GCE A Level in Philosophy & Ethics
at Mossbourne Fobbing Academy · school or sixth form
What the college says
The course has been designed to provide a thought-provoking programme of study for students, whilst providing the academic rigour to prepare them for progression to Higher Education. This qualification is designed to help students develop a greater understanding of the disciplines of philosophy and ethics and their impact, in addition to the development of Christian and secular ideas. Students will develop their skills of critical analysis in order to construct balanced, informed arguments and responses to philosophical and ethical arguments and ideas. This course aims to engage learners thoroughly and develop an interest in philosophical ideas, which extend beyond the classroom and can be applied to the world around them.
What you need to get on
Grade 6 in GCSE English Language & Grade 6 in GCSE Humanities.
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
Mossbourne Sixth Form Thurrock
GABLE HALL SCHOOL SOUTHEND ROAD, STANFORD-LE-HOPE, SS17 8JT
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Start dates
- 1 September 2026 · STANFORD-LE-HOPE
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