A Level Philosophy

Course Overview

Studying A Levels with us lets you choose when you take your exams so that you are always fully prepared. A convenient and stress-free way to study that fits around your existing commitments. You will be responsible for booking your exams. You can contact us for help with this whenever you are ready. Simply receive your course materials online or by post and start studying to gain that all-important A-Level.

On this course, you will be able to:

• Gain up to 56 UCAS points to help you land your dream place at university
• Study at your own pace with no strict deadlines to contend with

COURSE CONTENT

TOPIC 1: EPISTEMOLOGY

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

TOPIC 2: MORAL PHILOSOPHY

• Normative ethical theories
• Applied ethics
• Metaethics

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

EXAMS AND ASSESSMENT

To achieve the full Philosophy A Level you must take the exams. You will be responsible for booking your exams. You can contact us for help with this whenever you are ready. The exams will be assessed across the four sections. All units will be assessed by two paper-based examinations: Paper 1: Epistemology and Moral Philosophy

• Type: Written examination
• Duration: 3 Hours
• Weighing: 50% of total A Level
• Total Marks: 100
• Assessed: Topics 1 and 2
• Assessment format: Five questions on epistemology and five questions on moral philosophy

Paper 2: The metaphysics of God and the metaphysics of Mind

• Type: Written examination
• Duration: 3 Hours
• Weighing: 50% of total A Level
• Total marks: 100
• Assessed: Topics 3 and 4
• Assessment format: Five questions on the metaphysics of God and five questions on the metaphysics of Mind

COURSE DURATION

You will have 2 years to complete the full A-Level from the date you receive your materials. You will be able to study at your own pace and in your own time without the pressure of tight deadlines.

STUDY METHOD

This course enables you to study for an A-Level in Philosophy by distance learning at home or at work. Your course materials will be sent by post or via email, you choose! Full tutor support will be available via email, so help is only a click away! Your course pack will include self-assessment exercises and tutor-marked study questions, so you can monitor your progress.

COURSE OUTCOME

Upon successful completion of the exams, you will receive an A-Level in Philosophy issued by AQA. All examinations must be successfully completed to gain a full A-Level. We have chosen this syllabus as it is the best suited to distance learning. If you want to include your exams and booking, see our A Level Philosophy inc Exams, where we will book your exams for you!