Philosophy is an exciting and challenging A Level course which appeals to a wide range of students and is highly regarded by top-ranking universities and employers. It offers you philosophical training that you will find extremely useful and allows you to explore fundamental questions, critically examine the answers others have given and develop and justify your conclusions. Philosophy allows you to consider complex and challenging questions which explore the very nature of what it means to be human and how we should approach those subjects where there may not be an initial apparent answer. Philosophy gives you the tools to analyse and examine concepts you use in everyday life and your other subjects. It will help you for example to become a sharper thinker, more articulate, and more confident in your ability to reason. In particular, it will help you to: • Be more persuasive - argue clearly for your university place, your job, your court case, your business proposal etc. • Analyse and spot the flaws in the reasoning of others and construct a better argument. • Cut through waffles and make points succinctly and with precision. • Develop imaginative and novel solutions to problems - think outside of the box. Philosophy is a natural choice for those of you who are inquisitive and wish to explore questions where you think outside of the box. It will also appeal to those of you who enjoy constructing arguments, playing devil’s advocate, and analysing the arguments of others. You may also have an interest in language and be aware of how the language we use shapes the debate on an issue. Year 12: • Moral Philosophy How do we make moral decisions? What makes something ‘good’? What is the nature of moral language? Does it point to something real in the world or is it just an expression of my values? • Epistemology What is perception? What can we know and how? Can I trust my senses? Are we born knowing anything? Year 13: • The Metaphysics of God Does the idea of ‘God’ make sense? Can the existence of God be proven? Is it possible to use human language to talk about God? • The Metaphysics of Mind Are mind and body separate? Is your ‘mind’ the same as your ‘brain’? What is it to be a\ ‘person’?
We expect pupils entering Sixth Form to have secured 45 points from their best 8 GCSE grades (grades of 3 or below may not be included). Students new to Dame Allan’s will also be invited to interview. Philosophy is only taught at A Level and therefore no previous knowledge of the subject is necessary. A grade 6 in a GCSE essay-based subject is needed for acceptance into this course.
There are two three-hour exams at the end of Year 13. The first exam consists of a set of questions on each of the modules studied in Year 12, with the second exam consisting of a set of questions on each of the modules in Year 13.
About Education Provider
| Region | North East |
| Local Authority | Newcastle upon Tyne |
| Ofsted Rating | |
| Gender Type | Co-Educational |
| ISI Report | View Report |
| Boarding Fee | Unknown |
| Sixth Form Fee | £15,999 |
| Address | Fowberry Crescent, Fenham, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, NE4 9YJ |
Philosophy is an exciting and challenging A Level course which appeals to a wide range of students and is highly regarded by top-ranking universities and employers. It offers you philosophical training that you will find extremely useful and allows you to explore fundamental questions, critically examine the answers others have given and develop and justify your conclusions. Philosophy allows you to consider complex and challenging questions which explore the very nature of what it means to be human and how we should approach those subjects where there may not be an initial apparent answer. Philosophy gives you the tools to analyse and examine concepts you use in everyday life and your other subjects. It will help you for example to become a sharper thinker, more articulate, and more confident in your ability to reason. In particular, it will help you to: • Be more persuasive - argue clearly for your university place, your job, your court case, your business proposal etc. • Analyse and spot the flaws in the reasoning of others and construct a better argument. • Cut through waffles and make points succinctly and with precision. • Develop imaginative and novel solutions to problems - think outside of the box. Philosophy is a natural choice for those of you who are inquisitive and wish to explore questions where you think outside of the box. It will also appeal to those of you who enjoy constructing arguments, playing devil’s advocate, and analysing the arguments of others. You may also have an interest in language and be aware of how the language we use shapes the debate on an issue. Year 12: • Moral Philosophy How do we make moral decisions? What makes something ‘good’? What is the nature of moral language? Does it point to something real in the world or is it just an expression of my values? • Epistemology What is perception? What can we know and how? Can I trust my senses? Are we born knowing anything? Year 13: • The Metaphysics of God Does the idea of ‘God’ make sense? Can the existence of God be proven? Is it possible to use human language to talk about God? • The Metaphysics of Mind Are mind and body separate? Is your ‘mind’ the same as your ‘brain’? What is it to be a\ ‘person’?
We expect pupils entering Sixth Form to have secured 45 points from their best 8 GCSE grades (grades of 3 or below may not be included). Students new to Dame Allan’s will also be invited to interview. Philosophy is only taught at A Level and therefore no previous knowledge of the subject is necessary. A grade 6 in a GCSE essay-based subject is needed for acceptance into this course.
There are two three-hour exams at the end of Year 13. The first exam consists of a set of questions on each of the modules studied in Year 12, with the second exam consisting of a set of questions on each of the modules in Year 13.