Introduction
The RE Department offers two pathways at GCSE level:
1. AQA GCSE Religious Studies Route B
This two year ‘AQA Religious Studies B’ course consists of two components:
Course Content
Year 11 – St Mark’s Gospel and Judaism 50%
Year 12 – Catholic Christianity 50%
Method of Assessment
In your course you will have studied two components. Each component is examined in one written exam 1 hour and 45 minutes in length.
Linear exam at the end of Year 12.
No Coursework or Controlled Assessment.
2. OCN NI Level 2 Certificate in Religious Studies
This qualification provides students who may struggle with the demands of written examinations the opportunity to achieve a Level 2 Certificate in Religious Studies which is equivalent to a grade B at GCSE Level. Students study nine units and complete a portfolio of work for each unit. This work is assessed on a pass/fail basis. There is no external written examination. 100% of the qualification is gained through the completion of the portfolio work and all nine pieces must be submitted and meet the required standard to achieve a pass.
Nine units are covered over two years. These are
Career Opportunities
Accountancy Business Administration
Dentistry Environmental Studies
Ethics Journalism
Law Media Studies
Medicine Nursing
Pharmacy Philosophy
Psychology Teaching
Theology
Or any Arts course.