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A-Level
Philosophy
EXAM BOARD: AQA
REASONS TO STUDY THIS COURSE
3 Consider the big questions such as: ‘What is
knowledge?’ ‘What do good, bad, right and wrong
really mean?’ ‘Is the concept of God incoherent?’ and
‘What is mind?’
3 Philosophy is a highly-regarded subject that will strongly
support university applications.
WHAT YOU WILL STUDY
Year 1 – Epistemology (the theory of knowledge) and Ethics.
Year 2 – Philosophy of Mind and Philosophy of Religion.
You will develop your knowledge of the most profound
areas of human thought and will possess abilities to
discuss, and critically evaluate, the most complex ideas in
both verbal and written formats.
Please note: Philosophy can only be taken as a two-year
A-Level course.
HOW YOU WILL BE ASSESSED
Year 1 – mock exam
Year 2 (A-Level) – three-hour exam
Exams will be a mixture of compulsory short and long
essay questions.
WHAT YOU WILL NEED TO TAKE
THIS COURSE
• self-motivation
• ability to work independently
• enthusiasm for Philosophy
• ability to think conceptually and to grasp complex ideas
• high level writing skills
• ability to read and understand challenging texts
• English GCSE grade 6 or above, average GCSE grade
of 5.5 or above.
RECOMMENDED READING
Hayward, Jones and Cardinal, AQA A-Level Philosophy Year 1
Hayward, Jones and Cardinal, AQA Paper 1 Epistemology and
Moral Philosophy
Nigel Warburton, Philosophy: The basics.
For more recommendations see our website.
PROGRESSION
University as well as careers in teaching, public
services, science, caring professions and jobs in the
private sector.
PRIESTLEY EXTRA
Philosophy Society meets fortnightly for students to engage in
wider debates. Students are also encouraged to complete an
Extended Project (EPQ) relating to a topic of their own choice.
A-Level
Physical
Education
EXAM BOARD: WJEC EDUQAs
REASONS TO STUDY THIS COURSE
3 This course offers a fantastic insight into the amazing
world of sports performance.
3 It is ideal for those who perform or coach on a regular
basis in one of the DfE approved activities (please
check your sport is included)
3 The course covers a broad spectrum of diverse topics
and therefore goes well with any combination of
subjects.
WHAT YOU WILL STUDY
Applied Anatomy and Physiology, Movement Analysis
and Technology in Sport, Skill Acquisition, Sports
Psychology and Sport and Society. You will study the
content of this course in both theoretical and practical
lessons
HOW YOU WILL BE ASSESSED
70% written examinations (multiple choice, single mark,
short answer and extended response questions)
15% assessment of your practical performances, as either
a coach or a performer and 15% written project (both
sections are based on a selected activity of your choice)
WHAT YOU WILL NEED TO TAKE
THIS COURSE
• to be coaching or performing on a regular basis as
30% of the total mark is based on your practical ability
and knowledge within your chosen activity
• good understanding of science-based theory is
recommended
• ability to study independently, keeping up to date with
your course notes and meet deadlines
PROGRESSION
Range of career opportunities including sports
development, sport science, coaching, physiotherapy,
personal training or teaching. However, the course
covers a diverse range of topics and when studied in
conjunction with other subjects can lead to a variety of
career pathways. Please note that this course is
regarded as being scientifically robust and can be used
as an alternative to Biology to access many medicalbased
careers.
PRIESTLEY EXTRA
Guest speakers as well as visits such as to the
Manchester Velodrome or a training camp at Club La Santa
in Lanzarote. You will also be encouraged to gain workbased
and volunteering experience.
60 See page 25 for vocational qualifications key.