GCSE Religious Studies

With this online GCSE Religious Studies course, your studies will focus on Christianity and Islam. You will explore the influences of the two religions on communities and societies, as well as the differing views and the sources of authority behind each religion.

This online GCSE course in Religious Studies provides the perfect foundation of knowledge for a variety of future study pathways and careers, including healthcare, social work, education, counselling, and more!

This OCR GCSE Religious Studies course is the same as the GCSE syllabus currently studied in traditional schools throughout the UK, allowing you to achieve an internationally recognised GCSE qualification from home at your own pace.

If you choose to add your exams to your enrolment, we will book these for you, saving you the hassle of booking them yourself and giving you more time to dedicate to your studies.

Assessment

To achieve your GCSE Religious Studies qualification, the knowledge you have gained during your studies will be assessed across three paper-based exams.

If you add your exams to your enrolment we will book them when you’re ready. If you choose to book your exams through us, you will need to sit your exams at one of the following centres:

• Birmingham
• Coventry
• Doncaster
• Bolton
• Wimbledon
• Taunton
• St Neots

Before adding the option to include your exams to your enrolment, please ensure you are able to travel to these locations.

While you are formally assessed by completing your exams, you will also need to submit tutor-marked assignments to allow your tutor to monitor your progress.

There are three paper-based examinations. A more detailed breakdown of the assessment details is provided below.

Course Duration

You will have up to one year to complete your GCSE Religious Studies course from the date you receive your materials.

With this course, you will have the flexibility to study at your own pace, and your only deadlines are the GCSE exams, which typically take place during the summer exam period (May/June).

Study Method

This course enables you to study your GCSE Religious Studies course from home. Your course materials will be sent by post or you can study online, so receiving your materials is easy and hassle-free. Full tutor support will be available via email, so help is only a click away!

Course Outcome

Upon successful completion of your exams, you will receive your GCSE Religious Studies qualification.

This GCSE is awarded by OCR (Oxford Cambridge and RSA) and it is recognised by universities, schools, and employers globally.