The IB Philosophy specification has always been exciting and relevant, but the new updated specification has even more topical and current content. This is especially the case in the HL extension paper 3 – which requires students to consider the contribution that Philosophy can make to issues posed by technology (AI, driverless cars . . .) and the environment. Philosophy takes a structured and questioning approach to some of the deepest and fundamental areas of life, asking challenging questions such as: — What is it to be human? — Do we have free will? — How should we respond to the issues that face
If you are not already a student of Royal High School Bath, and are considering joining the Sixth Form, the first step should be an informal visit to see our Sixth Form facilities. You will also meet the Head, Head of Sixth Form and other members of staff, as well as being able to talk to some of our current Sixth Form students. Entry is dependent on a minimum of six GCSEs at grades 9-6. Candidates are also expected to achieve grades 9-6 in the subjects they wish to study at A Level or at Higher Level in the International Baccalaureate Diploma. In addition, students are required to achieve at least a grade 4 in Maths and English Language GCSE. For some subjects, a grade 6 or above in a related discipline is recommended. For example, Psychology would require grade 6 or above in English, Mathematics and Science. In some subjects, we would recommend continuing to study them only if a grade 7 or higher is achieved at GCSE. More advice will be given about this following results. Students wishing to take Music A Level also need to have Associated Board Grade 4 or above in an instrument or singing.
Internal assessment: (HL and SL) Students select a piece of writing/film/image and write a philosophical analysis of it The distinguishing feature of IB philosophy is the emphasis on ‘doing philosophy’ rather than just learning about it. The course will stimulate your intellectual curiosity and encourages you to examine both your own views and those of others. You are expected to investigate and explore the ideas for yourself. You will develop your own philosophical voice and to think for yourself. You will learn to scrutinise texts and arguments in order to analyse and evaluate them.
About Education Provider
| Region | South West |
| Local Authority | Bath and North East Somerset |
| Ofsted Rating | |
| Gender Type | Girls |
| ISI Report | View Report |
| Boarding Fee | £34,344 - £40,374 |
| Sixth Form Fee | Day £16,917 - £17,658 |
| Address | Royal High School Bath GDST, Lansdown Road, BA1 5SZ |
The IB Philosophy specification has always been exciting and relevant, but the new updated specification has even more topical and current content. This is especially the case in the HL extension paper 3 – which requires students to consider the contribution that Philosophy can make to issues posed by technology (AI, driverless cars . . .) and the environment. Philosophy takes a structured and questioning approach to some of the deepest and fundamental areas of life, asking challenging questions such as: — What is it to be human? — Do we have free will? — How should we respond to the issues that face
If you are not already a student of Royal High School Bath, and are considering joining the Sixth Form, the first step should be an informal visit to see our Sixth Form facilities. You will also meet the Head, Head of Sixth Form and other members of staff, as well as being able to talk to some of our current Sixth Form students. Entry is dependent on a minimum of six GCSEs at grades 9-6. Candidates are also expected to achieve grades 9-6 in the subjects they wish to study at A Level or at Higher Level in the International Baccalaureate Diploma. In addition, students are required to achieve at least a grade 4 in Maths and English Language GCSE. For some subjects, a grade 6 or above in a related discipline is recommended. For example, Psychology would require grade 6 or above in English, Mathematics and Science. In some subjects, we would recommend continuing to study them only if a grade 7 or higher is achieved at GCSE. More advice will be given about this following results. Students wishing to take Music A Level also need to have Associated Board Grade 4 or above in an instrument or singing.
Internal assessment: (HL and SL) Students select a piece of writing/film/image and write a philosophical analysis of it The distinguishing feature of IB philosophy is the emphasis on ‘doing philosophy’ rather than just learning about it. The course will stimulate your intellectual curiosity and encourages you to examine both your own views and those of others. You are expected to investigate and explore the ideas for yourself. You will develop your own philosophical voice and to think for yourself. You will learn to scrutinise texts and arguments in order to analyse and evaluate them.