Huddersfield New College SUCCESS FOR ALL 2015-16 EQUALITY STATEMENT

Huddersfield New College encourages, celebrates and values the diversity of all those who make up our community.

We aim to ensure that everyone within our community is treated fairly, with respect and dignity, and we will actively seek to eliminate any form of inequality or discrimination from our campus.

EQUALITY AND DIVERSITY The college celebrates Equality and Diversity irrespective of age, gender, disability, sexuality, race or religion or belief. Welcome ...... 04 Our Values ...... 06 Celebrating Success - Class of 2014 ...... 08 Aspire to HNC ...... 10 Support at College ...... 12 Enrichment ...... 16 Sport Academies ...... 24 Learning from you ...... 26 Facilities ...... 28 Choosing the right course ...... 30 Courses 2015-2016 ...... 34 Art ...... 38 Business ...... 40 Design ...... 44 Early Years ...... 46 English ...... 48 CONTENTS Health and Social Care...... 50 Humanities ...... 52 I.T...... 56 Modern Foreign Languages...... 58 Maths ...... 60 PAGE Media ...... 62 Performing Arts ...... 64 Science ...... 70 Social Sciences...... 72 Sport ...... 74 Travel and Tourism...... 78 How to Apply ...... 80 Getting to Huddersfield New College ...... 85 WELCOME

THANK YOU FOR CONSIDERING HUDDERSFIELD NEW COLLEGE AS YOUR COLLEGE FOR 2015-16. WE HOPE THAT YOU FIND THE INFORMATION IN THIS PROSPECTUS HELPFUL IN MAKING YOUR CHOICE ABOUT COLLEGE LIFE.

We are a very friendly and caring community of staff and students. Our aim is to give our students an excellent educational experience which enables them to realise their potential and to progress successfully to higher education and employment. Looking through the prospectus, you will see examples of our students who have achieved academic success studying with us and who have progressed to the university and career of their choice and we hope that you will find inspiration from their stories.

We take great pride at Huddersfield New College that we develop well rounded young people who have more to offer than just academic qualifications, and in this prospectus you will get a glimpse of the wide variety of extra curricular enrichment activities on offer to our students to help them to grow and develop into confident and caring young adults.

In November 2011 Ofsted recognised us as a ‘good college with outstanding features’. We hope that after reading this prospectus that you will want to visit us on one of our Open Events, which are listed on the next page, to find out why we are a good college.

We look forward to welcoming you to Huddersfield New College.

Angela Williams Principal OUR MISSION STATEMENT

Our mission is to provide the highest quality education, in a friendly, safe and supportive environment, enabling all our students to be successful and to progress with confidence to higher education and employment. 5 EXCELLENCE We will provide you with the highest standards of teaching and learning, to enable you to achieve your personal goals and we EQUALITY OF will value your absolute OPPORTUNITY commitment to work hard DIVERSITY We will work hard to to achieve these We will welcome you remove any obstacles goals. irrespective of your gender, to your success. race, belief, sexuality, skills & talents, disability or background.

RESPECT We will encourage you to recognise your responsibilities to yourself, INDIVIDUALITY to others and to the We will place your community in which personal goals at you live. the centre of our work.

ENRICHMENT SUPPORT We will provide you We will strive to give with opportunities to get you outstanding support, involved in college life, inside and outside the to meet new people and classroom. make new friends, to develop your skills OUR & talents & to enjoy VALUES your time with us.

6 OPEN DAYS 2014 - 2015 Thursday 23rd October 2014 6.30 - 9.00pm Saturday 22nd November 2014 10.00am - 1.00pm Wednesday 14th January 2015 6.30pm - 9.00pm

7 CELEBRATING SUCCESS CLASS OF 2014

IN IN ENGLAND TOP % FOR STUDENT TOP % FOR STUDENT PERFORMANCE PERFORMANCE 10WE’RE IN THE (ON A LEVELS & VOCATIONAL A LEVELS) WE’RE IN THE 22 (ON AS LEVELS)

WE’RE THE WE’RE IN THE TOP 10% IN ENGLAND IN ENGLAND FOR STUDENT PERFORMANCE FOR STUDENT#ONE ON FINE ART, CLASSICS PERFORMANCE (ON AS PHOTOGRAPHY & AS EXTENDED PROJECT) & FURTHER MATHS 99% OF OUR STUDENTS WE’VE A100% PASSED RATE ON 47 A/AS THEIR A LEVELS, OR EQUIVALENT LEVEL COURSESPASS (ABOVE THE NATIONAL AVERAGE)

OF OUR STUDENTS OF OUR STUDENTS 371 ACHIEVED 45% ACHIEVED ‘GOLD STANDARD’ AN A*, A OR B GRADE ABBTHE OR ABOVE (AT A LEVEL OR EQUIVALENT) (AT A LEVEL OR EQUIVALENT)

8 Kizzie Johnson (The North Halifax Grammar School), Midwifery at Cardiff University

Daniel Popowych (Almondbury Community School) Politics, Philosophy and Economics at the

Joel Robinson (Rastrick High School) Music at the Leeds College of Music

Maryam Ilias () Optometry at the

AMONGST THOSE CELEBRATING 9 HNC ASPIRE PROGRAMME

At Huddersfield New College we strive for the success of each and every one of our students - and have been doing so for 40 years. This includes those who are academic high flyers and whose GCSE results were exceptionally good.

To allow such students to achieve their potential and realise their ambitions and goals, we offer the Aspire programme - a programme of teaching/support, additional courses, enrichment and events that provide the best possible preparation for entry to the most competitive universities and courses in the country.

WHO CAN TAKE PART?

Typically, students who have achieved a high number of A or A* grades at GCSE will want to be part of the programme. In addition, students who want to study at Oxford or Cambridge or apply for the most demanding and competitive courses at university, including Medicine, Dentistry or Veterinary Science will also benefit greatly. Some students may have been identified as ‘gifted’ in a particular subject at school and will want to continue on a similar ‘gifted’ programme at sixth form.

WHAT OPPORTUNITIES WILL I HAVE?

• An opportunity to complete the Extended Project Qualification.

• Individualised preparation/support when applying for challenging and competitive university courses, including Medicine and Veterinary Science, and Russell Group universities including Oxbridge.

• Additional one-to-one ‘stretch and challenge’ work with subject specialists.

• Additional enrichment opportunities such as: UK Senior Maths Challenge, Philosophy Club, Journalism Club and HE+ Master Classes.

• Organised visits to the country’s leading universities.

• Talks by guest academic speakers.

• Access to academic resources and electronic texts from various university libraries.

10 Casey Hartley-Walker ( High Munashe School) A*, A*, A* ‘Phillip’ Muza Business and Economics at the (St Bede’s Catholic University of Grammar School) Manchester A, B, B, Biomedical Sciences at Cardiff University

Shauna Halstead ( High School) A*, A*, A* MSc Biology, University of Jamie Walsh Sheffield (Queensbury School) A*, A, B, Biology at the University of York 11 SUPPORT AT COLLEGE PASTORAL MANAGEMENT TEAM The Pastoral Management Team is located in the Guidance and Careers Centre. WE ARE ALWAYS They will help and advise you on a range THERE FOR YOU of student welfare issues. Strong pastoral care, support and STUDENT SERVICES TEAM guidance is an extremely important The Student Services Team is located factor in helping students to achieve in the media centre. They will help their potential. There will always and advise you with: be support and guidance available • Application to college. for you during your time with us. • Transport. YOUR PROGRESS TUTOR • Enrolment and induction. • Timetable. Every student has a progress tutor who • Financial Assistance: 16-18 Bursaries, is part of a larger team of tutors. Free School Meals and the College’s Your progress tutor will help you to settle Hardship Fund. into college and enjoy your time here. • Payment for trips, visits Group tutorials and regular one-to-one reviews and examinations. are a key element of this support. Progress tutors will also help you to make decisions OPEN DOOR SERVICE about your future career and will guide you The college’s Open Door service through your application for Higher Education provides access to confidential or employment. counselling and advice and support with medical issues. CAREERS TEAM This is run in conjunction with The college careers team are located in the community health practitioners. Guidance Centre. They are here to help you The Open Door service is a progress successfully. locally and nationally kite marked, young, people-friendly service. They can help you with: • Making decisions about your future career. • Applying to Higher Education or employment. • Preparing for HE or job interviews. 13 SPECIALIST SUPPORT

The college has a dedicated team of specialist staff, based in the Study Centre, who provide support to students with specific and specialist learning needs.

14 Extra support is available for: and your views are very important to us as they help to • Students with learning difficulties, including determine the way in which we best support your son dyspraxia and dyslexia. or daughter’s learning and success. • Students with sensory impairments. • Students with physical disabilities. PARENT PORTAL: FIREFLY • Students with English as a second language (ESOL). Firefly is an online tool giving you direct access to your son • Students who need special examination or daughter’s up-to-date attendance and progress data. arrangements. Firefly is accessible via the college’s website. The team will also help you to work on: • Organisation of time and work. SAFEGUARDING • Learning and memory techniques. The college is fully committed to safeguarding and • Strategies for thriving in the classroom. promoting the well being of its’ students. Sonia Ross, • Difficulties with individual pieces of work. the College’s Assistant Principal, Student Support and Guidance, is the named member of the Senior Leadership Please let us know when you are filling out your application Team with responsibility for safeguarding issues. form if you have any specific specialist learning needs, The college has a safeguarding policy, which applies to all so that before you start we can discuss your needs and staff, governors and volunteers working within the college. do our best to ensure they are met. This policy is available on the college website SUBJECT SPECIALIST SUPPORT We aim to: This is not just available in the classroom; you can access • Ensure that we practise safe recruitment when individual subject support outside of lessons as well. checking the suitability of staff, governors and volunteers to work with students. INFORMATION FOR PARENTS/ • Raise awareness of safeguarding issues through GUARDIANS staff training. • Ensure procedures are in place for identifying and Parents and guardians are welcome to contact their son reporting cases or suspected cases of abuse. or daughter’s progress tutor at any time. The progress tutor will also get in touch whenever necessary, and particularly • Establish a safe environment in which students if there is a concern, about a student’s well-being, can learn and develop, and where they feel secure and listened to. attendance, punctuality or work.

• Support our students to develop a healthy Parents’ evenings are held twice a year where parents and safer lifestyle. and guardians have the opportunity to meet with individual subject tutors. Reports are made available to parents and • Ensure that students know there are staff guardians via Firefly prior to parents’ evenings. We value in the College whom they can approach if they are worried. regular communication with parents and guardians 15 ENJOY THE WHOLE SIXTH FORM COLLEGE EXPERIENCE

As a student at Huddersfield New College, you will have the opportunity to participate in a range of enrichment activities as part of our commitment to developing all of your individual skills and talents, and your enjoyment of college life. Some of these activities can lead to an additional qualification so you need to be dedicated and committed throughout the programme.

16 ENRICHMENT AWARENESS RAISING EVENTS

Each year we organise a number of events to raise awareness of key local, national and global issues. EXHIBITIONS, AWARDS These include: EVENINGS AND SHOWS

• Macmillan Coffee Morning Our Art and Design department stage spectacular • World Food Day end-of-year exhibitions and a fantastic Fashion Show. • International Day for the Eradication of Poverty For the fourth year running, the Fashion Show was held • National Anti-Bullying Week at the Lawrence Batley Theatre, with students organising • Children in Need fund raising activities to help finance the show. • International Day of Disabled People Our Art, Design and Photography exhibitions are held • LGBT History Month at the end of the year at College, and showcase our • World Braille Day talented students’ work in a gallery style setting.

