Course aims Psychology is the science that seeks to understand the reasons for thought and behaviour, and tries to do so by studying how the brain works along with other factors that might affect our actions, such as social or environmental influences. In doing this, Psychology also tries to work out which, if any, has …
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Design and Technology: Product Design
Course aims The specification has been designed to encourage candidates to take a broad view of design and technology, to develop their capacity to design and make products and to appreciate the complex relations between design, materials, manufacture and marketing. Entry requirements You will require a grade 6 in mathematics and any one of the …
Politics
Course aims This course will enable learners to develop a wide range of skills including the ability to comprehend, synthesise and interpret political information. Entry requirements You will require a grade 6 in English and grade 5 in a humanities subject, in addition to the general entry requirements. An interest in current affairs and political …
Physics
Course aims This course will provide you with knowledge and understanding of facts, principles and concepts from different areas of physics that are applied to real life situations. Entry requirements You will require two 6 grades in double award or triple with a 6 in physics, plus grade 6 in mathematics, in addition to the …
Photography
Course aims This broad ranging course can be studied with any subject at A level allowing learners to expand their creativity while taking and editing photographs. This is a skills-based course where learners are encouraged to contextualise their work in preparation for industry and HE progression. Learners will produce a strong portfolio of work through …
Philosophy
Course aims The course allows learners to critically-reason, develop arguments and gain a thorough knowledge of key philosophical concepts. You will also learn the key academic skills of critical thought and the ability to develop and sustain your own arguments. Entry requirements You will require a grade 6 in English and a grade 6 in …
Media Studies
Course aims This course gives advanced-level training in all theoretical aspects of the media industry, as well as the analytical tools required to investigate media texts. Entry requirements You will require a grade 5 in English (lang or lit) and a 5 in either a humanities or creative arts subject. Learners must have a keen …
Mathematics
Course aims To provide a good basis for business, science, computing or engineering. Entry requirements You will require a grade 6 in mathematics at higher level, in addition to the general entry requirements. Course content Year One Year Two All of the year one topics plus numerical methods and moments. Course assessment You will be …
Law
Course aims To provide you with a broad appreciation and a general concept of law and its functions within society in the United Kingdom. The study of A level law will also develop your analytical, creative thinking and evaluative skills. Entry requirements You will require a grade 6 in English language or literature and in …
ICT (BTEC)
Course aims Learners will explore and develop a range of ICT skills particularly useful in the workplace. It is a vocational course so the focus is on producing a practical application whilst being backed up with theory. Entry requirements Grade 5 in English and mathematics in addition to general entry requirements or BTEC level 2 …