Philosophy A Level

The Philosophy A-Level lets students grapple with some of life’s big questions, by the study of ideas, issues and the reasoned pursuit of truth. Students will learn how to construct a logical argument, debate and discuss ideas and condense and clarify complex ideas.

The course has four topic areas: Epistemology; Moral philosophy, Metaphysics of God, Metaphysics of mind. Students will study philosophers from the Ancient Greeks to modern thinkers and analyse and evaluate philosophical arguments.

Format

Independent reading and essay-based subject.

Key Skills Acquired

Clear and precise thinking, engagement with complex texts, understanding of core concepts of philosophy, philosophical analysis and problem-solving, written communication, condense and clarify information, critical thinking, analysing and evaluating logical arguments, constructing arguments.

Complimentary A-Levels

English Language & Literature, History, Latin, Greek, Classical Civilisation, Mathematics, Psychology, Sociology, Modern Foreign Languages, Geography, Politics, Business Studies, Economics, Drama and Theatre Studies, History of Art.

Typical Assessment

Examinations.

Exam Boards

England, Wales and Northern Ireland Exam Boards: AQA

International Exam Boards: None

Career Options

Social policy, social research, medicine, politics, charity, government, teaching, police, social care, market research, advertising and marketing, international aid/development work, management, probation, urban planning, marketing, public relations.