About the course…
Do you ever wonder what life is about, why we are here and what our purpose is? Do you ever question how we decide what is right and what is wrong? Or even wonder who decides what is right or wrong? What is consciousness? How do I gain knowledge of the world around me? Is there even a world? And if there is – where did it come from?
From ancient times to today, history’s greatest minds have searched for answers to the big questions in life. Science can tell us how, but it can’t always tell us why. Studying Philosophy means exploring these challenges in theoretical, practical, logical and historical contexts.
Why study with us…
- You will have the opportunity to take part in the Ethics Cup Competition, where in previous years our students have placed third in the national finals at St Andrews University, Scotland.
- You will study a range of interesting topics, including Moral Philosophy, Epistemology (what is knowledge?), Metaphysics of God and Metaphysics of the Mind.
- You will meet visiting academics from prestigious universities and organisations, as well as have the opportunity to attend taster sessions and conferences.
- We regularly travel to and attend the A Level Philosophy Conference at Warwick University. The last two years have also seen a collaboration between ourselves, The Royal Institute of Philosophy and the Philosophy Department at UEA in running a 10-week ‘Philosophy Now’ course, where first-year students were able to explore up to the minute philosophical discussion beyond the curriculum, looking at topics such as AI, art and aesthetics; film and music, medical ethics and the environment.
Where Philosophy can take you…
Philosophy pairs well with many different subjects, meaning you could study a general philosophy degree or a combined degree such as philosophy, politics and economics (PPE), as well as numerous dual honours options that merge philosophy with fields like theology, physics, linguistics, literature, languages, law, music, or mathematics.
Studying philosophy equips you with valuable critical thinking skills, giving you a competitive edge in the job market.
Graduates of philosophy have gone on to explore diverse fields, including Film and Television Studies, Education, Archaeology, Sociology, Anthropology, Literature, and Creative Writing.
Entry requirements…
- Must meet overall entry criteria for A Level study
- You will need a minimum grade 5 in GCSE English