• World Book Day We also host an annual awards evening for our Media • World Poetry Day and Film students, and a ‘Sports Personalities of the Year’ • Sport Relief evening to celebrate the achievements of students in sport. • Mental Health Awareness Week These are formal, black tie events, held in the college and • World Music Day are attended by professionals from both industries. These events bring in lots of family and friends to support SPORT TEAMS our students as they showcase their work. The College runs a number of sports teams. These include men’s football, women’s football, Rugby League, mixed hockey, netball and women’s cricket.

Our teams compete at local, regional and national levels.

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18 EFFORTS FOR WORK EXPERIENCE CHARITY AND COMMUNITY VOLUNTEERING Each year, students participate in a range of fund-raising All our students are offered the activities for Charity. Last year, opportunity to undertake work students raised money for: experience or work shadowing, • RP Fighting Blindness both here in the UK and abroad. • Comic Relief These placements allow • Macmillan Cancer Research students to gain an insight into • Life for a Kid their future careers and enhance • Sport Relief university and employment • British Heart Foundation applications. • Action on Hearing Loss • Children in Need Our students are also offered the opportunity to volunteer On Children in Need day alone in both the college and local we raised over £2,500 for the communities. Many mentor charity through the generosity pupils in local primary and of staff and students. high schools.

INTERNATIONAL DUKE OF VISITS EDINBURGH

Many of our courses include Many of our students participate opportunities for overseas visits in this scheme, which is offered and residential stays at Gold Level in the college. to interesting places. The Duke of Edinburgh Award In 2013-14, these included: Scheme is highly regarded by employers and higher education • Poland institutions, allowing students to • Spain develop both their personal and • Sweden team skills.

The college holds the International School Award, which recognises excellence in international links. 19 ENRICHMENT

20 ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS RECREATIONAL AND CREATIVE The college offers a range of qualifications designed ACTIVITIES to complement and extend students’ main programmes The college offers a wide range of recreational of study. and creative activities for students to take part in simply for fun. These include: • Basic First Aid (Level 1) These include: • Basic Health and Safety at Work (Level 1) • Art - Life Drawing • Community Sports Leaders Award (Levels 1 and 2) • Philosophy • Football Coaching (Level 1) • Journalism • Dance Leaders Award (Level 2) • Work Placement • Gym Fitness Instructor Award (Level 2) • Duke of Edinburgh Gold Award • NCFE Cabin Crew Award (Level 2) • Ballet • NCFE Resort Representatives Award (level 2) • Dance Fitness • Extended Project Qualification (level 3) • Girls Only Fitness • Freestanding Maths Qualifications (level 3) • Enjoy Sport Sessions (Badminton, Table Tennis, Volleyball) • American Soccer Scholarship Preparation PERFORMING ARTS AND MUSIC EVENTS There are fabulous opportunities for all you actors, actresses, dancers and musicians to showcase your talent and soak up the limelight. A number of performances to live audiences take place each college year.

COLLEGE MAGAZINE NC Magazine, the college magazine, is now online. Contributions to this magazine are welcomed from all budding journalists, and planning meetings are held once a week.

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TRANSPORT SUPPORT FINANCIAL SUPPORT We recognise that the cost of transport is a major concern If you come to college you may be eligible to receive for some students and their families. We work with local a 16-18 Bursary, or a free school meal, depending on companies to provide a reliable and cost-effective transport your household income. service to students who live at a distance from the college. If you think you might be eligible to receive a 16-18 Bursary, For full details on college transport costs visit our website or free schools meals, please visit our website at www.huddnewcoll.ac.uk. www.huddnewcoll.ac.uk for more information about this.

NEW COLLEGE DIVERSITY CLUB If you do not qualify for a 16-18 Bursary, or free school (NC/DC) meals, you can apply for additional funding from the College’s Hardship Fund if you experience exceptional Not everyone finds the transition from school to college financial hardship during your time at college. The fund is easy and some people find it hard to settle and make there to help you to cover the costs of attending college, friends. NC/DC is here to help. Group members meet in such as travel, equipment, textbooks and attendance on the Study Centre to have lunch and to share experiences. college study visits. Awards are means tested and each The group also organise social activities outside college, case is considered on an individual basis. such as pizza nights. NC/DC helps to make college an easier and happier place to be.

22 23 SPORT ACADEMIES

The college offers four academies: players also get the chance to • Men’s Cricket Academy acquire qualifications such as coaching • Men’s Football Academy awards and umpiring qualifications. • Rugby League Academy From the academy, students may progress • Women’s Football Academy into a career as a professional sports person or alternatively continue with their And three additional programmes: education and training. • Basketball Programme • Netball Programme Academy players are expected to • Women’s Cricket Programme work hard both in the classroom and in training. Good attendance and progress The academies allow promising young on a player’s chosen study programme players to follow a structured training is compulsory. SPORT programme in a professional environment ACADEMIES while studying for AS/A Levels or a BTEC If you would like to be considered for one Extended Diploma. of the sport academies at Huddersfield New College, please indicate this on Our academies involve specific coaching your application form. sessions and a programme of sports science support including strength training, conditioning and flexibility, as well as diet and nutrition.

Academy coaches put in a lot of time with academy players to develop their technical skills, allowing academy teams to compete at the highest level.

In recent years, our academies have met with a lot of success in regional and national competitions.

24 INDIVIDUAL SPORTS PERFORMERS

The college also supports students with an individual sporting talent. Here are some of the students we have supported this year and who are potential future sports stars and Olympic gold medallists!

MEN Will Simpson - Cricket Jonny Whiteoak - Cricket Daniel Cross - Cricket James Reidy - Swimming Andrew Atkinson - Tennis Gabriel Cullaigh - Cycling

WOMEN Hollie Armitage - Cricket Alice Linsell - Football Jessie Slater - Archery Sally Ratcliffe - Sailing Meegan Leih - Shot Put Eva Rudzite - Hammer Throw

25 LEARNING FROM YOU

At Huddersfield New College we place a very strong emphasis on the involvement of our students in the running and organisation of the college. We are keen to ensure that students shape our future direction and seek student views through focus groups, questionnaires and the Student Union.

26 STUDENT UNION All students are given the opportunity to volunteer to become an ambassador The Students’ Union allows students when they start college, and the Student to get involved in the planning and Union also features members of the co-ordination of all aspects of student life, ambassador team. including welfare, amenities and social activities. The Union members deal with STUDENT GOVERNORS requests from students, and put forward the views of the student body to the The college governors are always Principal. They liaise with other student keen to hear the views of students, bodies and with the National Union and anyone who is interested can of Students regarding a variety of can apply to become a student issues relating to the development governor and represent the student body of young people. at corporation meetings.

The Senior Leadership Team will also This important role involves attending consult the Student Union whenever up to eight after college meetings the views of students are needed. throughout the year.

STUDENT AMBASSADORS

Student Ambassadors are a specially selected team of students who represent the college at various events throughout the academic year, including our very popular open days and evenings.

Their job at these events is to provide a warm welcome to students and their families, many of whom are visiting the college for the very first time. They’re easily identifiable in their purple polo shirts, and will be on hand at the three open events to show you around Sana Chowdry and answer any questions you may have Student Governor about college life.

HUDDERSFIELD NEW COLLEGE IS HOME TO SOME FANTASTIC FACILITIES

• A fully equipped IT centre which offers drop in access to over 100 PCs. • A silent working area in the Library. • Dedicated teaching space for each art pathway; Fine Art, Textiles, NEW FOR Graphic Communication and Photography, all equipped with the 2014 - 2015! latest technology. All students can now connect their own • A Design Centre, which offers specialist workshops and teaching devices to our super space for vocational Art and Design students. fast WiFi. • A new, colourful Early Years Centre specifically built for childcare students. • The Guidance and Careers Centre, which is a one stop shop for all student enquiries. • A Music Suite which caters for the demands of our growing and highly successful Music courses. • Two purpose-built theatres, each with a capacity of over 100, along with a dance studio. • Top class sporting facilities including a fully equipped fitness suite, sports hall, 3G AstroTurf pitch and our new Sports Barn. • A Costa Coffee shop in the Multimedia Café which will serve Costa Coffee and hot and cold snacks alongside the main restaurant.

• An open access Study Centre with a dedicated quiet room.

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29 CHOOSE WISELY

Of course you will want to choose subjects you enjoy and are good at. However, it’s worth remembering that the subjects that you choose at this stage can be very important to your future studies or career. Some universities will accept any combination of subjects at advanced level while others prefer a specific combination of subjects. If you have a particular degree course, a particular university or a particular career in mind, please speak to your school’s Connexions advisor, careers teacher or staff from the college at one of our open events or when they visit your school before you finalise your course choices.

30 CHOOSING THE RIGHT COURSE

We offer a wide range of courses at Huddersfield New College. This allows you to choose the courses best suited to your interests, needs and aspirations. You can choose from traditional AS/A Level courses or more vocational courses. Most students working towards AS/A Level courses will work towards three or four AS Levels and three A Levels. Most students following Advanced Vocational courses will work towards the equivalent of three A Levels. In terms of level, some student may need to start on Foundation or Intermediate Level before progressing to Advanced Level courses.

LEVEL 1

Level 1 is a Foundation Level that provides an introductory year, building on basic skills. On completion, students are ready to progress to Level 2 courses.

LEVEL 1 COURSE ASSESSMENT VALUE AFTER 1 YEAR OF STUDY Level 1 Diploma All by coursework 4 GCSEs (to a maximum grade D)

LEVEL 2 Level 2 is Intermediate Level and covers BTEC Level 2 Diplomas and GCSEs. On completion students will be ready to progress to Level 3 courses.

LEVEL 2 COURSE ASSESSMENT VALUE AFTER 1 YEAR OF STUDY GCSE Exams and coursework 1 GCSE Level 2 Extended Certificate Mostly by coursework 3 GCSEs

LEVEL 3

Level 3 is Advanced Level and covers Linear A Levels, AS/A2, Applied AS/A2 Level, Subsidiary Diploma, Diploma and Extended Diploma. On completion, students will be ready to progress to university or careers with further training. LEVEL 3 COURSE ASSESSMENT VALUE AFTER 1 VALUE AFTER 2 YEAR OF STUDY YEARS OF STUDY Linear A Level Mostly by examination Nil 1 A Level AS/A2 Mostly by examination 1 AS Level 1 A Level Applied AS/A2 Mostly by coursework 1 AS Level 1 A Level Subsidiary Diploma Mostly by coursework Level 3 Certificate Subsidiary Diploma Diploma Mostly by coursework Subsidiary Diploma Diploma Extended Diploma Mostly by coursework 90 Credit Extended Diploma GENERAL ENTRY REQUIREMENTS The general entry requirements for the college are:

Study Programme Entry Criteria

4 AS Levels or equivalent At least 4 GCSEs at grade B and 4 GCSEs at grade C in 4 different subjects including both GCSE English Language and Maths.

