GCE A Level in Philosophy
The A-level-equivalent step, and what universities and employers ask for. It is approved for 16 to 18 study, so it can be taken as part of a study programme.
130 providers teach this exact qualification.
South East36
Barton Peveril Sixth Form College
Eastleigh · 72 weeks
They ask for: http://www.barton-peveril.ac.uk/
Bennett Memorial Diocesan School
Tunbridge Wells · 2 years
They ask for: APS 5.5
Their versionFreeBexhill-On-Sea · 2 years
They ask for: At least 5 GCSEs graded 9-5 including a 5 or above in Maths and English.
Brighton Hove and Sussex Sixth Form College
Hove · 72 weeks
They ask for: 6 in English Language GCSE or 6 in English Literature GCSE
Their version£1,134Brockenhurst · 1 year
They ask for: Five GCSEs at grade 4 and above to include:*English Language grade 6*Maths*Other GCSEs average grade 5
Brockhill Park Performing Arts College
Hythe · 2 years
They ask for: 5 x GCSE at grades 5-9 inc English & Maths
Their versionFreeMaidenhead · 2 years
They ask for: 4-5 GCSEs grade 4 (C) or above including English.
Their versionFreeMaidenhead · 2 years
They ask for: Grade 6 in either GCSE Religious Studies, History, English Language/Literature and Grade 5 in Maths
Their versionFreeEastbourne · 2 years
They ask for: A GCSE grade 5 in English Language.
Thames Ditton · 2 years
Entry requirements not listed.
Their versionFreeFarnborough College of Technology
Farnborough · 2 years
Entry requirements not listed.
Guildford · 24 months
They ask for: You do not need to have studied RE/Philosophy and Ethics GCSE in order to succeed on this course. A minimum of a Grade 6 in GCSE English and Maths, an enquiring
Their versionFreeHighdown School and Sixth Form Centre
Reading · 18 months
They ask for: 5+ GCSEs graded 4-9, including 4+ in both Maths and English.
Their versionFreeAbingdon · 2 years
They ask for: https://www.jmf6abingdon.co.uk/assets/Documents/Attachments/JMF6-admissions-policy-2025-Entry.pdf
Their versionFreeReading · 2 years
They ask for: 8 GCSEs (or DfE recognised equivalent) grades 9-5 or A* - B, two of which must be English Language and Mathematics. BTEC Level 2 at Distinction*, Distinction or
Their versionFreeReading · 2 years
They ask for: 5 x Grade 5’s at GCSE level, including English.
Their versionFree2 years
Entry requirements not listed.
Their versionFreeRyde · 2 years
They ask for: Grade 5's in English and or History, or RE, or Citizenship
Their versionFreeMaidstone · 2 years
They ask for: A Grade 5 at GCSE in a Humanities subject. This is a demanding course in terms of literary content and Grade 6s are desirable. Also, at least Grade 5 in GCSE Ma
Their versionFreeMaidstone Grammar School For Girls
Maidstone · 22 months
They ask for: General Sixth Form entry requirements including: GCSE Grade 6 or above in GCSE Religious Studies full course and Grade 5 or above in GCSE English Language or GC
Their versionFree2 years
They ask for: 5 GCSE A* to C or 9 to 5
Crawley · 2 years
They ask for: 4-5 GCSE's at grade 4 (C) or above including English and maths.
Their versionFreeReading · 2 years
Entry requirements not listed.
Their versionFreeBuckingham · 2 years
They ask for: We require a grade 6 or better in Religious Studies. If you have not studied Religious Studies at GCSE we will require a grade 6 in English or grade 6 in a Huma
Their versionFreeEast Grinstead · 2 years
They ask for: Grade 5 in English language or literature
Their versionFreeHenley-On-Thames · 2 years
They ask for: 6 GCSE passes inc Maths 4, English 5, plus 1 more grade 5, 3 more 4s
Tonbridge · 2 years
They ask for: 7 in a relevant GCSE subject (Maths, English Lit, RS)
Their versionFreeThe Royal Grammar School, High Wycombe
High Wycombe · 2 years
They ask for: 4-5 GCSE's at grade 4 (C) or above including English and maths.
Their versionFreeThe Sir Robert Woodard Academy
Lancing · 2 years
They ask for: Grade 5 in English Language or Literature
Their versionFreeThe Sixth Form College Farnborough
2 years
They ask for: Students will have mostly achieved grade 5s (or higher) across their GCSEs. You should have at least a grade 5 in GCSE English language and GCSE maths. Students
Their versionFreeThe Windsor Forest Colleges Group
Berkshire · 36 weeks
They ask for: Requires GCSEs in English and maths at grade 5, plus the standard entry requirements of an A Level or mixed programme.
