WE ARE AMBITIOUS WE ARE RICHARD TAUNTON
PROSPECTUS 2021-22 1 WELCOME TO RICHARD TAUNTON
WELCOME TO THE 2021 PROSPECTUS! I REALLY HOPE THAT THIS PROVIDES A USEFUL STARTING POINT WHEN THINKING ABOUT WHAT BEING A COLLEGE STUDENT MEANS.
Choosing a route post 16 can be a It’s difficult to show just how great daunting process, and we would like Richard Taunton is as a place to learn, to make it as easy and seamless study and work on a piece of paper, as possible. Throughout the whole which is why I would like to personally process, my incredible team and I will invite you to come and experience us be on hand to help you with every in action at one of our open evenings, fine detail. Take your time to research to hear our staff talk passionately courses and get a feel for what it about their subjects and hear first could be like to be a Richard Taunton hand from students. student from September 2021. I look forward to meeting you in the Our students tell us that our teachers near future. and staff both care and challenge Paul Swindale in equal measure. This is probably Head of College because we all share the same aim, which is to help our students be the best they can be. We are driven by the need to provide you with a safe and nurturing environment where you can succeed and prepare for your next steps.
2 CONTENTS
KEY DATES & STUDY PROGRAMMES APPLICATION PROCESS The right level of study for you 28 Applying for college 04 Entry requirements 29 Important dates for your diary 05 Selecting the courses that are right for you 30 Subject selection quiz 31 COLLEGE LIFE Moving from school to college 06 COURSE SELECTION Selecting the college that’s right for you 08 Level 3 courses: A-Z 32 Why RTSFC? 09 Level 2 courses: A-Z 62 Our values 10 Pre-level 2 courses 70 What to expect 11 Student voice 12 WE ARE EASY TO GET TO Enrichment 13 Travelling to college 72 2020 Highlights 15 FAQs 73 Course index 74 WE ARE SUPPORTIVE Supporting you 16 Student Care Guarantee 18 Academic support 20 Learning support 22
YOUR FUTURE Careers support 24 Accelerate your learning 26 KEY DATES & APPLICATION PROCESS APPLYING FOR COLLEGE 06 ENROL IN AUGUST SECURING YOUR PLACE AT RICHARD TAUNTON IS SIMPLE AND STRAIGHTFORWARD. 05 ATTEND APPLICANT DAY 04 COME TO AN INTERVIEW 03 APPLY AS EARLY AS POSSIBLE TO SECURE YOUR PLACE ON YOUR PREFERRED COURSES WHEN TO APPLY Applications for most colleges open in September of your 02 final year at school. Some colleges have earlier deadlines DECIDE ON than others, so make sure you YOUR COURSES do your research and try to get your application in nice and early. You can apply for a place at Richard Taunton from September 01 onwards. We don’t have an official closing date – but you ATTEND AN should aim to get your OPEN EVENING application in before the end of March to ensure that you get invited to the transition events that we run, such as Applicant Day. 04 IMPORTANT DATES FOR YOUR DIARY
TRY TO KEEP THE FOLLOWING DATES FREE TO ENSURE YOU GET ALL THE INFORMATION YOU NEED ABOUT YOUR COURSES AND STARTING COLLEGE.
It is especially important that you NEW PARENTS’ EVENING keep the enrolment days in August free to ensure you get your first Wednesday 19 May 2021 choices (try not to book any holidays 6.00pm - 8.00pm during this time!). This evening gives parents and students an insight into what college APPLICATIONS OPEN life is like. There will be the opportunity to ask questions, chat with teachers Monday 14 September 2020 and support staff, and discover more Online applications can be made about how parents can best support via our website. Alternatively you their young person. can download and print a paper copy from our website, or grab APPLICANT DAY one at an Open Evening. Monday 28 June 2021 OPEN EVENINGS 8.00am - 4.00pm Get a real taste of college life at Take a look around the campus, Richard Taunton, try out your chosen meet the teaching staff and find subjects, meet new friends and the out all you need to know about teaching and support staff. the courses on offer. Wednesday 14 October 2020* GCSE RESULTS DAY Thursday 26 November 2020* 5.00pm - 8.00pm Thursday 19 August 2021 *Due to the COVID-19 pandemic Our careers team are on hand we recommend that you check our to talk through any of your concerns website for details about how these and options on the day of your results, events will run. You may need to book just give us a call. in advance, or if restrictions are in place, they may run as virtual events. ENROLMENT Wednesday 30 June 2021 Friday 20 - 27 August 2021 6.00pm - 8.00pm You will receive a letter in advance of your GCSE results inviting you PRE-ENROLMENT to an enrolment appointment. INTERVIEWS You can finalise your courses, enrol as Your pre-enrolment interview will a student and become a fully-fledged usually take place within a few weeks RTSFC student! of making your application. You will discuss your course choices, entry requirements and any enrichment options you’d like to take.
05 COLLEGE LIFE MOVING FROM SCHOOL TO COLLEGE
THE TRANSITION FROM SCHOOL TO COLLEGE MAY SEEM DAUNTING, BUT IT IS AN IMPORTANT PART OF YOUR JOURNEY TOWARDS INDEPENDENCE AND WILL ULTIMATELY PREPARE YOU FOR EMPLOYMENT, UNIVERSITY OR FURTHER STUDY.
GREATER RESPONSIBILITY
MANAGE YOUR OWN TIME
QUALIFICATIONS ARE A STEP UP
06 TOP TIP If you’re nervous about joining college, take some time to familiarise yourself with what to expect from us. There are lots of things to get excited about!
MORE INDEPENDENCE SUBJECTS STUDIED IN MORE DEPTH
CALL STAFF BY THEIR FIRST NAME
FEWER COURSES STUDIED
07 COLLEGE LIFE SELECTING THE COLLEGE THAT’S RIGHT FOR YOU
CHOOSING YOUR COLLEGE IS AN IMPORTANT PROCESS Remember, the pages of this WITH LOTS TO CONSIDER. WE WANT YOU TO FEEL prospectus belong to you, so don’t be afraid to highlight things and add CONFIDENT ABOUT YOUR DECISIONS, WHICH IS WHY in your own notes. Get started by WE ARE MORE THAN HAPPY TO OFFER ANY ADVICE AND considering the following questions: INFORMATION YOU NEED.
DOES THIS COLLEGE OFFER THE COURSES
I WANT TO TAKE? WILL MY HEALTH AND WELLBEING BE SUPPORTED ALONGSIDE MY HOW FAR AM I STUDIES? PREPRARED TO TRAVEL TO COLLEGE?
WHAT TYPE OF
COLLEGE ENVIRONMENT WHAT OTHER AM I LOOKING FOR? OPPORTUNITIES CAN THIS COLLEGE OFFER ME?
08 WHY RTSFC?
AT RICHARD TAUNTON WE NURTURE OUR STUDENTS, RECOGNISE THEIR STRENGTHS, AND DEVELOP THEIR SKILLS TO ENSURE THEY ARE FULLY PREPARED FOR WHATEVER THEIR FUTURE PLANS MAY BE.
HERE ARE SOME OF THE REASONS OUR STUDENTS CHOSE TO JOIN RTSFC:
“I CHOSE RICHARD “I LOVED THE SMALL TAUNTON BECAUSE IT’S SIZE OF THE COLLEGE GOT A GREAT AND FELT THAT THERE ATMOSPHERE, AND WAS A VERY FRIENDLY EVERYONE WAS SO ENVIRONMENT AND WELCOMING AT THE STRONG SENSE OF OPEN EVENINGS AND COMMUNITY.” MY TASTER DAYS.” Emily Dowse, Regents Yasmin Ahmed, Cantell School Park Community College
“I LIKED THE FEEL OF THE PLACE. IT WAS VERY WELCOMING AND I FELT LIKE I’D SETTLE IN QUICKLY.”
Rosie Randall, Testwood School
“LEAVING HIGH SCHOOL “I REALLY BELIEVED AND STUDYING AWAY THAT I WOULD BE FROM PEOPLE I KNEW GIVEN THE TIME WAS A STEP TOWARDS AND EFFORT BY THE EXPERIENCE OF STAFF TO NURTURE UNIVERSITY THAT I MY PASSIONS AND THOUGHT I NEEDED.” SKILLS.”
Cerys Hepworth, Cowes Ellis Mitchell, Crestwood Enterprise College Community School
09 COLLEGE LIFE TOP TIP Have a think about how these three words might relate to your experience of college and the world beyond. Add your own OUR VALUES ideas to the page.
WE ARE COMMITTED TO INSPIRING AND CHALLENGING OUR STUDENTS TO BE THE BEST THEY CAN BE. THAT IS WHY WE EXPECT ALL STUDENTS AND STAFF AT RICHARD TAUNTON TO UPHOLD OUR CORE VALUES.
THE EXPECTATIONS WE HAVE ARE BASED ON THREE KEY WORDS:
READY RESPECTFUL SAFE
10 TOP TIP When doing your research, try to think beyond just your course choices. This will also help you get the most out of the WHAT TO EXPECT discussion you have at your pre- enrolment interview. AT RICHARD TAUNTON, ATTENDING LESSONS IS JUST ONE PART OF A BIGGER PICTURE. YOUR TIME WITH US WILL BE FULL OF OPPORTUNITIES AND ACTIVITIES DESIGNED TO HELP YOU DEVELOP NEW SKILLS AND MAKE YOU AS ATTRACTIVE AS POSSIBLE TO UNIVERSITIES AND EMPLOYERS.
WORK EXPERIENCE ENRICHMENT LESSONS & VOLUNTEERING ACTIVITIES
EXAMS AND ASSESSMENTS INDUSTRY WORKSHOPS SPECIALIST TALKS
ACCELERATE CAREERS ADVICE TRIPS AND EVENTS PROGRAMME
11 COLLEGE LIFE STUDENT VOICE
GETTING YOUR VOICE HEARD IS AN IMPORTANT PART OF BEING A STUDENT, BOTH IN YOUR LESSONS AND THE WIDER COLLEGE COMMUNITY.
As a college we will always try to TUTOR REPS empower our students to make a change, to voice their views and We encourage students to become take ownership of their education more involved with college life from by giving feedback. There are many the start of their courses. Becoming ways in which you can get involved in a Tutor Rep means that you will meet shaping college life and representing regularly to discuss and represent the college through our student voice the views of students within your and ambassador opportunities. tutor group, giving feedback on the curriculum and student life in general. STUDENT UNION STUDENT VOICE Members of the Student Union get FEEDBACK SURVEY involved in a variety of activities from sharing the views of the student body All students are encouraged to with the college management team, complete this survey twice a year. organising charity and social events It is an online independent survey, and supporting student wellbeing which is benchmarked against 100 initiatives to keeping students up- other colleges in the country and you to-date on what’s happening around can score the college in numerous college. Members also have the areas, from teaching and learning to opportunity to become a college feedback and progress. student governor. STUDENT AMBASSADORS We are always looking for students to represent the college at events such as Open Evenings, Taster Days and visits to local schools. Each ambassador receives training and can put these new skills into practice throughout the year. Being an ambassador really helps to build your confidence, particularly when it comes to public speaking, and looks great on your UCAS application and CV!
12 START YOUR OWN CLUB We actively encourage students to start up clubs and societies of their own if there isn’t something on the list that appeals to you. ENRICHMENT We can help you get these off the ground with support from department staff, support staff TAKING PART IN AN ENRICHMENT ACTIVITY ALONGSIDE and the Students’ Union. YOUR CHOSEN SUBJECTS IS A GREAT WAY TO HELP BUILD YOUR SKILL SET, PROVIDE YOU WITH NEW EXPERIENCES AND GIVE YOU THE CHANCE TO MEET PEOPLE WITH SIMILAR INTERESTS.*
We believe all students should try PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT at least one enrichment during their time at college which is why our • Board games club timetable has been deliberately • Book club designed to enable you to take part • British sign language in these activities. So whether you • Christian Union want to continue with one you started at school, or fancy trying something • Cipher club new, there is a wide range of things • Current affairs you can get involved in. • Duke of Edinburgh Award DANCE COMPANY CREATIVE & EXPRESSIVE • Environment awareness group • First Aid • Art club • Geology club • A Capella group • LGBT group • Brass group • Media club • Choir • Social enterprise • Creative writing • STEM ambassadors • Dance company • Student voice • Radio broadcasting - on local • Upcycling station Unity 101 • Young Enterprise. • Guitar club • Jazz band ACTIVE • Life drawing • Athletics • Music theory • Badminton DUKE OF EDINBURGH AWARD • Musical theatre production • Basketball • Production ‘pit’ band • Boxing • Record label • Cricket • Dance Live! competition • Fitness • Soul band • Football • Wind band. • Rugby • Netball • Swimming • Table tennis • Trampolining • Volleyball • Weight lifting. TRAMPOLINING
*Enrichment offerings vary each year depending on demand and interest. 13 COLLEGE LIFE
WE ARE INSPIRED
WE ARE RICHARD TAUNTON
14 2020 HIGHLIGHTS
TUNE IN If you are interested in a career in journalism or the media why not take up the challenge of Radio Broadcasting? You can work alongside a team of your peers to create topical radio shows and podcasts, some of which will be broadcast live locally on Unity 101 radio station. You’ll also be trained in how to use all the specialist equipment and technology in our studio.
