A Level Philosophy

About This Course

What if you could study in your own time and still earn the same qualifications you would at college? Our A Level in Philosophy has been uniquely tailored for distance learning, so you can easily embrace your love of philosophy – and its impact on the mind, body and religion – and do so all from the comfort of your own home.

No classes. No set deadlines. Simply enrol onto this intuitive course and you will have up to 2 years to complete it – meaning you can study at a pace that is right for you.

And this is ideal if you are looking to get back into education – or supplement your qualifications – but are restricted by work obligations; as this course is entirely flexible and can easily be adapted to suit your lifestyle needs.

This new A Level course has been updated to meet the latest academic specifications and content, meaning you can enrol confident that you’ll receive the exact same course materials and examinations as your college counterpart. The only difference is – you can control when, where and how you study.

You can even decide when to take your exams – so you are always ready and prepared!

So if you are interested in delving into the theories surrounding the concept of epistemology, ethics, the existence of god, and dualist theories; why not consider adding this insightful A Level to your educational arsenal?

Course Benefits

Split into 4 topics, each topic aims to test your thoughts and beliefs as you explore the different elements of philosophy and how they interact with the real world.

By stimulating your mind and encouraging you to engage with different philosophical theories; you can develop a deep and comprehensive knowledge of this field, as well as the ability to think outside of the box.

This course will:

• Earn you up to 56 UCAS points.
• Allow you to study at a pacing of your choosing – no stress, no deadlines, no classes.
• Broaden your thought processes and perceptions of the world, whilst challenging your prior beliefs.
• Give you the freedom to decide when you are ready to take your exams.

A Level Philosophy UCAS Points

• A* Grade – 56 UCAS points
• A Grade – 48 UCAS points
• B Grade – 40 UCAS points
• C Grade – 32 UCAS points
• D Grade – 24 UCAS points
• E Grade – 16 UCAS points

Course Units

Qualification Title: A Level Philosophy

Qualification Number: 603/0684/1

UCAS Points: Up to 56

Topic 1: Epistemology

• What is Epistemology?
• Perception as a Source of Knowledge
• Reason as a Source of Knowledge
• The Limits of Knowledge

Topic 2: Moral Philosophy

• Normative Ethical Theories
• Applied Ethics
• Meta Ethics

Topic 3: Metaphysics of God

• God’s Attributes
• Arguments Relating to the Existence of God
• Religious Language

Topic 4: Metaphysics of Mind

• What do we mean by Mind?
• Dualist Theories
• Physicalist Theories
• Functionalism

Assessment

To earn this A Level qualification you will first complete the assessments included in your course materials.  These will be marked by your dedicated tutor and will prepare you for your exam.

You are required to complete two standard written exams:

• Paper 1: 3 hour written exam, 50% of total marks – May/June 2025
• Paper 2: 3 hour written exam, 50% of total marks- May/June 2025

(all dates are subject to change)

There is a separate fee for the examinations, which are paid directly to the exam centre at time of booking. We’ll help you book your exams when you are ready (we advise to book well in advance to guarantee your place).

Required Knowledge

No prior knowledge or experience is required in order to enrol onto this course.

We recommend investing in the following textbooks to help maximise your results:

M Lacewing, Philosophy for AS and A Level: Epistemology and Moral Philosophy
M Lacewing, Philosophy for A Level: Metaphysics of God and Metaphysics of Mind.

Both of these books are available for purchase from reputable booksellers.

Awarding Body

Upon completion of this full qualification and exams, you will receive an A Level in Philosophy issued by the AQA.

Support

Our A Level in Philosophy may be designed for home study; however this doesn’t mean you have to feel isolated in your learning. Through the endless support of our personal tutors and student support team, you can ensure that you stay on top of your studies.

Our self-assessment exercises and tutor marked study questions (available in your course pack), are especially useful as they can help our tutors to guide, influence and mentor you as they track your progress and supply you with valuable feedback.

Our student support team are similarly always on hand to lend their advice as their support is only one click away. You can quickly and efficiently contact our team and get the answers you desire.