GCE A Level Philosophy
at Northstowe Secondary College · college
What the college says
Studying Philosophy can help you to be more open-minded as you will be encouraged to look at the world from different perspectives. It can also help develop your critical thinking skills as the content encourages you to investigate profound questions about existence.
What you need to get on
To study Philosophy at A Level, students must achieve a Grade 6 or above in GCSE English to enable them to access the complex writing style and texts used. Students must also achieve a Grade 5 or above in GCSE Ethics, if studied.
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
Northstowe Sixth Form
NORTHSTOWE LEARNING COMMUNITY STIRLING ROAD, CAMBRIDGE, CB24 1DJ
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Start dates
- 3 September 2026 · CAMBRIDGE
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