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AQA AS & A LEVEL PHILOSOPHY
AQA A Level Philosophy tutors who know every argument, every paper, every mark scheme.
From Descartes and Hume to normative ethics and the mind-body problem, our tutors work through the AQA specification paper by paper, argument by argument.
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AQA A Level Philosophy — 7172
Two papers. Four themes. One AQA Philosophy A Level that rewards precision of argument.
The AQA A Level Philosophy specification is assessed across two written papers, each two hours and worth 50% of the total marks. Paper 1 covers Epistemology and Moral Philosophy. Paper 2 covers The Metaphysics of God and The Metaphysics of Mind. No coursework. No controlled assessment.
Paper 1 — Epistemology and Moral Philosophy — 2 hours, 100 marks
Paper 2 — Metaphysics of God and Metaphysics of Mind — 2 hours, 100 marks
Assessment Objectives — AO1 (knowledge and understanding) and AO2 (analysis and evaluation) both examined
Command words — 'Outline', 'Explain', 'Assess' — each requires a different response structure
Grading — A* to E; A* awarded at A Level only, not AS
AQA AS and A Level Subjects We Cover
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How Does the AQA A Level Grading System Work?
AQA A Level Philosophy is graded A* to E. The A* grade is awarded at A Level only and requires both a high overall mark and a strong score in the A2 components.
Top Performers — A* Award
The A* grade at AQA A Level requires a high uniform mark score overall, combined with a strong performance specifically in the A2 papers.
A*
Outstanding argument and analysis98%
A
Strong evaluative writing85%
B
Solid conceptual understanding70%
C
Competent philosophical reasoning55%
D
Basic knowledge demonstrated42%
E
Minimum pass awarded30%
The grade scale shown is specific to AQA A Level qualifications and may differ from Cambridge, Edexcel, or IB programmes. Speak to your Academic Consultant for board-specific guidance.
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What makes AQA A Level Philosophy genuinely hard to self-study?
AQA A Level Philosophy asks students not just to know arguments, but to construct and dismantle them under timed conditions. Self-study struggles here because the skill being examined is philosophical writing, not just recall. This section covers what that means in practice.
AQA A Level Philosophy is assessed entirely through written argument. There is no coursework, no controlled assessment, and no multiple-choice safety net. Every mark comes from how clearly a student can outline a position, explain objections, and evaluate competing views within a two-hour sitting.
The four themes — Epistemology, Moral Philosophy, Metaphysics of God, and Metaphysics of Mind — each require students to handle named philosophers (Descartes, Hume, Plato, Aristotle, Kant) and apply their arguments to unseen questions. A classroom teacher covering 25 students rarely has the time to correct a student's individual argument structure before it becomes a habit.
A 1:1 AQA Philosophy tutor changes this. Sessions focus on how a student actually writes — where they assert without justifying, where they confuse 'explain' with 'assess', and where they drop a counter-argument before it lands. For GCC-based families following the British curriculum, online tutoring means access to tutors with direct AQA specification knowledge, without being limited to local school availability.
Key takeaways
- AQA Philosophy has no coursework — both grades come from timed written papers
- Students must handle four distinct themes across Papers 1 and 2
- Command word precision (outline vs assess vs evaluate) directly affects marks
- 1:1 tutoring corrects argument structure before exam habits form
- AQA tutors available Monday to Saturday across Gulf time zones
How Does AQA Philosophy Tutoring Work at Talimat?
Every student is matched with an AQA Philosophy specialist who plans sessions around their specific papers, target grade, and the arguments they find hardest to construct under exam conditions.
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Tell us your target grade
Share your current grade, target grade, and which AQA Philosophy topics you find hardest. Your Academic Consultant uses this to match you with the right specialist.
Meet your matched tutor
Your tutor reviews your past work and identifies exactly where your argument structure breaks down — whether that is Descartes' cogito, the problem of evil, or functionalist accounts of mind.
Work through your weak arguments
Sessions target the specific AQA command words and argument chains your papers will test. You practise writing 'assess' answers with full evaluation, not just description.
Sit your papers with confidence
With structured mock responses, mark-scheme familiarity, and timed practice, you walk into your AQA Philosophy papers knowing what the examiner wants to see.
