A Level Philosophy
A simple question: Is Philosophy at Runshaw worth studying? The answer is yes. Here's why. Philosophy at Runshaw challenges fundamental assumptions about ourselves and how we relate to the world around us, students always leave the classroom with even more questions than they came in with. Philosophers ask penetrating questions, and are not satisfied with easy answers.
- Course Information
- Course Code
- LAPHIL
- Exam Board
- AQA
- Attendance Pattern
- Daytime
- Course Level
- Level 3
- Study Mode
- Full Time
- Course Location
- Langdale Road, Leyland
- Age Group
- School Leavers (16-18)
- Course Duration
- 2 years
- Overview
There are four branches of study here at Runshaw on the Philosophy course:
- Epistemology
- Philosophy of Religion
- Philosophy of Mind
- Moral Philosophy
By engaging with the works of past and present philosophers, students consider questions such as: How are we related to the world around us? What is knowledge, and is it possible? Can we make sense of the idea of God? Are there any convincing arguments for God’s existence? What is consciousness and can we explain how it is possible? Are there any absolute moral truths about what is right and wrong? Throughout the course, the emphasis is on being able to understand the logical structure of arguments and critically discuss these arguments.
Course Highlights:
Enrichment opportunities
- Entry Requirements
Overall requirements for the A Level Programme at Runshaw College require a minimum of 5 GCSE subjects at Grade 5, in 5 separate national curriculum subjects (including a minimum of grade 4 in both English and Maths). It is expected that most students will study 3 subjects – the option of doing 4 subjects for students who have an average GCSE grade profile of 8 or above will be considered on an individual basis. For more information on your future career path, visit www.informedchoices.ac.uk. View all our A Level courses in detail by clicking here.
- How will I be assessed?
100% written examination.
- Progression Pathway
Philosophy enables one to be better equipped to study other subjects by enhancing evaluative and analytical skills, and by developing your capacity to go to the heart of any issue and bring the important questions into the light.
It is possible to study Philosophy as a single subject at university, or study it in a wide range of combinations with other subjects such as Politics, Economics, Mathematics, Social Sciences and Natural Sciences. Philosophy will provide you with a range of skills that are valued by employers and you will find Philosophy graduates in a hugely varied range of jobs.
Studying Philosophy is especially useful preparation for careers in education, law, journalism, politics, marketing, advertising, business and finance.
- National Careers Service
For guidance about what careers subjects can lead on to please follow this link to the National Careers Service.
