SIXTH FORM INFORMATION YOUR ROUTES JOE NICHOLLS TO SUCCESS “THERE ARE MANY WAYS TO GET INVOLVED AND DEVELOP YOURSELF AT . I HAVE ALWAYS REALLY ENJOYED HELPING OTHER We are very excited to introduce you to our Sixth Form profiles. If you PEOPLE AND GETTING THE CHANCE have a particular career area that you are already interested in you will probably find it in one of our profile options. There is lots of up to date TO SUPPORT THE ACADEMY AT EVENTS information about the job market and the kind of salary you can expect SUCH AS OPEN DAYS, HAS HELPED from different careers. Most importantly, we have identified the family ME TO BECOME MORE CONFIDENT of subjects we offer that will support your further progression in these AND DEVELOP MY TEAM areas, preparing you for a University course or on-the-job training. WORKING SKILLS.” You will need to choose 3 or 4 subjects to study in Sixth Form, usually from a single profile option. However, if there is a particular combination of subjects you would like to study, please indicate this clearly on the application form. We are looking forward to receiving your application.

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2 INSURANCE CLAIMS MANAGER You can get a junior position and work your way up. Alternatively, an academic route is also possible. Most management training BUSINESS schemes, ask for A levels or equivalent. AND ICT IT PROJECT MANAGER You will need a relevant qualification like a foundation degree, FORMER STUDENT degree or postgraduate award. Relevant subjects include, computing, information systems, project management and business management. BIANCA MCFARLANE STUDIED MEDIA, BUSINESS AND IT. SHE IS NOW STUDYING IT BUSINESS & MANAGEMENT AT BANK MANAGER ASTON UNIVERSITY. IT (DOUBLE) You can join a bank or building society's graduate management trainee scheme, gain experience in branch and work your way up or RAHAN AHMED STUDIED BUSINESS & IT. BUSINESS complete a Higher Apprenticeship in Banking. You will need a degree HE IS NOW STUDYING COMPUTER SCIENCE qualification to join as a management trainee. AT DE MONTFORT UNIVERSITY. BUSINESS (DOUBLE)

RELEVANT JOBS ADMINISTRATIVE & CLERICAL, LEGAL SERVICES, LABOUR MARKET FINANCIAL SERVICES, MANAGEMENT & PLANNING, SOCIAL MEDIA MANAGER INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY & INFORMATION MANAGEMENT You will need to demonstrate a good understanding of social media INFORMATION and online communities. Some employers may expect you to have INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY IS AN a degree in a relevant subject. INEVITABLE PART OF EVERYDAY LIFE, LET EXAMPLE SALARIES ALONE MORE OR LESS EVERY INDUSTRY. BUSINESS ADVISER EMPLOYERS HAVE SAID THAT 42% OF SOCIAL MEDIA MANAGER • £22,000 TO £35,000 JOBS IN THE SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING IT SUPPORT TECHNICIAN • £18,000 TO £30,000 Employers will usually be more interested in your skills and SECTOR (WHICH INCLUDES IT) ARE CAUSED experience than your formal qualifications, but it may be helpful INSURANCE CLAIMS MANAGER • £18,000 TO £50,000 BY SKILLS SHORTAGES COMPARED TO THE to have a business-related degree or professional qualification. NATIONAL AVERAGE FOR ALL IT PROJECT MANAGER • £24,000 TO £50,000 VACANCIES OF 21%. BUSINESS ADVISER • £20,000 TO £35,000 IT SUPPORT TECHNICIAN BANK MANAGER • £18,000 TO £60,000 You will need to have a wide knowledge of operating systems, need to know about networking, hardware and software 4 and be able to explain problems and solutions clearly to non-technical users. GRAPHIC DESIGNER SOUND ENGINEER Essential: IT skills, drawing skills and you’ll need to be able to find practical There are no set entry qualifications but employers highly value solutions to problems. experience and it will improve your chances of finding work if you have a good knowledge of sound technology and equipment, CREATIVE Most professional graphic designers have a foundation degree, HND or and an understanding of the science of sound. degree in graphic design or other art and design-based subject. RELEVANT JOBS ART, CRAFT & DESIGN, EVENTS MANAGER FASHION DESIGNER ARTS MARKETING SELLING AND ADVERTISING, You need to have a good eye for colour and shape and skills like pattern A