SOMERSAULT TO SUCCESS Want to try out trampolining? Richard Taunton is the perfect place to give it a go! Our talented trampolinists came 2nd in this year’s National Finals, with two individuals placing in the top five. Our team is coached by international performance coach Howard Tear, who has previously coached Team GB, and now works with the Philippines National Team.
SAVING LIVES Do you want to have the confidence to know when and how to act in an emergency? This year, some of our students learned life saving skills after successfully completing a First Aid course and were awarded a certificate for their training. Any student can sign up to do the course as an enrichment option!
15 WE ARE SUPPORTIVE SUPPORTING YOU...
AT RICHARD TAUNTON WE PRIDE OURSELVES ON OUR FRIENDLY, SUPPORTIVE AND CARING ENVIRONMENT. AS A STUDENT YOU WILL HAVE ACCESS TO AN EXTENSIVE RANGE OF SERVICES THAT ARE DESIGNED TO MEET YOUR INDIVIDUAL NEEDS BOTH INSIDE AND OUTSIDE OF THE CLASSROOM.
TUTOR STUDENT SERVICES Discuss any questions or worries you might have Access counselling, advice, and information about your studies and wellbeing with a dedicated about additional support networks from a team member of our teaching staff. of trained professionals.
IT LIBRARY Borrow a laptop, use the Mac suites, access our wi-fi, Get to know our friendly librarians and discover a range and solve all your technology problems with help from of resources which will help you succeed in your studies. our expert IT team.
16 ...WE’VE GOT YOU COVERED.
STUDY SKILLS LEARNING SUPPORT Develop your study skills and better understand Receive bespoke support from our experienced the content and demands of your courses with learning assistants if you have learning difficulties the help of tailored support. or special educational needs.
CAREERS FINANCIAL SUPPORT Learn about your options, plan for your future, Find out more about the student bursary, free identify volunteering opportunities, and get help college meals and any available scholarships. with organising work experience.
17 WE ARE SUPPORTIVE STUDENT CARE GUARANTEE
WE WANT YOU TO BE HAPPY AND HEALTHY AT RICHARD TAUNTON. THROUGHOUT THE DURATION OF YOUR STUDIES YOU WILL HAVE ACCESS TO AN EXTENSIVE RANGE OF SERVICES DEDICATED TO SUPPORTING YOUR HEALTH AND WELLBEING.
PERSONAL TUTOR most from your studies. As well as monitoring your progress, attendance, Your tutor, usually one of your subject behaviour and attitude to learning, teachers, will be your first point of they can also provide advice on things contact at college. like finance and transport. If there is They will provide you with one- something they are not able to help to-one care and attention, and will you with, they will refer you to an support you in the following ways: external support provider. • Talk through any personal or You can also access the following academic support needs support at college: • Discuss your attendance and • Relate counsellor performance grades • Mental health nurse • Refer you to other services in the • Emotional health and college wellbeing worker • Help you apply to universities, • Drop in sessions with No Limits. apprenticeships or jobs • Provide you with a reference. YOUR SAFETY Weekly tutorial sessions will help We have put relevant and effective develop your independent study skills safeguarding practices in place to and give you a chance to explore make sure that you feel safe and issues such as staying safe online, secure both in college and whilst money management, alcohol and drug enjoying college-related activities. awareness, and career pathways. We do not tolerate discrimination, harassment or victimisation. We PROGRESS REVIEW DAYS encourage students to raise any AND PARENTS’ EVENINGS concerns they have regarding health, safety and welfare, with our dedicated Throughout the year, you and your safeguarding team or online via our parents will be invited to attend a Pro Solutions system. number of these events. You will discuss how you are doing in all FINANCIAL SUPPORT subjects with your tutor and subject teachers and also set targets to Our bursary scheme is designed to ensure you achieve your potential. provide financial assistance where limited finances may act as a barrier to STUDENT SERVICES learning. We can also provide help in the form of travel, a meal allowance in A dedicated member of the Student our café, and the loan of an electronic Services team will work with you device. Full details of our eligibility and your tutor to ensure you get the criteria can be found on our website. 18 19 WE ARE SUPPORTIVE ACADEMIC SUPPORT
AT RICHARD TAUNTON, YOU WILL HAVE ACCESS TO AN ACADEMIC SUPPORT NETWORK DESIGNED TO HELP YOU REFINE YOUR STUDY SKILLS AND IMPROVE YOUR RESULTS. WHETHER YOU NEED A HAND WITH YOUR SPELLING, OR SIMPLY WANT A QUIET PLACE TO WORK, WE HAVE A RANGE OF OPTIONS AVAILABLE TO YOU.
STUDY SKILLS LIBRARY
THE TEAM IN THE INDEPENDENT LEARNING UPON JOINING US, YOU AUTOMATICALLY CENTRE (ILC) CAN HELP EQUIP YOU WITH BECOME A MEMBER OF OUR BRIGHT AND THE TOOLS YOU NEED TO SUCCEED IN YOUR SPACIOUS LIBRARY. SUBJECTS. Our experienced and friendly team of librarians are happy They also offer 1-to-1 appointments to help identify areas in to help you access a wide variety of resources which will need of development and can create a tailored support plan support your studies. to help you reach your targets. The library also offer: Some of the areas they can assist with are: • Books, journals and subject guides • Numeracy and literacy • Newspapers and magazines • Dyslexia support • Zoned areas for silent study or group work • Study skills • Computer facilities • Time management • Access to printers, photocopiers and scanners • Exam anxiety management • DVDs and viewing facilities • Presentation skills. • Remote access to electronic resources.
20 IT IPAD SCHEME
AT RICHARD TAUNTON, WE HAVE OVER 350 AS A PART OF OUR DIGITAL LEARNING DESKTOP COMPUTERS, 100 MACS, AND REVOLUTION, RTSFC HAS PARTNERED OUR HELPFUL IT TEAM CAN ALSO LOAN WITH ACADEMIA TO GIVE STUDENTS THE LAPTOPS AND TABLETS IF NEEDED. OPPORTUNITY TO OWN AN IPAD! The college is wireless-enabled via Eduroam which means The scheme offers competitive prices and finance options, students are able to study using their own devices. and the Apple devices are insured for two years. All that is required to access the scheme is a valid student reference Upon joining RTSFC, all students are given access to an number. To learn more and order a device please visit: email account, storage space on the college network, and https://rtc.store.academia.co.uk specialist software packages. Staff and students collaborate using Google Classroom and our online Student Hub Some students may qualify for the free loan of an iPad for provides easy access to our useful intranet pages. Students the duration of their studies through our bursary scheme. can also track their progress online via MyPortal.
21 WE ARE SUPPORTIVE LEARNING SUPPORT
OUR LEARNING SUPPORT TEAM OFFER A WIDE RANGE OF SERVICES AND SPECIALISMS, AND ARE HERE TO GIVE YOU A HELPING HAND THROUGHOUT YOUR STUDIES TO ENSURE YOU REACH YOUR POTENTIAL. AS A SMALLER COLLEGE WE GET TO KNOW OUR STUDENTS WELL AND CAN TAILOR OUR SUPPORT ACCORDINGLY.
1-TO-1 SESSIONS Examples of adjustments include: We can support you in adjusting to • Extra time in exams higher standards of work and can • Use of a computer help you prepare for the future. This • Extended book loans could be through the provision of • Text to speech software 1-to-1 sessions in the ILC to develop skills in essay writing, literacy, work • Support with note taking. organisation, numeracy techniques, exam and revision planning, and EXAM ARRANGEMENTS managing anxiety. Exam arrangements make sure that students are given the appropriate SUPPORTING SPECIFIC fair chance in their exams. They may LEARNING DIFFICULTIES include the provision of things like extra time, a small shared room, a Our Teaching Support Assistants laptop, a reader, or a scribe. can support students with a range of learning needs, difficulties and Please let us know as soon as you disabilities. Depending on individual start college of any Exam Access needs or EHCP requirements, they Arrangements you believe you are can also provide a personalised entitled to. support programme and classroom AUTISM & ASPERGERS support to aid learning. We run a personalised Autism Support is regularly reviewed and Awareness coaching programme evaluated to ensure it is effective and to assist students to understand supports progress to independent themselves better and improve learning. interaction with others. REASONABLE TRANSITION ADJUSTMENTS If you have a special educational need, Reasonable adjustments enable all or believe an Open Day might be too students to access and participate in overwhelming for you, please contact learning, assessment, college facilities the college and we can arrange for and services. Please highlight on your a personal tour on a quieter day. If application form any adjustments you you wish to meet a member of the believe you are entitled to or could Learning Support team please indicate benefit from. this when you make contact.
22 23 YOUR FUTURE CAREERS SUPPORT
WE HAVE EXCELLENT FACILITIES IN PLACE TO SUPPORT YOU IN THE PLANNING OF YOUR FUTURE CAREER, WHETHER THIS INVOLVES HIGHER EDUCATION, AN APPRENTICESHIP OR EMPLOYMENT.
Our focus is always on your Doing so shows your commitment HELP WITH UCAS destination and ambitions, and this and dedication to the subject you are APPLICATIONS means guiding you towards your long interested in, but also develops those term goal, rather than just what suits soft skills that you might not get to Help with university applications is you right now. use during your lessons. available throughout the year and we have an excellent record for supporting There are a number of ways in which All students studying a pre level 3 student progression to highly we will help you with planning for programme and those on double/triple selective universities. your future: vocational courses are required to complete work experience as part • 1:1 career advice appointments HIGHER EDUCATION of their course. • Higher education events SUMMER SCHOOLS • Careers and apprenticeship events EMPLOYABILITY We actively promote and encourage • Industry guest speaker events There are many aspects linked to students to take advantage of the • Work placements employability and we will offer you a many summer school opportunities offered by businesses and universities. • Training opportunities menu of activities to ultimately make you more employable, whether this is Former students have taken part in • Volunteering opportunities to help you secure part time work, a the Access to Southampton (A2S) • Help sourcing apprenticeships work experience placement or getting scheme, through the University • Trips to universities that dream apprenticeship. We will run of Southampton. • Skills development workshops a variety of workshops and events on the following topics; APPRENTICESHIPS • Links to industry and business and much more. • CV writing We can help students who choose not to go to university to secure • Application writing WORK EXPERIENCE apprenticeships, by assisting with • Cover letter writing applications, any tests that applicants Work experience is an important part • Job seeking guidance have to undertake, as well as practise of your college experience, and all • Interview techniques interviews and help with presentation students should look to undertake skills. We have helped students secure • Mock interviews. some during their time at college. places at prestigious companies such Placements will give you a great HIGHER EDUCATION as IBM, Ernst & Young, Deloitte, Arqiva insight into the type of career you and Fiander Tovell. might be interested in and help We work closely with local universities you develop the skills needed for (including Southampton, Surrey, employment. Solent, Winchester, Bournemouth, Work experience is also imperative for Portsmouth and Chichester), as well some Higher Education courses. If you as ‘Into University’ and the Southern are looking to study medicine, health Universities Network project, and social care related courses or to help our students from all veterinary science, admissions tutors walks of life achieve their goals. will look closely to see whether you have undertaken any work experience alongside your course.
24 “ THE CAREERS TEAM HAVE BEEN SO SUPPORTIVE WHILST I’VE BEEN AT COLLEGE. I’VE HAD ONE-TO-ONE APPOINTMENTS, ATTENDED INDUSTRY SPECIALIST TALKS AND SPOKEN TO EMPLOYERS AT CAREERS FAIRS. THERE’S ALWAYS SO MUCH GOING ON! THE WORK EXPERIENCE COORDINATOR ALSO HELPED ME ORGANISE AND SECURE A PLACEMENT AT AN ACCOUNTING AND FINANCE FIRM, WHICH IS WHAT I HOPE TO GO ON TO DO AFTER COLLEGE. ”
William Stone from Redbridge Community School. Studying: Business Diploma (Triple). 25 YOUR FUTURE ACCELERATE YOUR LEARNING
OUR ACCELERATE PROGRAMME IS You will receive help with: DESIGNED TO FURTHER DEVELOP THE • Securing summer school placements SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND CAPABILITIES • Application preparation OF STUDENTS WHO ASPIRE TO GO TO • Interview skills THE MOST SELECTIVE UNIVERSITIES, • Work shadowing opportunities. AND APPLY FOR SOME OF THE MOST You will also have the opportunity to: COMPETITIVE COURSES, SUCH AS • Complete an extended project qualification MEDICINE AND VETERINARY SCIENCE. • Visit higher universities.
If you intend to apply for some of the most competitive You will be expected to develop excellent study habits and university courses, you will receive dedicated support broaden your understanding of the political, international with your applications, with the opportunity to take part in and cultural issues of your subjects by undertaking wider practice interviews and practice entrance exams to prepare reading related to the courses that you are interested in. you for those courses which require you to undertake a more rigorous admissions process.
