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23/10/24

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14/10/24

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14/10/24

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14/10/24

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13/09/24

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13/03/24

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13/03/24

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13/03/24

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13/03/24

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13/03/24

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13/03/24

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26/09/23

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26/09/23

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12/05/23

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08/03/23

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08/03/23

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27/02/23

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25/11/22

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25/11/22

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Philosophy - A Level

Exam Board: AQA

Course Details

A-level Philosophy provides students with a broad introduction to the study of Philosophy.

The course is designed to:

Develop a range of transferable skills which can be applied far beyond the study of Philosophy

Integrate themes and texts to allow teachers to plan the most suitable modules for the textual problems or the most suitable texts given their interest in other modules

Help students gain a thorough grounding in key philosophical concepts, themes, texts and techniques

Enable students to develop the ability to reason, form their own judgements, express themselves coherently and contribute to the process of debate

Show students how to consider philosophical problems through the study of a key text.

AS Examinations

Unit 1 – PHIL1

An Introduction to Philosophy 1

50% of AS, 25% of A Level

Written paper, 1 hour 30 minutes

90 marks

Candidates must answer the compulsory question on reason and experience and one other question.

Unit 2 – PHIL2

An Introduction to Philosophy 2

50% of AS, 25% of A Level

Written paper, 1 hour 30 minutes

90 marks

Candidates must answer two questions.

A2 Examinations

Unit 3 – PHIL3

Key Themes in Philosophy

30% of A Level

Written paper, 2 hours

100 marks

Candidates must answer two questions from two different sections (ie on two themes).

Unit 4 – PHIL4

Philosophical Problems

20% of A Level

Written paper, 1 hour 30 minutes

60 marks

Candidates must choose one section and answer the compulsory question and one essay question.

 

Entry Requirements

Students must have a Grade B or above in English GCSE. Please see the generic entry requirement document for more details.

Successful completion of AS Philosophy with a grade D or above is necessary to carry on to Year 13 Philosophy.