qualification in events management may help but is not essential if PERFORMING ARTS, BROADCAST AND MEDIA cutting and sewing. A relevant HND, foundation degree, or degree you can get relevant work experience. You will need to have good that teaches both design and technical skills will give you the practical communication and people skills, be good at problem-solving and ART & DESIGN knowledge needed to work in the industry. will need to have lots of determination and a positive attitude. EXAMPLE SALARIES CREATIVE MEDIA GRAPHIC DESIGNER • £14,000 TO £30,000 PHOTOGRAPHER TV PRODUCTION RUNNER PRODUCTION PHOTOGRAPHER • £12,000 TO £50,000 There is no set entry route - enthusiasm, common sense and initiative Essential: Creativity, technical skills and artistic skills along with the ability are as important as formal qualifications. Hours vary according to the FASHION DESIGNER • £18,000 TO £40,000 to make people feel relaxed. needs of the production and may be long, unsocial and on an ‘as and PERFORMING ARTS SOUND ENGINEER • £15,000 TO £24,000 Most professional photographers take a college or university course to when’ required basis. EVENTS MANAGER • £17, 000 TO £40,000 develop their technical skills. PHOTOGRAPHY

LABOUR MARKET INFORMATION FORMER STUDENT THE CREATIVE INDUSTRIES IN THE UK MIZANUL HOQUE STUDIED ART & DESIGN AND EMPLOY 1.5 MILLION PEOPLE ACROSS THE BUSINESS STUDIES AND HAS SUCCESSFULLY COUNTRY AND ARE WORTH MORE THAN BEGUN AN ADVANCED APPRENTICESHIP £36 BILLION. PHOTOGRAPHY IS AN EVER IN GRAPHIC/WEB DESIGN. MIZANUL EXPANDING MEDIUM AND IS EMPLOYED IN WILL BE PROGRESSING ON TO A HIGHER MANY CONTEXTS INCLUDING FASHION, APPRENTICESHIP LEVEL IN JANUARY 2015. ADVERTISING, JOURNALISM, MEDICINE, SCIENCE AND ART AND DESIGN.

6 PUBLISHING & JOURNALISM Example: Journalist Essential: English or Media Studies often required. CULTURE AND Useful: English, Media Studies, Psychology, Sociology. Students must get mainly A*-C grades in GCSEs including English. HUMANITIES Example: Archivist Useful: History & English. Students should get mainly A*-C grades at GCSE. PSYCHOLOGY OR HISTORY SOCIAL SERVICES SOCIOLOGY OR Example: Clinical Psychologist Essential: A Science subject. GOVERNMENT & POLITICS Useful: Psychology, Sociology, Sciences, Maths. Students must get mainly A*-C grades at GCSE RELIGIOUS STUDIES, including Maths, English & Science. ECONOMICS OR MEDIA STUDIES ENGLISH LANGUAGE AND LITERATURE OR GEOGRAPHY

RELEVANT JOBS LABOUR MARKET LEGAL SERVICES Example: Solicitor ADMINISTRATIVE & CLERICAL, SOCIAL SERVICES INFORMATION Essential: No specific subjects, but A*-B grades required. EDUCATION & TRAINING, FINANCIAL SERVICES, FORMER STUDENT Useful: English Literature, History, other Humanities. LEGAL SERVICES, PERFORMING ARTS, AROUND THREE QUARTERS OF SOLICITORS BROADCAST & MEDIA, PUBLISHING & JOURNALISM, LEWIS BLOODWORTH IS STUDYING POLITICS WORK IN PRIVATE PRACTICE FIRMS, RANGING Students must get mainly A*/A grades at GCSE and all A*-B grades SECURITY & ARMED FORCES & GLOBAL GOVERNANCE AT CANTERBURY FROM SMALL HIGH STREET FIRMS TO LARGE at A Level. CHRISTCHURCH UNIVERSITY. HE STUDIED INTERNATIONAL LAW COMPANIES. NUMBERS GOVERNMENT & POLITICS, EMPLOYED IN THE MEDIA INDUSTRY ARE EDUCATION & TRAINING EXAMPLE SALARIES HISTORY & SOCIOLOGY. EXPECTED TO GROW STEADILY BETWEEN NOW TAHIR MIAH IS STUDYING CRIMINAL JUSTICE AND 2020. MOST OPPORTUNITIES TO WORK Example: Geography Teacher MAGAZINE JOURNALIST • £18,000 TO £35,000 AS A PSYCHOLOGIST ARE WITHIN THE NHS, Essential: Geography. Useful: Other National Curriculum subjects. & CRIMINOLOGY AT UNIVERSITY OF KENT. CLINICAL PSYCHOLOGIST • £25,500 TO £40,500 HE STUDIED ENGLISH LITERATURE, ALTHOUGH YOU COULD ALSO FIND WORK Students must get mainly A*-C grades at GCSE including Maths SOLICITOR • £25,000 TO £70,000 GOVERNMENT & POLITICS AND IN SOCIAL SERVICES, AS A TEACHER OR and English. RESEARCHER AT A UNIVERSITY. ARCHIVIST • £18,000 TO £28,000 MEDIA STUDIES. PROMOTION OPPORTUNITIES TEACHER • £22,000 TO £32,000 ARE GOOD. GOVERNMENT & POLITICS POLITICIAN (MP) • £65,800+ Example: Politician (MP) 8 Useful: Any of the subjects listed above. Students should get mainly A*-C grades at GCSE. MEDICINE & NURSING MEDICAL TECHNOLOGY Example: Adult Nurse Example: Radiography Assistant Essential: 2 or 3 A Levels or equivalents, including at least one Essential: 4 GCSEs A*-C grades including English, Science or Health related subject. Maths & Science. HEALTH & Useful: Applied Science. Useful: BTEC Health & Social Care Diploma/ Applied Science. 