English Language and Literature Course Aims This course provides opportunities for learners to use linguistic and literary approaches in their reading and interpretation of texts, both traditional fiction and a range of non-fiction and spoken data. You’ll also analyse transcripts and a wide range of written material, showing how the two disciplines can relate to …
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Statistics
Statistics Course Aims Using and understanding data is becoming increasingly important in many areas of study and employment. This may appeal to a student seeking to pursue the study of a numerate post-16 subject but not wishing to study pure mathematics. This A level focuses on using and applying statistics, appropriate interpretation of contexts and …
Classical Civilisation
Classical Civilisation Course Aims Classical Civilisation studies the culture and history of the classical world. By this we mean the ancient Greeks and Romans who have a rich and exciting history. You will study the broad scope of the history of the classical world. You’ll also study the art, such as the world of ancient …
Criminology (Applied)
Criminology (Applied) Course aims Criminology is the scientific study of crime, criminals and the criminal justice system. An understanding of criminology is relevant to many job roles within the criminal justice system and social and probation work. It also has relevance for those students seeking to progress into higher education in subjects such as sociology …
Textile Design
Textile Design Course aims This course provides you with a broad range of textile and fashion skills, techniques and processes. You will be introduced to a variety of traditional and contemporary artists and designers to contextualise your studies, developing personal ideas for textile-based outcomes, including fashion design, costume design, interior design, fine art or craft …
Sport and Physical Education
Sport and Physical Education Course aims This course will equip you with the knowledge of a range of disciplines and practical skills to study physical education or a related subject at university. Entry requirements You will require a grade 6 in GCSE PE (with greater emphasis on the theoretical component) and 6 in a science …
Sociology
Sociology Course aims To develop your theoretical understanding of sociological issues and research methods used by sociologists to gather information on human behaviour (e.g. educational achievement, religious beliefs, political ideology). Entry requirements You will require a grade 6 or higher in English language and a grade 6 in a humanities subject. Course content Year One …
Religious Studies
Religious Studies Course aims To provide an understanding of the philosophical and ethical foundations of religious belief. Entry requirements You will require a grade 6 in English language and a grade 5 in a humanities subject (preferably R.E), in addition to the general entry requirements. Course content Unit 1 – Philosophy of Religion Topics include: …
Psychology
Psychology 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, …
Design and Technology: Product Design
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 …