Philosophy A Level

Applications Open: 7th November 2025 at 9am

Applications Close: 30th January 2026 4pm

Entry Requirements: - 5 GCSE's Grade 4 and above, including Maths and/or English plus additional subject specific entry requirements.

How to Apply: - Please apply via KentChoices

A Level Philosophy is nothing like GCSE RE. It is a completely different course that shares the same name. We dive into concepts from a range of scholars views rather than from religious beliefs and teachings.

A Level Philosophy gives you the skills you need to engage with big concepts, analyse texts, write essays, analyse arguments, draw logical conclusions and win debates with your friends. Our students tell us that studying philosophy and ethics has not only been an enjoyable A level to study but, has also enriched their lives. A Level Philosophy shares a lot of skills with other essay based A Levels like English, History and elements of social sciences.

Year 12 Course

• Module 1: Philosophy of Religion – Greek, medieval and modern philosophy.
• Module 2: Ethics – Normative ethical approaches applied to medical and business ethics.
• Module 3: Developments of Christian Thought – Human nature, life after death, civil disobedience.

Year 13 Course

• Module 1: Philosophy of Religion – Nature of God and Language.
• Module 2: Ethics – Meta-ethics, conscience and sexual ethics.
• Module 3: Developments of Christian Thought – Pluralism, gender, secularism and Marxism.

There are three two-hour exams at the end of year 13, one for each module.

1. Philosophy of Religion - Greek, medieval and modern philosophy, nature of God and language.

2. Ethics - Normative ethical approaches applied to medical, business and sexual ethics and conscience.

3. Developments of Christian Thought - Human nature, life after death, civil disobedience, pluralism, gender, secularism and Marxism.

Grade 5-9 in GCSE Religious Studies.

If Religious Studies was not studied at GCSE, then grade 5-9 in English.

Philosophy facilitates a host of different careers from law to medicine, from teaching to social work. It helps you think differently, which will help you in your choice of careers. University courses like PPE and PPL teach Philosophy modules. In any career where you need to deal with people, make arguments and present to others, Philosophy will help you.