5 GCSEs A*-C grades including English, Maths & Science. SOCIAL CARE Example: Midwife SOCIAL SERVICES Essential: 2 or 3 A Levels or equivalents, including at least one Science or Health related subject. Example: Social Worker Useful: Applied Science. Essential: At least 2 A Levels or BTEC Extended Diploma in Health & Social Care. APPLIED SCIENCE 5 GCSEs A*-C grades including English, Maths & Science. Minimum 5 GCSE A*-C grades including Example: Paramedic English & Maths. HEALTH & SOCIAL CARE Essential: 2 or 3 A Levels, or equivalents, including at least one Science or Health related subject. Example: Care Assistant HEALTH & SOCIAL CARE (DOUBLE) Useful: Applied Science. Useful: BTEC Diploma in Health & Social Care. 5 GCSEs A*-C grades including English, Maths & Science. 5 GCSE A*-C grades including English & Maths preferred.

RELEVANT JOBS ADMINISTRATIVE & CLERICAL, ALTERNATIVE THERAPIES, EDUCATION & TRAINING, LABOUR MARKET FORMER STUDENT MEDICINE & NURSING, MEDICAL TECHNOLOGY AND SOCIAL SERVICES ANIKA AKHTER IS STUDYING ADULT INFORMATION NURSING AT ANGLIA RUSKIN UNIVERSITY. THE HEALTH & SOCIAL CARE SECTOR IS SHE STUDIED BIOLOGY, SOCIOLOGY AND EXAMPLE SALARIES GROWING NATIONALLY AND LOCALLY HEALTH & SOCIAL CARE. AND THEREFORE JOB OPPORTUNITIES KHADIJA ALI ABDALA IS STUDYING ADULT NURSE • £21,500 TO £28,000 CAN BE EXPECTED TO INCREASE. SOCIAL ADULT NURSING AT UNIVERSITY OF SOCIAL WORKER • £19,500 TO £26,000+ WORK VACANCIES HAVE SOARED BY 74% IN . SHE STUDIED THE RADIOGRAPHY ASSISTANT • £14,000 TO £22,000 THE LAST YEAR. DEMAND FOR QUALIFIED BTEC EXTENDED DIPLOMA IN HEALTH NURSES IS HIGH ACROSS THE UK. & SOCIAL CARE. CARE ASSISTANT • £12,000 TO £21,000 PARAMEDIC • £21,400 TO £28,000 MIDWIFE • £21,400 TO £34,500

10 SPORT & LEISURE RELEVANT JOBS SCIENCE SPORT, LEISURE AND TOURISM, FORMER STUDENT EDUCATION & TRAINING SPORT ABIGAIL FORD IS STUDYING SPORT & PHYSICAL EDUCATION AT UNIVERSITY OF BEDFORDSHIRE. SHE STUDIED THE EXTENDED DIPLOMA IN EXAMPLE SALARIES SPORT (DOUBLE) SPORT, IT AND PERFORMING ARTS. OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES INSTRUCTOR • £12,000 TO £18,000 KORON COOPER IS STUDYING SPORT & SPORTS DEVELOPMENT OFFICER • £22,000 TO £35,000 PHYSICAL EDUCATION AT UNIVERSITY OF SPORTS COMMENTATOR • £13,000 TO £19,000 BEDFORDSHIRE. HE STUDIED THE EXTENDED DIPLOMA IN SPORT AND MEDIA STUDIES. FITNESS INSTRUCTOR • £13,000 TO £20,000 DANCE TEACHER • £22,000 TO £32,000 PE TEACHER • £22,000 TO £32,000

FITNESS INSTRUCTOR PE TEACHER (SECONDARY) Essential: A recognised Fitness Instructor qualification minimum Level 2. Essential: GCSE grade C and above in English & Maths, Minimum of 2 A levels or equivalent in curriculum subject. Good people skills, an outgoing, friendly personality and knowledge of the way the body works. SPORTS COMMENTATOR LABOUR MARKET SPORTS DEVELOPMENT OFFICER Essential: Ability to keep people engaged in the event you’re commentating on and to research sporting facts and statistics. INFORMATION Essential: Good Communication and leadership skills, strong You’ll need to record examples of your commentating so you can organisational skills and the ability to manage projects and budgets. COMPETITION FOR JOBS TEACHING PE IS showcase your skills to potential employers. Useful: background in sports coaching. INTENSE. AT BEDFORD ACADEMY WE HAD OVER 96 APPLICANTS FOR 2 JOBS! THERE IS OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES INSTRUCTOR USUALLY A LOT OF COMPETITION FOR SPORTS DANCE TEACHER (PRIMARY OR SECONDARY) DEVELOPMENT OFFICER ROLES, SO IT’S Essential: Good people skills, to be able to remain calm in difficult/ Essential: GCSE grade C and above in English & Maths, Minimum of 2 IMPORTANT TO BE ABLE TO DEMONSTRATE dangerous situations and to be able to deal with challenging behaviour. A levels or equivalent in secondary school curriculum subject. In addition YOUR COMMITMENT TO SPORT. A skill in at least one outdoor activity. to this, ability to teach all aspects of dance.

