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student profile Olivia Davin
English Literature and Language, European History, Philosophy
“The teacher support at Runshaw is great, with plenty of study areas to do independent learning. All my courses are interesting and there are lots of opportunities to enhance your studying which adds to your knowledge. I am hoping to study Law at university once I finish my A Levels.”
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A*-B grades
Why should I come to Runshaw to study Philosophy?
The Philosophy department at Runshaw topped national league tables in both 2014 and 2016, making us officially England’s number one performing college for A Level Philosophy in two out of the last five years!
As a Philosophy student you will join a long
and distinguished tradition of attempting to understand the world around us and our place within it. The word Philosophy is from the ancient Greek, meaning “the love of wisdom”. Philosophers attempt to gain ‘wisdom’ or ‘understanding’ by asking the most fundamental questions and attempting to answer them through the use of conceptual analysis, empirical evidence and rational argument.
You will encounter some of the biggest questions humanity has ever asked, and be trained in techniques for discussing them intelligently in order to reach perceptive conclusions. In studying Philosophy, you will become a more disciplined and logical thinker, and will develop an ability to both deconstruct and construct concise logical arguments. Studying Philosophy is academically rigorous and challenging, but is also very rewarding.
As 20th Century British philosopher Bertrand Russell put it, “Through the greatness of the universe which philosophy contemplates, the mind is also rendered great.” If you are not afraid of intellectually challenging ideas and new perspectives, then Philosophy could be the subject for you.
It is possible to study Philosophy as a single subject at university, or study it in a wide range of combinations with other subjects such as Politics, Economics, Mathematics, Social Sciences and Natural Sciences. Philosophy will provide you with a range of skills that
are valued by employers and you will find Philosophy graduates in a hugely varied range of jobs.
What will I study?
Questions such as:
• is our perception of the world reliable?
• does the existence of the universe require
an explanation?
• what is the mind, and can we explain
consciousness?
• how should we make decisions about what
is morally right and wrong? • are there any moral facts?
How is the course assessed?
100% written examination.
How do I find out more and apply?
Please see our course leaflet at www.runshaw.ac.uk and press the ‘Apply’ button. For guidance about what careers subjects can lead on to please access nationalcareersservice.direct.gov.uk
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