26 THE EXTENDED PROJECT QUALIFICATION
WHAT IS THE EXTENDED PROJECT QUALIFICATION? “ PROJECT The Extended Project Qualification (EPQ) is an independent QUALIFICATIONS research project that you can undertake alongside your chosen courses. It is roughly the equivalent to half an A SUCH AS THE Level and can attract up to 28 UCAS points. You will be supported by a tutor who can assist with the planning of EPQ OFFER AN your project and to help you develop the skills required to complete your project well. UNPARALLELED As you are able to choose the subject of the EPQ yourself, INTRODUCTION TO it is a great way to show your passion for a particular subject area and really delve into topics or address issues which THE SKILLS NEEDED may not be covered in your courses. The possibilities to show your interest and skills within a specific discipline FOR STUDENTS TO or subject area are endless! THRIVE IN HIGHER WHAT WOULD I HAVE TO DO? EDUCATION. ” The project can take on two different forms: University of Southampton • Artefact project This can take on various different forms depending on your interests and end goal, for example you could; create HERE ARE JUST SOME OF THE PROJECTS a piece of artwork, choreograph a dance, direct your own THAT OUR STUDENTS HAVE COMPLETED performance piece, write a play, run an event or even AS PART OF THEIR EPQ: design an app. Alongside this you will write a 1000 word research paper. Artefact projects have included: • Essay project • Writing, directing and producing a musical A 5000 word written research essay. • The design and construction of a flowerpot bell tower Throughout the process of your project you will complete a • Writing and directing a short film in the style of French production log to show the different stages of your project New Wave Cinema and how it evolves. You will also be required to present • Engineering a guitar your findings/research or outcomes through an evaluative presentation once your project is completed. • Writing and arranging country music.
WHY SHOULD I TAKE IT? Essay projects have included: The qualification will help you to develop the necessary • A comparison of PTSD after combat and giving birth planning, research, presentation and academic writing skills • Can humans live sustainably on Mars? that universities look for in their applicants. It is valued by • The Human impact on the New Forest many universities and some Russell Group universities include the EPQ as part of their offer. • Ancient Egyptian burial practices • Euthanasia: completely unethical or act of kindness? Students who have applied for University can make reference to their project in their personal statement and • Kashmir: can this war be a win situation for two nations? during the interview process to show enthusiasm and wider • How does age affect second language acquisition? understanding of their selected subject area.
27 STUDY PROGRAMMES THE RIGHT LEVEL OF STUDY FOR YOU.
AT RICHARD TAUNTON WE You will be able to make course OFFER COURSES ACROSS changes right up until enrolment, so don’t panic if you are still deciding THREE DIFFERENT LEVELS up until that point. TO MAKE SURE THAT We’ll also talk through and advise THERE IS SOMETHING FOR you on course selection at your EVERYONE. pre-enrolment interview.
This means that there are great progression opportunities, no matter what level you join us at. Take a look at the routes below to see which one you might fit into.
LEVEL 3 LEVEL 2 PRE LEVEL 2 TWO YEARS OF STUDY THREE YEARS OF STUDY TWO YEARS OF STUDY On a level 3 programme you will study If you do not score four or above in Our pre-level two programme A Levels, Vocational courses or a GCSE English and Maths, our level is designed to develop the skills combination of the two. Your courses two study programme enables you to you need to be successful in the will give you the skills and knowledge achieve these, alongside a vocational workplace. You will take a diploma in to progress onto university, an pathway, over three years. vocational studies as well as English apprenticeship or into employment. and Maths courses.
LESS THAN A FOUR IN GCSE LESS THAN A THREE IN GCSE ENGLISH & MATHS ENGLISH & MATHS
MEET GCSE COURSE ENTRY GCSES & VOCATIONAL DIPLOMA REQUIREMENTS COURSES
A LEVEL OR VOCATIONAL A LEVEL OR VOCATIONAL VOCATIONAL COURSES COURSES OR A COMBINATION COURSES OR A COMBINATION & GCSES
PROGRESSION: HIGHER PROGRESSION: HIGHER PROGRESSION: FURTHER EDUCATION, APPRENTICESHIP EDUCATION, APPRENTICESHIP STUDY, APPRENTICESHIP OR EMPLOYMENT OR EMPLOYMENT OR EMPLOYMENT
28 ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
LEVEL 3 STUDY PROGRAMME LEVEL 2 STUDY PROGRAMME We offer a range of courses at Level 3, all of which are These courses are studied during the first year of a three studied over two years. Your study programme will be year programme. Your study programme will comprise of made up of three A Level subjects or vocational equivalent. any necessary repeats of GCSE Maths or English, alongside To easily work this out, we divide our vocational courses a Level 2 vocational subject and work experience. You will into three categories: develop your study skills and subject specific knowledge in preparation for Level 3 study in your second year. • Single award (equivalent to one A Level) • Double award PLEASE NOTE: (equivalent to two A Levels) Some courses have additional requirements, • Triple award so be sure to check each course individually! (equivalent to three A Levels).
A LEVELS VOCATIONAL LEVEL 2 COURSES To study A Level courses you To study our vocational courses At least four GCSEs at grade must achieve at least five you must achieve at least five 3 or above, including English GCSEs at grade 5 or above, GCSEs at grade 4 or above, Language. including English Language. including English Language.
CREATE YOUR STUDY PROGRAMME After researching your subjects, compile your ideal study programme here. You can talk about this during your pre-enrolment interview.
GRADES I NEED FOR THIS COURSE WORK EXPERIENCE IDEAS
SUBJECT 1
SUBJECT 2
SUBJECT 3
ACCELERATE PROGRAMME EPQ/Possible 4th Subject
ENRICHMENT
29 STUDY PROGRAMMES TOP TIPS Know your strengths Knowing your strengths is a good way to help identify the SELECTING THE types of courses that are right for you, and the way in which you like to learn. COURSES THAT Why not try the careers planner quiz at www.sacu-student.com ARE RIGHT FOR YOU Choose subjects that you are good at and enjoy IF YOU ARE NOT QUITE SURE WHERE TO START WHEN IT You will always progress and achieve more in subjects that COMES TO CHOOSING YOUR COURSES, THERE ARE MANY you enjoy and that you are FACTORS TO TAKE INTO ACCOUNT. TAKE A LOOK AT OUR already good at. Try not to be POINTERS BELOW AND THE HELPFUL QUIZ TO SEE WHAT swayed by outside influences KIND OF SUBJECTS MIGHT SUIT YOU. and think about what subjects you are currently doing well at in school and the ones you A LEVEL COURSES VOCATIONAL COURSES enjoy most. • Academic focus • More applied/practical Be clear about what motivates • Predominantly exam based • Mixed assessment methods and interests you • Three subjects studied • One to three subjects studied Try out the quick quiz over the page. It will help to clarify your • Good entry into higher education • Compulsory work experience interests, what motivates you • Required by selective universities. • Accepted by many universities. and what matters to you in life such as money, family, WHY IS CAREER PLANNING IMPORTANT? status etc. The time you spend at college is very short in comparison to the whole of your career/working life. So the courses you choose to study at college can have an enormous impact on your future, so we are here to help guide you in the right direction, and to hopefully help you choose the right courses to suit your strengths and that will help you in your future career.
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There are many courses, apprenticeships and careers out there requiring specific subjects for A Level and vocational qualifications. However, there are also others that do not have particular requirements and just want you to do well and achieve. Do make sure you carefully check out the entry requirements on our website before you apply to college.
30 STUDY PROGRAMMES
TICK ANYTHING YOU ENJOY DOING OR THINK THAT YOU WOULD ENJOY DOING. A B
Helping others Using tools Craft and design Producing music and media
Working outdoors Time management Entertaining others Fashion
Making and fixing things Creative writing
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Meeting new people Taking on challenges Problem solving Researching and experimenting Resolving conflict Helping others Doing calculations Understanding how Sharing knowledge Coding and programming things work E F
Arranging social events Competing alongside others Organising and planning Understanding past events Earning money Campaigning for change Experimenting with technology Details-orientated Entrepreneurship Money organisation
HOW MANY TICKS DID YOU GET IN EACH SECTION? Write your scores in the boxes below. Most people have more than one interest so check out any score of three or over.
SCORE | MOSTLY A’S SCORE | MOSTLY B’S ALWAYS ON THE MOVE! MAKE AND CREATE! Being practical gives you loads to choose from, for example: Your creative expertise would be great in Media, Music, Sport, Uniformed Public Services and Media. Fine Art, Textiles, Photography, Graphics, Drama and Performing Arts.
SCORE | MOSTLY C’S SCORE | MOSTLY D’S HELPFUL AND FRIENDLY! QUESTIONING IS KEY! Enjoying the company of others is perfect for Media, Your keenness to answer questions would be perfect to use Health and Social Care and Business. in Geography, Mathematics, Physics, Biology, Chemistry and History.
SCORE | MOSTLY E’S SCORE | MOSTLY F’S BECOME YOUR OWN BOSS! PLANNING IS LIFE! Subjects like Business Studies, Economics, IT, Psychology Subjects like Business, Media, Law and Economics are built and Sociology would be great to start building your empire! on time management and getting good results!
31 COURSE SELECTION
LEVEL 3 COURSES
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FIND OUT MORE You can find more course information on our website www.richardtaunton.ac.uk/ courses 32 ACCOUNTING GEOGRAPHY POLISH 34 A-LEVEL 43 A-LEVEL 53 A-LEVEL
ACTING GRAPHIC DESIGN POPULAR MUSIC 34 VOCATIONAL 43 VOCATIONAL 53 VOCATIONAL
BIOLOGY HEALTH AND PSYCHOLOGY 35 A-LEVEL 45 SOCIAL CARE 54 A-LEVEL VOCATIONAL
BUSINESS HISTORY RELIGIOUS STUDIES 35 VOCATIONAL 45 A-LEVEL 54 A-LEVEL
BUSINESS STUDIES INFORMATION SCIENCE (APPLIED) 37 A-LEVEL 46 TECHNOLOGY 55 VOCATIONAL VOCATIONAL
CHEMISTRY LAW SOCIOLOGY 37 A-LEVEL 46 A-LEVEL 55 A-LEVEL
COMPUTER SCIENCE LAW (APPLIED) SPANISH 38 A-LEVEL 47 VOCATIONAL 57 A-LEVEL
CRIMINOLOGY MATHS SPORT 38 VOCATIONAL 47 A-LEVEL 57 VOCATIONAL
DANCE MEDIA STUDIES SPORT COACHING 39 VOCATIONAL 49 A-LEVEL 58 ACADEMY VOCATIONAL
DIGITAL MEDIA MUSIC SPORTS SCIENCE 39 VOCATIONAL 49 A-LEVEL 58 VOCATIONAL
ECONOMICS MUSIC TECHNOLOGY STATISTICS 41 A-LEVEL 50 VOCATIONAL 59 A-LEVEL
ENGLISH LANGUAGE PERFORMING ARTS TEXTILES 41 A-LEVEL 50 VOCATIONAL 59 A-LEVEL
ENGLISH LITERATURE PHOTOGRAPHY UNIFORMED 42 A-LEVEL 51 A-LEVEL 61 PUBLIC SERVICE VOCATIONAL
FINE ART PHYSICS 42 A-LEVEL 51 A-LEVEL 33 ACCOUNTING ACTING
A-LEVEL VOCATIONAL (SINGLE AWARD)
OFTEN REFERRED TO AS THE LANGUAGE OF BUSINESS, NURTURE YOUR PASSION FOR PERFORMING AND ACCOUNTING IS A SUBJECT THAT CAN KICK-START A DEVELOP YOUR ACTING SKILLS ON THIS FUN, CREATIVE CAREER IN A NUMBER OF DIFFERENT INDUSTRIES. AND CHALLENGING COURSE.
Throughout this course you will learn how to prepare With a strong focus on naturalistic acting and physical detailed financial statements for sole traders, partnerships, theatre, this course will help you to build your confidence and limited companies. You will also gain an insight into how and explore your talents. You will take part in workshops, these statements are used by a variety of stakeholders to devised theatre productions, and perform in a full-length assess the performance of their businesses. play at a local theatre.
TOPICS INCLUDE TOPICS INCLUDE • The role of the accountant in business and types of • Acting styles (naturalism, physical theatre, epic theatre, business organisation classical theatre) • Double entry booking and preparation of the trial balance • Audition technique • Analysis and evaluation of financial information • Group workshop performance • Budgets such as cash, production, payables, receivables, • Investigating practitioners’ work and labour • Improvisation • Interpretation, analysis and communication of accounting • Developing skills and techniques for live performance. information • Ethical considerations. ENTRY REQUIREMENTS At least five GCSEs at grade 4 or above, including ENTRY REQUIREMENTS English Language. At least five GCSEs at grade 5 or above, including a grade 5 in English Language and Maths. CAREER OPTIONS Performer, teacher, drama therapist and entertainer, CAREER OPTIONS cruise ship entertainer, stage manager, director. Accountant, company secretary, investment analyst, forensic accountant, actuarial analyst. UNIVERSITY OPTIONS Drama Studies, Acting, Performing Arts, Street Arts, UNIVERSITY OPTIONS Devising, Directing, Arts Management. Accounting, Finance, Banking & Finance, Finance Many students progress to prestigious dance and drama Management, Finance Investment & Risk. schools including Urdang Academy, Trinity Laban and Bird College.