Two of the GCSEs at grade C can be substituted by a vocational alternative GCSE at Merit or above (this does not apply to English Language and Maths which cannot be substituted). All subject specific entry requirements must also be met.

3 AS Levels or equivalent At least 5 GCSEs at grades A*-C in 3 different subjects including GCSE English Language or GCSE Maths (depending on course combination).

One of the 5 GCSEs may be substituted by a vocational alternative GCSE such as a BTEC Level 2 Certificate or OCR Level 2 Award at pass or above. All subject specific entry requirements must also be met.

90 Credit Diploma/ As for 3 AS or a pass or above in a relevant BTEC level 2 diploma Extended Diploma (or equivalent level 2 vocational qualification) and either GCSE English Language or GCSE maths at grade A*-C or a pass or above in a relevant BTEC level 2 extended certificate (or equivalent level 2 vocational qualification) and either GCSE English language or GCSE maths at grade C or above plus one other GCSE or vocational equivalent at grade A*-C or a pass or above in a relevant BTEC level 2 certificate (or equivalent level 2 vocational qualification) and either GCSE English language or maths at grade C or above and 2 other GCSEs or vocational equivalent at grades A*-C.

Level 2 Extended Three GCSEs at grade A*-D or vocational equivalent including GCSE English Language Certificate (3 GCSE and two GCSEs at grade A*-E or vocational equivalent including GCSE maths equivalent)

Level 1 Diploma At least 3 GCSEs at grade E including GCSE English language and 2 GCSEs at grade F including GCSE maths.

PLEASE NOTE:

Your school report must confirm a good record in terms of attendance, punctuality, behaviour and attitude to learning for successful entry to any of the study programmes offered.

• You should choose AS\A Level that build on your success at GCSE. For example, if you want to study a subject at AS\A Level which you have studied at GCSE, you will be expected to have achieved a pass at grade C or above in this subject. If you have not studied the subject to GCSE Level, you will be expected to offer at least one GCSE subject at grade C or above which supports your choice. To illustrate, essay based AS\A Levelcourses such as Politics, Psychology, Sociology and Film Studies all require good literary skills and so success in a written GCSE subject such as GCSE History would support your choice of any of these AS\A Levelsubjects.

• You should choose no more than two predominantly practical/coursework based AS\A Level. If you want to combine three practical/coursework based AS\A Level you should seriously consider an Extended Diploma course.

• If you need to resit GCSE English Language or GCSE Maths, we will fit this into your study programme. This is compulsory.

• Finally, you must meet the course specific entry criteria for your chosen subject. The specific entry criteria for each course can be found underneath the course content. For further information, please visit www.huddnewcoll.ac.uk

• Course specific entry criteria is accurate at the time of print.

33 From September 2015, a number of A Level subject specifications have been revised; they are now full two- year qualifications with examinations at the end of two years of study. Please refer to page 35 to see which NEW LINEAR courses are affected by these changes. If you wish to A LEVELS study any of the Linear A Level subjects, you must start with the intention of completing two years of study in the subject.

You will take an AS Level examination at the end of your first year of study of the Linear A Level course and must pass this examination in order to proceed to the second year of the course. It is important to remember that the grade achieved at AS will not contribute to the final A Level grade, i.e. the AS Level is a stand-alone qualification. The A Level examinations taken at the end of the second year are based on the full two years of work and are the only examination marks that count towards the final A Level grade (note that some A Levels will have a coursework or practical work component).

Revised entry thresholds for the new linear A Levels in English Language, English Literature, English Combined, Modern History, Medieval History, Economics, Psychology and Sociology:

A minimum of 43 (total) points from your “best 8 GCSEs” If you have a points score (total) of The points values for GCSEs are as follows: between 40 and 42 points from your best (N.B. only standard GCSE courses are given points in this range) 8 GCSEs (including vocational alternatives A* = 8, A = 7, B = 6, C = 5, D = 4, E = 3 as indicated above), you will be able to Two of your “best 8” GCSEs can be substituted by a enrol onto these subjects as long as you vocational alternative GCSE at Merit or above and will have achieved the specific GCSEs named be counted as a maximum of 5 points each. All subject at grade C or above in your profile and specific entry requirements must also be met. your pre-course task is completed. You will Linear plus: 40 – 42 Points be required to attend 1 hour per week of 34 additional, compulsory support for as long as is appropriate. AS / A LEVELS

B G R Biology* Geography Religious Studies Business Studies* German Government and Politics Graphic Communication* S C Sociology* Chemistry* Spanish Classic Civilisation H Statistics History (Medieval and Early Modern)* D History (Modern)* T Drama and Theatre Textiles* Studies L Travel and Tourism (Applied) Law E Economics* U English Combined* M Use of Mathematics English Language* Mathematics English Literature* Media Studies Music

F Film Studies P Fine Art* Photography* French Physical Education Further Mathematics Physics* Psychology*

*NEW Linear A Levels BTEC LEVEL 3 90 CREDIT/EXTENDED DIPLOMA BTEC LEVEL 3 CERTIFICATE/SUBSIDIARY DIPLOMA (3 A Level Equivalent) (1 A Level Equivalent) Art and Design Business Business Business and Personal Finance (Accounts) Children’s Play, Learning and Development Children’s Play, Learning and Development Creative Media Production (Games Development) Design (3D) Creative Media Production (Television and Film) Health and Social Care (Social Care) Health and Social Care (Social Care and Health IT (General) Studies Routes) IT (Software Development) IT (General Practitioners) IT (Web Design) Performing Arts Law (Applied) Science (Applied) Music Performance Sport and Exercise Science Music Technology Sport (Development, Coaching and Fitness) Performing Arts (Dance) Travel and Tourism Performing Arts (Musical Theatre) Physics (Applied) BTEC LEVEL 3 SUBSIDIARY DIPLOMA/DIPLOMA Science (Applied) (2 A Level Equivalent) Sport and Exercise Science Business Sport (Development, Coaching and Fitness) Health and Social Care (Social Care and Health Studies Routes) IT (Software Development and Web Design) Performing Arts Science (Applied) Sport (Development, Coaching and Fitness)

36 COURSES 2015-16

BTEC LEVEL 2 EXTENDED CERTIFICATE (3 GCSE Equivalent) Art and Design Business Children’s Play, Learning and Development Health and Social Care A brief description of all our courses is provided IT on the following pages in this prospectus. However, if you would like more detailed information on Science particular subjects, please visit our website Sport www.huddnewcoll.ac.uk or visit us on one of our open days.

BTEC LEVEL 1 DIPLOMA Please Note: Vocational Education This course list is accurate at the time of going to press. During the year new additions are sometimes made to the offer and occasionally courses are withdrawn. GCSE (Core Subjects) Every effort will be made to keep students applying English Level 2 Certificate (iGCSE) to the college up-to-date of any changes. Any changes to the offer will be highlighted on the website. GCSE Maths or AQA Level 2 Certificate in Maths Science (Single) 37 ART

FINE ART Linear A Level Work produced in Fine Art can best be described as being an expression of the students’ personal experience, rather GRAPHIC COMMUNICATION than that produced for a practical function or brief. Linear A Level The Graphic Communication course aims to develop This course aims to build creative thinking, to aid the students’ ability to communicate, provoke thought and student in giving visual shape to individual thoughts, elicit reaction from an audience. Students will explore a feelings, observations and ideas. Students will be trying broad range of media and techniques, and illustrative to explore their own, and others’ ways of seeing the world. approaches such as those for advertising, music promotion The course will include traditional skills such as painting and fashion marketing. Contemporary and traditional and drawing, printmaking, ceramics and sculpture as artists’ and designers’ work are used as a source of well as the use of more unconventional media such as inspiration for student’s own work and to engage students photography, film and digital image manipulation. in critical thinking. Students who enter onto AS/A Level At the end of your A Level, you will exhibit your work Graphic Communication will recognise and re-visit features in a private view showcase. of courses they have enjoyed at GCSE. At the end of your A Level, you will exhibit your work SPECIFIC ENTRY CRITERIA Grade C in GCSE English in a private view showcase. Language and grade C in a GCSE Art subject (includes: Art & Design, Textiles, Graphic Communications, Photography or Three Dimensional Design). If students have not taken a GCSE Art subject, then a portfolio SPECIFIC ENTRY CRITERIA Grade C in GCSE English of work will be considered. Language and grade C in a GCSE Art subject (includes: Art & Design, Textiles, Graphic Communications, Photography or Three Dimensional Design). If students have not taken a GCSE Art subject, then a portfolio of work will be considered. 38 The textiles course is amazing and Zophie Robinson my teacher really School: Bruntcliffe encouraged me to be High School the best I could be. Studied: Textiles, English Language, Classical Civilisation, Extended Project Destination: Art Foundation, Leeds College of Art

PHOTOGRAPHY TEXTILES Linear A Level Linear A Level The emphasis of the course is on digital photography You will experience a wide range of techniques and and the creation of imagery through the use of Photoshop processes including stitch, dye, felt, knit and garment manipulation and/or art based techniques. You will be construction to develop understanding of shape, form, encouraged to be inventive, independent and pattern, texture and colour. Students produce designs involved with much of the work being student-centred for both accessories and fashion garments, which are and practical in nature. You will learn about a wide range worn at the end of year fashion show. Practical work of photographic techniques, including traditional will be based on a range of themes where you will use photography in the final year, through practical workshop the work of other artists and designers to influence sessions and demonstrations, which will include access your own work. to the lighting studio and dark room facilities. The course The course consists of mainly practical coursework provides a foundation for those wishing to pursue a career projects with a timed exam project at the end of each year, in fashion, advertising, photojournalism, fine art, film and which students find similar to their experience in GCSE television, graphic design and animation. Art. All practical work is underpinned by critical analysis of appropriate sources. Students are encouraged to visit At the end of your A Level, you will exhibit your work galleries and exhibitions in order to view artwork first hand. in a private view showcase.

