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ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE
A LEVEL
ADVANCED LEVEL COURSES
The word environment is used prolifically and
features in many of the key debates within our
society. This course will suit you if you want to
understand what lies behind the terms used
in the media so that you are able to make a
knowledgeable contribution to debates or pursue
a career in environmental/earth sciences. Students
who enjoy a multi-disciplinary approach to learning
and have a keen interest in the sustainability of our
planet will find this course engaging and thought
provoking.
You will gain an understanding of the physical and
biological environment, as well as exploring topics
such as pollution, climate change and energy. You
will also learn field research techniques and using
environmental data to make decisions or reinforce
arguments.
ENGLISH LANGUAGE
AND LITERATURE
A LEVEL
Combined English is a dynamic, exciting course
for those who feel they have enthusiasm and skill
in both areas. It involves examining literary texts
to understand the speaker or writer’s identity
and how language works to create a voice. The
course enables you to study a range of text-types,
including fiction: novels, short stories and plays.
Nonfiction varieties include memoirs, articles,
online texts and conversational transcripts. There
will also be opportunities to create presentations,
watch performances of key texts on-screen or to
visit theatre productions.
If you enjoy reading fiction and nonfiction,
appreciate the creative and analytical aspects of
English work and have a passion for the written
and spoken word, this will be the right course for
you.
The course consists of two exams worth 40%
each ‘Voices in Speech and Writing’, and ‘Varieties
in Language and Literature’ and coursework
‘Investigating and Creating Texts’ worth 20%. Full
details can be found on our website.
Please note, studying English at A Level is an
invitation to engage in and examine texts which
can sometimes include challenging and difficult
topics
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
Standard Advanced Level entry requirements
ASSESSMENT
80% exam, 20% coursework
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This course mixes well with Geography or Biology
and may also appeal to you if you are taking
Politics, Business or Social Science, or want to
develop your understanding of environmental
issues.
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
Standard Advanced Level entry requirements
Plus:
Grade 4 in two GCSE Science subjects,
Grade 4 in GCSE Maths preferred
GCSE Geography is useful
ASSESSMENT
100% exam
