Philosophy is literally 'the love of ideas'. This subject is ideal for students who enjoy wrestling with big questions that often don't have answers, such as 'Is the world really as it appears to us?', 'Are we born knowing anything?', 'How do we make moral decisions?', 'Is it acceptable to lie under certain circumstances?', 'Is the mind the same thing as the brain?', and 'Does God exist?'. We explore answers suggested by some of the greatest minds in history. So, not only will studying Philosophy enlarge a student's understanding of their own existence, it will also demonstrate to universities and employers the quality of their mind, showcasing the highly prized skills of constructing arguments, thinking logically and creatively and communicating ideas clearly.
In order to proceed automatically to the Sixth Form, a student must achieve a minimum of six (1)GCSEs at grade 6/B, and in most cases, a grade 7/A or higher in the subjects chosen to study at A-Level. A-level mathematics and Further Mathematics have higher requirements. Subjects that are new at A-Level will have requirements from (1)GCSEs that assess appropriate skills, e.g. Economics requires a grade 7 or higher in both English Language and Mathematics. Students do not need to have studied (1)GCSE Religious Studies and Philosophy. However, it is expected students will have at least a grade 7 in either (1)GCSE History, English Language or English Literature.
About Education Provider
| Region | London |
| Local Authority | Harrow |
| Ofsted Rating | |
| Gender Type | Co-Educational |
| ISI Report | View Report |
| Boarding Fee | Unknown |
| Sixth Form Fee | £22,896 |
| Address | Middle Road, Harrow-on-the-Hill, HA2 0HN |
Philosophy is literally 'the love of ideas'. This subject is ideal for students who enjoy wrestling with big questions that often don't have answers, such as 'Is the world really as it appears to us?', 'Are we born knowing anything?', 'How do we make moral decisions?', 'Is it acceptable to lie under certain circumstances?', 'Is the mind the same thing as the brain?', and 'Does God exist?'. We explore answers suggested by some of the greatest minds in history. So, not only will studying Philosophy enlarge a student's understanding of their own existence, it will also demonstrate to universities and employers the quality of their mind, showcasing the highly prized skills of constructing arguments, thinking logically and creatively and communicating ideas clearly.
In order to proceed automatically to the Sixth Form, a student must achieve a minimum of six (1)GCSEs at grade 6/B, and in most cases, a grade 7/A or higher in the subjects chosen to study at A-Level. A-level mathematics and Further Mathematics have higher requirements. Subjects that are new at A-Level will have requirements from (1)GCSEs that assess appropriate skills, e.g. Economics requires a grade 7 or higher in both English Language and Mathematics. Students do not need to have studied (1)GCSE Religious Studies and Philosophy. However, it is expected students will have at least a grade 7 in either (1)GCSE History, English Language or English Literature.