34 BIOLOGY BUSINESS
A-LEVEL VOCATIONAL (SINGLE AND TRIPLE AWARD)
FAMOUSLY REFERRED TO AS THE SCIENCE OF LIFE, HAVING A GOOD UNDERSTANDING OF BUSINESS AND BIOLOGY IS A FASCINATING SUBJECT THAT CAN GIVE BUSINESS PRACTICE IS A VALUABLE SKILL FOR A YOU A DEEPER UNDERSTANDING OF LIVING THINGS. NUMBER OF DIFFERENT CAREER PATHS, INCLUDING SELF-EMPLOYMENT. Throughout your studies, you will broaden your knowledge of the major systems of the human body, explore the Learn how different business theories relate to the interactions of organisms in their environment, and learn operation of real-life businesses and gain a critical about the principles behind evolution and genetics. understanding of organisations, the markets they serve, and the process of adding value. Students on this course TOPICS INCLUDE are required to undertake course-related work experience. • Biological molecules TOPICS INCLUDE • Cell structure Single and Triple: • Exchange with the environment • Exploring business • Genetic information, variation, and relationships • Developing a marketing campaign between organisms • Personal and business finance • Energy transfers and metabolic activities • Recruitment and selection. • Organism response to changes in environment Triple only: • Genetics, populations, evolution, and ecosystems. • Managing an event ENTRY REQUIREMENTS • International business At least five GCSEs at grade 5 or above, including English Language and science (Biology or double award) at grade 6 • Principle of management and Maths at grade 5. • Visual merchandising CAREER OPTIONS • Pitching for a new business. Doctor, paramedic, midwife, nurse, physiotherapist, ENTRY REQUIREMENTS environmentalist, teacher, environmental scientist. At least five GCSEs at grade 4 or above, including English UNIVERSITY OPTIONS Language and Maths. Biology, Medicine, Pharmacology, Biochemistry, CAREER OPTIONS Physiotherapy, Veterinary Science, Nursing, Entrepreneur, business owner, business administration Midwifery, Teaching. officer, marketing officer, sales and advertising executive, recruitment consultant, accountant.
UNIVERSITY OPTIONS Business and Management, Accounting and Finance, Marketing, Public Relations, International Business Management, Human Resources, Business.
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“ I ENJOY THE PRACTICAL ASPECTS OF THE COURSE BECAUSE THE EXPERIMENTS ARE ONES I’VE NEVER DONE BEFORE AND MY LESSONS ARE TAUGHT IN SUCH AN ENGAGING MANNER.
MY TEACHER IS PASSIONATE ABOUT BIOLOGY AND EVERY LESSON IS FILLED WITH NEW AND FASCINATING INFORMATION THAT KEEPS EVERYONE ENGAGED AND EXCITED ABOUT THE SUBJECT. ”
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A-LEVEL A-LEVEL THIS MODERN, DYNAMIC COURSE ENCOURAGES THE CHEMISTRY IS ALL AROUND YOU AND IS AT THE PRACTICAL APPLICATION OF BUSINESS CONCEPTS FOREFRONT OF INNOVATION IN MANY FIELDS, BY EXPLORING EVENTS IN THE BUSINESS WORLD AND INCLUDING MEDICINE, ENGINEERING, AND THE RELATING THEM TO THEORIES AND PRACTICE. ENVIRONMENT.
It will provide you with an introduction to the main elements This course brings chemistry to life as you explore the of business such as marketing, finance, operations, and properties and interactions of substances that form the human resources, and will explore how these contribute to building blocks of matter. You will also participate in a achieving business objectives. wide range of hands-on chemistry practicals in our well-equipped labs. TOPICS INCLUDE • Enterprise and business function TOPICS INCLUDE • Practical skill development • Stakeholders and external influences • Foundations in chemistry • Accounting and human resources • Periodic table and energy • Operation management • Introduction to organic chemistry • Business strategies and decision making • Physical chemistry and transition elements • Marketing and communication • Further organic chemistry and analysis. • Contingency and crisis management. ENTRY REQUIREMENTS ENTRY REQUIREMENTS At least five GCSEs at grade 5 or above, including Maths At least five GCSEs at grade 5 or above, including Maths and Science (Chemistry or double award) at grade 6 and and English Language. English at grade 5. CAREER OPTIONS CAREER OPTIONS Accountant, banker, lawyer, government worker, insurance Chemist, biochemist, doctor, dentist, vet, advisor, marketing manager, business consultant, public chemical engineer, pharmacist, geologist, food scientist, sector worker, teacher. forensic scientist, environmental scientist. UNIVERSITY OPTIONS UNIVERSITY OPTIONS Business Management, International Business, Business Chemistry, Biochemistry, Medicine, Dentistry, and Finance, Marketing, Human Resources Management, Veterinary Science, Chemical Engineering, Pharmacy, Economics, Politics. Pharmacology, Geology, Food Science, Forensic Science, Environmental Science.
37 COMPUTER SCIENCE CRIMINOLOGY
A-LEVEL VOCATIONAL (SINGLE AWARD) COMPUTER SCIENTISTS DESIGN AND DEVELOP THE CRIMINOLOGY HELPS US UNDERSTAND WHY SOFTWARE AND HARDWARE FOR THE PROGRAMMES PEOPLE COMMIT CRIMES, THEIR MOTIVATIONS, AND WE USE, AND THE DEMAND FOR SKILLED INVESTIGATES WHETHER IT IS POSSIBLE TO PREDICT PROFESSIONALS HAS NEVER BEEN GREATER. CRIMINAL BEHAVIOUR.
This practical subject will develop your capacity to think This diverse and practical course takes a multi-disciplinary creatively, innovatively, logically and critically. You will study approach to understanding the causes of criminality and the a broad range of topics and apply the academic principles role of the criminal justice system. You will apply theories of learned in the classroom to real-world situations. criminality to real life cases, and explore how changes can be made in criminal law and social policy. TOPICS INCLUDE • The characteristics of contemporary processors, input, TOPICS INCLUDE output and storage devices • Changing awareness of crime • Software and software development • Impact of the media on crime • Exchanging data, data types, data structures and • Criminological theories algorithms • Criminal and deviant behaviour • Elements of computational thinking • Social change and policy • Programming and problem solving • Criminal justice system • Pattern recognition, abstraction and decomposition • Examination of verdicts in criminal cases • Algorithm design and efficiency • Processing and rules of evidence • Legal, moral, cultural and ethical issues. • The rights of the individual and the Crown Prosecution ENTRY REQUIREMENTS Service At least five GCSEs at grade 5 or above, including English • Models of justice and aims of punishment. Language, Maths at a grade 6, and either science (Physics or double award) or Computer Science at grade 6. ENTRY REQUIREMENTS At least five GCSEs at grade 4 or above, including CAREER OPTIONS English Language. Programmer, network engineer, database administrator, games developer, interface designer, multimedia CAREER OPTIONS programmer, systems analyst, systems developer Police officer, forensic professional, social worker, lawyer, and tester. criminologist, legal professional.
UNIVERSITY OPTIONS UNIVERSITY OPTIONS Computer Science, Information Systems, Multimedia, Law, Sociology, Applied Science, Criminology, History, Software Engineering, Computer Networking, Software Politics, Public Services, Forensics. Development, Cyber Security, Internet/Games Related, Animation, Programming, Information Management.
38 DANCE DIGITAL MEDIA
VOCATIONAL (SINGLE AWARD) VOCATIONAL (SINGLE AWARD) STUDYING DANCE IS A FANTASTIC WAY TO IMPROVE DEVELOP YOUR CREATIVITY BY STUDYING A DIGITAL YOUR TECHNICAL AND CHOREOGRAPHIC SKILLS MEDIA COURSE THAT IS BASED ON REALISTIC AND BECOME A MORE COMPETENT AND CONFIDENT WORKPLACE SITUATIONS, ACTIVITIES, AND DEMANDS. PERFORMER. You will gain an understanding of the media industry This highly practical course will deepen your understanding through analysing media representation, pitching, and of the human anatomy, dance history, and develop your producing media projects. Learning to use programmes skills in dance technique and analysis. There will also be such as InDesign and Premiere Pro is also invaluable to the opportunity to perform in events such as a Dance those wishing to pursue a career in the media industry. Showcase, Dance Live! and our end of year production. Students on this course are encouraged to undertake TOPICS INCLUDE course-related work experience and can benefit from our • Contemporary dance technique extensive range of links with local employers. • Group performance workshop TOPICS INCLUDE • Media products and audiences • Choreographic skills • Create a media product • Group choreography & Rock Challenge • Scripting for media products • Developing skills & techniques for live performance • Pre-production and planning • Investigating practitioners work • Create the use of sound in media • Dance history, learning professional dance repertoire. • Create a media profile. ENTRY REQUIREMENTS At least five GCSEs at grade 5 or above, including ENTRY REQUIREMENTS English Language. At least five GCSEs at grade 4 or above, including English Language. CAREER OPTIONS Performer, dancer, teacher, arts administrator, dance CAREER OPTIONS therapist, arts management, choreographer, dance Journalist, radio presenter, foley artist, scriptwriter, sound school instructor. engineer, web designer.
UNIVERSITY OPTIONS UNIVERSITY OPTIONS Dance, Creative Arts, Street Arts, Performance Arts, Visual Communication, Media Studies, Media and Choreography, Musical Theatre. Many students progress Journalism, Radio Production, Digital Film, Moving Image, to prestigious dance and drama schools including Urdang Broadcast Journalism, Television and Broadcasting. Academy, Trinity Laban and Bird College.
39 ENGLISH LITERATURE
“ ONE OF THE THINGS I LIKE MOST ABOUT ENGLISH LITERATURE IS THAT THERE IS NO SET ANSWER, YOU ARE ABLE TO EXPRESS SEVERAL IDEAS AND BE CREATIVE WITH HOW YOU INTERPRET TEXTS.
OUR TEACHER HAS ALWAYS SET HIGH EXPECTATIONS AND I AM ALWAYS ENCOURAGED TO DELVE DEEPER, THE LESSONS ARE ENGAGING AND I ENJOY HOW THE SUBJECT CHALLENGES ME. IF YOU LOVE READING, THIS COURSE IS FOR YOU! ”
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A-LEVEL A-LEVEL UNCOVER THE CAUSES OF THE MAJOR ECONOMIC DEEPEN YOUR APPRECIATION FOR THE ENGLISH CRASH IN 2008 AND EVALUATE THE UK’S DECISION LANGUAGE BY INVESTIGATING THE SOCIAL FACTORS TO LEAVE THE EU ON THIS FASCINATING ECONOMICS WHICH HAVE SHAPED IT BOTH TODAY AND IN THE PAST. COURSE. On this course, you will study a variety of texts and learn Throughout your studies, you will explore the micro and how social class, gender, ethnicity, and regional differences macro economy, both on a national and global scale. You have all influenced language. You will also develop your will learn about how scarce resources are allocated and the own writing skills, and investigate an element of language challenges governments face in dealing with globalisation, variation, such as how children acquire their language. pollution and ageing populations. TOPICS INCLUDE TOPICS INCLUDE • Language variations: social class; regional variation; • The basic economic problem of scarcity gender; occupation • How markets work and why they fail • Textual analysis: speech, texts and electronic • The need for government intervention • The power of storytelling, persuasion or information • How the macro economy works and performs • Language variations: ethnicity; global English • The role of government policy • Children’s language development (0-11 years) • International trade. • Language diversity and change.
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS ENTRY REQUIREMENTS At least five GCSEs at grade 5 or above, including English At least five GCSEs at grade 5 or above, including a Language and Maths. grade 5 in English Language.
CAREER OPTIONS CAREER OPTIONS Economist, accountant, actuarial analyst, data analyst, Journalist, teacher, researcher, copywriter, editor, lawyer, financial risk analyst, forensic accountant, investment politician, publishing assistant, production assistant, analyst, statistician. communications and PR professional.
UNIVERSITY OPTIONS UNIVERSITY OPTIONS Economics, Business, Management, Human Resources, English, Linguistics, Journalism, History, Politics, Accountancy, Law, Finance, Politics, Economics. Communication Studies, Management Film Studies, Law, Sociology, Psychology, Creative Writing.
41 ENGLISH LITERATURE FINE ART (ART & DESIGN)
A-LEVEL A-LEVEL DELVE INTO AN ECLECTIC RANGE OF TEXTS AND DRAWING, PAINTING, AND A DIVERSE RANGE OF EXPLORE A VARIETY OF DIFFERENT THEMES ON THIS MIXED-MEDIA TECHNIQUES ARE CREATIVELY ENGAGING ENGLISH LITERATURE COURSE. EXPLORED TO AN ADVANCED LEVEL THROUGHOUT THIS COURSE. By analysing poetry, drama, and novels from a variety of different time periods you will be able to form new ideas You will be given the opportunity to develop the skills and and investigate the influence of context. You will further ideas needed to create original and personal artwork. Using develop skills in literary analysis and evaluation, which will your first-hand experiences and researching other artists will help you to engage critically and creatively with language. also help you develop your body of work.
