Sixth Form Subject Choices 2021 - Flipbook - Page 55
What could I go on to do at the end of my course?
English Philosopher Michael Lacewing explains the power and benefits of Philosophy:
“It’s surprising just how many career paths a Philosophy degree can help with. In a nutshell, doing
philosophy can make a significant contribution to any job that requires you to think well - clearly and
rigorously.
Big business – the City firms, the banks, the management consultancies, the chartered accountants – are
enthusiastic about people who’ve done philosophy, because they know how to think clearly. Philosophy
students also go into law, politics, and the civil service.
Journalism is a logical career path, since you have to be able to write well and present ideas logically and
clearly. Advertising is another choice, and of course, education.
Philosophy students do better in verbal and writing skills than students with any other degree in the
standard “GRE’ entrance examination for post-graduate study in the USA. So a degree in Philosophy opens
doors, it doesn’t close them”.
What is the course content and how is it assessed?
Students will sit two 3-hour exams at the end of the 2-year A Level course.
Exam 1:
Epistemology and Moral Philosophy
Exam 2:
Metaphysics of God and Metaphysics of Mind
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