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Philosophy

at Meadowhead School, Sheffield · school or sixth form

Ofsted rated their sixth form provisionGood2022see the detail

Level 3A levelsGCE A level2 yearsFull timeFree

What the college says

AS Level Unit 1: An Introduction to Ethics 1. Utilitarianism & Situation Ethics This will examine theories for deciding right and wrong, based on ‘the greatest happiness’ principle (utilitarianism) and the idea of making decisions without following rules (situation ethics). These ideas will be applied to an ethical issue of the students’ choice. 2. Religious teaching on the nature and value of human life. Students will consider religious beliefs about equality and difference; the value of life; what it means to be human; and the extent to which human beings have free will. Students will also consider abortion and euthanasia Unit 2: Philosophy In this unit students will examine the ideas of Plato and Aristotle, as well as arguments for the existence of God and the relationship of science to religion. A2 Level Unit 3: Ethics Students will consider whether people are free or are determined by their environment and genes. The unit will also consider sexual ethics, virtue ethics and the moral implications of advances in science and technology. Unit 4: Philosophy Students will consider whether it is logical to believe in God, miracles and life after death. They will examine the use of philosophical language.

What you need to get on

Minimum requirements at least five 4 grades at GCSE and grade 4 in Mathematics and either English (language or literature) GCSE 5 or above in English Language or Literature

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

  • Meadowhead School Academy Trust

    Dyche Lane, Sheffield, S8 8BR

    DaytimeClassroom based
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