SPECIFIC ENTRY CRITERIA Grade C in GCSE English SPECIFIC ENTRY CRITERIA Grade C in GCSE English Language and grade C in a GCSE Art subject (includes: Art & Design, Language and either: grade C in a GCSE Art subject (includes: Art Textiles, Graphic Communications, Photography or Three Dimensional & Design, Textiles, Graphic Communications, Photography or Three Design). If students have not taken a GCSE Art subject, then a portfolio Dimensional Design) or grade C in Design Technology: Textile Design. of work will be considered. If students have not taken a GCSE Art subject or Textile Design, then a portfolio of work will be considered. 39 40 BUSINESS

BUSINESS STUDIES ECONOMICS Linear A Level Linear A Level

This subject investigates real business situations to gain an The study of economics aims to give students an understanding of how they operate. This will allow you to understanding and awareness of the basic economic make a practical application of business concepts to make questions and problems facing the UK and the international decisions in a range of situations. This course will also community. In this course you will develop an give you a real insight into the role of the entrepreneur by understanding of current economic issues and problems designing your own business idea. It will also allow you to that affect everyday life. You will apply these concepts to look at the operations inside a business to generate ideas a range of situations to explain real world phenomena. to improve a business. You will research in to the world You will also assess the market economy and the role outside of the business to gain a complete understanding of government. of the business environment. Research areas might include the impact on a business of health scares, the economy, Common areas for discussion will be ‘why are house overseas imports, or competitor actions. prices so high’; ‘can pollution effectively be controlled’, ‘should governments interfere with markets’ and Business Studies is a popular subject at both AS and ‘how are we affected by other countries’. full A Level. Many students are particularly motivated by the subject matter and are planning on taking a business Many students see economics as good preparation for related course at university. Others see business as a further study at university, giving opportunities for a variety valuable AS subject to complement their main interests of interesting and well-paid careers. For others Economics which may lie in other areas. is a valuable AS course to complement their main interest in other subjects. SPECIFIC ENTRY CRITERIA Grade C in GCSE English Language and GCSE Maths. Grade C in GCSE Business Studies if taken. SPECIFIC ENTRY CRITERIA A minimum of 43 (total) points from the best 8 GCSEs. Must include grade A*-C in GCSE English Language and GCSE Maths. Completion of pre-course task prior to enrolment is required. Additional linear requirements apply. See page 34 for details. 41 BUSINESS This is equivalent to two full A Levels. Students would BTEC Level 3 90 Credit/Extended Diploma normally chose this subject alongside one other A Level course in an unrelated subject. This is for students wanting to study a course which gives them a wide and comprehensive coverage of business SPECIFIC ENTRY CRITERIA Grade C in GCSE English Language or GCSE Maths. issues. It has a well-proven record of helping students progress to higher education, particularly if they wish BUSINESS AND PERSONAL FINANCE to study a business related degree. Students investigate (ACCOUNTS) many key areas of business, including finance, marketing, BTEC Level 3 Certificate/Subsidiary Diploma operations, human resources, business planning and the use of IT in business. BTEC Level 3 Certificate/ Subsidiary Diploma in Personal and Business Finance is designed to provide students The BTEC Business Diplomas are practical, work- with an in-depth study of accounting, business finance related courses. Students learn by completing projects and personal finance. It is a qualification, allowing students and assignments that are based on realistic workplace practical accounting experience, along with substantial situations, activities and demands. Students focus on research into the personal finance sector. The course also a particular subject area and develop a range of specialist investigates the changing business environment. You will skills and in depth knowledge of that subject. This makes develop your functional skills in research, ICT, teamwork, it a self-contained course with no necessity to study oracy and presentations skills, which are a vital part a further advanced level subject. of the course.

SPECIFIC ENTRY CRITERIA Grade C in GCSE English This course is particularly relevant to those working, Language or GCSE Maths. or interested in working, in the financial services industry BUSINESS or wanting to work in accounting. In addition, it also BTEC Level 3 Subsidiary Diploma/Diploma supports the needs of a wide range of learners who may wish to study accounting, finance or business at university. The BTEC Diploma in Business is a practical business It is a fantastic course for students seeking employment focused course which allows you link your theory to in the finance departments of private, public or voluntary business practice. Students learn by completing projects sector organisations. and assignments that are based on realistic workplace situations, activities and demands. Students will develop SPECIFIC ENTRY CRITERIA Grade C in GCSE English Language a wide range of skills and an in depth knowledge of or GCSE Maths. how businesses operate. In the first (or lower sixth year) students will be enrolled onto the Subsidiary Diploma at Level where they will complete 6 units. This is equivalent to an A Level. When students successfully complete the Subsidiary Diploma, they will progress into the second year where they complete a further 6 units which will secure them the Level 3 Diploma in Business. BUSINESS BTEC Level 3 Certificate/Subsidiary Diploma

The BTEC Certificate and Subsidiary Diploma in Business are practical, work-related courses. Students learn by BUSINESS completing projects and assignments that are based on realistic workplace situations, activities and demands. Students will develop a wide range of skills and an in depth knowledge of how businesses operate.

In the first (or lower sixth) year, students will be enrolled onto the Level 3 Certificate where they will complete 3 units. This is equivalent to an AS Level i.e. half of their full Ryan Mottershead two year course. If students successfully complete the School: Certificate they will have the opportunity to progress into Studied: Business, Economics the second year where they complete a further 3 units and Geography which will secure them the Subsidiary Diploma Destination: Marketing, in Business. This is equivalent to a full A Level. University of Newcastle

SPECIFIC ENTRY CRITERIA Grade C in GCSE English Language or GCSE Maths. BUSINESS The business teachers are knowledgeable and are always available to support you. BTEC Level 2 Extended Certificate This one-year Business Studies course is a popular and VOCATIONAL EDUCATION highly useful subject. The course has been designed to BTEC Level 1 Diploma give students a wide introduction to the business world. This is a one-year study programme, designed for students Students study a wide range and variety of business who have achieved a range of E and F grades at GCSE, activities found in their local community and at a national, to support students progression onto an intermediate European and global level. The BTEC Level 2 Extended Certificate is a nationally recognised qualification, which level course. The BTEC Introductory Diploma in Vocational is worth 3 GCSEs. It is designed to provide a specialist, Education is made up of 13 units drawn from vocational work-related qualification, which prepares the learner areas such as Business, ICT, Health and Social Care, Retail, for employment and/or to continue their studies in the and career development. You will have the opportunity business area. Most students who complete this to explore more than one sector and be provided with a course successfully progress to advanced level study flexible and engaging programme of learning. in business or related areas. SPECIFIC ENTRY CRITERIA At least 3 GCSEs at grade E including English Language and 2 GCSEs at grade F including SPECIFIC ENTRY CRITERIA Standard requirements for Level 2. GCSE Maths. 43 ART AND DESIGN DESIGN BTEC Level 3 90 Credit/Extended Diploma The course aims to develop a broad range of practical art and design skills within specialist areas such as fine art, graphic design, photography and three-dimensional design. You will be introduced to a variety of media and techniques, where you will have the opportunity to creatively explore a range of processes and specialist equipment. You will study the work of other artists and designers and, in Year 2, have the opportunity to select specialist units as you prepare your final portfolio.

You will work in response to assignment briefs, where it is important to fulfil all the identified requirements, which may include a timescale for completion of the work or producing work for a specific audience, purpose or environment. Towards the end of the course you will develop a final project in an area of your choice, which will form the basis of your final exhibition.

This qualification is ideal for those students who wish to progress into a range of art and design disciplines at university from photography and graphics to interior Siobhan Rawson and product design. School: Sowerby Bridge High School SPECIFIC ENTRY CRITERIA Grade C in GCSE English Studied: Graphic Products, Language and grade C in a GCSE Art (as listed on page 38) or GCSE Sociology, Media and Fine Art Design subject (Graphic Design, Product Design, Textile Design or Resistant Materials) or a Merit grade in a BTEC Level 2 Art and Design Destination: Architecture, Diploma, Extended Certificate or Certificate. Copenhagen School of Design For students who have not studied Art or Design at Level 2 or who have a Pass in a BTEC Art and Design Diploma/Extended Certificate/Certificate, a suitable portfolio of art and design work will be considered. The design courses offered me a lot of valuable skills that helped me gain a place at the university of my choice. 44 DESIGN (3D) BTEC Level 3 Certificate/Subsidiary Diploma

3D Design is aimed at students who enjoy creative problem solving through the conceptualisation of ideas, 2D and 3D modelling and/or realising practical solutions. In doing so ART AND DESIGN a broad range of specialist design skills will be developed, BTEC Level 2 Extended Certificate together with an in-depth knowledge of graphical techniques, computer based media, materials and craft The course aims to introduce students to a broad range based processes. of art and design skills, from painting and sculpture to graphic design. The work is largely practical with The emphasis is placed on the practical exploration, students recording processes and evaluating their own realisation and testing of ideas. Students, within the work in written form. In all units, students will work to an framework of the units covered, are encouraged to explore assignment brief, where ideas will be created for realistic their own interests whilst taking into account the needs environments and purposes. of the consumer society. The course provides those who wish to pursue a career in design with the opportunity On successful completion of this course students can to progress into Product Design, Industrial Design, progress on to an advanced BTEC Level 3 course in the art Furniture Design, Interior Design, Architecture, and design fields or onto a range of AS/A Level courses. Construction, Design Management, Teaching The BTEC Level 2 Extended Certificate will prepare you well and Design Engineering. for both of these progression opportunities in terms of quality of work and organisation of workload. SPECIFIC ENTRY CRITERIA Grade C in GCSE English Language and grade C in a GCSE Art (as above) or GCSE Design subject Standard requirements for Level 2. (Graphic Design, Product Design, Textile Design or Resistant Materials), SPECIFIC ENTRY CRITERIA if taken. If a GCSE Art or Design subject is not taken, a portfolio of art & design work will be considered. 45 EARLY YEARS

CHILDREN’S PLAY, LEARNING CHILDREN’S PLAY, LEARNING AND DEVELOPMENT AND DEVELOPMENT BTEC Level 3 National Diploma BTEC Level 3 National Award

The BTEC National Diploma in Children’s Play, Learning The BTEC award/subsidiary award in Children’s Play, and Development is a varied and interesting course which Learning and Development is a varied and interesting is designed to give you an insight into working with young course which is designed to give you an insight into children. Throughout the course you will develop working with young children. At the end of the course you a range of different skills and will acquire knowledge will not only have the equivalent of one AS or A level but in the classroom which you will then put into place whilst will have gained valuable experience working with young on work placement. children. Throughout the course you will develop a range of different skills and will acquire knowledge in the During the two years of the course you will spend two classroom which you will put into practice whilst on your days a week on work placement (750 hours in total). 50 hours of work placement. Whilst on placement you will be expected to keep a Practice Evidence Portfolio and will be assessed on your This course is really offered for those who enjoy working competency in demonstrating a range of skills. You will with children but who may want to go into careers such also be required to reflect on your work and look as key stage two primary school teaching. at areas where you need to develop. SPECIFIC ENTRY CRITERIA Grade C and D in GCSE English SPECIFIC ENTRY CRITERIA Grade C and D in GCSE English Language and GCSE Maths (either way around) for entry to year 1. And Language and GCSE Maths (either way around) for entry to year 1. And Grade C in both for entry to year 2. Grade C in both for entry to year 2.

46 CHILDREN’S PLAY, LEARNING AND DEVELOPMENT BTEC Level 2 Extended Certificate

As part of the course you will spend one and a half days a week on work placement in an early years setting such as a primary school or a day nursery. The aim of the course is to introduce you to the employment area you have chosen and provide a good basis to progress on to an advanced course. Oliver Kirk A BTEC Extended Certificate is a practical, work School: Honley High School related course. You learn by completing projects and assignments that are based on realistic workplace Studied: Children’s Play, Learning and Development situations, and you will study six different units on Destination: Early Childhood this course. The BTEC Extended Certificate is the Studies, University same as 3 GCSE grades A* - C and is taken as a one of Huddersfield year full time course.

