AQA Level 3 Advanced GCE in Philosophy
at Stanborough School, Welwyn Garden City · school or sixth form
What the college says
This course is designed to introduce students to the key methods and concepts in philosophy through the study of four broad themes: Epistemology; Philosophy of Religion; Ethics; and Philosophy of Mind. Students will develop and refine a range of transferable skills, such as the ability to ask penetrating questions, to analyse and evaluate the arguments of others and to present their own arguments clearly and logically.
What you need to get on
Level 9-5 in a Humanities subject GCSE 5 or above in English
How you are assessed
Academic subjects, mostly exams, three or four at once. The traditional route to university.
What this level means
The A-level-equivalent step, and what universities and employers ask for.
Is it open to 16 to 18 year olds?
Approved for 16 to 18 study on the government's Section 96 list.
Where it runs
Stanborough School
Lemsford Lane, Welwyn Garden City, AL8 6YR
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Start dates
- 1 September 2026 · Welwyn Garden City
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