• Professional Development
  • Medicine & Nursing
  • Arts & Crafts
  • Health & Wellbeing
  • Personal Development

Course Images

A-Level Philosophy Distance Learning Course by Oxbridge
A-Level Philosophy Distance Learning Course by Oxbridge
A-Level Philosophy Distance Learning Course by Oxbridge
1 / 3

A-Level Philosophy Distance Learning Course by Oxbridge

  • 30 Day Money Back Guarantee
  • Completion Certificate
  • 24/7 Technical Support

Highlights

  • On-Demand course

Description

Delve into the realm of certainty and morality, learn to accommodate differing viewpoints, and encounter thought-provoking ideas that have shaped Western philosophy. Our A-Level Philosophy course, designed for home study, offers a profound exploration of the questions that continually confront humanity, providing insights from some of history's greatest intellectual pioneers.

Our comprehensive distance learning programme enables you to evaluate complex philosophical themes, encourages you to challenge the status quo, and equips you with intellectual skills that foster independent thought. You'll become adept at creating logical arguments, assessing evidence, and tackling substantial questions about reality and existence. 🧠

A-Levels are revered as the UK's education pinnacle, valued by universities and employers as a sign of remarkable attainment. Achieving an A-Level proves your in-depth understanding of a subject, enhances your career prospects, and unlocks new possibilities for your future. 

Course benefits include:

  • A fresh course tailored to the most recent specifications, brimming with engaging content

  • Fast-track option available for 2022 exams

  • - Access to partnership exam centres ensuring a guaranteed exam venue

  • - Unlimited tutor support, from drafting a study plan to continual assistance

  • - Exam pass guarantee: If you don’t succeed the first time, we’re here to support you for the next attempt 🎓



  • About the awarding body: AQA

  • Our course code: X917

  • Qualification code: 7172

AQA qualifications enjoy international recognition, taught across 30 countries, greatly valued by employers and universities, facilitating young people to progress to the next stage of their lives. AQA's wide range of qualifications includes GCSEs, IGCSEs, and A-levels.



⏱ Study Hours: Allocate between 250 and 300 hours for study, plus extra time for completing assignments.

👩‍🏫 Study Method: Our interactive online learning platform provides a vibrant and engaging experience, including a range of multimedia resources like videos, quizzes, and interactive activities. You can also print learning materials if you prefer.

📆 Course Duration: Enjoy unlimited tutor support for up to 24 months after enrolment. You'll gain access to MyOxbridge, where you can access all your learning materials.

📋 Assessment: Enrol now for exams from Summer 2022.

Official exams: 

  • 3 hours, 50% of marks

  • 3 hours, 50% of marks

A guaranteed exam spot is provided in one of our nationwide exam centres.

Assignments: Complete tutor-marked assignments (TMAs) throughout your course for marking and feedback. These won't contribute to your final grade but help assess your progress.

👩‍🎓 Course Outcomes: Successfully completing this home learning course earns you an A-Level in Philosophy, issued by AQA. This syllabus is specifically chosen for its suitability for distance learning. Your certificate will be identical to those issued to students at other educational institutions.

ℹ️ Additional Information: 

Difficulty - Level 3

Entry requirements - GCSE standard education or equivalent recommended for optimum success.

UCAS Points - 56


 Course Content:

1. Epistemology: Dive into the study of knowledge, exploring concepts of perception, direct and indirect realism, innatism, and more through texts by renowned authors such as Descartes and Locke.

2. Moral Philosophy: Journey through moral philosophy, scrutinizing normative ethical theories, utilitarianism, Kantian deontological ethics, applied ethics, and meta-ethics.

3. Metaphysics of God: Explore the notion of an omnipotent creator, the compatibility with free will, the existence of evil, and religious language.

4. Metaphysics of Mind: Investigate philosophers' views on the 'mind', exploring dualist theories, physicalist theories, functionalism, and their respective criticisms.

Frequently Asked Questions

  • Are the there any additional costs?

    You will need to pay separately for your final examinations.

     
  • Are there any exam fees?

    Yes. there will be additional fees for your exams that are payable to the centre upon booking Your personal tutor can provide more details.

  • Is there a required reading list?

    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.

  • Where can I sit my exams?

    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.

     
  • Is this the same qualification as from a traditional School or College?

    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.

  • Tell me about my Tutor Support?
    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 that will help you through the study and assessment process. Your personal tutor will be highly experienced in their subject area and qualified to teach.
  • What do I do if I still have questions?
    Please check our main FAQs section or Contact Us, we have experienced course advisers who will be delighted to help!
  • What if I live outside the UK?

    That’s fine, this course can be studied anywhere and is completed by submitting Tutor marked assignments (TMAs).

About The Provider

Home learning should be just as fun and rewarding as it is enlightening and educational. That’s why we design our courses through the eyes of the learner, to best suit your preferences and requirements. Studying with award-winning course materials and unlimited tutor sup...

Read more about Oxbridge

Tags

Reviews