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GCE A Level in Philosophy

at Maidstone Grammar School, Maidstone · school or sixth form

Level 3A levelsGCE A level2 yearsFull timeFree

What the college says

What does it mean to know something? Can we ever be certain of anything? Does God exist? Do humans have freewill? Is Science capable of explaining all aspects of reality? Is the mind the same as the brain? These are some of the ultimate questions that Philosophy tries to answer. It is a subject for those who like debate and are seeking to understand fundamental truths about the nature of themselves and what ultimately exists. Humans are equipped with a powerful intellectual capability and as an academic discipline, Philosophy uses reasoning in order to try and answer some of these questions rather than simply accepting conventional views/traditional authority. This demanding course will enhance your ability to analyse issues, question received assumptions and develop clear and logical reasoning skills through engagement with philosophical texts, discussion and essay writing. You will learn what great thinkers of past and present said about the big issues of life and evaluate them in critical essays.

What you need to get on

A Grade 5 at GCSE in a Humanities subject. This is a demanding course in terms of literary content and Grade 6s are desirable. Also, at least Grade 5 in GCSE Maths and 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

  • Maidstone Grammar School

    BARTON ROAD, MAIDSTONE, ME15 7BT

    DaytimeClassroom based
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