Philosophy A-level provides students with the opportunity to engage with some of the big philosophical questions, and to work out their own responses to issues that have engaged humanity since Ancient Greece. Students will learn a range of philosophical methodologies, and apply them to a selection of key problems. Four topics are studied: (i) Moral Philosophy; (ii) Metaphysics of God; (iii) Epistemology; (iv) Metaphysics of Mind.
All candidates seeking entry to Rossall Sixth Form will be required to pass at least five GCSE/iGCSE subjects (Grades 5-9) (or equivalent qualifications from the student’s own country) as well as provide a satisfactory report from their current school. Please note: In order to study certain subjects, candidates will need to have achieved at least a Grade 6 or 7 in that subject (or related discipline) at GCSE/iGCSE.
2 papers, each of 3 hours. There are a range of question types – short answer and essay.
About Education Provider
| Region | North West |
| Local Authority | Lancashire |
| Ofsted Rating | |
| Gender Type | Co-Educational |
| ISI Report | View Report |
| Boarding Fee | £21,795 - £41,970 |
| Sixth Form Fee | £13,515 - £16,440 |
| Address | Broadway, Fleetwood, FY7 8JW |
Philosophy A-level provides students with the opportunity to engage with some of the big philosophical questions, and to work out their own responses to issues that have engaged humanity since Ancient Greece. Students will learn a range of philosophical methodologies, and apply them to a selection of key problems. Four topics are studied: (i) Moral Philosophy; (ii) Metaphysics of God; (iii) Epistemology; (iv) Metaphysics of Mind.
All candidates seeking entry to Rossall Sixth Form will be required to pass at least five GCSE/iGCSE subjects (Grades 5-9) (or equivalent qualifications from the student’s own country) as well as provide a satisfactory report from their current school. Please note: In order to study certain subjects, candidates will need to have achieved at least a Grade 6 or 7 in that subject (or related discipline) at GCSE/iGCSE.
2 papers, each of 3 hours. There are a range of question types – short answer and essay.