• Five GCSEs at grade C or above (may include one relevant equivalent) to include English Language/First Language Welsh and Mathematics/Numeracy
• Religious Studies grade B and English Language/Literature/First Language Welsh grade B
• Please check the AS Level Options Grid to see if this subject fits into your chosen programme
• Each application is considered on individual merit
• Entry is subject to an informal interview

• Successful completion of current/relevant programme (including skills) and decision from progression board meeting

Please read the full entry requirements above as you will usually need to meet those as well.

The qualification includes a wide range of topics for consideration including:

• Philosophy – taking a look at arguments such as the existence of God, existence of evil and suffering, language and the questions it raises such as what is meant by good and bad, the meaningfulness of language within religion, and symbolism.
• Ethics – building up knowledge of differing types of ethics such as Utilitarianism, Situations ethics, Natural moral law, Divine command theory and then being able to implement these into situations such as polyamorous relationships, homosexuality, nuclear weapons as deterrents, and capital punishment.
• Buddhism – an in depth and broad study of one of the six major world religions; establishing the key concepts of the religion, development within Britain, approaches towards feminism, science, mindfulness, socially engaged Buddhists and many other topics too.

Throughout this course you will be required to adopt an enquiring, critical and reflective approach and develop your own values, opinions and attitudes in the light of your studies.

Learners also complete the Welsh Baccalaureate Qualification and are required to develop their essential skills (communication/numeracy and digital skills). Learners will also attend a weekly group tutorial.

Learners are able to complete either the full qualification or certain units or elements through the medium of Welsh/bilingually.

• Written examination

This course can lead to a diverse range of career opportunities in a varied range of businesses including: Further education teacher, Higher education lecturer, Secondary school teacher, Barrister, Chaplain, Civil Service Fast Streamer, Health service manager, Local government officer, Marketing executive, Newspaper journalist, Paralegal, Policy officer, Psychotherapist, Recruitment consultant, Solicitor, Stockbroker.

If you are thinking about studying at degree level following this course please visit the university websites or UCAS (University Central Admissions Service) www.ucas.com to check any entry requirements.

• Stationery - you will be told about any specific items before you start the course
• Text books - you will be told about any specific items before you start the course, most text books are available to loan from the college library or online libraries
• You may be eligible for funding. Find out more on our student finance page

Any costs above are approximate and may change.

• No tuition fee
• We are waiving the Administration Fee for the academic year 2022/23
• You may be eligible for funding. Find out more on our student finance page