12 MEDICINE FINANCIAL SERVICES Example: Doctor (GP) Example: Accountant Essential: Chemistry and Biology. Essential: No specific courses, but some universities require Maths. Useful: Physics and Maths. Useful: Maths, Economics and Business Studies. SCIENCE Students must get mainly A*/A grades at GCSE and preferably A/A/A at A Level. Students must get mainly A*-C grades at GCSE including Maths and English.

LIFE SCIENCES PHYSICAL SCIENCES & MATHS Example: Meteorologist Example: Civil Engineer Essential: Maths and/or Physics. Essential: Maths and a Science (preferably Physics). Useful: ICT. Useful: Chemistry, Biology, Geography, ICT. BIOLOGY Students must get mainly A*-B grades at GCSE and minimum A*-C at A Level. Students must get mainly A*-C grades in GCSE English, Maths and Science. CHEMISTRY SCIENCE & RESEARCH MEDICAL TECHNOLOGY MATHS Example: Biologist Example: Biomedical Scientist Essential: Biology and preferably Chemistry. Essential: Biology & Chemistry. PHYSICS Useful: Maths and Physics. Useful: Physics and Maths. Students must get mainly A*-C grades at GCSE including English, Students must get mainly A*-C grades at GCSE including Maths and English. Maths & Science.

RELEVANT JOBS FINANCIAL SERVICES, LABOUR MARKET ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCES, MANUFACTURING & ENGINEERING, FORMER STUDENT INFORMATION MEDICAL TECHNOLOGY, MEDICINE & NURSING AND SCIENCE & RESEARCH KAMILA SALA IS STUDYING NATURAL SCIENCES ENGINEERING, MANUFACTURING AND AT UNIVERSITY OF NOTTINGHAM. LOW CARBON TECHNOLOGY SKILLS ARE IN SHE STUDIED CHEMISTRY, PHYSICS, DEMAND IN BEDFORDSHIRE. MOTORSPORT EXAMPLE SALARIES MATHS & FURTHER MATHS. AND LOW CARBON TECHNOLOGY ARE EXPECTED TO GROW OVER THE NEXT FEW BIOMEDICAL SCIENTIST • £21,500 TO £40,500 JAHANGIR KHAN IS STUDYING ACCOUNTING YEARS. EXAMPLES OF RELEVANT LOCAL DOCTOR (GP) • £23,000 TO £55,000+ AND ECONOMICS AT DE MONTFORT EMPLOYERS INCLUDE LOCKHEED MARTIN, UNIVERSITY. HE STUDIED BIOLOGY, METEOROLOGIST • £20,000 TO £50,000+ AIRCRAFT RESEARCH ASSOCIATION CHEMISTRY & MATHS. AND UNILIVER. ACCOUNTANT • £28,000 TO £50,000 CIVIL ENGINEER • £25,000 TO £40,000 BIOLOGIST • £23,000 TO £42,000 14 BIOLOGY CHEMISTRY ECONOMICS YOUR SIXTH FORM SUBJECT OVERVIEW SUBJECT OVERVIEW SUBJECT OVERVIEW Biology is the study of life. Studying the subject Chemistry is the study of matter; providing a Have you ever wondered what capitalism is? develops understanding of structure, function, deep insight into our physical world from how Why politicians argue as to whether the UK growth, origin, evolution and distribution of chemicals interact to create designer medicine, should stay within the EU? Why some people STUDY OPTIONS living organisms and how they interact with one to cleaner fuels and nanotechnology. It explains earn so much and others earn so little? As another. Biology gives us a fascinating insight the science behind food, the functioning of the a social science which combines maths and of the world around us from the microscopic human body, archaeology and so much more. statistics with sciences and the humanities, to the macroscopic and encompasses Economics is a subject which explores the factors biochemistry, botany, cellular biology, ecology, A LEVEL SUBJECTS WHAT WILL I STUDY? that influence these issues and many more. evolution, genetics, physiology and zoology. You will study a wide range of topics in physical, WHAT WILL I STUDY? WHAT WILL I STUDY? organic and inorganic chemistry covering atomic structure, amount of substance, chemical You will investigate the operation of markets and You will study a wide range of topics covering bonding, the periodic table and the patterns of market failure including economic methodology cells, biological molecules, body organ systems, chemicals containing within, energetics, kinetics, and issues arising from limited resources. You classification, communicable and non- thermodynamics, equilibria, redox reactions, will understand how price is determined in a communicable diseases, genetics, inheritance, acids and bases, nomenclature and many more. competitive market and will explore the impact gene technology, respiration, photosynthesis, of production on costs and revenue. You will nutrient cycles, ecosystems, hormonal and You will also develop a range of investigative examine the market mechanism, market failure nervous control. You will also develop a range and practical skills. and Government intervention in markets. You of investigative and practical skills. will then study the national economy within a global context. HOW WILL I BE ASSESSED? HOW WILL I BE ASSESSED? A Level Chemistry will be assessed by written HOW WILL I BE ASSESSED? All practical, knowledge and application skills are exams at the end of the course. Your practical now assessed through 3 written exams at the skills will be assessed separately. A Level Economics will be assessed by written end of the 2 year course. exams at the end of the course. There is no coursework. WHERE DOES IT LEAD? WHERE DOES IT LEAD? An A Level in Chemistry is highly regarded WHERE DOES IT LEAD? An A Level in Biology is highly regarded by by universities as it is a subject where you universities and colleges and can lead to many can gain many transferable skills. An A Level A Level Economics will