Full Time Philosophy

Vocational qualification

In Cambridge

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Description

  • Type

    Vocational qualification

  • Location

    Cambridge

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Location

Start date

Cambridge (Cambridgeshire )
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Cambridgeshire, CB2 8PE

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On request

About this course

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GCSE grade B in a subject requiring good writing skills e.g. English or humanities

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Philosophy

Why choose Philosophy?
Philosophy is the exciting subject which deals with the really big questions in life. Why is cruelty to animals wrong? Is war justifiable? Why is murder a crime? Does God exist?
A level philosophy will appeal to students who enjoy reading, thinking deeply and expressing their ideas clearly in essays and in discussion.
Philosophy is the subject which teaches you to think. It helps you develop communication skills and the ability to research a topic thoroughly. Stimulating and lively classroom discussion helps you to develop and test your ideas.
Key Features of Philosophy at Hills Road:
· The department has enjoyed very good results, in 2007, three students were placed in the top five nationally in the subject by the examination board.
· Each year the philosophy society arranges outside speakers.
· Well-resourced, purpose-built accommodation.
· The course prepares students well for university, both in philosophy itself, but also in a wide variety of areas like journalism, media, law, as well as in allied academic subjects.
Course Outline - (Awarding body: AQA) AS Level Units
The course will be examined in papers involving short questions, essays and the analysis of textual passages.
Unit 1: An introduction to philosophy 1.
Unit 2: An introduction to philosophy 2.
Advanced (A2) Level Units
Unit 3: Key themes in philosophy.
Unit 4: Philosophical processes.
A level results for Philosophy
Resources and Facilities
· Good classroom facilities in modern teaching block
· Excellent library resources
· Well-qualified, experienced teachers
· Open-plan computer work area
· Opportunities of one-to-one support from teachers

Full Time Philosophy

Price on request