Philosophy

The document linked below outlines how we have sequenced knowledge and skills in each academic year:

Enrichment

Click here to read our MGS Extra Prospectus and find out what clubs are on offer.

Click here to access the KS5 Philosophy Super Curriculum.

Careers

Philosophy allows you to consider the big questions in life and teaches you how to analyse and communicate ideas logically, which are skills that many employers value.

Philosophy students are found working for almost every type of employer in the public, private and not-for-profit sectors. Opportunities are available in areas like publishing, the media, journalism, advertising and teaching, through to computing and IT.

Typical employers include: local government and the Civil Service, advertising, marketing and public relations agencies, management consultancies, schools, colleges and universities, law firms, publishing companies, charities, banking and insurance companies, accountancy firms and recruitment agencies.

Career Ideas: teaching/lecturing, law, business analyst, civil service, health service management, chaplain, Human Resources, local government officer, marketing,  journalism, policy officer, psychotherapist, recruitment, social researcher.

Click here to find out more about careers in Philosophy.

Key Stage 5

Qualification: A Level Philosophy
Exam board: AQA

Over a fortnightly timetable, A Level students receive:

  • 10 hours of guided learning.
  • 10 hours of homework

Click here to read more about this course.