Their version£1,987The Windsor Forest Colleges Group
Berkshire · 36 weeks
They ask for: Requires GCSEs in English and maths at grade 5, plus the standard entry requirements of an A Level or mixed programme.
Their version£1,987Tonbridge · 2 years
They ask for: Please see our website www.tgs.kent.sch.uk
Their versionFreeTunbridge Wells Grammar School For Boys
Tunbridge Wells · 2 years
They ask for: GCSE grade 6 in English Language in addition to a grade 6 in either Geography, Geology, History, Religious Education, Business or Economics, or GCSE grade 6 in
Brighton · 2 years
They ask for: Standard advanced entry requirements
Their versionFreeOxford · 24 months
They ask for: 4-5 GCSE's including English and maths at grade 4 (C) or above.
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London26
London · 2 years
They ask for: Please see course webpage for up to date information.
Stanmore · 2 years
They ask for: 6 GCSE at 5 and above including English and Maths
Chislehurst · 2 years
Entry requirements not listed.
London · 37 weeks
They ask for: You will need to meet the minimum entry criteria, plus: Grade 6 in one of these: History, Geography, Humanities, English Literature, Business, Media Studies, Re
Hayes · 2 years
They ask for: A minimum of 5 GCSES grades 9-4, including a Grade 6 in GCSE English and a Grade 5 in GCSE Mathematics + Grade 6 or above in Religious Studies, Pyschology, Soci
Their versionFreeLondon · 2 years
They ask for: Please see our website for course booklet. https://www.dunraven.org.uk/275/admissions
Their versionFreeLondon · 24 months
They ask for: The minimum entry requirements for Advanced Level courses are 5 full GCSE grades at 4 to 9, or grades A* to C, including English Language and Maths. Any vocatio
Their versionFreeSutton · 2 years
They ask for: Minimum of grade 6 in GCSE Religious Studies or History and English Literature or Language.
Their versionFreePinner · 18 months
They ask for: 5 Grade 5-9 including English and Maths
Hayes · 2 years
They ask for: A minimum of 5 GCSES grades 9-4, including a Grade 6 in GCSE English and a Grade 5 in GCSE Mathematics + Grade 6 or above in Religious Studies, Pyschology, Soci
Their versionFreeHighgate Wood Secondary School
London · 2 years
They ask for: Grade 6 in English Language
Their versionFreeHarrow · 2 years
They ask for: 4-5 GCSE's at grade 4 (C) or above.
London · 2 years
They ask for: GCSE grade 6+
Their versionFreeLondon · 21 months
Entry requirements not listed.
Their version£0 to £1,987Hayes · 2 years
They ask for: A minimum of 5 GCSES grades 9-4, including a Grade 6 in GCSE English and a Grade 5 in GCSE Mathematics + Grade 6 or above in Religious Studies, Pyschology, Soci
Their versionFreeLondon · 2 years
They ask for: Students must achieve a 6 or above in Mathematics and English
Their versionFreeHayes · 2 years
They ask for: A minimum of 5 GCSES grades 9-4, including a Grade 6 in GCSE English and a Grade 5 in GCSE Mathematics + Grade 6 or above in Religious Studies, Pyschology, Soci
Their versionFreeLondon · 12 months
They ask for: https://www.sgmc.ac.uk/courses/entry-requirements/
Their versionFreeLondon · 2 years
They ask for: Minimum requirements for all courses are a Grade 5 or above in English and Maths Five GCSEs at Grade 6. Students must be taking at least 7 GCSE's Subject specif
Their versionFreeLondon · 2 years
They ask for: A minimum of a GCSE grade 6 in English and maths, and a GCSE Grade B in 3 other subjects. To continue to A2 a student must achieve a minimum of a grade D at AS
Their versionFreeIsleworth · 22 months
They ask for: A Grade 6 in Religious Studies GCSE (full course) if studied, and Grade 5 in Mathematics and either English Language or English Literature. Students who do not
Their versionFreeThe Hollyfield School and Sixth Form Centre
Surbiton · 22 months
They ask for: 5 in English Literature and English Language
Their versionFreeLondon · 2 years
They ask for: Grade 6 in Religious Education if taken at GCSE and Grade 6 English Language.
Their versionFreeLondon · 2 years
Entry requirements not listed.