lead to further study rewarding careers in medical and health related in Chemistry is an essential pre-requisite for in a range of subjects at degree level due areas. For many Biology or Biological Sciences degree level courses in biochemistry, chemistry, to the analytical nature of the subject. It is a degree courses, A level Biology is a compulsory dentistry, medicine, veterinary science highly regarded qualification. Career paths can pre-requisite. and forensics. include jobs in business, finance, management consultancy, politics and the public sector. FORMER STUDENT PROFILE FORMER STUDENT PROFILE FORMER STUDENT PROFILE Amrit Thind achieved A, A*, A and A* across Kamilla Sala is studying Natural Sciences at the Natural Sciences and Mathematics. University of Nottingham. Jahangir Khan is studying Economics and Amrit is studying Biochemistry at Imperial Accounting at De Montfort University. College, London.

16 ENGLISH LANGUAGE GEOGRAPHY GOVERNMENT HISTORY & LITERATURE SUBJECT OVERVIEW & POLITICS SUBJECT OVERVIEW Studying history is a chance to explore crucial SUBJECT OVERVIEW Geography is an exciting, topical and SUBJECT OVERVIEW MATHS MEDIA STUDIES challenging subject. The world around us aspects of human experience in the past. You will English Language and Literature at A Level is an is changing and Geography helps us to A Level Government and Politics allows you to have the opportunity to study aspects of European, exploration into the English and Continental cannon. SUBJECT OVERVIEW SUBJECT OVERVIEW understand and predict those changes. You explore your own understanding of our political British and American History. Due to the nature of Close scrutiny of landmark authors and poets, who will develop an understanding of how human system and compare it to other countries’. the subject, you will develop your analytical skills have over time shaped the language that we speak Maths is about patterns and structure, logic, A creative and aspirational subject, which offers and physical processes have shaped the world You will be able to evaluate the UK political and ability to ask questions and make judgments. freely today, will develop your analytical and creative deduction and proof. It is about challenge and a variety of different media related tasks, projects around us. Topics studied are relevant and organisation and develop your own political skills. Over the two year course, your voice will WHAT WILL I STUDY? clarity and the satisfaction gained when you and opportunities. Media Studies examines important to today’s modern world and will ideology. This course allows you to develop know something is right. contemporary forms of mass communication develop as a critique and commentator of classic Study of History will cover some broads themes help you to understand many of the news you understanding of current affairs and such as TV, radio, newspapers, magazines, film and contemporary English Literature while your in the context of periods of history. You will deadlines reported every day. political systems but also develops your ability and the internet. You will study the values and investigative and forensic skills will be enhanced learn about the continuity and change in the life WHAT WILL I STUDY? to synthesise and interpret information, to messages within the media, how media texts are through the English Language components. of individuals and societies: how governments analyse and evaluate knowledge, to identify constructed and how contemporary audiences WHAT WILL I STUDY? control and mobilise societies; how conflicts You will study a wide range of topics including: connections and similarities and to select relevant respond to them. WHAT WILL I STUDY? between states and between different ethnic calculus, trigonometry, differential equations, You will study both physical and human material and construct coherent arguments. coordinate geometry, vector geometry, You will learn about how and why views and groups arise and are resolved and how society is geography: Coastal systems and landscapes, kinematics, statics, dynamics and probability. perspectives of different kinds are shaped and used organized at the level of the family, community WHAT WILL I STUDY? hazards and changing places. You will also You will develop your problem solving skills, in narratives. You will learn how language choices WHAT WILL I STUDY? and nation. You will have an opportunity to complete geography fieldwork and learn your logical thinking skills and your ability to You will learn the underpinning concepts and help to shape the representations of different explore different periods of history which might geographical skills (core skills, cartographic, You will learn about the nature of participation model complex situations more simply. theories and the fundamental production skills worlds and perspectives in fiction and poetry. include the Russian Revolution 1894-1924, Britain graphical, statistical & ICT). in the political process and in voting; different such as designing, filming and editing. At AS you You will explore the imagined worlds of fiction 1625-1701: Conflict, revolution, settlement and electoral systems and different political parties study key concepts such as media language, and poetry which are characterised by