WJEC AS/A Level Religious Studies Past Papers & Mark Schemes
Free WJEC A Level Religious Studies papers & mark schemes. 6 units spanning Christianity, Islam, Judaism, Buddhism, ethics & philosophy. 156 resources.
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Summer 2023
6 filesAS/A Level Religious Studies – Unit 4: Religion and Ethics – Mark Scheme – Summer 2023
AS/A Level Religious Studies – Unit 4: Religion and Ethics – Past Paper – Summer 2023
AS/A Level Religious Studies – Unit 5: Philosophy of Religion – Mark Scheme – Summer 2023
AS/A Level Religious Studies – Unit 5: Philosophy of Religion – Past Paper – Summer 2023
AS/A Level Religious Studies – Unit 6: Textual Studies (New Testament) – Mark Scheme – Summer 2023
AS/A Level Religious Studies – Unit 6: Textual Studies (New Testament) – Past Paper – Summer 2023
Summer 2022
6 filesAS/A Level Religious Studies – Unit 4: Religion and Ethics – Past Paper – Summer 2022
AS/A Level Religious Studies – Unit 5: Philosophy of Religion – Past Paper – Summer 2022
AS/A Level Religious Studies – Unit 6: Textual Studies (New Testament) – Past Paper – Summer 2022
AS/A Level Religious Studies – Unit 4: Religion and Ethics – Mark Scheme – Summer 2022
AS/A Level Religious Studies – Unit 5: Philosophy of Religion – Mark Scheme – Summer 2022
AS/A Level Religious Studies – Unit 6: Textual Studies (New Testament) – Mark Scheme – Summer 2022
Summer 2019
6 filesAS/A Level Religious Studies – Unit 4: Religion and Ethics – Past Paper – Summer 2019
AS/A Level Religious Studies – Unit 5: Philosophy of Religion – Past Paper – Summer 2019
AS/A Level Religious Studies – Unit 6: Textual Studies (New Testament) – Past Paper – Summer 2019
AS/A Level Religious Studies – Unit 4: Religion and Ethics – Mark Scheme – Summer 2019
AS/A Level Religious Studies – Unit 5: Philosophy of Religion – Mark Scheme – Summer 2019
AS/A Level Religious Studies – Unit 6: Textual Studies (New Testament) – Mark Scheme – Summer 2019
Summer 2018
6 filesAS/A Level Religious Studies – Unit 5: Philosophy of Religion – Past Paper – Summer 2018
AS/A Level Religious Studies – Unit 4: Religion and Ethics – Past Paper – Summer 2018
AS/A Level Religious Studies – Unit 6: Textual Studies (New Testament) – Mark Scheme – Summer 2018
AS/A Level Religious Studies – Unit 6: Textual Studies (New Testament) – Past Paper – Summer 2018
AS/A Level Religious Studies – Unit 5: Philosophy of Religion – Mark Scheme – Summer 2018
AS/A Level Religious Studies – Unit 4: Religion and Ethics – Mark Scheme – Summer 2018
Six World Religions, Ethics, and Philosophy: WJEC’s Comprehensive Religious Studies Qualification
Exam Paper Structure
An Introduction to the Study of Religion
Religion & Ethics / Philosophy of Religion (Intro)
A Study of Religion (Depth)
Religion and Ethics
Philosophy of Religion
Key Information
| Exam Board | WJEC |
| Specification Code | 601/8388/2 (AS) / 601/8389/4 (A Level) |
| Qualification | AS/A Level |
| Grading Scale | A*–E (A Level), A–E (AS) |
| Assessment Type | Written examinations only (no coursework) |
| Tiers | No tiers |
| Number Of Papers | Up to 6 units depending on pathway |
| Exam Duration | Unit 1: 1 hr 15 min; Unit 2: 1 hr; Unit 3: 1 hr 45 min; Units 4–6: 1 hr 30 min each |
| Total Marks | Varies by pathway |
| Calculator Status | Not required |
| Available Sessions | Summer series |
| Total Resources | 156 |
Key Topics in Religious Studies
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Exam Command Words
| Command word | What the examiner expects |
|---|---|
| Examine | Investigate a concept or argument in detail |
| Evaluate | Assess the strength of a philosophical or theological position |
| Explain | Give a clear account of a belief, practice, or argument |
| Analyse | Break down a concept into its component elements |
| To what extent | Consider how far a claim is defensible, weighing evidence |
Typical Grade Boundaries
| Grade | Approximate mark needed |
|---|---|
| A* | 76–86% |
| A | 66–75% |
| B | 55–65% |
| C | 44–54% |
| D | 33–43% |
| E | 22–32% |
⚠️ Typical A Level boundaries. Exact totals vary by pathway combination. Boundaries differ by session.
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