Philosophy

Varndean College

A Level

In Brighton

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Description

  • Type

    A Level

  • Location

    Brighton

  • Duration

    2 Years

  • Start date

    Different dates available

Philosophy comes from the Greek words meaning 'love of wisdom'. It will involve you in thinking about thinking and learning to question basic beliefs, assumptions and ideas whilst searching for truth.

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Location

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Brighton (East Sussex)
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Surrenden Road, BN1 6WQ

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About this course

The ability to ask penetrating questions; to analyse and evaluate the arguments of others and to present arguments clearly and logically

Philosophy is an excellent grounding for a diverse range of degrees. It has links with most subjects, but rather than equipping you for a specific career, gives you highly valuable thinking skills that can be used in a variety of different situations and occupations.

IB Diploma or 4 A levels

A mixture of at least 7 GCSEs at Grades 9 - 6 including English, Maths and Science.

3 A Levels

A mixture of at least 6 GCSEs at Grades 9 - 4 including English.

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Subjects

  • Philosophy
  • Psychology
  • Sociology
  • Law
  • Politics
  • Classical civilisation
  • Study Philosophy
  • Critical
  • Inventive
  • Interesting
  • Epistemology
  • Philosophy of religion

Course programme

Philosophy teaches you to think in a clear, logical and creative way that will help you in other subject areas and in most areas of life where critical and inventive thinking is valued. Students who study Philosophy find it challenging and exciting and many say that it changes their outlook in ways that they find useful and rewarding. Enlightenment is not guaranteed but studying Philosophy should make you and your life more interesting!

YEAR 1
  • Epistemology
  • Ethics
YEAR 2
  • Philosophy of Religion
  • Philosophy of Mind

Additional information

Philosophy combines well with most subjects. In particular the A level combines well with Psychology, Sociology, Law, Politics, and Classical Civilisation.

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