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International GCSE

Religious Studies (2017)

Entries listed for June 2027; options and centre rules vary

The 2026/2027 International GCSE entry manual, physical pages 27, was visually checked for these award, unit, option and series records. This does not establish individual eligibility or completed teaching.

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Examination-year entries: 2026–2027

Pearson Qualifications Information Manual 2026/2027 · pages 27 ↗

These entries were checked on 2026-10-17. Confirm the current rules and your centre’s eligibility before making an examination entry.

Award codes and required units
  • 4RS1 · Religious Studies (linear) · International GCSE

    Paper 1 plus one Paper 2 religion option: A Buddhism, B Christianity, C Hinduism, D Islam, E Judaism or F Sikhism.

    Listed award series: June 2027.

    Teaching: Planned.

Paper and unit entry options
  • 4RS1 · A · Religious Studies (Paper 1 & Paper 2A (Buddhism))

    Listed series: June 2027.

  • 4RS1 · B · Religious Studies (Paper 1 & Paper 2B (Christianity))

    Listed series: June 2027.

  • 4RS1 · C · Religious Studies (Paper 1 & Paper 2C (Hinduism))

    Listed series: June 2027.

  • 4RS1 · D · Religious Studies (Paper 1 & Paper 2D (Islam))

    Listed series: June 2027.

  • 4RS1 · E · Religious Studies (Paper 1 & Paper 2E (Judaism))

    Listed series: June 2027.

  • 4RS1 · F · Religious Studies (Paper 1 & Paper 2F (Sikhism))

    Listed series: June 2027.

  • All six religion choices are options within one 4RS1 award, not six separate qualifications. All are June 2027 only in this manual window.
  • This is award and entry reconciliation only. Original teaching, guided, independent and application practice, book mapping, specialist approval and formal assessment validation remain incomplete.

Specification edition checked

Official specification · Issue 2 ↗

Issue 2 - February 2025. Award identity and assessment structure checked on physical pages 1, 13, 14, 45, 69. Full topic teaching, practice and book mapping remain incomplete.

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