Their versionFreeWallington County Grammar School
Wallington · 2 years
They ask for: http://www.wcgs-sutton.co.uk/How-to-apply-to-Sixth-Form
2 years
They ask for: GCSES: Grade 5 in Mathematics, Grade 6 in English Language, Grade 6 in English Literature. Please note: This can not be taken in combination with Religious Stud
South West18
Exeter and North Devon Colleges Group
Exeter · 165 hours
They ask for: See website for futher details
Exeter and North Devon Colleges Group
Exeter · 175 hours
They ask for: See website for futher details
Exmouth · 2 years
Entry requirements not listed.
Their versionFreeKing Edward Vi Community College
18 months
They ask for: 4-5 GCSE's at grade 4 (C) or above including English and maths.
Their versionFreeKingsbridge · 2 years
They ask for: Please contact provider for entry requirements.
Their versionFreeSwindon · 2 years
Entry requirements not listed.
Swindon · 2 years
They ask for: 4-5 GCSEs at grade 4 (C) or above including English
Salisbury · 2 years
They ask for: Please see the prospectus on the school website for the most up to date information
Their versionFreeSt Brendan'S Sixth Form College
Bristol · 2 years
They ask for: GCSE English Language at grade 7 and Mathematics at grade 5 then three GCSE passes at grade 4 or above.
St Mary Redcliffe and Temple School
Bristol · 22 months
They ask for: See prospectus
Stoke Damerel Community College
Plymouth · 2 years
They ask for: 4-5 GCSE's at grade 4 or above in relevant subjects
Their versionFreeCorsham · 2 years
They ask for: Grade 6 in maths and English.
Their versionFreeOttery St. Mary · 2 years
They ask for: Grade 5 in GCSE English or RS Full / Short course
Their versionFreeCheddar · 24 months
They ask for: GCSE Grade 4 or above in English Language and GCSE Grade 5 or above in RPE or a Humanities subject. We welcome students who have not studied GCSE RE. Whilst it
Their versionFreeThe Ridgeway School & Sixth Form College
Swindon · 2 years
They ask for: GCSE grade 5 in English and grade 6 in RE if the subject was studied (desirable but not essential)
Their versionFreeTorquay · 18 months
They ask for: Grade 6 or above in GCSE English Language or GCSE English Literature. All Level 3 qualifications require 5 GCSEs 9 - 4.
Their versionFreeTorquay · 2 years
They ask for: Grade 6 in English Language and / or grade 6 in Religious Studies.
Their versionFreeBristol · 24 months
They ask for: 4-5 GCSE's at grade 4 (C) or above plus a 5 in Religious Studies if taken or a 5 in English Language or Literature if not.
Their versionFree
East of England17
Loughton · 2 years
They ask for: Please see Prospectus for details
Their versionFreeLowestoft · 232 hours
They ask for: Entry requirements available on request.
2 years
They ask for: At least 5 GCSE Grades 9 - 4 to include Maths; and Grade 5 or above in all English subjects entered.
Woodbridge · 2 years
Entry requirements not listed.
Their versionFreeNorwich · 2 years
They ask for: 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 ne
Their versionFreeKimberley 16 - 19 Stem College
Bedford · 2 years
They ask for: Entry Criteria GCSE Average Points Score (English and maths + best 6) of 5 English GCSE Grade 5 Maths GCSE Grade 4
Their versionFreeKing Edward Vi Grammar School, Chelmsford
Chelmsford · 2 years
They ask for: The requirements for admission into Year 12 are: 1. An average GCSE/IGCSE points score of at least 6.4375 across the best eight subjects. This will be calculate
Luton · 2 years
They ask for: In addition to our general entry requirements, you must have: n GCSE English � grade 4 n GCSE Maths � grade 4
Their versionFreeIpswich · 360 hours
Entry requirements not listed.
Their versionFree2 years
They ask for: 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. Stud
Their versionFreeIpswich · 2 years
They ask for: At least 6 GCSEs at grades 9-4 , including grade 5 in GCSE English Language (Level 2 vocational qualifications at Merit or Distinction will be treated as equiva
Their versionFree24 months
They ask for: 4-5 GCSE's at grade 4 (C) or above including English and maths.
Their versionFreeBedford · 2 years
They ask for: 7x GCSE grade 9-4 (or equivalent) including English & Maths
Their versionFreeSir Isaac Newton Sixth Form Free School
Norwich · 2 years
They ask for: 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 ne
Their versionFreeRickmansworth · 2 years
They ask for: 5 GSCE Grade 5 including English and Maths, minimum grade 6 in subject or English Literature and a mnimum GCSE average point score of 6.
Welwyn Garden City · 23 months
They ask for: Level 9-5 in a Humanities subject GCSE 5 or above in English
Their versionFreeBury St. Edmunds · 2 years
Entry requirements not listed.