unusual the Witchcraze in Britain, Europe and North HOW WILL I BE ASSESSED? and about pressure groups and protest. You media representations, media reception and narratives, narrators and events. You will analyse the HOW WILL I BE ASSESSED? America, c1580-c1750. will learn about the British constitution and our A Level Maths will be assessed by written AS media production across different areas including language choices made by writers in order to study A Level Geography will be assessed by Parliament, the Core Executive and other levels HOW WILL I BE ASSESSED? and A2 exams at the end of each year There is television, radio, film, magazines, newspapers, their point of view, characterisation, presentation external written exams. of governance. You will also learn about different no coursework. music promotion, advertising and e-media. At of time and space and the narrative structure. A Level History will be assessed by written exams global political ideologies including liberalism, at the end of the course. There is coursework in A2, you will further develop your theoretical and socialism, conservatism, fascism and communism. production skills creating a music video along HOW WILL I BE ASSESSED? WHERE DOES IT LEAD? Year 13 to enable students to develop skills in the WHERE DOES IT LEAD? analysis and evaluation of interpretations of history with a music artist promotional campaign. Students will complete a coursework portfolio Geography allows you to enter such careers as HOW WILL I BE ASSESSED? in a chosen question as part of an independently A strong mathematical ability is highly valued worth 20% of the final grade. Final exams will be earth and environmental sciences, economic researched assignment. by Universities and employers. A Levels maths taken at the end of the course. HOW WILL I BE ASSESSED? development, environmental management, A Level Government and Politics will be is an essential requirement for many degree international trade, transportation analysis and assessed by written AS and A2 exams at the WHERE DOES IT LEAD? courses such as mathematics, computing, A Level Media Studies will be assessed with a WHERE DOES IT LEAD? planning, diplomacy, market analysis, urban end of each year There is no coursework. The skills used in History are relevant to a wide statistics, engineering and physics and is highly written piece of coursework (50%) and an exam A Level English Language and Literature is highly and regional planning, research, teaching, range of subjects and vocations. It is a good desirable in a wide range of others including (50%) for AS and A2. valued by Universities and employers. It can lead cartography and Geographic Information WHERE DOES IT LEAD? A Level to consider taking if you are interested economics, finance, accounting, chemistry directly to degree courses such as law, journalism, Systems (GIS). in pursuing any Humanities-based degree. It and medicine. WHERE DOES IT LEAD? politics and history and A Level Government and Politics is an excellent is perhaps the best A level to take if you are help prepare you for careers in the media preparation for a degree in Politics or related thinking of studying Law at university. It is widely Media naturally lends itself to careers in films FORMER STUDENT PROFILE FORMER STUDENT PROFILE industries or business. courses such as Philosophy and Economics. recognised that A Level History remains an and television, journalism, music, marketing, Lewis Bloodworth is studying Politics It can also be combined with a wide range of academically demanding subject with high prestige. Jabir Ahmed is studying Mathematics at advertising or public relations. Wider careers FORMER STUDENT PROFILE and Global Governance at Canterbury humanities subjects including History, Law, Universities and employers know that someone University of Hertfordshire. supported by media studies include: social work, Nabah Jafri is studying Creative Writing and Christchurch University. or Journalism. who has been successful in the study of History law, medicine and education. Journalism at DeMontfort University. should have acquired a range of important skills. FORMER STUDENT PROFILE FORMER STUDENT PROFILE FORMER STUDENT PROFILE 18 Jasmin James is studying Politics and Scott Murray is studying Law and History Shahid Islam is studying Computer and International Relations at Kingston University. at Chester University. Digital Media at University of Greenwich. PHOTOGRAPHY PHYSICS PSYCHOLOGY RELIGIOUS STUDIES SOCIOLOGY