SPECIFIC ENTRY CRITERIA Standard requirements for Level 2. The course was everything I was looking for and the childcare staff were amazing. 47 ENGLISH

ENGLISH COMBINED Linear A Level

This course is a study of how language is used by writers to craft literary texts. The two disciplines are thoroughly integrated and very different to the delivery of either subject at GCSE. The Combined course will therefore appeal to students who enjoy reading independently and are interested in how writers shape their ENGLISH LANGUAGE work. An enthusiasm for writing is also essential as you will Linear A Level develop your creative skills through a variety of written tasks. English Language is an important subject; it is central to You will learn how to analyse and respond to the spoken everyday life. Communication through language is involved and written word. This means you will study literary texts, in almost everything we do; even when we are alone, the including those from the media. Communication through thoughts in our heads are largely in the form of language. language is involved in almost everything we do and the The English Language is the most widely used language main reason to study this subject is having a genuine there has ever been in the history of humankind. These interest in language and how it is used in a wide range are just some of the reasons to study it at Advanced level. of contexts. The main reason, though, is having a genuine interest in language and how it is used in a wide range of contexts. SPECIFIC ENTRY CRITERIA A minimum of 43 (total) points from the best 8 GCSEs.Must include grade A*-C in GCSE. English Language SPECIFIC ENTRY CRITERIA A minimum of 43 (total) points from and GCSE English. Literature (if taken). Completion of pre-course task the best 8 GCSEs. Must include grade A*-C in GCSE English Language prior to enrolment is required. Additional linear requirements apply. See and GCSE English Literature (if taken). Completion of pre-course task prior page 34 for details. to enrolment is required. Additional linear requirements apply. See page 34 for details. 48 The English courses and staff are great; I couldn’t recommend it enough!

Sharlott Weston School: Honley High School Studied: English Combined, Sociology, Health and Social Care Destination: English Language and Creative Writing,

ENGLISH LITERATURE ENGLISH Linear A Level Level 2 Certificate (iGCSE) From September 2013 onwards, we offer the new Level 2 English Literature is a subject for those who like reading Certificate in English Language (iGCSE). This qualification independently. While poetry and plays will be read together is recognised by universities, and employers as equivalent in class, there is an expectation that the texts will be read to GCSE. We have confirmed that students with this privately in preparation for class discussion. You should qualification (to grade B/C) will be able to access teaching enjoy discussing books and be willing to investigate the and nursing courses. Those students who may require themes and issues explored in literary texts (novels, plays a B grade or higher for university applications are also and poems). You need to have an interest in literature of the encouraged to apply. past as a number of texts will be pre 20th century. You also need to have an interest in language and how writers use SPECIFIC ENTRY CRITERIA Grade D in GCSE English it. Above all you must have a keen desire to improve your Language. ability to construct a written argument.

SPECIFIC ENTRY CRITERIA A minimum of 43 (total) points from the best 8 GCSEs. Must include grade A*-C in GCSE English Language and GCSE English Literature (if taken). Completion of pre-course task prior toenrolment is required. Additional linear requirements apply. See page 34 49 for details. Shanice Brown School: High School Studied: Biology and Health and Social Care HEALTH Destination: Midwifery, AND University of Huddersfield SOCIAL CARE

College is incredibly supportive and a great place to meet new people. I absolutely loved the HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE Health and Social Care course! (SOCIAL CARE AND HEALTH STUDIES ROUTES)

You can study this subject on a BTEC Level 3 90 Credit/Extended Diploma programme (equivalent to 3 A Levels), or on a BTEC Level 3 Subsidiary Diploma/Diploma programme (equivalent to 2 A Levels).

To study this course, you should first and foremost have an This is a course you can start from scratch and covers interest in a career which involves working with people. The a wide variety of interesting topics. The theory is care sector is one of the country’s biggest and most diverse closely related to practice and you will take part in work employers offering a wide range of jobs in both health and experience. The course will enable you to develop your social care. This BTEC course will not only provide you with self-confidence and communication skills through group the knowledge and skills to pursue a career in the work, role-plays and presentations as well as transferable care sector but also provide you with a good foundation skills such as time management and organisation, which for many degree courses depending on your choice of are useful in any area of employment. other subjects. SPECIFIC ENTRY CRITERIA Grade C in GCSE English Language. Students will be guided through the first year of the course to ensure that they are on the most appropriate route for their progression plans. 50 HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE (SOCIAL CARE) BTEC Level 2 Extended Certificate BTEC Level 3 Certificate/Subsidiary Diploma This is an ideal course if you have studied GCSE Health On this course you will study a range of units covering and Social Care at school and would like to extend your topics such as developing effective communication, knowledge, or you can start this course from scratch. development through the life stages, fundamentals for It is the equivalent of 3 GCSEs and a well-recognised anatomy, and physiology, caring for children and young qualification, which is intended for students interested people, and supporting and protecting adults. in working with people.

This is a course you can start from scratch and covers Over the years the intermediate course has proven to be a wide variety of interesting topics. The theory is very successful in terms of results and in enabling students closely related to practice and you will take part in work to progress on to an advanced course. We see this as experience. The course will enable you to develop your a very positive year for our students as it will boost your self-confidence and communication skills through group confidence in being able to achieve and it will also help work, role-plays and presentations as well as transferable prepare you for the rigours of advanced study. skills such as time management and organisation, which SPECIFIC ENTRY CRITERIA Standard requirements for Level 2. are useful in any area of employment.

SPECIFIC ENTRY CRITERIA Grade C in GCSE English Language 51 HUMANITIES

CLASSICAL CIVILISATION AS/A Level

Classical Civilisation is a mix is of literature and history from Ancient Greece and Rome. It is an increasingly popular subject at both AS and A Level because it allows students to study a broad range of topics and texts. The literature and history we study really are ‘classics’ that have stood the test of time and are still relevant to people today. Classics is also a highly respected traditional academic subject that requires GEOGRAPHY students to use high level skills of comprehension AS/A Level and analysis. Geography is a subject grounded in the real world, primarily We assume that you know nothing about the ancient investigating how humans interact with their physical world when you begin and as the course progresses we and human environments. Whilst studying Geography, encourage you to develop the skills you need to succeed. students develop very useful transferable skills such as the If you have a genuine interest in the past, are prepared ability to research independently, collect and analyse data, to handle a large amount of information, learn detail and undertake practical fieldwork, make presentations, debate develop an argument, this subject will appeal to you. topics and work effectively as part of a team. The course involves a great deal of reading, particularly Geography is also a useful subject for a wide range of the reading of classical texts. Classics combines well possible future careers including pollution analyst, disaster with other subjects and success indicates a good manager, lawyer and weather presenter, to name but a few. academic ability. SPECIFIC ENTRY CRITERIA Grade C in GCSE English SPECIFIC ENTRY CRITERIA Grade C in GCSE English Language and GCSE Maths. Grade C in GCSE Geography, if taken. Language. A grade C in a traditional humanities subject, for example If Geography is not taken, a GCSE grade C in a traditional humanities GCSE History, is essential. subject, or a single science subject (Additional Science, Biology, Chemistry or Physics) is essential. Students are required to complete a pre-course 52 task. The humanities staff are amazing and the teaching is incredibly high quality; it’s a great place to study.

Michal Orpiszewski School: All Saints Catholic College Studied: Medieval History, Classical Civilisation and Law Destination: Theology and Religious Studies,

HISTORY (MEDIEVAL AND EARLY MODERN) Linear A Level GOVERNMENT AND POLITICS Medieval and Early Modern History provides a fascinating AS/A Level and challenging alternative at AS and A Level. While focusing on the same skills as the Modern History course it Politics is an increasingly popular subject at both AS and A gives you the chance to study different periods of History to Level. If you take an active interest in political personalities that which you may have covered at GCSE. and parties and want to look beyond individuals to understand the British system and analyse the reasons for Following consultations with students, we made some the outcome of elections, AS and A Level Politics is for you. changes to the structure of the course in 2013-14. The To be successful you should keep up to date by reading balance between Medieval and Early Modern History is newspapers and watching current affairs programmes on now equal and this has proven to be successful. There will television. Some students are particularly motivated by the be further changes due to the new A Level syllabus being subject and become politically active and go on to read the introduced for 2015. subject as a straight or joint honours course. If you have a genuine interest in the past, are prepared to SPECIFIC ENTRY CRITERIA Grade C in GCSE English study complex sources, learn detail and develop Language. A grade C in a traditional humanities subject, for example your skills in framing arguments and judgements, GCSE History, is essential. the course will appeal to you.

SPECIFIC ENTRY CRITERIA A minimum of 43 (total) points from the best 8 GCSEs. Must include grade A*-C in GCSE English Language and GCSE History. Completion of pre-course task prior to enrolment is required. Additional linear requirements apply. 53 See page 34 for details. HISTORY (MODERN) RELIGIOUS STUDIES Linear A Level AS/A Level

Modern History is a popular subject at A Level. At AS Level, studies in Religious Studies will include; It is highly regarded by universities and employers Buddhist theory and practice, such as the Four Noble as an excellent subject for developing a range of Truths and the Eightfold Path and Religion, Philosophy skills in analysing information and ideas. The course and Science. At A2 we will continue the focus on Buddhist currently provides a detailed study of British, German theory and practice with an investigation into meditation, and American history in the 19th, 20th and 21st centuries. Buddhist Philosophy, Mahayana Buddhism and Buddhist While the course follows on from the Modern World GCSE, ethics. Alongside this you will also research and investigate previous study of this period at school is not essential. the topic of “Life, Death and Beyond”, which will include a study into religious and secular views of the afterlife as well SPECIFIC ENTRY CRITERIA A minimum of 43 (total) points from as the meaning and value of life itself. the best 8 GCSEs. Must include grade A*-C in GCSE English Language and GCSE History. Completion of pre-course task prior to enrolment is required. Additional linear requirements apply. See page 34 for details. A qualification in Religious Studies evidences the ability to think critically and philosophically as well as demonstrating LAW a capacity to study and research abstract ideas in an AS/A Level academic fashion. Religious Studies will build on your A new subject to most, Law offers an insight to the communication skills through debate, giving you the ability workings of the English Legal System. You will explore the to construct clear and concise arguments in both verbal different kinds of UK law, the courts (and the people you and written mediums. A Level Religious Studies is a sought will see there), Criminal Law and Civil Law. Some choose after qualification from all Universities, especially those the subject intending to study it at University, some to in the Russell Group, and sits alongside other subjects complement other subject choices and others simply including: Law, Classical Civilisation, Geography, English, out of curiosity. Whichever is the case, the course offers History (Modern and Medieval), Physics, Psychology and an interesting and often challenging view of English law. Sociology. Although not essential, an interest in (or awareness of) current affairs is helpful. SPECIFIC ENTRY CRITERIA Grade C in GCSE English Language plus a grade C in GCSE Religious Studies, if taken. If Religious Studies is not taken, then a grade C in a traditional humanities subject, SPECIFIC ENTRY CRITERIA Grade B in GCSE English for example GCSE History, is essential. Language and a grade C in GCSE History or another traditional written subject, for example GCSE English Literature, is essential.

54 LAW (APPLIED) BTEC Level 3 Certificate/Subsidiary Diploma

A new subject to most, Law offers an insight to the workings of the English Legal System. Some choose the subject intending to study it at University, some to complement other subject choices and others simply out of curiosity. Whichever is the case, this course is assessed entirely by coursework, and offers an interesting Saef Sharaf and often challenging view of English law. Although not School: All Saints essential, an interest in (or awareness of) current affairs Catholic College is helpful. Studied: Business, Use of Maths and Applied Law The BTEC Level 3 courses in Applied Law give students Destination: Law and Business, the opportunity to develop a range of skills and University of Huddersfield techniques, personal skills and attitudes essential for successful performance in working life and to allow access to employment opportunities in the legal sector. The specification is designed to appeal to those interested The learning environment on the BTEC in a career in law. law course is really positive and the staff are incredibly helpful. SPECIFIC ENTRY CRITERIA Grade C in GCSE English Language. A grade C in a traditional humanities subject, for example GCSE History, is desirable.

