Philosophy

At least five GCSEs at grades 9-4 in one sitting. An average GCSE score of 5 or more is preferred.

GCSE English and Maths at grade 4. Plus, a grade 5+ in GCSE English preferred.

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 combine philosophy with fields such as theology, physics, linguistics, literature, languages, law, music and mathematics. Studying Philosophy equips you with valuable critical thinking skills, giving you a competitive edge in the job market.

Philosophy graduates have gone on to explore diverse fields, including Film and Television Studies, Education, Archaeology, Sociology, Anthropology, Literature and Creative Writing.

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.