GCE A Level in Philosophy
at The Sixth Form College, Solihull · sixth form college
What the college says
Philosophy breaks down the assumptions that we make about the world we live in and subjects them to close and careful scrutiny. We claim to know things, but what does it mean to have knowledge? Can we know things without sufficient evidence, and what might count as evidence? What does it mean to say that something is good and can we ever get close to a proper guide to moral thinking? What does it mean to say that you have a mind? Can a computer be conscious? These questions and more are considered in detail. We look at the various arguments that have been proposed as answers to them and attempt to offer some sort of evaluation.
What you need to get on
A minimum of four GCSEs at grade 6 or above is required. The standard A level entry requirements also apply.
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
Solihull Sixth Form College
The Sixth Form College Solihull Widney Manor Road, Solihull, B91 3WR
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Start dates
- 5 September 2026 · Solihull
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