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I.T. (GENERAL PRACTITIONERS) I.T. BTEC Level 3 90 Credit/Extended Diploma (GENERAL) BTEC Level 3 Certificate/Subsidiary Diploma This programme is equivalent to 3 A Levels and would suit anyone who wishes to make a career in IT or improve The main aim of this course is to develop students’ abilities their employment prospects by gaining skills relevant to use a wide range of ICT software. It is our intention to to the workplace. provide students with skills that will enhance their ability to do well in their other chosen subjects; the course can This course will help students to understand how therefore be combined with a wide range of subjects. It is computers work and gain confidence in setting up a useful option to consider for students looking for a fourth a computer system; enables students to investigate subject that is not too demanding. different types of software and gain experience in selecting and using the best software for a given task. SPECIFIC ENTRY CRITERIA Grade C in GCSE English Students will also study specific areas of Web Design Language or GCSE Maths. and Databases that are popular and growing areas I.T. of IT within industry today. (SOFTWARE DEVELOPMENT) SPECIFIC ENTRY CRITERIA Grade C in GCSE English BTEC Level 3 Certificate/Subsidiary Diploma Language or GCSE Maths. This course will help students understand how to design I.T. and write programs in modern programming languages (SOFTWARE DEVELOPMENT AND WEB DESIGN) such as Java and Visual Basic and enables students to BTEC Level 3 Subsidiary Diploma/Diploma discover how computers work and gain confidence in setting up a computer system. We will look at different This programme is equivalent to 2 A Levels and would types of software and gain experience in selecting and suit anyone who wishes to make a career in IT or improve using the best software for a given task, appreciate why their employment prospects by gaining skills relevant computers are used in nearly all businesses, and, select to the workplace. the best combination of both hardware and software for This course will help students to understand how a particular business. The course includes the study of computers work and gain confidence in setting up a specific areas of computer programming and computer computer system; enables students to investigate different hardware, that are popular and growing areas of IT within types of software and gain experience industry today. industry today.

SPECIFIC ENTRY CRITERIA Grade C in GCSE English SPECIFIC ENTRY CRITERIA Grade C in GCSE English Language or GCSE Maths. Language or GCSE Maths. I.T. I.T. (WEB DESIGN) BTEC Level 2 Extended Certificate BTEC Level 3 Certificate/Subsidiary Diploma Information technology is a popular subject at all levels. This vocational course is designed to help those who This course is at intermediate level, and successful want to learn real life IT skills to create websites including students will achieve the equivalent of 3 GCSE passes at graphics and animated graphics for use via the internet. grades C or above.

Throughout this course, you will learn how to use a The course covers a wide range of information technology variety of software applications used within the multimedia skills and acts as a very good preparation for the BTEC industry for web authoring, graphic manipulation and Level 3 Extended Diploma in IT course that we offer in graphic animation. In addition, students will develop the department. skills in researching aspects of the multimedia industry The BTEC Extended Certificate in IT will appeal to you and apply this knowledge to scenarios based on real life if you have a lively and enquiring mind, an interest in employment situations. These practical skills will assist Information Technology, a willingness to explore new ideas learners in developing time management skills including and an ability to communicate those ideas effectively. project planning. Over the course of the year, you will develop your problem SPECIFIC ENTRY CRITERIA Grade C in GCSE English Language or GCSE Maths. solving and written communication skills through the more practical parts of the course.

SPECIFIC ENTRY CRITERIA Standard requirements for Level 2.

I’ve enjoyed every second of my time at college. What I really liked was being able to mix my IT BTEC course with a Business A Level- it was essential for getting on to my dream university course! Jessica Hind School: Almondbury Community College Studied: Extended Diploma in IT and Applied Business Destination: Information Technology Management for Business, University of Loughborough 57 MODERN FOREIGN LANGUAGES

FRENCH AS/A Level

The purpose of studying French at Advanced Level is to develop your skills beyond GCSE so that you can use and understand a much wider range of language. At Advanced Level you learn to expand this range of language so that you can talk about things that are happening in the world and learn more about life in the countries where the language is spoken.

French is a very useful qualification to have, whether at A Level or degree level. Obviously employers like the fact that you can communicate with their colleagues and customers abroad – and making the effort to speak the foreign language goes down much better than expecting every conversation to be in English.

SPECIFIC ENTRY CRITERIA Grade B in French.

58 GERMAN SPANISH AS/A Level AS/A Level

The purpose of studying German at Advanced Level is to The purpose of studying Spanish at Advanced Level is to develop your skills beyond GCSE so that you can use and develop your skills beyond GCSE so that you can use and understand a much wider range of language. At GCSE you understand a much wider range of language. At Advanced learn the language you need to talk about yourself and to Level you learn to expand this range of language so cope with a visit to Germany. At Advanced Level you learn that you can talk about things that are happening in the to expand this range of language so that you can talk about world and learn more about life in the countries where the things that are happening in the world and learn more language is spoken. about life in the countries where the language is spoken. Spanish is a very useful qualification to have, whether at German is a very useful qualification to have, whether at A Level or degree level. Obviously employers like the A Level or degree Level. Obviously employers like the fact that you can communicate with their colleagues and fact that you can communicate with their colleagues and customers abroad – and making the effort to speak the customers abroad – and making the effort to speak the foreign language goes down much better than expecting foreign language goes down much better than expecting every conversation to be in English. every conversation to be in English. SPECIFIC ENTRY CRITERIA Grade B in Spanish. SPECIFIC ENTRY CRITERIA Grade B in German.

The languages courses are amazing and the staff are always kind, helpful and supportive.

Emily Smith School: Bruntcliffe High School Studied: French, German, Music Destination: German and Music,

59 Bethan Aspland School: Honley High School Studied: : Business Studies, Economics, Maths, Statistics Destination: Business, Economics and Finance, University of Loughborough

The atmosphere is really friendly and welcoming, I always felt supported by my maths teachers, both academically and pastorally. MATHS AND FURTHER MATHS STATISTICS AS/A Level AS/A Level

The study of Mathematics at advanced level is interesting, Information processing skills are increasingly important in enjoyable and challenging. the 21st Century. Being able to collect, process, analyse and interpret data are sought after skills. Many employers Those who qualify in mathematics are in the fortunate and higher education courses are looking for applicants position of having a wide variety of career choices. The who are both numerate and able to handle data. abilities to use logical thought, to formulate problems in a way that allows for decision-making and computation, The study of AS/A Level Statistics will equip you with are sought after in many different types of employment. these vital skills. You will also broaden your numerical An A Level in Mathematics, or even an AS in mathematics knowledge and understanding. It can be taken alongside can help you develop these skills. It is for this reason an A Level in Maths, in fact this would be an ideal option that mathematicians are increasingly in demand. With for highly numerate students considering studying a Maths a Mathematics qualification, you should be able to turn or Stats degree at University. As a tool, Statistics will your hand to finance, statistics, engineering, computing, complement and aid many other subjects such as: Social teaching or accountancy to name a few. and Environmental Sciences, Biology, Economics, Business Studies and Medicine. It is one of the most useful courses SPECIFIC ENTRY CRITERIA FOR FURTHER MATHS on the curriculum in terms of its fit with other subjects. We Grade A or A* in GCSE Maths. would strongly recommend Psychology students consider SPECIFIC ENTRY CRITERIA FOR MATHS Grade B in this as an option. GCSE Maths. Students are required to complete a pre-course task. SPECIFIC ENTRY CRITERIA Grade C in GCSE maths. Grade C in GCSE English Language is desirable. Students are required to complete 60 a pre-course task. MATHS

USE OF MATHS MATHS AS/A Level GCSE and AQA Level 2 Certificate

Use of Mathematics at AS/A Level is designed to GCSE Mathematics is a valuable qualification, regularly encourage an appreciation of how mathematics can be asked for by employers and university courses as an applied to a wide variety of practical situations. As such, indicator of numerical and analytical skills. it will complement many programmes of study either at The AQA Certificate is a useful qualification which is AS Level or the full A Level. You will need sound numerical accepted by a few employers/colleges instead of GCSE. skills and be prepared to devote time to practising and It is also good preparation for GCSE if needed. consolidating the knowledge and routines out of class. The modules studied at AS Level are algebra, data analysis SPECIFIC ENTRY CRITERIA FOR GCSE MATHS and decision maths, all assessed by examination. At A2, Grade D in GCSE Maths. you will study calculus and take one coursework module SPECIFIC ENTRY CRITERIA FOR AQA LEVEL 2 and one written comprehension paper. CERTIFICATE Grade E in GCSE Maths. SPECIFIC ENTRY CRITERIA Grade C in GCSE Maths. Students are required to complete a pre-course task.

61 MEDIA STUDIES AS/A Level

Media Studies is a popular subject at both AS/A Level. The media play a huge and important role in society today. MEDIA Most of your leisure time (and money!) is spent consuming media products, and media industries are some of the biggest employers in the world. Media Studies teaches you how to ‘read’ media texts such as TV programmes, newspapers and music videos, identify genres and FILM STUDIES audiences, and explore the ways in which people and AS/A Level places are represented. You will create original media Film Studies is an increasingly popular subject at AS/A products such as storyboards, film posters, magazine Level. The course explores how films are produced, articles and audio-visual texts. Media Studies combines distributed and exhibited, and teaches you how to ‘read’ well with English, Business Studies, Psychology, Film films in the way that you would read a text in English Studies and Photography and many students progress to Literature. You will explore the representation of people specialised media related degree courses. and places in British and American films. Film movements SPECIFIC ENTRY CRITERIA such as Hong Kong New Wave are examined, and issues Grade C in GCSE English Language. of independence debated. Coursework involves creating storyboards, scripts and profile pieces on specific stars CREATIVE MEDIA PRODUCTION and directors. The course is assessed through a mixture of (GAMES DEVELOPMENT) coursework and exams. It is a useful subject to combine BTEC Level 3 90 Credit/Extended Diploma with any English course, Business Studies, Media Studies Do you consider yourself a creative individual? Do you and Photography. Many students progress to specialised enjoy computer games? Would you like a career in the film-related degree courses. media? The BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma in Creative SPECIFIC ENTRY CRITERIA Media Production (Games Development) is equivalent to Grade C in GCSE English Language. 3 A-levels and is assessed mostly through coursework.

During the course you will undertake a range of creative projects focussed on computer games development and the related media industries.

SPECIFIC ENTRY CRITERIA Grade C in GCSE English Language or GCSE Maths. A grade C in GCSE Art or Media Studies is desirable.

62 CREATIVE MEDIA PRODUCTION (TELEVISION AND FILM) BTEC Level 3 90 Credit/Extended Diploma Lucy Storrie School: King James’s High School The Media industry is one of the largest industries Studied: BTEC Film & TV in the world; most of our leisure time and money is spent consuming media products. The Creative Destination: Broadcast Media, University of Sunderland Media Industry is a challenging and exciting industry within which to work. This course is designed to help you develop skills (both technical and creative) that will allow you to be a part of this fast moving and highly competitive environment. It’s a fun place to study and the media staff This course is equivalent to 3 A Levels and is assessed are lovely; it’s just a nice place to spend mostly through coursework. your college years!

