Full Time AS Level Philosophy (2389)

A Level

In Croydon

Price on request

Description

  • Type

    A Level

  • Location

    Croydon

  • Duration

    1 Year

Students will debate how we know things, and whether we can know anything at all for sure. They will examine how we make judgments about what actions are right or wrong, the existence of God, and the nature of religious belief, tolerance and what the ideal type of government would be. A2 Philosophy develops some of these themes in more detail, focussing mainly on political philosophy.

Important information

Government funding available

Facilities

Location

Start date

Croydon (London)
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College Road, CR9 1DX

Start date

On request

About this course

Applicants will have met one of the following entry requirements:
5 GCSEs at grades A - C including English Language at grade B;or
Students who achieved at least a merit in GNVQ or BTEC First Diploma qualifications alongside at least a grade C in English GCSE, will be considered for AS levels on a case by case basis.
Students who have achieved AS qualifications and wish to study their A2s...

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Course programme


MODE OF STUDY FT
FE LEVEL 3
DURATION AS 1 year or A Level 2 years
START DATE(S) September
DAY(S)/TIME(S) OFFERED Students can expect to be involved in learning activities across most days of the week between 9.00am and 5.00pm
TOTAL FEE
TOTAL OVERSEAS FEE
ADDITIONAL COSTS There may be some additional expenses for materials.
AWARDING/VALIDATION BODY AQA
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
Applicants will have met one of the following entry requirements:

5 GCSEs at grades A - C including English Language at grade B;or
Students who achieved at least a merit in GNVQ or BTEC First Diploma qualifications alongside at least a grade C in English GCSE, will be considered for AS levels on a case by case basis.

Students who have achieved AS qualifications and wish to study their A2s at Croydon Sixth Form College are welcome, provided that
a) they can produce a positive reference from their previous school or college; and
b) the specification they studied for AS level is compatible with the specification at the College.(Advice on this should be sought from the College at the time of application although there is usually no difficulty).

Students qualify for A2 Philosophy provided they have achieved at least a good E at AS level. A2 Philosophy is offered subject to numbers.

All full-time students are required to take a computer based multiple choice 'initial assessment test' before enrolment in literacy and numeracy. A level 2 pass in literacy is normally required for all subjects. A level 2 numeracy pass is normally required for Science and Maths subjects.

For details of entry qualifications for PT students, please see PT leaflet.

For further details call the College Information Centre on T: 0208760 5914.
PROGRAMME CONTENT/STRUCTURE
Students will debate how we know things, and whether we can know anything at all for sure. They will examine how we make judgments about what actions are right or wrong, the existence of God, and the nature of religious belief, tolerance and what the ideal type of government would be. A2 Philosophy develops some of these themes in more detail, focussing mainly on political philosophy, including the study of a set text - J.S.Mill's 'On Liberty'

There are 4 units altogether: two are studied at AS Level and two at A2.

The College offers a wide range of AS level subjects to choose from - so students can pick, with support from college staff, the combination that best suits their needs. Most students will start by taking between 3 - 4 AS levels before deciding which subjects to continue with in order to gain the full A level. The main things students should think about when deciding which subjects to take are their interests, what they are good at and what they might need for employment or progressing onto Higher Education in the future. Students on the AS/A level programme are supported by a strong tutorial element including careers education and the development of their personal and study skills.

AS or A2 subjects ( usually just one) may be taken by suitably qualified BTEC students, subject to timetabling constraints.

PROGRESSION/CAREERS OPPORTUNITIES
AS and A Levels are a traditional route into University for 16-18 year olds. They are also seen by employers as indicators of a potential employee's intelligence, maturity and self organisation skills.

Most A Level students progress into full-time employment or onto Higher Education.

Opportunities to study Higher Education (HE) qualifications at Croydon Higher Education College are available.
ASSESSMENT STRUCTURE Two exam papers. One may be taken in January, the other in June.

Full Time AS Level Philosophy (2389)

Price on request