SUBJECT OVERVIEW SUBJECT OVERVIEW SUBJECT OVERVIEW SUBJECT OVERVIEW SUBJECT OVERVIEW Do you want to be part of one of the fastest Physics is the starting point of many technologies Psychology is the scientific study of how humans Would you like to develop your interest in, and Do we make our own decision about our growing industry sectors in the UK economy? in the world around us. It underlies many new think and behave. It covers a wide range of topics enthusiasm for, a rigorous study of Religion and its relationships with other people, or are these Then you need to get involved in the creative and inventions such as the iPad, MRI scanners in including how our brains work, our memory, relation to the wider world? To develop knowledge, characterised by social norms? Does our career media industries and studying Photography will hospitals, production of new materials, energy- group behaviours and psychological disorders. understanding and skills appropriate to analysing the and earning potential depend on our own take you there. You will be introduced to a variety saving light bulbs and even the entire internet. A knowledge of psychology is becoming world we live in? To reflect on and develop your abilities or are we conditioned by the economy of experiences exploring a range of photographic A physics qualification is essential for many future increasingly important in a range if disciplines: own values, opinions and attitudes on contemporary around us? Sociology studies the society in techniques, styles and genres, including: careers in science and engineering. It can also sport coaching, human resources management, issues? Then A Level Religious Studies may be the which we live and the relationships between portraiture, documentary, photojournalism, help you make progress in other fields that value advertising, marketing, counselling and teaching. course for you. individuals and groups of people. No one is landscape and experimental imagery. the demanding skills developed through physics. Psychology will also help to develop your an island. We have social relations with our Many accountants, bankers, musicians and analytical, independent thinking and research skills. WHAT WILL I STUDY? families, friends, neighbours, nations and as WHAT WILL I STUDY? business managers have benefited from human beings. Sociology is the study of these In the first year you will study two modules. This course is a 100% practical and contextual studying physics. relationships and understanding why our lives WHAT WILL I STUDY? Unit 1- Religion and Ethics looks at right and course with no theory based exam. You will develop and the lives of other are the way they are. technical understanding relating to the composition Cognitive Psychology; the nature of human wrong, utilitarianism, situation ethics and the WHAT WILL I STUDY? of images and an ability to explore the different memory and how researchers have investigated nature and value of human life. Unit 2 looks at the cosmological argument, religious experience, WHAT WILL I STUDY? elements of visual language within a variety of topics You will cover all of the main areas of Physics differences between long term and short term psychology and religion and atheism and including; portraiture, recreating a masterpiece, from Astronomy to Nuclear Physics; from memory. Research methods; the need for effective postmodernism. These units make up half the full The subject matter of sociology includes groups connected images, fashion photography, electricity through energy and mechanics to research and the methods, research designs and A Level. In the second year you will study another like the family, larger networks like a school experimental photography and light painting. waves. By looking at real-life situations we will analysis of data needed for effective psychological two modules; Religion and Contemporary Society, or working place, very large institutions like explain how and why objects change and move, research; Developmental Psychology; the nature and ways of making moral decisions. the whole education system or the political HOW WILL I BE ASSESSED? trying to predict what will happen next. There of early social development; Biological Psychology; system, and even whole societies like A Level Photography will be assessed through a will be many opportunities for practical work the body’s response to stress, and a range of or the United Kingdom. Sociology is the combination of an externally set assignment (40%) and you will produce a practical diary showing approaches used to cope with stress; Social HOW WILL I BE ASSESSED? attempt to understand how society works. It and coursework (60%) for the A Level qualification. all your findings. Psychology; the nature of obedience to authority A Level Religious Studies will be assessed by provides description and analysis of the patterns and compliance; Psychopathology; the nature written exams at the end of the course. There is and structures in human relationships, and it WHERE DOES IT LEAD? of abnormal behaviours through the study of HOW WILL I BE ASSESSED? no coursework. Each unit is 50% of AS, 25% of encourages us to see the world through the This course allows students to apply for a variety definitions of abnormality and the treatments used A Level. Each unit is a 1 hour 15 minutes written eyes of others. It can help us as we try to make of Higher Education courses including Foundation A Level Physics will be assessed by written in the discipline. examination. sense of our own lives, as well as giving us a Degrees, HNDs and BA degrees in art, design exams at the end of the course. Your practical sense of our wider responsibility to society. and different areas of photography. Courses such skills will be assessed separately. HOW WILL I BE ASSESSED? WHERE DOES IT LEAD? as documentary photography, photographic art, A Level Psychology will be assessed by written Higher education to study a wide range of courses HOW WILL I BE ASSESSED? fashion photography, fine art, art practice, graphic WHERE DOES IT LEAD? exams at the