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Examination Syllabuses The RE Department offers public examinations at three levels: GCSE (Full) Religious Studies, GCSE (Short) Religious Studies and Certificate of Educational Achievement Religious Studies. The full GCSE course is followed by those students who choose Religious Studies as an option, the Short Course by groups 3-4, and the COEA by groups 5-7. Groups GR, 1-2 have statutory RE provided as part of their fast track work).
Which syllabuses do we follow? All three syllabuses are those belonging to the OCR exam board: The Full GCSE Syllabus A (1730),The Short Course Syllabus A (3732)and The Certificate of Education Syllabus A (3930.			What do we study at Key Stage Four? Whichever level you are entered at you will study a course on Social and Moral Issues. This involves looking at difficult ethical issues including euthanasia (mercy-killing), abortion, war, crime and punishment, the environment, drug abuse and work. You will also study a major world relgion.
Why should I choose GCSE RS - I don't want to be a vicar! Religious Studies is all about what makes people 'tick'. The topics we look at are at the very heart of what it means to be human, and as you will probably spend the rest of your life living and working around people it will be very useful to know about important human issues. No-one expects you to be 'religious' or even to believe in God - all you need is an enquiring mind and an interest in people. Visit the OCR Website Do we have to do coursework? No. There is no coursework involved in any of the exam syllabuses, which allows you to spend more time concentrating on the exams. Full Course (Option) GCSE has an extra exam paper to make up for no coursework, however: Religion and the Media. Visit the BBC Religion website Visit the Bitesize Revision website			In which careers can I use Religious Studies? In many areas of work, employers look for someone with an enquiring mind, understanding and appreciation of other people's points of view, and an ability to come to clear, informed decisions: these are skills which are developed in Religious Studies. Specifically, an RS qualification meets needs in broadcasting, journalism, publishing and teaching, as well as full-time work with religious and social agencies. There are also many exciting opportunities to work abroad, long and short term. The understanding gained in RS can enhance work undertaken in a variety of fields, for example: medicine, the building industry and teaching. The perspectives gained from Religious Studies will benefit anyone considering these types of occupations. Here are just a few of the industries and institutions which accept Religious Studies as a valid examination qualification: Armed Forces, Association of Certified Accountants, Association of Dispensing Opticians, Balfour Beatty, major High Street Banks, Boots Company PLC, British Dietetic Association, Chartered Building Societies Institute, Civil Service Commission, Courtaulds Ltd.,Faculty of Secretaries and Administrators, Gas and Electric boards, H.J.Heinz Co. Ltd., Institute of Electrical Engineers, Institute of Printing, Nursing, Midwifery and Health Visiting Boards, Marks and Spencer PLC, Police Service, Royal Town Planning Institute ...and many more businesses and societies.
			What's the Religion and the Media exam all about? Religious and moral issues are very important in all types of media, from soap operas to comedy, and as part of the full GCSE course you will look at different examples. Issues of bias, censorship and propaganda will also be covered.