where compassion is an essential part of the job.