SPECIFIC ENTRY CRITERIA Grade C in GCSE English Language. A grade C in GCSE Media Studies is desirable. 63

Amelia - Rose Fielding School: High School Studied: Textiles, English Language, Fine Art, Dance Destination: Dance and Musical Theatre, The Urdang Academy

Everyone is so friendly, and the support and dedication of the performing arts teachers is amazing.

64 DRAMA AND THEATRE STUDIES AS/A Level

This course demands practical, creative and communication skills in almost equal measure. You will extend your ability to create drama and theatre, either in a performing or production role. You will also be required to write about drama and develop your powers of analysis to become an informed critic.

SPECIFIC ENTRY CRITERIA Grade C in GCSE English Language. Students are required to attend a pre-course workshop. MUSIC AS/A Level

Music A Level is a course which has a balance of practical PERFORMING work, composition and analysis of musical scores. The ARTS course is designed to develop the skills of players who are at around a grade 5 level in both practical and theory or who have a good pass at GCSE (grade A or B). PERFORMING ARTS BTEC Level 3 90 Credit/Extended Diploma Players of any instrument or voice are free to perform and compose in any style from Baroque to Rock. A BTEC Level 3 course is practical and work-related. We recognise that there are some students who This means you learn from doing practical/hands on are interested in the course who have strong musical skills assignments and projects, which are based on realistic but lack formal qualifications. For these students, workplace situations, activities and demands, so you we arrange auditions and discuss the suitability of develop the vocational skills suited to the subject area. the course. Most students take this course because they plan to continue to study performing arts in higher education. SPECIFIC ENTRY CRITERIA Grade C in English Language The course is taught by teachers with strong vocational and grade C in Music and/or grade 5 music theory and practical. An ability to read music is desirable. Students are required to attend experience and involves working with visiting professional a pre-course workshop. artists. You should see the course as a stepping-stone to higher level work in this a related vocation.

SPECIFIC ENTRY CRITERIA Grade C in GCSE English Language. Students are required to attend a pre-course workshop.

65 MUSIC PERFORMANCE PERFORMING ARTS BTEC Level 3 Certificate/Subsidiary Diploma (DANCE) BTEC Level 3 Certificate/Subsidiary Diploma The BTEC in music involves practical modern music making, developing skills in playing in bands and working The main focus of your dance study will be contemporary as a solo artist. It is suitable for aspiring guitarists, dance technique and choreographic development. There singers, keyboard players, drummers, bassists, brass and is a strong emphasis on creating your own original and woodwind players, and rappers- anyone interested innovative dance work in response to a range of stimuli. in working as a performer in the music industry. However you must underpin this practical work through the study of practitioners and analysis of live dance work within The course develops your performance skills, both as a social, cultural and political context. a soloist and in bands. You will also explore song writing to a given brief, and cover the development of popular Assessment will be through performing to a live audience, music styles from the 1950s up to the present day. developing your own personal choreographic journal and You will also gain experience in setting up equipment ongoing dance portfolio. The emphasis is on practical work for live sound and organising gigs. and personal development and understanding of dance.

SPECIFIC ENTRY CRITERIA Grade C in GCSE English SPECIFIC ENTRY CRITERIA Grade C in GCSE English Language. Some musical background is essential, preferably grade C Language and GCSE Dance, if taken. If not, a minimum of 2 years dance in GCSE Music, or experience in the performance or writing of music. experience, for example in a dance school or in performances, is essential. Students are required to attend a pre-course workshop. Students are required to attend a pre-course workshop.

MUSIC TECHNOLOGY PERFORMING ARTS BTEC Level 3 Certificate/Subsidiary Diploma (MUSICAL THEATRE) BTEC Level 3 Certificate/Subsidiary Diploma This is a two-year course leading to a Subsidiary Diploma which is equivalent to one A Level. You will enjoy this This course is suitable for students who have a keen course if you have a keen interest in recording and/or interest in the performing arts and who are considering sequencing. It is a vocationally relevant course that will suit studying a related subject at degree level. The course anyone who is considering a career in the music technology focuses on the skills needed for musical theatre industry and would like to improve their prospects of performance: jazz dance, acting skills and singing skills, progression by gaining skills relevant to the industry. and these will be explored both practically and theoretically. It consists of six units (1 mandatory and 5 optional). You will also study musical theatre across the ages, developing skills to discuss and analyse existing works SPECIFIC ENTRY CRITERIA Grade C in GCSE English and how they relate to history and society. Language. Some musical background is essential; preferably grade C in GCSE Music or experience with computer sequencing or audio recording. Students are required to attend a pre-course workshop. SPECIFIC ENTRY CRITERIA Grade C in GCSE English Language. Students are required to attend a pre-course workshop.

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67 SCIENCE

CHEMISTRY Linear A Level

Chemistry is the study of the nature of matter and how it can be changed from one form to another. Chemists are interested in how useful materials can be made and why substances behave in particular ways. The study BIOLOGY of Chemistry develops the imagination and encourages Linear A Level students in their own thinking. Students experience Chemistry for themselves; essential chemical ideas are Biology is a popular choice amongst students aiming for developed through practical work. science-based careers such as medicine, physiotherapy or pharmacy. Other students aim to specialise in biology at The course is well suited to those who may want to use university or take the subject as a valuable complement to chemistry to support other qualifications or to progress their other studies. Biologists are very employable as they on to further study. A Level Chemistry is required for develop many skills in practical work, numeracy and written some higher education courses e.g. Medicine, Dentistry, communication. The entry requirements for science-related Veterinary Medicine and Pharmacy, and is desirable for courses at university usually include at least two A Levels many other science-based courses. The entry requirements in sciences or one science and maths. We therefore advise for science-related courses at university usually include at all A Level Biology students to also take another science or least two A Levels in sciences or one science and maths. traditional maths at A Level. We therefore advise all A Level Chemistry students to also take another science or traditional maths at A Level. SPECIFIC ENTRY CRITERIA Grade C in GCSE English Language, grade B in GCSE Maths and grade B in GCSE Biology. SPECIFIC ENTRY CRITERIA Grade C in GCSE English For entry to a single science A Level, students who are studying Core Language, grade B in GCSE Maths and grade B in GCSE Chemistry. and Additional Science at GCSE, require a grade B in the Core and For entry to a single science A Level, students who are studying Core and a grade B in the Additional components. Students are required to Additional Science at GCSE, require a grade B in the Core and a grade B complete a pre-course task. in the Additional components. Students are required to complete a pre-course task. 68 PHYSICS PHYSICS Linear A Level (APPLIED) BTEC Level 3 Certificate/Subsidiary Diploma In physics we study everything from the very large to the very small; from the universe to sub-atomic particles. The Subsidiary Diploma in Applied Physics is equivalent Through physics, we begin to understand why things to one A Level and is suitable for students who enjoy behave as they do. Physicists attempt to solve stimulating physics but prefer assessment through coursework rather and important scientific, practical and social problems. than exams. Physics provides answers to interesting questions such Available units include astronomy, medical physics, and a as: How did the universe begin and how will it end? Why practical investigation into a physics topic of your choice. are skies blue and sunsets red? What causes tides? What The course would combine well with A Level Maths or Use holds the parts of an atom together? How can we use of Maths. energy resources sustainably? How can we make cars safer and more environmentally friendly? SPECIFIC ENTRY CRITERIA Grade C in GCSE English Language and grade C in both the Core and Additional Applied Science Physics is vital in understanding many other events which GCSE or grade CC in Double Award Applied Science GCSE, or a pass in affect our daily lives. It is a highly regarded academic a Diploma, Certificate or Extended Certificate in Science. GCSE Maths at grade D or above is also required. subject that provides a good preparation for a range of degree courses. It is an excellent subject to choose if you are not sure about your future plans and want to keep your options open.

Physics combines particularly well with A Level courses such as Maths, Further Maths, Chemistry and Biology.

SPECIFIC ENTRY CRITERIA Grade C in GCSE English Language, grade B in GCSE Maths and grade B in GCSE Physics. For entry to a single science A Level, students who are studying Core and Additional Science at GCSE, require a grade B in the Core and a grade B in the Additional components. Students must also study traditional A/AS Level Maths. Students are required to complete a pre-course task.

69 SCIENCE (APPLIED) BTEC Level 3 90 Credit/Extended Diploma

The course builds on core science units to develop an SCIENCE understanding of applied sciences such as biochemistry techniques, microbiology, chemical and forensic analysis techniques. You need to have a strong interest in practical science, as practical work forms a significant part of the course workload. Many students progress from these courses to work, or higher education, in a scientific discipline, including product development, product testing or quality control, hospital laboratory work, food science and scientific research.

SPECIFIC ENTRY CRITERIA Grade C in GCSE English Language and grade C in both the Core and Additional Applied Science GCSE or grade CC in Double Award Applied Science GCSE, or a pass in the BTEC Level 2 Diploma, Certificate or Extended Certificate in Science. GCSE Maths at grade D or above is also required.

BTEC Level 3 Subsidiary Diploma/Diploma

The Diploma in Applied Science is equivalent to two A Levels and is suitable for students wishing to study science as a substantial element of their advanced level programme and prefer assessment through coursework rather than exams.

The course builds on core science units to develop an understanding of applied sciences such as biochemistry techniques, microbiology, and chemical and forensic Mohammad Adnan analysis techniques. You need to have a strong interest in School: Westborough High School practical science, as practical work forms a significant part Studied: BTEC Extended Diploma in Science of the course workload. Many students progress from this course to work or higher education in a scientific discipline. Destination: Pharmacy,

SPECIFIC ENTRY CRITERIA Grade C in GCSE English Language and grade C in both the Core and Additional Applied Science GCSE or grade CC in Double Award Applied Science GCSE, or a pass in the BTEC Level 2 Diploma, Certificate or Extended Certificate in Science. GCSE The science department is brilliant, Maths at grade D or above is also required. I wouldn’t be where I am today without them. 70 BTEC Level 3 Certificate/Subsidiary Diploma SPECIFIC ENTRY CRITERIA Grade D in both the GCSE Core and Additional Science or grade DD in GCSE Double Award The Subsidiary Diploma in Applied Science is equivalent to Applied Science or grade D in a GCSE Single Science (Biology, Chemistry or Physics). one A Level and is suitable for students wishing to study science alongside other subjects and prefer assessment SCIENCE GCSE through coursework rather than exams. This one-year course is aimed at students who have The course builds on core science units to develop an already taken a GCSE Science course. Most students who understanding of applies sciences such as biochemistry take this subject, study it alongside AS and A Levels. They techniques, microbiology, chemical and forensic analysis often choose Science because they require the qualification techniques. You need to have a strong interest in practical for entry to a particular career, for example, primary science, as practical work forms a significant part of education or nursing. the course workload. Many students take this course to complement courses in Health and Social Care or SPECIFIC ENTRY CRITERIA Grade D in GCSE Core and Additional or Additional Applied Science or grade DD in GCSE Double Sport Studies. This course is probably not sufficient as Award Applied Science or grade D in a GCSE Single Science (Biology, preparation for a science related degree. Chemistry or Physics).