Real Outcomes from Talimat Students
Our students sit exams with clearer argument structure, stronger evaluation, and a precise understanding of what each AQA command word requires.
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Book Your Free Trial“Before Talimat, I kept writing descriptive answers when the question asked me to 'assess.' My tutor spent two sessions just on command words and my marks jumped. The AQA mark schemes finally made sense.”
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Which AQA Philosophy grade are you aiming for?
Each pathway is built around your current AQA paper performance and the specific arguments you need to sharpen.
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Consolidate a C
Secure your pass by tightening AO1 knowledge across all four themes. We focus on outlining arguments cleanly and avoiding dropped marks on short-answer questions.
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Move from competent to compelling. Sessions target AO2 evaluation depth — constructing and dismantling objections within timed 'assess' answers.
Start Here/aqa-tutors/a-level/philosophy/grade-a-starTarget the A*
The A* demands consistent high performance across both papers. We drill the hardest argument chains — the Ontological Argument, qualia, the Gettier problem — until your written responses are examiner-ready.
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Everything you need to know about AQA A Level Philosophy tutoring.
Straight answers for parents and students preparing for AQA Philosophy Papers 1 and 2.
What does the AQA A Level Philosophy course actually cover?
The specification has four themes: Epistemology (Paper 1), Moral Philosophy (Paper 1), Metaphysics of God (Paper 2), and Metaphysics of Mind (Paper 2). Each theme requires students to know and evaluate specific arguments from named philosophers, including Descartes, Hume, Kant, and Plato.
How is AQA A Level Philosophy assessed?
Two written papers, each two hours and worth 50% of total marks. There is no coursework or controlled assessment. The exam tests AO1 (knowledge and understanding) and AO2 (analysis and evaluation) through short answers and extended essay questions.
What is the difference between AQA AS and A Level Philosophy?
AQA AS Philosophy covers Epistemology and Moral Philosophy only, assessed in a single 3-hour paper. The full A Level adds Metaphysics of God and Metaphysics of Mind across two papers. The A* grade is available at A Level only.
How do I know which command word an AQA question is using?
AQA Philosophy questions use 'outline', 'explain', 'assess', and 'evaluate' with distinct mark expectations. 'Outline' rewards accurate description; 'assess' and 'evaluate' require you to weigh competing positions. Our tutors teach students to identify the command word and structure their answer accordingly before writing a word.
Can Talimat tutors help with Paper 2 Metaphysics of God content?
Yes. Our AQA Philosophy tutors cover the full Paper 2 content, including the Ontological Argument, Cosmological Argument, the Problem of Evil, and arguments for and against the existence of God. Sessions are structured around the specific arguments the AQA mark scheme rewards.
How much do AQA A Level Philosophy sessions cost?
A Level tutoring at Talimat starts from AED 65 per hour. There are no hidden fees and no enrolment deposit. You can cancel at any time. Speak to your Academic Consultant for a session plan matched to your child's timeline and budget.
How quickly can my child be matched with an AQA Philosophy tutor?
Most students are matched with a specialist tutor in under 10 minutes. Sessions run Monday to Saturday, Gulf Standard Time, so your child can start within the same day in most cases.
Is AQA A Level Philosophy a respected qualification for university applications?
Yes. AQA A Level Philosophy is widely accepted by UK and international universities. It is particularly valued for Philosophy, Law, Politics, Theology, and interdisciplinary programmes. Students applying to UK universities should confirm specific entry requirements with each institution.
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Dr Rachel Somers
AQA A Level Philosophy Specialist, MA Philosophy, PGCE Secondary Humanities
Dr Rachel Somers has over twelve years of experience teaching AQA A Level Philosophy in British curriculum schools across the UK and the Gulf region. She holds a Master of Arts in Philosophy from the University of Edinburgh and a PGCE in Secondary Humanities. Dr Somers has served as an AQA examiner for A Level Philosophy, giving her direct insight into how mark schemes are applied and what distinguishes an A* response from a B. Her academic focus is on epistemology and the philosophy of mind, both of which feature centrally in the AQA specification. She reviews Talimat's AQA Philosophy content to ensure accuracy, specification alignment, and exam-readiness.
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