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Philosophy

at Sir Isaac Newton Sixth Form Free School, Norwich · school or sixth form

Ofsted rated their overall effectivenessOutstanding2018see the detail

Level 3A levelsGCE A level2 yearsFull timeFree

What the college says

Two year A Level Course. Philosophy The word Philosophy is defined as the love of wisdom and thus the subject will appeal to any student with an enquiring mind and a love of debate. It deals with fundamental questions about meaning, morality, and existence. It tackles questions such as: Can we trust our perception of the world? How should we make ethical decisions? Is the concept of God coherent? What is the mind? Through an engaging mixture of practise-driven lessons, debates and textual analysis; students of A Level Philosophy will learn how to precisely pick apart scholarly assertions, identify the soundness of ideas and critically evaluate arguments. There are no specific requirements for studying Philosophy; however, as it requires confident writing skills some proficiency subjects such as Religious Studies, History or English would be beneficial. You will sit the following exams: Paper 1: Epistemology (Theories of knowledge) & Moral Philosophy (50%) Paper 2: Metaphysics of God & Metaphysics of Mind (50%)

What you need to get on

Our core entry requirements are six or more GCSEs at grade 5, and at least a 5 in English and mathematics, although retake courses are offered. You will also need to achieve at least a 5 in the subjects you wish to study at A Level. If you are new to a subject we will consider achievement in the GCSE that most closely corresponds.

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

  • Sir Isaac Newton Sixth Form Free School

    The Old Fire Station 30, Bethel Street, Norwich, NR2 1NR

    DaytimeClassroom based
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