Philosophy
at Queen Elizabeth Grammar School Penrith, Penrith · school or sixth form
What the college says
This course is designed to give students the opportunity to explore big questions within an academic context. This includes questions such as does God exist? Can we find an objective way of determining what is right and wrong? The skills nurtured in the course are useful in higher education as well as in various professions. Students, for instance, will be taught how to construct reasoned arguments as well as make balanced judgments on a variety of different issues whilst developing the skills of critical analysis.
What you need to get on
Grade 6 in GCSE RE
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
Queen Elizabeth Grammar School Penrith
Ullswater Road, Penrith, CA11 7EG
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Start dates
- 1 September 2026 · Penrith
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