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A Level Religious Studies Exam
A Level Religious Studies Exam
Book your A Level Religious Studies exam with Pass and secure a fully Ofqual-regulated exam entry as a private candidate. Our team supports you throughout the process, helping make your booking simple and straightforward from start to finish.
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Fast-Track A Level Religious Studies Qualification. Secure your A Level Religious Studies exam entry without needing to follow the traditional school or college pathway. Pass provides a convenient option for private candidates and adult learners across the UK.
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Ofqual-Regulated A Level Religious Studies Exam. Sit a recognised A Level Religious Studies qualification with OCR (H573), accepted in the same way as qualifications achieved through schools and colleges.
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Low Cost Guaranteed, No Hidden Fees. Our pricing is clear and competitive, with your fee covering the essential exam entry and exam centre arrangements so you know exactly what is included.
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How does the A Level Religious Studies exam process work?
Thinking about booking your A Level Religious Studies exam? Pass takes the guesswork out of the process. Whether you'd like clarity on OCR's H573 syllabus, want to pair Religious Studies with our online A level courses, or need support entering as a private candidate, our advisors are on hand to help at every stage.
A Level Religious Studies exams take place during the May/June exam series at a local Pass exam centre. This route is open to private candidates and adult learners across the UK, with our team taking care of the arrangements so the whole process runs smoothly for you.
Get in touch today and one of our A Level exam advisors will walk you through your options, answer any questions you have, and help you move forward with confidence in your A Level Religious Studies booking.
Reserve your place
Complete your A Level Religious Studies registration using the form above. As soon as we've received your booking, the Pass team will be in touch to arrange a suitable local exam centre and confirm the finer details of your exam.
Sit your exam
Ahead of exam day, you'll be sent complete confirmation of your exam time, centre location and everything else you need, so you can arrive feeling organised and ready.
Get your results
Once the exam series has concluded, your exam centre will let you know how and when your A Level Religious Studies grade will be released.
Move forward with your future
Progress on to a degree in theology, philosophy or religious studies, or a wide range of careers across education, chaplaincy, social work, journalism and the wider public sector.
Fast-Track A Level Religious Studies Qualification
Work towards a full A Level in Religious Studies without needing a place at a school, sixth form or college. Pass helps private candidates and adult learners book their exam through a simple process built around your own schedule and goals.
Ofqual-Regulated A Level Religious Studies Qualification
This A Level in Religious Studies is fully regulated by Ofqual and holds the same standing as an A Level taken at school or sixth form. It's open to private candidates right across the UK.
Transparent Pricing, No Surprise Costs
Our A Level exam pricing, including Religious Studies, is clear from the outset. Your booking covers the exam entry process right through to certification with the exam board, with nothing hidden.
1 Reserve your place
Select your exam date and route through the qualification online, then complete checkout to lock in your booking.
A Level Religious Studies Details
Ofqual-regulated A Level Religious Studies exam
OCR Religious Studies (H573)
Three written papers, with no coursework or controlled assessment to complete
Pass will help arrange your sitting at a suitable Pass-approved exam centre
2 The Number 1 A Level Religious Studies Course
Initial Assessment
Begin with a short diagnostic task that establishes where you're currently at with A Level Religious Studies, giving you a clear starting point before you dive into the full course.
Continue Learning
Work through slides, worked examples and practice questions covering philosophy of religion, religion and ethics, and your chosen religious tradition across every topic in the syllabus.
Topic Tests
Check your understanding as you go with short tests after each topic. The online Religious Studies course uses your results to flag any areas worth revisiting before you move on.
Instantly Marked Mock Exams
Sit full mock papers marked instantly and accurately to examiner standard, with pinpointed feedback that shows exactly where to improve before your A Level Religious Studies exam.
3 Sit your exam
In the run-up to your exam, we'll send you full confirmation of the date, time and location for each paper, along with everything else you need to know beforehand. This gives you the chance to get familiar with the exam rules and prepare with confidence. On the day, you'll attend your local exam centre and sit your written papers in person, alongside other candidates from across the UK.
Exam Information
All papers are sat in person at a centre local to you
A Level Religious Studies exam dates can be found below
4 Receive your results
A Level results day is Thursday 12th August 2027, when learners across every subject and exam board find out their grades together.
