Course aims This course will equip you with the knowledge and understanding to study the environment around us in a scientific context. Entry requirements You will require a grade 6 in science and mathematics and a grade 5 in English, in addition to the general entry requirements. Course content The living environment Topics include the …
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English Literature
Course aims This course encourages learners to develop as critical, autonomous readers with the skills to analyse and evaluate texts from different times and genres. Learners will be expected to read widely and make contributions to class discussion of texts. Entry requirements You will require grade 6 in both English language and English literature, or …
English Language
Course aims This course provides opportunities for learners to develop their appreciation of different areas of language study, both spoken and written. You will explore a wide range of texts to improve your skills in using language, applying analytical frameworks and learning more about how English works in a variety of contexts. Entry requirements You …
Economics
Course aims To provide a good basis for further study of economics or business studies. Entry requirements You will require a grade 6 or higher in mathematics and English Language, in addition to the general entry requirements. Course content The operation of markets and market failure Topics include: The national economy in a global context …
Computer Science
Course aims This course has been designed for learners who wish to go on to Higher Education courses or employment, where knowledge of computer science would be beneficial. Entry requirements You will require a grade 6 or higher in mathematics, in addition to the general entry requirements. Course content Unit 1 Unit 2 Course assessment …
Chemistry
Course aims This course aims to provide you with practical skills, and knowledge & understanding of facts, principles and concepts from different areas of chemistry. Entry requirements You must have two GCSE 6 grades in double award science or three 6 grades in triple award. Your mathematics GCSE must be grade 6 or higher and …
Business
Course aims This course encourages learners to develop an enthusiasm for studying business and gain a holistic understanding of business in a range of contexts. Learners will develop a critical understanding of organisations and their ability to meet society’s needs and wants. There will also be opportunities to generate enterprising and creative approaches to business …
Biology
Course aims This course will equip you with the knowledge and practical skills to study biology or a related subject at university. Entry requirements You will require at least two 6 grades in science GCSEs (or minimum 665 including biology at 6 if separate sciences studied) plus grade 6 in maths, in addition to the …
Accounting
Course aims This A Level helps students to understand the responsibilities of the accountant and the impacts of their recommendations on the business and the wider environment. Students will build knowledge and understanding of key concepts, principles, and techniques that they can apply to real-life scenarios, developing the ability to solve problems logically, analyse data …
Black Country MPs and Principals celebrate College’s Week and call for fair funding of FE
The Principals of the six colleges in the Black Country came together today with their local MPs to celebrate the valuable work that is being done in the further education (FE) sector to transform the skills of young people and adults living across the local area. The meeting was the culmination of a range of …