TOPICS INCLUDE TOPICS INCLUDE • Poetry - Poems of the Decade anthology • Observation and recording first-hand experiences • Drama - Hamlet or Othello by William Shakespeare • Drawing, painting, and mixed-media techniques • Science and society: comparisons between Never Let Me • Artist research and analysis Go and Frankenstein • Preparatory studies: artist research, visual recording, • Poetry - ‘The Less Deceived’ by Philip Larkin creative experimentation, and personal ideas development. • Drama - Doctor Faustus by Christopher Marlow. ENTRY REQUIREMENTS ENTRY REQUIREMENTS At least five GCSEs at grade 5 or above, including English At least five GCSEs at grade 5 or above, including English Language and Art. Literature and English Language. A suitable portfolio of artwork may be accepted as an CAREER OPTIONS alternative to GCSE Art. Journalism, teaching, academic research, copywriting, editing, law, human resources, public relations, politics, CAREER OPTIONS publishing, TV and film industry, communications, academia. Fine artist, illustrator, architect, animator, set-designer, museum/gallery worker, commercial artist. UNIVERSITY OPTIONS English, Linguistics, Journalism, History, Politics, UNIVERSITY OPTIONS Communication Studies, Management Film Studies, Law, Art Foundation (pre-degree), Fine Art, Illustration, Sociology, Psychology, Creative Writing. Architecture, Art History, Interior Design and Animation.
42 GEOGRAPHY GRAPHIC DESIGN
A-LEVEL VOCATIONAL (SINGLE AWARD) LEARN HOW PEOPLE’S LIVES ARE AFFECTED BY THE A COMBINATION OF ART AND TECHNOLOGY, GRAPHIC WORLD IN WHICH WE LIVE AND EXPLORE THE BIG DESIGN WILL DEVELOP YOUR SKILLS IN CREATIVE ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUES THAT CHALLENGE OUR PROBLEM SOLVING. FUTURE. This course explores the fundamentals of graphic design On this course, you will study both physical and human and provides a concise introduction to working in the geography. By carrying out an investigation on a topic of design industry. You will have the opportunity to learn your choice, as well as participating in at least four days of new computer editing skills while presenting an individual fieldwork, you will develop your skills in research and data response to design briefs. analysis. TOPICS INCLUDE TOPICS INCLUDE • The creative process • Water and carbon cycles • Graphics materials, techniques and processes • Contemporary urban environments • Visual recording and communication • The concept of ‘place’ and how it influences human lives • Critical and contextual studies in art and design • Exhibiting and presenting artwork. • Global governance ENTRY REQUIREMENTS • Glacial systems and landscapes. Equivalent in size to one A Level. 4 units of which 3 are ENTRY REQUIREMENTS mandatory and 2 are external. Mandatory content (83%). At least five GCSEs at grade 5 or above, including English External assessment (58%). Language and Maths. A GCSE in Geography is not required. CAREER OPTIONS CAREER OPTIONS Graphic designer, illustrator, web designer, marketing GIS consultant, graduate manager, royal marines officer, manager, freelancer, teacher. geoinformation technology operator, disaster management UNIVERSITY OPTIONS specialist, environmental scientist, geologist, surveyor, sustainable development professional. Art Foundation (Pre-Degree), Illustration, Graphic Design, Design for Multimedia, Printmaking. UNIVERSITY OPTIONS Geography, Oceanography, Geology, Geographic Information Systems, Urban and Regional Planning, Demography, International Relations, Law, Environmental Science.
43 HEALTH CARE AND SOCIAL
“ HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE IS DEFINITELY MY FAVOURITE SUBJECT AT COLLEGE, I AM LOOKING TO GO TO UNIVERSITY TO STUDY PRIMARY EDUCATION, AND THIS COURSE HAS REALLY PREPARED ME FOR MY NEXT STEPS.
ONE OF THE BEST THINGS I HAVE FOUND ABOUT STUDYING AT RICHARD TAUNTON IS THE SUPPORT FROM STAFF, THE TEACHERS ARE AMAZING AND THE STUDENT SERVICES TEAM ARE ALWAYS THERE WHEN I NEED ANY HELP. ”
Kieron Allen from Upper Shirley High School. Studying: Health & Social Care, Geography, Science (Applied).
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VOCATIONAL (SINGLE AND TRIPLE AWARD) A-LEVEL THIS CHALLENGING AND REWARDING COURSE WILL HIGHLY RESPECTED BY UNIVERSITIES, HISTORY HELP PREPARE YOU WITH THE PRACTICAL SKILLS IS A SUBJECT WHICH WILL GIVE YOU A GREATER NEEDED FOR A RANGE OF CAREERS IN THE HEALTH UNDERSTANDING OF OUR PRESENT THROUGH THE AND SOCIAL CARE INDUSTRY. UNCOVERING OF THE PAST.
You will explore a variety of topics and themes such During this course you will explore both modern and early as additional needs, causes of disease, and the role of modern history and take part in numerous debates and professionals. You will also learn practical skills such as discussions. Additionally, you will develop knowledge and how to undertake risk assessments, training in skills that can serve as a gateway to many employment safeguarding, and first aid. opportunities. Students studying for a triple award are required to TOPICS INCLUDE undertake course-related work experience. • James 1st and Charles 1st and the English Civil War TOPICS INCLUDE (1603-1649)
Single and Triple: • Weimar Germany and the Treaty of Versailles (1918-1933) • Human development • The rise of Hitler and the Nazi party • Working in health and social care • The struggle for Civil Rights in the USA (1870-1970) - coursework unit • Physiological disorder • The Nazi consolidation of power, life in Nazi Germany & • Meeting individual care needs. WWII (1933-1945) Triple only: • Cromwell & the Protectorate, Charles II, James II & the • Supporting individuals with additional needs Glorious Revolution (1649-1702.
• Anatomy and physiology ENTRY REQUIREMENTS • Caring for individuals with dementia At least five GCSEs at grade 5 or above, including English Language. A GCSE in History is not required. • Assessing children’s developmental support needs • Understanding mental wellbeing. CAREER OPTIONS Lawyer, teacher, journalist, company director, business and ENTRY REQUIREMENTS media professional, museum curator, archivist. At least five GCSEs at grade 4 or above, including English, Maths and a science (Single or Double Award). UNIVERSITY OPTIONS History, Politics, Ancient History/Classics, English, CAREER OPTIONS Journalism, Law, Archaeology, Classical Civilisation. Nurse, social worker, occupational therapist, paramedic, care worker, youth worker.
UNIVERSITY OPTIONS Nursing, Midwifery, Social Work, Childhood Studies, Occupational Therapy, Paramedic Science, Youth Studies.
45 INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY LAW
VOCATIONAL (SINGLE AND DOUBLE AWARD) A-LEVEL IN THIS MODERN DIGITAL AGE, THERE IS A SIGNIFICANT DURING THIS COURSE YOU WILL DISCOVER THE DEMAND FOR PEOPLE WITH A ROBUST KNOWLEDGE OF WORKINGS OF THE ENGLISH LEGAL SYSTEM, LOOKING HOW INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY CAN BE INTEGRATED AT BOTH THE PROCEDURAL AND SUBSTANTIVE SIDE OF AND USED. THE LAW.
This course will explore a variety of topics, from the You will explore criminal law, including case law and relationship between hardware and software, to managing legislation, tort law, and human rights law. You will also and processing data and using it to communicate and study the systems and processes which underpin the share information. Practical tasks will also develop English legal system such as precedence and how judges transferable skills which can be used to access university or interpret statutes. employment. TOPICS INCLUDE TOPICS INCLUDE • The structure of the Welsh and English legal systems Single and Double: • Criminal and civil law • Information technology systems • Legal personnel • Creating systems to manage information • Legal funding • Using social media in business • Criminal law including offences against the person and • Website development. property offences Double only: • Rules and theory of the law of tort • Programming • Negligence – injury to people and damage to property • Digital animation and effects • Human rights law • IT project management • Provision of the European convention of human rights • Cyber security and incident management. • Protection of human rights in the UK ENTRY REQUIREMENTS • Legal rules, principles, concepts and issues. At least five GCSEs at grade 4 or above, including English ENTRY REQUIREMENTS Language and Maths. At least five GCSEs at grade 5 or above, including English CAREER OPTIONS Language and Maths. Software developer, web/content developer, mobile apps CAREER OPTIONS designer, games designer, programmer and IT/business analysis support. Solicitor, legal executive, paralegal, police officer, local authority worker, health and safety manager, customs UNIVERSITY OPTIONS officer, banker, insurance advisor, court usher. Business Information and Technology, Digital Technology UNIVERSITY OPTIONS Solutions, Computer Games Technology, Creative Technology, Information Technology Management Law, Law and Criminology, Business Studies, Sociology, for Business, Computing Forensics, Computer History, Politics. Networks & Security. 46 LAW (APPLIED) MATHS
VOCATIONAL (SINGLE AWARD) A-LEVEL THE LAW IMPACTS EVERYTHING, AND BY THIS COURSE EMPHASISES HOW MATHEMATICAL STUDYING THIS COURSE YOU WILL GAIN A DEEPER IDEAS ARE INTERCONNECTED AND HOW MATHEMATICS UNDERSTANDING OF THE CIVIL COURT SYSTEM AND CAN BE APPLIED TO MODEL SITUATIONS. CRIMINAL LAW. You will learn about mathematical argument, language You will have the opportunity to apply the legal concepts and proof as well as mathematical problem solving and you learn about in both a practical and theoretical way. modelling. You will cover a wide range of topics, including Additionally, you will develop skills in analysis, case pure mathematics, statistics, and mechanics. research, and independent thinking. TOPICS INCLUDE Students on this course are required to undertake course- • Proof, algebra and functions related work experience and can benefit from our extensive • Geometry and trigonometry range of links with local employers. • Sequences and series TOPICS INCLUDE • Features of civil law • Statistical sampling, distributions and hypothesis testing • Sources of legal advice and funding • Probability • Influences on parliament • Quantities and units in mechanics • Fatal and non-fatal offences • Kinematics, moments and forces. • Police powers ENTRY REQUIREMENTS At least five GCSEs at grade 5 or above, including English • Disputes over children. Language, and a grade 6 in Maths. ENTRY REQUIREMENTS CAREER OPTIONS At least five GCSEs at grade 4 or above, including Architect, actuary, accountant, cartographer, data analyst, English Language. engineer, financial analyst, investment banker, project CAREER OPTIONS manager, quantity surveyor, software engineer, Solicitor, paralegal, police officer, local authority worker, web designer. health and safety manager, customs officer, banker, UNIVERSITY OPTIONS insurance advisor, court service professional. Mathematics, Statistics, Physics, Engineering, Computer UNIVERSITY OPTIONS Science, Economics, Business. Law, Law and Criminology, Business Studies, Sociology, History, Politics.
47 MATHS
“ I CHOOSE TO STUDY MATHS BECAUSE I LIKE HOW PRECISE IT IS AND HOW USEFUL IT CAN BE IN MY OTHER SUBJECTS. IT’S A CHALLENGING COURSE AND YOU HAVE TO BE PREPARED TO WORK HARD OUTSIDE OF YOUR LESSONS.
I AM HOPING TO STUDY MATHS AT UNIVERSITY, AND THIS COURSE AND THE SUPPORT I’VE HAD FROM MY TEACHER HAS BEEN A GREAT HELP IN SECURING A SUMMER SCHOOL PLACE AT OXFORD UNIVERSITY TO FURTHER MY UNDERSTANDING OF THE SUBJECT. ”
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48 MEDIA STUDIES MUSIC A-LEVEL A-LEVEL THIS FASCINATING COURSE WILL ENCOURAGE YOU TO THIS ACADEMIC COURSE WILL PROVIDE YOU WITH A QUESTION WHAT YOU SEE, READ, AND HEAR, AND WILL RICH VARIETY OF OPPORTUNITIES FROM WORKSHOPS HELP YOU ACQUIRE AN UNDERSTANDING OF HOW THE WITH PROFESSIONAL MUSICIANS AND COMPOSERS, TO MEDIA WORKS. PERFORMING IN A VARIETY OF CONCERTS.
You will have the opportunity to analyse a range of media You will develop your performance, composition, score forms (including television, music and video games) and reading, and analysis skills and explore various genres engage in key critical debates. You will also develop your of music. Additionally, you will have the chance to visit own practical media skills by producing and editing your conservatoire open days and various concerts. own media content. TOPICS INCLUDE TOPICS INCLUDE • Development of performance skills (including 1 hour per • Investigating the media week instrumental tuition and mock recital) • Investigating media forms and products • Composition techniques (using industry standard macs and software) • Media production • Historical analysis of musical styles including: western • Deconstruction of media texts classical music 1750- 1900, twentieth century art music • Media debates and audience responses and jazz • Media products, industries and audiences • Developing listening/understanding skills.
