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BTEC Level 3
Public Services
EXAM BOARD: PEARsOn
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A-Level
Religious Studies
EXAM BOARD: AQA
REASONS TO STUDY THIS COURSE
3 To gain a real insight into the work carried out by the
Public Services and the skills required to succeed in a
career in this field.
3 To discover how the Public Services operate and deal
with various situations.
3 To prepare you for direct entry into the Public
Services or for a university course in public service
or other related degrees such as Criminology, Law and
Outdoor Education.
WHAT YOU WILL STUDY
Units may include Government Policies and the Public
Services, Team Leadership and Development,
Citizenship and Diversity in the Public Services,
Physical Preparation for the Uniformed Services,
Aspects of the Legal System and Outdoor and
Adventurous Expeditions.
HOW YOU WILL BE ASSESSED
Coursework, written tasks, practical activities
and presentations.
WHAT YOU WILL NEED TO TAKE
THIS COURSE
• willingness to participate in a range of activities and
being prepared to lead a team on occasions
• real interest in a career in the Public Services, although
it is not necessary to know which one yet
• ability to meet deadlines
PROGRESSION
You will be well prepared to apply for a position in the
Public Services or to continue your study in Higher
Education. Previous students have successfully entered
the Army, Navy, RAF and Royal Marine Commandos. We
have students who are currently serving with the Police.
Higher Education courses that students have progressed
onto include Public Services, Policing, Criminology, Law,
Sociology, Sport, Outdoor Activities and Criminal Justice
REASONS TO STUDY THIS COURSE
3 You want to study ethics and in particular the Buddhist
religion in depth.
3 You want to tackle the greatest philosophical theories
and ideas.
3 You aim to become an enlightened thinker, being
able to contribute to the ethical debates of the
greatest minds.
WHAT YOU WILL STUDY
Year 1 (AS) – Buddhism in depth, philosophy of religion
(including the arguments for the existence of God) and
religious ethics (including natural law and utilitarianism).
Year 2 (A-Level) – Buddhism in further depth, miracles,
religious language, conscience, meta-ethics and free will
and determinism.
HOW YOU WILL BE ASSESSED
Year 1 (AS) – one two-hour exam and a one-hour exam
Year 2 (A-Level) – two exams, each three hours
WHAT YOU WILL NEED TO TAKE
THIS COURSE
• strong academic discipline and ability
• an enquiring, critical and reflective approach
• ability to work independently
• minimum GCSE grade 4 or above in English
• GCSE Religious Studies (either full or short course) is
not essential but would be helpful
RECOMMENDED READING
To get started with this course, you can get a flavour with
the following reading list;
Frye, J, 2017. Religious Studies for A-Level Year 1 and AS
Davies, B. 1983, 1993, 2004. An Introduction to Philosophy
of Religion
Cole, P. 2008. Philosophy of Religion (Access to Religion)
*For a full list see the course profile on our website.
PROGRESSION
Students who have studied Religious Studies go on to
university and a variety of careers including teaching,
social work, public services, caring professions and jobs
within the private sector.
PRIESTLEY EXTRA
Activities organised by your tutors including Police and Fire
Service visits and personal activity days with the Army, RAF,
Navy and Royal Marines. There is also an opportunity to take
part in an overseas study trip. Public Services students have
travelled to New York and also undertook a residential with
the Royal Marines at the training centre in Devon.
PRIESTLEY EXTRA
Annual RS trip to Manchester to explore the Buddhist
Temple and personal Q & A with a Buddhist monk.
External speakers who share their experiences and bring
religion to life.
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