North West12
Altrincham Grammar School For Boys
Altrincham · 2 years
They ask for: No need to have studied RS or Philosophy GCSE - but you must meet the overall admission criteria for entry to our Sixth Form
Liverpool · 2 years
They ask for: Grade 6 in English Language or English Literature.
Their versionFreePreston · 2 years
They ask for: Five Grade 5s at GCSE and at least a 6 in English Language and Maths
Their versionFree2 years
They ask for: A minimum of 5 passes (grade 4 or above) at GCSE, including in both English and Maths (not including Level 2 vocational qualifications). Plus a grade 5 in GCSE
Their versionFreeWarrington · 2 years
Entry requirements not listed.
Queen Elizabeth Grammar School Penrith
Penrith · 2 years
They ask for: Grade 6 in GCSE RE
Carnforth · 2 years
They ask for: 5 GCSE grades at 9 - 5 including at least a grade 5 in English Language, Maths and Science.
Their versionFree2 years
They ask for: 5 GCSE grades at 9 - 5 including at least a grade 5 in English Language, Maths and Science.
Their versionFreeLeyland · 2 years
They ask for: Minimum of 5x Grade 5 including English Language or Literature.
Their versionFreeSouthport · 34 weeks
Entry requirements not listed.
Wilmslow · 24 months
They ask for: A minimum of 5 GCSEs, grades 4 - 9 (A* - C) including grade 5 English (although grade 6 is highly recommended).
Their versionFreeWigan · 2 years
They ask for: Full details available on our website, click on the ‘Go to course’ button below.
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West Midlands10
Birmingham Metropolitan College
Birmingham · 88 weeks
They ask for: A minimum of 5 GCSEs at grade 4 or above, including GCSE Maths at grade 4 and GCSE English Language at grade 6.
City of Stoke-On-Trent Sixth Form College
2 years
They ask for: Strong independent learning ethos. GCSE English Language Grade 5 or above
Their versionFreeKidderminster · 2 years
Entry requirements not listed.
Birmingham · 2 years
They ask for: In order to study a subject at A-Level a student must have achieved at least a grade 7 at GCSE in that subject (where that subject was an option at GCSE) Note R
Their versionFreeKing Edward Vi College Stourbridge
2 years
They ask for: GCSE grade 5 in either English language or English literature and a GCSE grade 5 in maths.
King Edward Vi Five Ways School
Birmingham · 2 years
They ask for: 4 GSCE Grade 7. A 7+ in the chosen subject and a 6 or better in English and Mathematics.
Their versionFreeStratford-Upon-Avon · 2 years
They ask for: GCSE Grade A in Religious Studies
Their versionFreeWalsall · 2 years
Entry requirements not listed.
The Sixth Form College, Solihull
2 years
They ask for: A minimum of four GCSEs at grade 6 or above is required. The standard A level entry requirements also apply.
Their versionFreeThe Stourport High School and Sixth Form College
Stourport-On-Severn · 2 years
They ask for: Grade 5 in English
Their versionFree
East Midlands6
Northampton · 2 years
They ask for: GCSE English Minimum of Grade 6 in one English subject and 4 in the other / GCSE Mats Minimum of Grade 5
Their versionFreeChesterfield · 2 years
They ask for: You will need a minimum of 5 GCSEs at grade 5 or above, including maths and English and at least one grade 6 in a written subject.
Their version£1,987Chesterfield · 2 years
They ask for: All students are advised to have a GCSE grade 5 or above in English Language. You should have an open mind to all sorts of literature and be prepared to debate,
Their versionFreeNottingham · 2 years
They ask for: To study 3 A Levels you'll need at least 5 GCSE's at grades 9-4 (A*-C) including GCSE English Language or English Literature at grade 6 (B) and GCSE Maths at gr
Nottingham · 2 years
Entry requirements not listed.
Their versionFreeVision West Nottinghamshire College
Mansfield · 2 years
They ask for: Five GCSEs grade 4-9 including GCSE English Language An overall average of a grade 4*. *To work out your grade average, add all of your grades together and divi
Yorkshire and The Humber4
Sheffield · 2 years
They ask for: To study Philosophy you need to have achieved at least a grade 5 in GCSE English.
Their versionFreeSheffield · 2 years
They ask for: 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 o
Their versionFree24 months
They ask for: Minimum average GCSE score required 4.25. Grade 5 English. Grade 4 in another Humanities subject.
Their versionFreeWickersley School and Sports College
Rotherham · 24 months
They ask for: A minimum of grade 5 in English is required.
Their versionFree
North East1
Whitley Bay · 2 years
They ask for: If students have taken Religious Studies GCSE a Grade 6 is required: If they have not, a Grade 6 in both English Literature and English Language is required as
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