• Media forms and products in depth ENTRY REQUIREMENTS • Cross-media production At least five GCSEs at grade 5 and above, including English Language. • Independent and international media products. All students are required to attend a music audition. Your ENTRY REQUIREMENTS instrument or vocal ability needs to be at grade 5 standard At least five GCSEs at grade 5 or above, including and you must be able to read music. English Language. CAREER OPTIONS CAREER OPTIONS Music teacher, performer, composer, musical director/ Journalist, film director, film editor, cameraman, conductor, music therapist. marketing professional. UNIVERSITY OPTIONS UNIVERSITY OPTIONS Music, Music Technology, Music Therapy, Performing Arts. Media, Communication and Culture, Creative Writing, Communications, Marketing, Media Production, Journalism.
49 MUSIC TECHNOLOGY PERFORMING ARTS -
VOCATIONAL (SINGLE AWARD) MUSICAL THEATRE WITH THE INTRODUCTION OF AFFORDABLE RECORDING VOCATIONAL (SINGLE AND TRIPLE AWARD) TECHNOLOGY, THE TRADITIONAL CAREER PATH OF THIS EXCITING AND PRACTICAL COURSE IS FOR WORKING FULL-TIME IN A RECORDING STUDIO IS BEING STUDENTS WITH A PARTICULAR INTEREST IN AND REPLACED BY A MULTI-INCOME STREAM APPROACH. COMMITMENT TO THE PERFORMING ARTS. To carve a career in the music industry you need to be able You will develop in three disciplines: dance, acting and to record, compose, create sound design, remix, produce, music. Additionally, you will have the opportunity to and work collaboratively with other music creators. This attend workshops with industry practitioners and produce course will give you the skills and knowledge to work in performances of various kinds, including an end of year the music industry. production. TOPICS INCLUDE TOPICS INCLUDE • DAW production using Logic Single and Triple: • Multitrack studio recording techniques • Musical theatre skills development • Remixing • The performing arts industry. • Music and sound for media Triple only: • DAW mixing and mastering techniques • Personal performing arts profile • Commercial music production. • Collaborative performing arts project.
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS ENTRY REQUIREMENTS At least five GCSEs at grade 4 or above, including English At least five GCSEs at grade 4 or above, including Language. Grade 5 Music Theory is useful but not essential. English Language.
All students are required to attend an audition and will be CAREER OPTIONS given the chance to play examples of their recordings or Dance/performing arts teacher, performer, arts sequences. administrator, entertainer, theatre technician, drama CAREER OPTIONS therapist, choir leader. Junior music producer or engineer, remixer, junior sound UNIVERSITY OPTIONS designer, music studio assistant, sound engineer, film/TV Acting, Musical Theatre, Performing Arts, Vocal Studies. composer. Many students progress to prestigious dance and drama UNIVERSITY OPTIONS schools including Urdang Academy, Trinity Laban and Music Technology and Production, Digital Music, Bird College. Sound Arts, Music and Sound Production, Sound (for film and media).
50 PHOTOGRAPHY (ART & DESIGN) PHYSICS
A-LEVEL A-LEVEL PHOTOGRAPHY IS A FASCINATING, CREATIVE SUBJECT SPANNING THE BEHAVIOUR OF SUBATOMIC PARTICLES, WHICH GIVES YOU THE OPPORTUNITY TO DEVELOP RIGHT UP TO UNDERSTANDING THE ENTIRE UNIVERSE, YOUR OWN APPROACH TO IMAGE MAKING. PHYSICS TACKLES THE UNDERLYING NATURE OF EVERYTHING. This course explores both the practical and aesthetic aspects of photography, and you will learn from the ideas This challenging and rewarding course delves deep into and techniques of other photographers. Work will be the fundamental nature of the universe and looks at how primarily digital, but you will also have the opportunity we can explain and mathematically model the myriad to gain experience of working with creative darkroom phenomena that exist in nature. processes. TOPICS INCLUDE TOPICS INCLUDE • Forces and motion • Camera skills: composition, aperture, shutter-speed, ISO, • Waves, interference, light and sound depth of field • Quantum theory & photon model of light • Capturing movement • Electric charge and electric circuits • Editing using Adobe Photoshop CC • Circular motion and oscillations • Mixed media experimentation • Thermal energy and the gas laws • Personal thematic project. • Medical physics and particle physics ENTRY REQUIREMENTS • Electric, gravitational and magnetic fields At least five GCSEs at grade 5 or above, including English Language and Art. • Astrophysics and cosmology.
A suitable portfolio of creative work may be accepted as an ENTRY REQUIREMENTS alternative to GCSE Art. At least five GCSEs at grade 5 or above, including Maths CAREER OPTIONS and Science (Physics or double award) at grade 6 and English Language at grade 5. Creative and portrait photographer, stop motion designer, filmmaker, photography journalist, freelancer, teacher. CAREER OPTIONS UNIVERSITY OPTIONS Engineer, medical physicist, financial analyst, computer scientist, environmental scientist, materials scientist, Art Foundation (pre-degree), Photography, Film, Media and industrial researcher, product designer, research technician, other art-related degrees. meteorologist.
UNIVERSITY OPTIONS Physics, Engineering, Mathematics, Computer Science, Radiography, Architecture, Medicine, Science.
51 MUSICAL THEATRE
“ IF YOU ARE PASSIONATE ABOUT PERFORMING OR MUSICAL THEATRE, THEN YOU SHOULD 100% DO THIS COURSE. THE COURSE HAS GIVEN ME THE PERFECT OUTLET TO EXPLORE MY POTENTIAL AS A PERFORMER AND MY CONFIDENCE AND TECHNIQUE HAS IMPROVED MASSIVELY BECAUSE OF THIS.
THERE IS SUCH A HIGH LEVEL OF PROFESSIONALISM THAT PREPARES STUDENTS FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS INDUSTRY, AND THE TEACHERS PUSH US TO OUR LIMITS AND ALLOW US TO EXPLORE OUR ABILITIES IN A SAFE AND SUPPORTIVE SPACE. ”
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A-LEVEL VOCATIONAL (SINGLE AND DOUBLE AWARD) DURING THIS COURSE YOU WILL STUDY HOW POLISH- THIS PRACTICAL AND CREATIVE COURSE WILL SPEAKING SOCIETY HAS BEEN SHAPED SOCIALLY AND DEVELOP YOUR PERFORMING SKILLS AS A SOLOIST CULTURALLY AND HOW IT CONTINUES TO CHANGE. AND AS A MEMBER OF AN ENSEMBLE.
You will study and analyse aspects of the political landscape You will learn about how to begin your career as a and the artistic culture of the past and present in Poland. professional musician, the history of rock and pop music, Students will also study one book and one film, as well as and will build on your notation, listening and composition researching one of a choice of topics. skills. Additionally, you will take part in live performances both in and outside of college. TOPICS INCLUDE • Social issues and trends TOPICS INCLUDE Single and Double: • Family, education, and the digital world • Ensemble and solo performance • Festivals and traditions • Creating music to perform • Film - Przypadek (Krzysztof Kieslowski) • Influential performance practice • Social diversity and mobility in Poland • Prepare to work in the industry. • Impact of emigration on Polish society Double only: • Polish cultural life • Arts administration • Political life in Poland, past and present • Instrumental or singing techniques. • Book – Panny z Wilka; Brzezina by Jaroslaw Iwaszkiewicz. ENTRY REQUIREMENTS ENTRY REQUIREMENTS At least five GCSEs at grade 4 or above, including At least five GCSEs at grade 5 or above, including grade 6 English Language. English Language and Spanish. All students are required to attend an audition Students must be able to speak, write, read, and (performance of a piece in any pop style: pop, funk, understand Polish. soul, reggae, indie, rock).
CAREER OPTIONS CAREER OPTIONS Interpreter, translator, tour guide, teacher, journalist, foreign Freelance musician, show producer, musical director, venue civil service worker, international aid worker, editor, voice- manager, promoter, artist & repertoire, composer/publisher. over artist, import/export specialist, hotel manager. UNIVERSITY OPTIONS UNIVERSITY OPTIONS Popular Music, Music, Community Music, Music Polish studies, Polish and Law, Polish and Business, Production, Music Journalism, Music Business, Music Modern Languages, Intercultural Communication, for the Creative Industries, Music Performance, Music International Business, Linguistics. Marketing & Communication.
53 PSYCHOLOGY RELIGIOUS STUDIES
A-LEVEL A-LEVEL PSYCHOLOGY IS THE SCIENCE OF MIND AND THIS INTERESTING AND THOUGHT-PROVOKING BEHAVIOUR, AND THIS COURSE TAKES A SCIENTIFIC COURSE OFFERS INSIGHT INTO A RANGE OF APPROACH TO LEARNING ABOUT KEY RESEARCH. DIFFERENT RELIGIOUS, PHILOSOPHICAL, AND ETHICAL PERSPECTIVES ON THE WORLD. Throughout this course, you will learn how to conduct psychological research, analyse data, and formulate You will study the philosophy of religion, religion and ethics, conclusions, as well as applying psychological theories and developments in Christian thought. Through class to real life. discussions and written arguments, you will develop skills that are prized by universities and employers alike. TOPICS INCLUDE • Social psychology – Obedience and whistleblowing TOPICS INCLUDE • Ancient philosophical influences, ideas of soul, mind • Biological psychology – How the brain functions and body • Developmental psychology – How children learn • God and the world; arguments for his existence • Cognitive psychology – Memory for events and context • Ethical theory; natural law, Kantian ethics, utilitarianism • Individual differences – Disorders • Applied ethics; Business ethics, Euthanasia • Issues in mental health – The historical context of mental • Christianity: human nature, death and the afterlife, God health and diagnosis and Jesus, morality • Child psychology • How religious language has changed over time • Environmental psychology. • Ideas of conscience, theological and psychological ENTRY REQUIREMENTS approaches At least five GCSEs at grade 5 or above, including Maths, • Sexual ethics, homosexuality and modern and traditional a science, and English Language. approaches CAREER OPTIONS • Feminism, secularism, liberation theology. Health and social care professions, educational and ENTRY REQUIREMENTS occupational psychology, teaching and research, counselling and clinical psychology, and health or sport psychology. At least five GCSEs at grade 5 or above, including English Language. UNIVERSITY OPTIONS CAREER OPTIONS Psychology, Criminology, Law, Social science, Sociology, Nursing, Radiology, Pharmacology, Education, Social Work. Teacher, social worker, politician, journalist. UNIVERSITY OPTIONS Religious Studies, Philosophy And Ethics, Theology, History, Politics, Law, Anthropology, Sociology.
54 SCIENCE (APPLIED) SOCIOLOGY
VOCATIONAL (SINGLE AWARD) A-LEVEL THIS COURSE EXPLORES THE APPLICATION SOCIOLOGY ENCOURAGES YOU TO QUESTION WHAT OF SCIENTIFIC KNOWLEDGE TO PHYSICAL HAPPENS IN SOCIETY AND SEARCH FOR EXPLANATIONS ENVIRONMENTS, AND CAN BE RELATED TO A CONCERNING WHAT INFLUENCES OUR BEHAVIOURS NUMBER OF DIFFERENT INDUSTRIES. AND WHY.
You will build on your knowledge of biology, chemistry, This course involves the study of human society, culture, and physics, and expand your knowledge of scientific and relationships. You will examine current affairs, how procedures and techniques. Furthermore, you will develop society works, and the people within it. Learning how a good understanding of how to perform experiments, to draw on a range of perspectives, evidence, and analyse data, and draw conclusions. contemporary issues will also help prepare you for university and employment. TOPICS INCLUDE • Analytical chemistry TOPICS INCLUDE • Socialisation, culture and identity and the media • Basic chemical reactions • Social class and gender • Cell structure and function • Social inequalities: Ethnicity and age • Waves • Debates in contemporary society • Scientific investigation skills • Globalisation and the digital social world and education. • The musculoskeletal system • The lymphatic system ENTRY REQUIREMENTS At least five GCSEs at grade 5 or above, including • The digestive system. English Language. ENTRY REQUIREMENTS CAREER OPTIONS At least five GCSEs at grade 4 or above, including English Social administrator, nurse, marketing professional, Language, Maths, and a science. police officer, healthcare worker, social worker, teacher, CAREER OPTIONS legal services and public relations professional. A wide range of different careers are available as this course UNIVERSITY OPTIONS covers all three sciences. Areas of employment could Sociology, Psychology, Criminology, Nursing, Law, include healthcare, physiotherapy, or sports science. Social Work, Public Relations, Politics and Economics. UNIVERSITY OPTIONS Nursing, Physiotherapy, other healthcare related subjects.