Many students progress from this course onto degree courses such as nursing, primary teaching and sport science.

SPECIFIC ENTRY CRITERIA Grade C in GCSE English Language and grade C in both the Core and Additional Applied Science GCSE or grade CC in Double Award Applied Science GCSE, or a pass in the BTEC Level 2 Diploma, Certificate or Extended Certificate in Science. GCSE Maths at grade D or above is also required. SCIENCE (APPLIED) BTEC Level 2 Extended Certificate

This course is suitable for anyone who is planning to enter work directly or wishes to proceed to further or higher education. It is especially suitable for someone considering a career in one of the main areas of science such as new product testing, hospital laboratory work, product development and quality control, sale of science-based products, food science and scientific research.

The course will provide students with an introduction to the science industry and related services, enabling them to investigate a range of areas of study. 71 72 PSYCHOLOGY Linear A Level

Psychology is an alternative and challenging science, which looks at behaviour, mental processes and experiences which shape who we are. We cover a wide variety of topics that will make you think very differently SOCIAL about everyday things such as crime, childhood and SCIENCES mental illness.

SPECIFIC ENTRY CRITERIA A minimum of 43 (total) points from the best 8 GCSEs.Must include grade A*-C in GCSE English Language, GCSE Maths and a GCSE Single Science or Additional Science Completion of pre-course task prior to enrolment is required. Additional linear requirements apply. See page 34 for details

SOCIOLOGY Linear A Level Every one of us is a sociologist. Even though you probably won’t have studied Sociology as an academic discipline in school, as a member of society you will be living this subject every day. Sociology is a rigorous and challenging academic discipline that aims to open your eyes to the world.

The course introduces you to sociological ideas, concepts, evidence and argument by examining key aspects of the contemporary world. By the end of the course, you should Zahra Syed have built excellent evaluative skills and be able to apply School: Springfield High School sociological ideas to the world around you. Studied: Economics, Psychology, English Language and In class and through guided study, you will explore debates Business Studies and issues, develop ideas, and critically evaluate what Destination: Psychology, University of Keele you find. These are highly important skills valued by both employers and universities alike. As an individual, you will have a greater understanding of the social world around you, and you may never see the world the same again! The psychology teachers go the extra mile to support all their students’ needs. SPECIFIC ENTRY CRITERIA A minimum of 43 (total) points from the best 8 GCSEs. Must include grade A*-C in GCSE English Language and a GCSE in another written/humanities subject Completion of pre- course task prior to enrolment is required. Additional linear requirements apply. See page 34 for details. 73 SPORTS

SPORT AND EXERCISE SCIENCE BTEC level 3 90 Credit/Extended Diploma

The BTEC 90 Credit/Extended Diploma is an advanced PHYSICAL EDUCATION full time, work related course. You learn by completing AS/A Level assignments related to the many aspects of sport such as fitness, anatomy and physiology, social issues and Advanced Level Sport and Physical Education builds on coaching. In addition you will learn about the employment your experience from Key Stage 4 and GCSE to enhance area of sport. It is ideally suited therefore for those your knowledge and increase your understanding of the interested in a sport related career or for those wishing to factors that affect performance and participation in Physical study the subject at first degree level. The course is made Education. The qualification looks to equip you with skills up of 18 units. and knowledge required for higher education or the world of work. This course is also offered as a BTEC Level 3 Certificate/ Subsidiary Diploma (equivalent to 1 A Level). SPECIFIC ENTRY CRITERIA Grade C in GCSE English Language and a grade B in Science (Additional, Biology or Chemistry). A grade C in GCSE PE, if taken. SPECIFIC ENTRY CRITERIA Grade C in GCSE English Language. A grade C in GCSE PE or vocational equivalent, if taken. A grade C in a GCSE Science subject or vocational equivalent (excluding 74 GCSE Core Science) is essential. SPORT It’s a really amazing (DEVELOPMENT, COACHING AND FITNESS) college and I’ve BTEC Level 3 90 Credit/Extended Diploma made some great friends, especially on The BTEC 90 credit/Extended Diploma is an advanced the football team. full time, work related course. You learn by completing assignments related to the many aspects of sport such as sports development, assessing risk in sport and current issues. In addition you will learn about the employment area of sport. It is therefore ideally suited for those interested in a sport related career or for those wishing to study the subject at first-degree level. The course is made up of 18 units.

The course includes practical sessions wherever possible Hayley Clarkson to help students apply theory into practice. ICT is used School: King James’s High School to support students in their work and the sports facilities Studied: Extended Diploma available are outstanding, including a sports hall, 3G in Sport and Exercise Science surface, fitness room and Sports Barn. Destination: Sports and Exercise Science, Leeds Metropolitan This course is also offered as a BTEC Level 3 Subsidiary University Diploma/Diploma (equivalent to 2 A Levels) and will include 12 of the 18 units of the full time Extended Diploma course and as a BTEC Level 3 Certificate/Subsidiary Diploma (equivalent to 1 A Level).

SPECIFIC ENTRY CRITERIA Grade C in GCSE English Language and grade C in GCSE PE or vocational equivalent, if taken.

Connaugh Dunne School: Salendine Nook The sports facilities, teachers High School and coaches are amazing! Studied: Extended Diploma in Sport and Exercise Science Destination: Sport Development with Coaching at University of Northumbria 75 76 CRICKET SPORT ACADEMY BTEC Level 2 Extended Certificate 2013-14 The BTEC Level 2 Extended Certificate in Sport is a full SEASON time course and is designed to equip individuals with the knowledge, understanding and practical skills required for success in current and future employment in sport and related industries. In particular it prepares you for study at Level 3 and also as a stepping-stone in to employment in the sport sector that requires a specialist sport and exercise science grounding at a junior/assistant level.

BTEC Level 2 Extended Certificate in Sport is designed to prepare you for study on the BTEC Level 3 90 Credit/ Extended Diploma in Sport (Development, Coaching and Fitness) or will prepare you for a range of careers in the sport and related industries.

SPECIFIC ENTRY CRITERIA Grade D in a GCSE Science subject or vocational equivalent (excluding GCSE Core Science) is desirable.

Alice Linsell gained a full sport scholarship to Davenport University in the 77 USA. 77 TRAVEL Bethany Taylor AND School: Earlsheaton TOURISM Technology College Studied: Extended Diploma in Travel and Tourism Destination: Events Management, University of Lincoln

It’s the best college for vocational courses; the travel and tourism teachers are great and everyone is really helpful.

TRAVEL AND TOURISM (APPLIED) TRAVEL AND TOURISM AS/A Level BTEC Level 3 90 Credit/Extended Diploma

The travel and tourism industry is one of the biggest and The BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma in Travel and Tourism fastest growing industries in the UK. Many students enjoy is an ideal course if you wish to follow a career in one this subject and pursue it at university or enter related of the many sectors of the Tourism and Travel industry. employment. This qualification will also help you to go on to higher- level qualifications or go straight into employment. It can Employment opportunities of our students who study prepare you for a range of jobs in both the public and Applied Travel and Tourism include working for Alfresco private sectors, in places such as visitor attractions, travel Holidays, Jet 2, Thomas Cook, Monarch and British agencies, hotels and restaurants. Airways. Students also continue further education at university studying degree courses in Travel and Tourism, SPECIFIC ENTRY CRITERIA Grade C in GCSE English Events Management, Hospitality or Business Tourism. Language or GCSE Maths.

Others see travel and tourism as a valuable subject as it can be complemented with other interests.

SPECIFIC ENTRY CRITERIA Grade C in GCSE English Language or GCSE Maths

78 79 80 HOW TO APPLY 2015 ENTRY

If you would like to apply to Huddersfield New College to be part of our 2015 intake, please follow these five easy steps: 1. CHOOSE YOUR COURSES 2. APPLY

This prospectus and our website contain in-depth 11-16 Schools in information about our range of exciting courses. If you attend one of the 11-16 schools in Kirklees Take time to read through this information and you can apply to the College through UCAS highlight which courses you think are right for you. Progress. Your Careers Advisor or Head of You should then check your predicted grades meet Year 11 will help you to complete this online our entry criteria for the courses you have chosen application successfully. and make your final selection.

In addition to your subjects, we can offer you the All 11-18 Schools opportunity to participate in a wide range of fun, If you attend an 11 -18 school, you can apply sporting and academic opportunities through our to the College through UCAS Progress. If this is enrichment programme. not available in your school, please complete our online application form. This and other admissions If you need additional advice, you can speak to your information can be found on our website at school Careers Advisor or you attend one of our www.huddnewcoll.ac.uk open events where you can meet our The final closing date for all applications is Admissions/Schools Liaison team and 18th February 2015. subject teachers.

81 3. ADMISSIONS INTERVIEW Once you have completed your GCSE exams, you will be invited to our Huddersfield New College Welcome Day. If you have met the deadline above, you will be invited to This will provide you with an enjoyable opportunity to meet an admissions interview between January and March 2015 fellow students and your teachers. It is also a great way to with one of our specialist admissions team. get to know your way around the College. If you attend an 11-16 schools in Kirklees, interviews will be 5. ENROLMENT AND INDUCTION held in your school. If you have accepted a place with us, we will write to invite If you attend an 11-18 school, you will be invited into you to enrol and this will be between the 20th and 27th college for an interview. August 2015.

During your interview you will be given the opportunity to An Enrolment Surgery is held on GCSE results day 20th discuss why you have decided on the courses you have August 2015. If your results are not quite as expected and chosen. Your interviewer will also be interested in your you do not meet your subject choice entry criteria, you are career aims, paying particular attention to how your chosen invited to come into college to discuss your future options subjects fit into your plans for after college. with our specialist staff.

4. OFFER OF A PLACE In the meantime, if you have any questions about your application, please get in touch. You can call Student You will be informed of the outcome of your application Services on or email at the end of your interview. In most cases we offer a 01484 652341 conditional place, which is dependent on you achieving [email protected] the grades you need for the courses you have chosen. In some cases, we place extra conditions which may include improving your attendance, punctuality or behaviour before the end of the year. In either case, we will always confirm this decision in writing.

If you have been successful, this letter will include an acceptance form which you will need to return to the college no later than 10th April 2015.

When you have accepted your offer, you will have a conditional place at the college subject to you meeting your subject choice entry criteria.

82 83 84 GETTING TO HUDDERSFIELD NEW COLLEGE Huddersfield New College is located on one site on New Hey Road, Huddersfield

BY BIKE BY TRAIN A dedicated and secure bike rack is available, to which Students travel to Huddersfield railway station, walk to bikes can be secured. Huddersfield bus station and then travel to college by public service bus. Students can apply to Kirklees authority BY MOPED/MOTORBIKE for concessionary travel passes for public service buses. A special moped/motorbike parking area and lockers There is a frequent service to the college along New for helmets are available. Hey Road.

BY CAR BY BUS After students reach the age of 17 they often have The college is served by college buses provided by the the use of a car for travel to the college. Free car College. College bus passes are offered at concessionary parking is available. rates to students. Public service buses also travel to the college. Students can apply to Kirklees authority for concessionary travel passes for public service buses.

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