GCSE Religious Studies comprises four units, two of which are examined by non-exam assessment (NEA).

UNIT 1 - Religious and non-religious beliefs, teachings and practices - in this unit, first you will learn the nature of belief (what we mean by belief and why people choose to be religious or non­ religious) and then go on to look at a variety of key religious and non-religious beliefs, teachings and practices, including beliefs about life and death, identity, belonging, morality and putting belief into action. You will learn this content from a Christian or Catholic perspective, the perspective of one other world religion and from non-religious perspectives.

UNIT 2 - Religion and relationships - Unit 2 is a non­ exam assessment (NEA) meaning you will learn about relationships and then conduct an investigation into a topic relating to this, exploring religious and non-religious perspectives.

UNIT 3 - Roles, rights and responsibilities - Unit 3 allows you to explore key religious themes, including stewardship, animal rights, freedom of religious expression, use of personal wealth and the medical ethics topics of abortion and euthanasia. As with Unit 1, you will learn these from a Christian or Catholic perspective and also from the viewpoint of one other world religion, as well as looking at non-religious views.

UNIT 4 - Religion and human rights - Unit 4 is another non-exam assessment. First, you will learn some beliefs, teachings, practices and perspectives relating to human rights and then complete an NEA exploring the work of charities and organisations campaigning for human rights. 

Unit 1 - A 75 - minute exam, 60 marks, 30% of the qualification

Unit 2 Non - exam assessment, 6 hours, 20% of the qualification

Units 3 - A 75 - minute exam, 60 marks, 30% of the qualification

Unit 4 Non - exam assessment, 6 hours, 20% of the qualification. 

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