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FRENCH
ADVANCED LEVEL COURSES
A LEVEL
FORENSIC SCIENCE & CRIMINAL
INVESTIGATION *
BTEC LEVEL 3 DIPLOMA
(equivalent to 2 a Levels)
If you enjoy science at school and are interested in
pursuing a career in science, forensic investigation
or criminology, this is the course for you!
In Year 1 you will study Chemistry, Physics
and Biology and will complete a number of
assignments and many practical investigations.
In Year 2 you collect and analyse forensic
evidence from a mock crime scene and prepare
a witness statement to present in a mock court
scenario. You will also study forensic genetics and
the use of DNA in investigations, criminology and
criminal investigation in practice.
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Principles and Applications of Science
Practical Scientific Procedures and Techniques
Science Investigation Skills
Forensic Investigation Procedures in Practice
Applications of Criminology
Criminal Investigation Procedures in Practice
Physiology of Human Body Systems
Forensic Genetics
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
Standard Advanced Level entry requirements
Plus
Grade 5 in GCSE Maths
Grade 5 in GCSE Core Science and Grade 5 in Additional
Science
Or
Grade 5/5 in GCSE Combined Science
ASSESSMENT
Internal assignments and external assessment.
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French is a beautiful, rich, melodious language and
learning to speak and use it fluently is invaluable
and enjoyable. You will gain a highly respected
qualification and at the same time develop the
skill of communicating fluently in a language that
is spoken all over the world, not just in France.
Studying grammar enables you to understand
how the language really works so that you can
express your opinions spontaneously, rather than
by learning phrases by heart, and studying the
cultures and topical issues of the French-speaking
world will help you understand the similarities
and differences between the English and French
languages and their peoples. Research shows
that this subject develops your confidence and
personal communication skills as well as your
problem solving, creative and critical thinking skills,
all of which give you an edge in the job market.
You will study social issues and trends, including
changes in French society and the political and
artistic cultures in French-speaking countries,
immigration and French multicultural society,
occupation and resistance (ie occupied France,
The Vichy regime and The French Resistance).
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
Standard Advanced Level entry requirements
Plus
Grade 6 in GCSE French
ASSESSMENT
100% exam