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“ THE TEACHERS HERE ALL HAVE OUR BEST INTERESTS AT HEART AND REALLY WANT US TO SUCCEED. MY PSYCHOLOGY TEACHER HAS BEEN SO SUPPORTIVE THROUGHOUT THE COURSE AND REALLY HELPED ME IF I WAS EVER STRUGGLING WITH THE SUBJECT. I LOVED DOING GROUP WORK ACTIVITIES AND ALL THE IN-DEPTH FEEDBACK WE’D RECEIVE AFTER COMPLETING MOCK EXAMS. IT HAS REALLY INSPIRED ME TO CARRY ON STUDYING PSYCHOLOGY AT UNIVERSITY. ”
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A-LEVEL VOCATIONAL (TRIPLE AWARD) THIS COURSE WILL HELP DEVELOP YOUR FLUENCY EXPLORE THE PHYSIOLOGICAL AND PSYCHOLOGICAL AND UNDERSTANDING OF THE WORLD’S FOURTH-MOST ASPECTS OF SPORT ON THIS EXCITING AND PRACTICAL SPOKEN LANGUAGE — SPANISH. COURSE.
You will explore Spanish and Latin American society, history By combining academic study with sport (team and and culture, and learn about the concerns which affect individual), you will gain the knowledge and skills required people’s lives in Spanish speaking countries. There is also to pursue a successful career in the sporting industry. You the opportunity to study and analyse films and literary texts, will also gain experience of speaking in front of groups, and present your investigations and ideas to the class. planning, and delivering different practical activities.
TOPICS INCLUDE Students on this course are required to undertake course- • Modern and traditional values related work experience. • Equal rights for women and LGBT groups in Spain and TOPICS INCLUDE Latin America • Careers in the sport & active leisure industry • Hispanic regional identity (Holy Week, bullfighting, • Health, wellbeing and sport food, dialects) • Developing and applying coaching skills • Immigration, integration and combating racism • Self-employment in sport and physical activity • Issues affecting youth in Spain, including the culture • Organising events in sports and physical activity of fame • Functional sports massage • Monarchies and dictatorships • Fitness testing • Social movements (trade unions, social protests). • Practical sport application. ENTRY REQUIREMENTS At least five GCSEs at grade 5 or above, including grade 6 ENTRY REQUIREMENTS English Language and Spanish. At least five GCSEs at grade 4 or above, including English Language. CAREER OPTIONS Journalist, interpreter, translator, tour guide, teacher, CAREER OPTIONS journalist, foreign civil service worker, international aid Coach, teacher, personal trainer, massage therapist, worker, editor, voice-over artist, import/export specialist, sports data analyst, nutritionist. hotel manager. UNIVERSITY OPTIONS UNIVERSITY OPTIONS Sports Science, Sports Therapy, Sport and Recreational Modern Languages, Spanish/Modern Languages, Management, Sports Psychology, Football Studies. Intercultural Communication, International Business, Linguistics, Translation Studies, Applied Languages, International Relations, Speech & Language Sciences.
57 SPORTS COACHING SPORTS SCIENCE (SAINTS FOUNDATION ACADEMY) VOCATIONAL (SINGLE AWARD) THIS COURSE WILL EQUIP YOU WITH PRACTICAL VOCATIONAL (DOUBLE AWARD) EXPERIENCE IN SPORTS SCIENCE DISCIPLINES SUCH THIS EXCITING AND SKILLS-DRIVEN COURSE INVOLVES AS BIOMECHANICS, COACHING, AND PSYCHOLOGICAL A COMBINATION OF ACADEMIC STUDY AND PRACTICAL PROFILING. SPORT TO EQUIP YOU FOR WORKING IN A TEACHING OR You will learn about everything from anatomy and COACHING INDUSTRY. nutrition, to physiology and fitness training. By developing The course is currently run in partnership with Saints your confidence, knowledge, and skills, you will also Foundation and gives you work experience within the become better prepared for a number of careers in the foundation. You will also undertake the FA Level 1 Coaching sporting industry. in Football Certificate, the Level 2 Multi Skills Award, and Students on this course are required to undertake course- the Junior Football Leaders Award. related work experience in sports science laboratories at TOPICS INCLUDE local universities. • Careers in the sport & active leisure industry TOPICS INCLUDE • Health, wellbeing and sport • Functional anatomy • Developing coaching skills • Applied sport and exercise psychology • Applied coaching skills • Coaching for performance and fitness • Sport development • Biomechanics in sport and exercise science.
• Self-employment in sport and physical activity ENTRY REQUIREMENTS • Organising events in sports and physical activity. At least five GCSEs at grade 5 or above, including Maths, English Language, and a science. ENTRY REQUIREMENTS At least five GCSEs at grade 4 or above, including Maths POSSIBLE CAREER OPTIONS and English Language. Coach, teacher, personal trainer, massage therapist, physiotherapist, fitness instructor. POSSIBLE CAREER OPTIONS Coach, teacher, personal trainer, massage therapist, sports POSSIBLE UNIVERSITY OPTIONS data analyst, nutritionist. Sports Science, Sports Therapy, Sport and Recreational Management, Sports Psychology, Football Studies. POSSIBLE UNIVERSITY OPTIONS Sports Science, Sports Therapy, Sport and Recreational Management, Sports Psychology, Football Studies.
58 STATISTICS TEXTILES (ART & DESIGN)
A-LEVEL A-LEVEL USING AND UNDERSTANDING DATA IS A CRUCIAL SKILL THIS HANDS-ON TEXTILES COURSE APPEALS TO THOSE THAT IS BECOMING INCREASINGLY IMPORTANT IN WHO HAVE AN INTEREST IN COLOUR, PATTERN, SHAPE, MANY AREAS OF STUDY AND EMPLOYMENT. FORM, TEXTURE, AND DECORATION.
This course will help you prepare for higher education and With a focus on printed, dyed and constructed textile the workplace. It is an ideal progression route for those design, this course explores a range of techniques who have studied GCSE Mathematics and wish to take through a series of practical workshops. You will develop their studies further, but do not want the algebraic rigour your enjoyment of textiles through 2-D work and your of A Level Mathematics. sketchbook, and produce a varied and experimental portfolio of textile-based art. TOPICS INCLUDE • Numerical measures, graphs and diagrams TOPICS INCLUDE • Batik techniques • Probability including Bayes’ theorem • Felt making • Population and samples • Tie dye techniques • Distributions including binomial, normal, exponential and poisson distribution • Stitching • Correlation and linear regression • Mark making • Hypothesis testing, significance testing, confidence • Inks and bleach intervals and power • Weaving mixed media. • Statistical enquiry cycle (initial planning, data collection, data processing and presentation, interpretation of results ENTRY REQUIREMENTS and evaluation and review). At least five GCSEs at grade 5 or above, including English Language and Art. ENTRY REQUIREMENTS A suitable portfolio of creative work may be accepted as an At least five GCSEs at grade 5 or above, including Maths alternative to GCSE Art. and English Language. CAREER OPTIONS POSSIBLE CAREER OPTIONS Art and design apprentice, buyer, costume designer, Accountant, data analyst, financial analyst, investment theatre designer and interior designer. banker, project manager, quantity surveyor, retail analyst, statistician. UNIVERSITY OPTIONS POSSIBLE UNIVERSITY OPTIONS Art and Design in Fashion, Textile Design, Interior Design, Interior Decorating, Costume design, Theatre Design. Statistics, Biology, Psychology, Geography, Business, Economics, Accounting.
59 SPORTS COACHING
“ I’VE MADE SO MANY NEW FRIENDS AND HAVE HAD SO MANY NEW OPPORTUNITIES WHILST DOING THE COACHING COURSE, THERE IS SO MUCH TO GET INVOLVED IN. WE’VE HAD ACCESS TO SOME GREAT FACILITIES AND ADDITIONAL TRAINING.
THIS YEAR WE HAVE ALREADY VISITED THE TRAINING GROUND AND HOME OF ENGLAND FOOTBALL, THE FA NATIONAL FOOTBALL CENTRE, TO EXPERIENCE THE HIGHEST LEVEL OF COACHING TO INFORM OUR OWN PRACTICE. ”
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VOCATIONAL (TRIPLE AWARD) THIS DYNAMIC COURSE WILL HELP PREPARE YOU PHYSICALLY AND MENTALLY FOR A CAREER IN THE UNIFORMED PUBLIC SERVICES.
You will participate in a number of adventurous activities such as climbing and canoeing, as well as an overnight camping expedition. Additionally, there will be a range of outside speakers and trips to the different public services in order to gain knowledge and first-hand experience. Students on this course are required to undertake course- related work experience in sports science laboratories at local universities.
TOPICS INCLUDE • Citizenship and diversity • Behaviour and discipline in the uniformed services • Physical preparation, health and wellbeing • Introduction to criminology • Global affairs, the media and the uniformed services • Government and the protective services • Planning for and responding to emergency incidents • Principles of managing security threats • Criminal investigation procedures and practices.
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS At least five GCSEs at grade 4 or above, including English Language.
CAREER OPTIONS Army, Navy, Air Force, police officer, fire fighter, paramedic, prison officer.
UNIVERSITY OPTIONS Management, Business, Public Services, Criminology, Policing.
61 COURSE SELECTION
LEVEL 2 COURSES
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FIND OUT MORE You can find more course information on our website www.richardtaunton.ac.uk/ courses 62 BUSINESS INFORMATION AND PUBLIC SERVICES 64 VOCATIONAL 65 CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY 67 AND SPORT VOCATIONAL VOCATIONAL
CREATIVE CRAFTS INTRODUCTION TO SOCIAL SCIENCE 64 VOCATIONAL 66 SCIENCES & HUMANITIES 67 GCSE DOUBLE VOCATIONAL
HEALTH AND MUSIC SPORT 65 SOCIAL CARE 66 VOCATIONAL 68 VOCATIONAL VOCATIONAL
63 BUSINESS CREATIVE CRAFTS
VOCATIONAL VOCATIONAL THIS COURSE WILL PREPARE YOU FOR LEVEL THREE THIS COURSE WILL DEVELOP YOUR TRANSFERABLE COURSES AND IS A GOOD INTRODUCTION TO A RANGE SKILLS, TECHNIQUES AND CONFIDENCE IN PAINTING, OF BUSINESS AREAS. DRAWING, PHOTOGRAPHY, IMAGE MANIPULATION AND ANIMATION. It considers real-life businesses and the way in which business theory relates to their operation, helping you You will research artists, photographers and the media gain knowledge, understanding and skills that are relevant industry. Additionally, you will participate in course-related to further study. You will also be required to undertake work experience. This course will prepare you for Level 3 course-related work experience. courses.
TOPICS INCLUDE TOPICS INCLUDE • Enterprise in the business world • Painting and drawing • Finance for business • Photography • Graphic communication. • Promoting a brand • Principles of customer service ENTRY REQUIREMENTS At least four GCSEs at grade 3 or above, including • Recruitment, selection and employment English Language. • Principles of marketing FURTHER STUDY OPTIONS • Using business documentation Fine Art, Textiles, Photography, Graphic Design, Media • Building successful business teams. Studies, Digital Media.
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS CAREER OPTIONS At least four GCSEs at grade 3 or above, including Journalist, radio presenter, photographer, architect, web English Language. designer.
FURTHER STUDY OPTIONS UNIVERSITY OPTIONS Business, Applied Law, and other Level 3 vocational Illustration, Architecture, Animation, Photography. courses. . CAREER OPTIONS Entrepreneur, business owner, business administration officer, marketing officer, sales and advertising executive, recruitment consultant, accountant.
UNIVERSITY OPTIONS Business and Management, Accounting and Finance, Marketing, Public Relations, International Business Management, Human Resources, Business.
64 HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE INFORMATION AND
VOCATIONAL CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY THIS COURSE EXPLORES MANY ASPECTS OF HEALTH VOCATIONAL AND SOCIAL CARE INCLUDING HUMAN DEVELOPMENT, THIS HIGHLY PRACTICAL COURSE WILL HELP YOU BODY SYSTEMS, CARE OF DISORDERS AND CARE DEVELOP YOUR ICT SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND VALUES. UNDERSTANDING IN WAYS THAT ARE RELEVANT TO It is an ideal starting point for those interested in a future in EMPLOYMENT SITUATIONS. nursing, midwifery, and social work or similar. This course is You will learn by completing projects and assignments designed to prepare you for Level 3 study. You will also be based on realistic workplace situations, activities and expected to complete course related work experience. demands. You will also be required to undertake course- TOPICS INCLUDE related work experience. This course is a stepping stone • Human development to Level 3 courses. • Health and social care values TOPICS INCLUDE • Effective communication • The online world • Healthy living • Technology systems • Human body systems and care of disorders • Digital portfolio • Promoting health and wellbeing. • Digital animation • Digital audio ENTRY REQUIREMENTS At least three GCSEs at grade 3 or above, including • Digital graphics English Language. • Spreadsheets FURTHER STUDY OPTIONS • Databases. Health and Social Care, Science and Sociology. ENTRY REQUIREMENTS CAREER OPTIONS At least four GCSEs at grade 3 or above, including Nurse, social worker, occupational therapy, paramedic, English Language. care worker, youth worker. FURTHER STUDY OPTIONS UNIVERSITY OPTIONS Business, IT and Digital Media. Nursing, Social Work, Childhood Studies, Occupational CAREER OPTIONS Therapy, Paramedic Science, Youth Studies. Software developer, web/content developer, mobile apps designer, games designer, programmer, IT/business analysis support worker.