As a private candidate, your results will usually come from your exam centre rather than directly from us. Centres vary in how they issue grades, so it's worth checking beforehand whether you'll need to collect them in person, or whether they'll be emailed or posted to you.
5 Take the next step. It all starts with a Pass.
An A Level in Religious Studies can lead on to a degree in theology, philosophy or religious studies, or careers across education, chaplaincy, social work, journalism and the wider public sector. If you're weighing up other subjects alongside Religious Studies, Pass's online A Level courses can help you compare your options.
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A Level Religious Studies Exam Information - OCR (H573)
Candidates take three components in total: H573/01, H573/02, and one of H573/03 to H573/07, chosen from Christianity, Islam, Judaism, Buddhism or Hinduism. There is no coursework — the qualification is assessed entirely through written papers.
H573/01 - Philosophy of Religion
Topics
Ancient philosophical influences, the soul, mind and body, arguments for and against the existence of God, religious experience, the problem of evil, the nature of God, and religious language.
Format
Written paper made up of extended-response essay questions.
H573/02 - Religion and Ethics
Topics
Normative ethical theories, the application of ethics to euthanasia and business ethics, meta-ethical language, conscience, and developments in sexual ethics.
Format
Written paper made up of extended-response essay questions.
H573/03-07 - Developments in Religious Thought
Topics
An in-depth study of one religious tradition — Christianity, Islam, Judaism, Buddhism or Hinduism — covering its beliefs, sources of authority, practices, historical developments and relationship with society.
Format
Written paper made up of extended-response essay questions on the chosen religion.
A Level Religious Studies Exam Dates
Summer 2027
| DATE | TIME | DURATION | |
|---|---|---|---|
| H573/01 - Philosophy of Religion | Thursday 27 May | Morning | 2h 00m |
| H573/02 - Religion and Ethics | Tuesday 8 June | Morning | 2h 00m |
| H573/03-07 - Developments in Religious Thought | Wednesday 16 June | Morning | 2h 00m |
H573/01 - Philosophy of Religion
H573/02 - Religion and Ethics
H573/03-07 - Developments in Religious Thought
Which exam board does Pass offer A Level Religious Studies through?
Pass currently offers A Level Religious Studies through OCR (H573). For a board-neutral UK reference, GOV.UK’s A Level Religious Studies subject content sets out the subject content required across GCE AS and A Level Religious Studies specifications.
Does A Level Religious Studies include coursework?
No. OCR A Level Religious Studies (H573) is assessed entirely through three written examinations, with no coursework, controlled assessment or practical component to complete.
Which religion does the third paper cover?
Alongside the two compulsory papers on philosophy of religion and religion and ethics, you choose one religious tradition to cover in depth for your third paper: Christianity, Islam, Judaism, Buddhism or Hinduism.
Are there any entry requirements for the A Level Religious Studies exam?
There’s no formal requirement to have studied Religious Studies before. A GCSE grade 4 or C in Religious Studies, English or a related humanities subject is a helpful foundation before taking on the A Level.
How many UCAS points is this A Level Religious Studies exam worth?
A Level Religious Studies carries up to 56 UCAS points, the same tariff that applies across all A Level subjects. Points are awarded as follows: 56 for A*, 48 for A, 40 for B, 32 for C, 24 for D and 16 for E.
Can I book an A Level Religious Studies resit as a private candidate?
Yes. You can book an A Level Religious Studies resit as an external or private candidate, and Pass will help arrange your exam entry at a suitable centre. For learners comparing private-candidate options across subjects, Pass’s A Level exam booking page explains how private entries work more broadly.
Can I sit my Religious Studies A Level online?
No. All A Level Religious Studies papers must be sat in person at a registered exam centre. Pass will confirm your centre details ahead of your exam date. For other subjects, Pass offers both exam booking and an online course bundle through A Levels online, though exams themselves are always in person.
Which religion does the Pass course cover?
Currently Pass’s A Level Religious Studies course covers Developments in religious thought in the context of Christianity (component 03). If you have purchased the Pass course we recommend you sit Paper H573/3 as your third paper.
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