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Sociology
AQA - A Level
Ever wondered how we developed into the society we are today? How the way you
see yourself determines the way people identify you? Whether men or women are
more likely to commit a crime?
Sociology will help you to make sense of the society we live in and understand
the cultural and identity issues which affect us all. You will learn a number of skills
including the use of evidence to support your arguments, how to investigate facts,
and critical thinking. It is relevant to the society you live in so you are bound to enjoy
learning about topics that are relevant to everyday life; plus it opens the door to a
fantastic range of interesting careers.
Extended Certificate in Applied Science
Edexcel - BTEC
The study of Applied Science explores the links between Science and the vocational
sector. Covering not just Science at an advanced level, links are made through
use of real life applications such as how modern communication systems work,
accurately making chemicals and microscopy to explore cell structure and function.
Students will take part in a huge range of practical activities and will learn the skills
needed to plan and analyse the results they collect as they would in a vocational
setting.
The course encourages development of literacy and numeracy skills in addition to
progression in scientific understanding and practical skills. The course is designed
for learners who are interested in learning about the sector alongside other fields
of study, with a view to progressing to a wide range of higher education courses.
Extended Certificate in ICT
Edexcel - BTEC
Qualifications in ICT and Computer Science are aimed at those who are interested
in working in Business/ICT related areas such as Programming, Analysist,
Economics, Finance, Sales and Marketing and Human Resources. However, due to
the knowledge you acquire on this course, you will become an attractive candidate
for many job roles.
The course helps students develop project management; organisational, creative
and technical ICT skills; and it uses a range of software currently used in industry.
You will study computer systems and networking concepts; hardware, software
and applications of ICT; business software packages; the use and impact of ICT
on business and everyday life; and you will also complete a project based on real
business situations.
Course Breakdown
This two year course comprises
of three exams:
Paper 1: Education with Theory
and Methods - 2 hours (33%)
Paper 2: Topics in Sociology - 2
hours (33%)
Paper 3: Crime and Deviance
with Theory and Methods - 2
hours (33%)
Course Breakdown
The Extended Certificate
consists of 4 units
1. Principles and Applications
of Science
2. Practical Scientific
Procedures and Techniques
3. Science Investigation Skills
4. Optional unit
Units 1 and 3 are externally
assessed and 2 is very practical
based with students learning lab
techniques such as titration,
chromatography and
colourimetry. A fourth optional
internally assessed unit to suit
the cohort.
Course Breakdown
BTEC ICT course is a two-year
course consisting of four
components; two internally set
task (25% each) and two external
set examination (25%).
The course looks at a number of
topics ranging from social media
marketing, web development and
information systems.
Extended Certificate in Business
Edexcel - BTEC
During the course you will explore the many diverse areas of business such as
marketing, accountancy, human resource management, business strategy and
planning. This advanced qualification is designed to reinforce your business focus
and strengthen your career prospects.
Business will give students a financial skill that are essential for success in
employment and higher education, and are among the fundamental transferable
skills required by employers.
Course Breakdown
BTEC Business course is a twoyear
course consisting of four
components; two internally set
tasks (25% each) and
two external set examinations
(25%). The course looks at a
number of topics ranging from
financial planning, marketing
campaigns, work experience
and how businesses operate.
Our specialist subject teachers will work closely with you to help you develop
yourself in preparation for a business career, and expert guest speakers will be
invited to share their insights with you.
Art
AQA - A Level
Course Breakdown
During the course students will produce a practical and critical/ contextual work
in a specialist area including three dimensional design: architectural design, fine
art and photography. There will be a variety of experiences that employ a range of
traditional and more contemporary media, processes and techniques appropriate
to the study of art design facilitated by the very latest industry standard professional
equipment and software.
Unit 1 – Portfolio of work 60%
Including one major personal
investigation
This qualification is suitable for candidates wishing to peruse careers in Architecture,
Interior Design , Urban Design & Town Planning, Gaming Design, Illustration and
many other creative subject areas. Knowledge of art and design will be developed
through research, the development of ideas and making, working from first-hand
experience and understanding of a range of designers, artists and architectural
theories and processes.
Product Design
AQA - A Level
Product Design (3D Design) helps students take a broad view of design and
technology, develop their capacity to design and make prototypes and appreciate
the complex relations between design, materials and manufacture. This course
has 50 per cent controlled assessment in order to recognize the importance of
design and make work within this subject. The A Level in Product Design will equip
learners with sound skills in a variety of areas, including practical tasks, use of CAD
CAM, problem solving and creativity.
These skills will be valuable in everyday use and each students’ future. The
course will also provide opportunities to develop in context those desirable,
transferable skills such as planning, research and analysis, working with others
or communicating technical concepts effectively. Students demonstrate all of
these skills in order to successfully complete a product that is of retail quality. The
course has a great balance of theoretical work, application of maths & science and
practical work and suits a wide range of learners.
This two year course
comprises :-
Unit 2 – Externally set task 40%
15 hour practical exam with
preparatory work.
Course Breakdown
The full A-Level is completed
over 2 years and consists of two
design projects and two 2 hour
terminal exams
Throughout your study you will
learn about and improve your
skills with a range of materials
using traditional and cutting
edge methods, exploring and
experimenting with your ideas to
produce a completed prototype
of your own design.
