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A Level Philosophy - AQA
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Earn up to 56 UCAS points. 97% pass rate. Same course as in school. Exam add-on available. Multibuy offer: save £200.

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Study method
Distance learning
Duration
360 hours · Self-paced
Qualification
A-level Philosophy
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Certificates
  • A Level Certificate - Free
Assessment details
  • Paper 1: Epistemology and moral philosophy (included in price)
  • Paper 2: the metaphysics of God and the metaphysics of mind (included in price)
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Overview

  • Gain an official A Level Philosophy qualification from AQA.
  • Achieve up to 56 UCAS points to help you land your dream place at university.
  • Nationally recognised accredited A Level qualification that is the same course offered in schools and colleges.
  • No waiting around for term to start, you can enrol today and start studying as soon as you are ready.
  • Study this online A Level from home at your own pace.
  • Benefit from the full support of your personal tutor via email.
  • Includes pre-recorded webinars featuring step-by-step exam question breakdowns across a range of topics.
  • Choose to include exams and save up to £400*.

Studying this A Level Philosophy course will allow you to explore philosophical topics such as epistemology, the theory of knowledge; the similarities and differences between utilitarianism, Kantian deontological ethics, and Aristotelian virtue ethics; arguments relating to the existence of God; and the dualist theories of substance dualism and property dualism.

Depending on the route you decide to take after your studies, the A Levels we recommend studying alongside this course are A Level Religious Studies, A Level Sociology, and A Level Psychology.

A Level Philosophy via distance learning
This A Level Philosophy course is exactly the same as an A Level you would study at school or college, meaning you will take the same exams and get the same qualification. The only difference is that our courses are designed to be studied from home at your own pace, and you will receive full tutor support via email.

Exam add-on available at additional cost.

Qualification

A-level Philosophy

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Regulated by Ofqual
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Assessment details

Paper 1: Epistemology and moral philosophy

Included in course price

  • Type: written examination
  • Duration: three hours
  • Weighting: 50% of total A Level
  • Total marks: 100
  • Assessed: topics one and two
  • Assessment format: five questions on epistemology and five questions on moral philosophy

Paper 2: the metaphysics of God and the metaphysics of mind

Included in course price

  • Type: written examination
  • Duration: three hours
  • Weighting: 50% of total A Level
  • Total marks: 100
  • Assessed: topics three and four
  • Assessment format: five questions on the metaphysics of God and five questions on the metaphysics of mind

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Course content

AQA qualification code: 7172

Topic 1 - Epistemology

  • What is epistemology?
  • Perception as a source of knowledge
  • Reason as a source of knowledge
  • The limits of knowledge


Topic 2 - Moral philosophy

  • Normative ethical theories
  • Applied ethics
  • Meta ethics


Topic 3 - Metaphysics of God

  • God’s attributes
  • Arguments relating to the existence of God
  • Religious language


Topic 4 - Metaphysics of mind

  • What do we mean by mind?
  • Dualist theories
  • Physicalist theories
  • Functionalism

Who is this course for?

Our A Level courses are tailored for people who need to fit learning around their existing commitments. Specifically designed to be studied from home, we have made it easy to study around your busy schedule.

We have students of all ages studying A Levels with us, with students in their teens right through to their nineties! We believe education should be accessible to anyone and everyone, regardless of their age.

Requirements

There are no specific entry requirements for this course.

Career path

Degrees this subject could lead to

After completing your A Level Philosophy course, you could progress to study a degree in philosophy, politics, theology, psychology, and music.

Future career options

Potential careers for students who have studied A Level Philosophy include civil services, law, consulting, business, human resources, or as a chaplain.

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