UNIVERSITY OPTIONS Business Information and Technology, Digital Technology Solutions, Computer Games Technology, Creative Technology, IT Management for Business, Computing Forensics, Computer Networks and Security. 65 INTRODUCTION TO SOCIAL MUSIC
SCIENCES AND HUMANITIES VOCATIONAL VOCATIONAL DURING THIS COURSE YOU WILL LEARN FUNDAMENTAL ELEMENTS OF MUSIC, EXPLORE DIFFERENT STYLES THIS COURSE WILL INTRODUCE YOU TO THE BASIC OF MUSIC AND LEARN ABOUT HOW THE MUSIC CONCEPTS AND THEORIES OF SOCIAL SCIENCES AND INDUSTRY WORKS. HUMANITIES SUCH AS HISTORY, LAW, SOCIOLOGY AND PSYCHOLOGY. You will also learn how to plan, advertise and put on a musical performance in front of live audiences. Additionally, You will also learn skills which will support you in your you will be required to undertake course-related work future study, as well as participating in course-related work experience. This course will prepare you for Level 3 courses. experience. This course is the perfect introduction for those who wish to pursue a social science or humanities subject TOPICS INCLUDE at Level 3. • Music performance TOPICS INCLUDE • Practical musicianship • Introduction to humanities • Music theory • Development of social policy • Music business. • Ethical issues in social policy ENTRY REQUIREMENTS • Social psychology At least four GCSEs at grade 3 or above, including • Introduction to sociology English Language. • Psychology FURTHER STUDY OPTIONS • Aspects of crime Popular Music, Music, Music Technology. • Criminal justice system CAREER OPTIONS Musician, music technician, music therapist, music teacher, • Crime and social groups. music producer. ENTRY REQUIREMENTS UNIVERSITY OPTIONS At least four GCSEs at grade 3 or above, including Music, Music Management, Music Production, Musical English Language. Theatre, Music Promotion. FURTHER STUDY OPTIONS Applied Law, Criminology, Health and Social Care.
CAREER OPTIONS Nurse, social worker, teacher, police officer, forensic professional, lawyer.
UNIVERSITY OPTIONS Law, Nursing, Sociology, Social Science, Applied Science, Psychology, Public Services.
66 PUBLIC SERVICES AND SPORT SCIENCE
VOCATIONAL GCSE DOUBLE THIS COURSE COMBINES THE THEORY OF PUBLIC THIS ONE YEAR COURSE COVERS CORE SCIENCE SERVICES AND SPORT WITH PRACTICAL SKILLS, CONCEPTS IN BIOLOGY, CHEMISTRY, AND PHYSICS. YOU INCLUDING LEADERSHIP. WILL EXPLORE ENERGY, THE ENVIRONMENT, CHEMICAL SUBSTANCES, PHYSICAL SCIENCE, LIFE SCIENCE, AND The course will help you develop skills which are required DEVELOP YOUR SCIENTIFIC INVESTIGATION SKILLS. in the public services and/or a sporting environment. It will include planning and delivering different practical activities, In addition, you will participate in course-related work particularly those which are outdoors and adventurous. experience. This course will prepare you for the level 3 You will also be required to undertake course-related work vocational course in Applied Science. experience and adventure training. This course is ideal if you wish to enter a public service or progress onto an TOPICS INCLUDE associated Level 3 course. • Life science (health, genetics, nutrition etc.) • Chemical substances and reactions TOPICS INCLUDE • Energy and the environment • Participation in sport • Physical science (forces & motion, the universe, • Outdoor and adventurous activity electricity etc). • Team building ENTRY REQUIREMENTS • Leading an outdoor activity session At least four GCSEs at grade 3 or above, including • Expedition experiences. English Language and a Science.
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS FURTHER STUDY OPTIONS At least four GCSEs at grade 3 or above, including Science (Applied) and Health and Social Care (Level 3). English Language. CAREER OPTIONS FURTHER STUDY OPTIONS Nursing, Forensic Science, Physiotherapy, Environmental Uniformed Public Services, Sport. Science, Engineering.
CAREER OPTIONS UNIVERSITY OPTIONS Military personnel, police officer, fire fighter, paramedic, Laboratory technician, nurse, forensic scientist, biomedical prison officer, coach, teacher, personal trainer, massage scientist, horticulturist. therapist, sports data analyst, nutritionist.
UNIVERSITY OPTIONS Sport, Uniformed Services, Outdoor Adventure Education, Adventure and Outdoor Management, Public Services.
67 SPORT
VOCATIONAL THIS COURSE COMBINES THE THEORETICAL CONCEPTS OF SPORT WITH PRACTICAL SKILLS, INCLUDING LEADERSHIP.
You will develop the skills required in a sporting environment and undertake course-related work experience. This course will prepare you for Level 3 courses.
TOPICS INCLUDE • Anatomy and physiology • Introduction to healthy exercise and nutrition • Participation in sport • Organising an event.
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS At least four GCSEs at grade 3 or above, including English Language.
FURTHER STUDY OPTIONS Sport and Public Services.
CAREER OPTIONS Coach, teacher, personal trainer, massage therapist, sports data analyst, nutritionist.
UNIVERSITY OPTIONS Sport, Sports Science, Sports Therapy, Sports Journalism, Sports Psychology, Sports Coaching.
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PRE-LEVEL 2 COURSES
70 THESE COURSES ARE STUDIED OVER A YEAR AND ARE AIMED AT STUDENTS THAT HAVE ACHIEVED GRADES 1 OR 2 IN GCSE ENGLISH AND MATHS. UPON SUCCESSFUL COMPLETION, STUDENTS CAN PROGRESS ONTO A LEVEL TWO PROGRAMME OF STUDY. STUDENTS WILL STUDY THE COURSES LISTED BELOW:
DIPLOMA IN VOCATIONAL You will explore non-literary texts, STUDIES produce written work in various formats and styles and have This one year course will introduce discussions on topical issues. you to a broad range of topics from This course is assessed by exam. across our curriculum. You will study core units that will develop your study MATHS skills and enable you to progress This one year course will provide onto a further course of study or an you with life skills for everyday maths. apprenticeship. In addition, you will Examples of topics covered include: undertake work experience. This calculating/analysing data, probability, course is assessed via coursework. integers, decimals, fractions, ENGLISH FUNCTIONAL percentages, volume, measures, table and charts as well as money, SKILLS (LEVEL 1) approximation, areas and perimeter. This one year course will equip you This course is assessed by exam. with the foundation skills of reading, writing, speaking and listening that are required to progress to GCSE English Language.
71 WE ARE EASY TO GET TO FINANCIAL TRAVEL SUPPORT You may be entitled to help SITUATED IN THE HEART OF SOUTHAMPTON, OUR with the cost of your travel. NETWORK OF BUS ROUTES, COMBINED WITH OUR CLOSE For more details please LOCATION TO SOUTHAMPTON TRAIN STATION AND LOCAL contact Student Services CYCLE AND WALKING ROUTES, MAKE THE COLLEGE on 02380 514 720 or studentservices@ EXTREMELY ACCESSIBLE. richardtaunton.ac.uk.
BUSES CYCLING There is a wide network of bus routes, We have a secure area for storing your BUSES CONTRACTED BY privately and publicly operated, to bike. Showers and changing facilities RICHARD TAUNTON FOR make getting to college as easy as are located in the sports department COLLEGE USE ONLY. possible. This includes a free shuttle where you can freshen up. 1 R901 Bluestar from/to the Red Funnel terminal (08.05 and 16.10). PARKING 2 R903 Bluestar 3 R904 (RTSFC minibus) For more detailed routes and We have 155 parking spaces available, 4 IOW Shuttle Townquay (RTSFC minibus) current timings, please visit the on a first come first served basis, travel pages of the college website. to students on application. PUBLIC SERVICE ROUTES. IN-DIRECT BUS ROUTES TRAINS 5 U9 Unilink There are also numerous other routes Southampton Central is about a 30 6 U6 Unilink that stop nearby the college (but not minute walk to college, with direct 7 X11 Xelabus directly outside) that students could routes from Totton, Eastleigh, walk from, take a look at the local Romsey and Winchester. services provided by Firstbus, Bluestar and Xelabus to see which ones you could catch.
Hamble Ingleside Sholing Bitterne Portswood 1
Blackfield Hythe Marchwood 2 Langley Holbury Dibden Purlieu Totton
Bishopstoke Eastleigh Chandler’s Ford Chilworth 3
IOW Ferry 4
Southampton Townhill Way Bitterne Park Highfield General Hospital 5
Townhill Park Midanbury Portswood Southampton Shirley Highfield Bevois Valley City Centre 6 Southampton Portswood Royal South Dock Gate 4 General Hospital Hants Hospital
Central Station Shirley Precinct Upper Shirley Lordshill 7 Southampton Shirley Southampton City Centre General Hospital
72 FAQS
IF YOU HAVE A QUERY ABOUT THE APPLICATION PROCESS OR CHOOSING YOUR COURSES, TAKE A LOOK AT OUR INFORMATION FOR FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS (FAQS) BELOW TO SEE PARENTS, GUARDIANS IF THEY CAN HELP. IF YOU STILL HAVE ANY QUESTIONS, AND CARERS TAKE A LOOK AT THE FAQ SECTION OF OUR WEBSITE OR Getting involved in your GET IN TOUCH WITH US USING THE CONTACT DETAILS ON child’s education. THE BACK OF THIS PROSPECTUS. We want to keep you well informed about your young person’s progress at college, Q. WHEN CAN I APPLY? You can then try out various subjects and endeavour to keep on your Applicant Day, but don’t worry communications clear and open A. Applications open in mid- if you change your mind - we can throughout their time at RTSFC. September for those wanting make changes right up to the point of There are many ways in which to start college the following year. your enrolment. you can engage with us, and To apply for courses starting in stay informed, during September 2021 we recommend that Q. HOW MANY HOURS their studies. you apply by February to ensure that A WEEK WILL I SPEND you secure a place on your preferred Visit the parent information courses. If you apply after this time IN LESSONS? pages on our website to find you may miss out on the chance to A. You will spend a minimum of 14 out more. attend our transition events such as hours a week in lessons, but you also Applicant Day. If you apply after June, need to factor in time for preparation we may not be able to interview and enrichment activities. You are then you or confirm your place until the expected to spend the same amount end of August. It always best to try of time on independent study, outside and get your application in as early of your lessons. as possible! Q. CAN I TRY OUT SOME Q. CAN YOU APPLY TO MORE COURSES? THAN ONE COLLEGE? A. Yes you can. You’ll be invited to A. Yes, you can apply to more than Applicant Day in the Summer term one college, in fact we recommend where you can try out a number of that you visit lots of colleges to see subjects and get a feel for what is which offers the right courses and right for you. If you are currently in environment for you. We strongly Year 10, you can also attend a Taster recommend that you keep your Day, which is usually organised options open and apply to a number through your school. of colleges. However, if you are looking for a successful and slightly Q. WHAT IF I CHANGE MY smaller college, with a caring and MIND ABOUT THE COURSES close knit community, then look no further! I HAVE APPLIED FOR? A. That’s no problem! Your course Q. WHAT SHOULD I DO choices are not finalised until IF I DON’T KNOW WHAT enrolment, which takes place in COURSES TO TAKE? August, after you have received your GCSE results. A. When completing the application form, apply for courses that interest TAKE A LOOK AT OUR you. At your pre-enrolment interview WEBSITE FAQS TO we’ll discuss your course options in more detail and provide you with lots FIND OUT MORE. of help and guidance.
73 COURSE INDEX
LEVEL THREE Information Technology 46 Law (Applied) 47 A LEVEL COURSES Music Technology 50 Accounting 34 Popular Music 53 Biology 35 Science (Applied) 55 Business Studies 37 Sports Science 58 Chemistry 37 Computer Science 38 DOUBLE AWARD Economics 41 Information Technology 46 English Language 41 Performing Arts 50 English Literature 42 Popular Music 53 Fine Art (Art & Design) 42 Sports Coaching Academy 58 Geography 43 History 45 TRIPLE AWARD Law 46 Business 35 Maths 47 Health & Social Care 45 Media Studies 49 Performing Arts 50 Music 49 Sport 57 Photography (Art & Design) 51 Uniformed Public Services 61 Physics 51 Polish 53 Psychology 54 LEVEL TWO Religious Studies 54 COURSES Sociology 55 Business 64 Spanish 57 Creative Crafts 64 Statistics 59 Health & Social Care 65 Textiles (Art & Design) 59 Information & Creative Technology 65 LEVEL THREE Introduction to Social Sciences & Humanities 66 VOCATIONAL Music 66 COURSES Public Services and Sport 67 Science: GCSE Double 67 SINGLE AWARD Sport 68 Acting 34 Business 35 PRE-LEVEL Criminology 38 Dance 39 TWO COURSES Digital Media 39 Diploma in Vocational Studies 71 Graphic Design 43 English Functional Skills 71 Health & Social Care 45 Maths 71
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