A-level Philosophy

£495.00

Our A-level Philosophy course offers a deep and thought-provoking exploration of the ideas that have shaped human understanding for centuries. You will engage with theories from some of the most influential minds in both Western and Eastern traditions, tackling fundamental questions about existence, morality, knowledge, and reality.

Philosophy is not just about studying abstract ideas—it’s about developing the ability to think independently, construct rational arguments, and critically evaluate complex concepts. Throughout this course, you will question assumptions, challenge perspectives, and refine your logical reasoning, gaining valuable skills that are highly transferable to academia, law, politics, journalism, and beyond.

SKU: X917W Categories: ,

250 – 300 Study Hours

Level 3 Difficulty

Up to 56 UCAS Points

AQA Awarding Body

Course Overview

You will be required to complete the three standard written exams.

Official exams

  • 3 hours, 50% of marks
  • 3 hours, 50% of marks

Assignments
During your course, you’ll be required to complete a number of assignments.

These do not contribute towards your final grade but provide you with an opportunity to submit work to your tutor for marking and feedback. This will help you to gauge your progress as you work through the course.

Course Content

  • What is knowledge?
  • The Tripartite View
  • Perception as a source of knowledge
  • Reason as a source of knowledge
  • Indirect realism
  • Berkeley’s idealism
  • Innatism
  • Intuition and deduction thesis
  • Descartes’ Theory of Ideas
  • The limits of knowledge
  • Normative ethical theories
  • Kantian deontological ethics
  • Aristotelian virtue ethics
  • Applied ethics
  • Meta-Ethics
  • The nature and concept of God
  • Arguments relating to the existence of God
  • Teleological / Design arguments
  • Cosmological arguments and criticisms
  • The problem of ‘evil’
  • Religious language
  • What do we mean by ‘mind’?
  • Dualist theories
  • Physicalist theories
  • Mind-Brain Type Identity Theory
  • Eliminative materialism
  • Functionalism
  • Practice Paper 1
  • Practice Paper 2
  • Awarding body: AQA
  • Our course code: X917W
  • Qualification code: 7172

The AQA qualifications are internationally recognised and taught in 30 countries around the world, highly valued by employers and universities and enable young people to progress to the next stage of their lives. AQA qualifications suit a range of abilities and include GCSEs, IGCSEs and A-levels.

Entry Requirements

Its recommended that you’re educated to GCSE standard or equivalent for the best chance at success.

Why Distance Learning?

With online A-level study, you’ll sit the same exams and earn the same qualifications as you would in a traditional school setting, but with the flexibility to study when and where it suits you.
Your final results and transcript will be identical to those of students who studied in a classroom, ensuring your A-levels are fully recognised and respected by colleges, universities, and employers worldwide. Whether you’re looking to broaden your subject choices, balance study with other commitments, or take control of your learning, distance learning gives you the freedom to achieve your academic goals on your terms.

Frequently Asked Questions

Yes. There will be additional fees for your exams that are payable to the centre upon booking. Your personal tutor can provide more details.
Yes, there are additional texts you should read to supplement your learning: (1) Philosophy for AS and A Level: Epistemology and Moral Philosophy, M Lacewing, Routledge 2017. (2) Philosophy for A Level: Metaphysics of God and Metaphysics of Mind, M Lacewing, Routledge 2017.
Yes! You study the same curriculum, take the same examinations and get the same qualification. The only difference is that the course is specially designed to be studied from home in your own time.
You will have access to your personal tutor, via email, who will mark your assignments and guide you through the course to help you get ready for your examinations. In addition, you will be supplied with a comprehensive Study Guide which will help you through the study and assessment process. Assignments are marked by your personal tutor within 5 days. Your personal tutor will be highly experienced in their subject area and qualified to teach.
We are able to offer places at partnership exam centres across the UK for our students, therefore, guaranteeing an exam venue. If you choose to find your own exam centre, you can, you will need to register with them as an external or private candidate. Fees vary across the country so we recommend enquiring prior to enrolment.
That’s fine, this course can be studied anywhere and is completed by submitting Tutor marked assignments (TMAs).
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