end of the course. There is including Religious Studies, Theology, Philosophy, design, animation, media studies, multimedia and A Level Sociology will be assessed by written no coursework. Law, Medicine and the Social Sciences. Any career lens based media, film and television. This course A Level Physics opens up unending opportunities exams at the end of the course. There is related to humans is related to Religious Studies will develop the essential skills needed for study in the world of work and of higher education. no coursework. whether it be government careers, social work, at a higher level and employment. Students could As well as going on to study physics or the other WHERE DOES IT LEAD? sciences at university, A Level physicists can go medicine, teaching, law, police or public service. leave this course and gain direct entry to a junior Psychology allows for a career in a range of areas WHERE DOES IT LEAD? position within a photographic studio. on to study engineering, economics, business, ranging from humanities subjects to various areas FORMER STUDENT PROFILE medicine or architecture. To be a physicist is of science. Careers include psychologist, social Careers in sociology are varied and include FORMER STUDENT PROFILE not just a career but a way of thinking. worker, lawyer and many more. Sadiah Rahman is studying Religion, Politics and roles within national and local government, Kadeem Ali is studying Media and Moving Image Society at Kings College, London. social work, nursing, police and social research. Production at University of Northampton. FORMER STUDENT PROFILE FORMER STUDENT PROFILE FORMER STUDENT PROFILE David Ellis is studying Physics at Surma Shah secured 640 UCAS points and is 20 University of Nottingham. studying Psychology, Clinical Psychology and Marta Mazur is studying Criminology at Mental Health at Royal Holloway. University of Bedfordshire. ART & DESIGN BUSINESS CREATIVE MEDIA YOUR SIXTH FORM SUBJECT OVERVIEW SUBJECT OVERVIEW SUBJECT OVERVIEW Dreaming of a career in the arts industry? Do you BTEC Business is a subject which allows you to The creative media industries influence every want to study at an art college? Then develop gain a thorough insight into the world of business element of our lives. Whether we are watching a broad based portfolio of work with BTEC and commerce. You are given many opportunities television, reading a magazine, playing computer STUDY OPTIONS Art & Design. Throughout this course you will within and outside of the classroom to develop games or listening to music, we are enjoying experience a wide range of different media your business skills, including taking part in creative media. This is an area of real growth in and techniques such as painting, mixed media, The Young Enterprise Company Programme, our economy and this course can help get you drawing, graphics, surface pattern, digital media Cranfield Business Challenge and the IFS Student involved. If you have wanted to be involved in the BTEC NATIONAL SUBJECTS and crafts, helping you identify and develop a Investor Challenge. You will be able to take teams of people who put together our TV shows, career path to suit you. The ability to make and advantage of the Maths and Business Village’s our radio programmes, our music videos, our create things for others to use and enjoy is a contacts and links with industry to aid your study. video games or our magazines, then this could be thrilling and satisfying undertaking. This course the right course for you. encourages individuality and original WHAT WILL I STUDY? creative expression. WHAT WILL I STUDY? You will investigate the UK business environment. Students will work towards the Creative Media WHAT WILL I STUDY? You will gain an understanding of how business resources are managed. You will undertake Production (Television and Film) qualification. You will take a broad approach to Art and Design. market research and use this information Units studied will be dependent on student choice, Our course is designed to allow you to develop to promote a product. You will gain an although core learning will include researching, a good grounding in a number of Art and Design understanding of methods used in Business proposing and planning media production, such as specialist areas whilst still exploring the subject in accounting. Students who choose Double a TV show or music video. You will consider who depth. Students will have opportunities to develop Business will study six additional units that will would need to be involved in the production, the their skills in areas chosen from: painting and further develop your understanding of how locations to be used, the crew members required, drawing, photography, printmaking, textiles, businesses operate successfully. the set designs to be used and the budget to kept three dimensional and graphic design. to, all to ensure it is a success. Further units include music video production, video editing techniques, HOW WILL I BE ASSESSED? television and film studios, advertisement HOW WILL I BE ASSESSED? This course will be assessed on coursework production and animation techniques. Level 3 BTEC courses are assessed on assignments that are internally marked and coursework assignments that are internally marked externally moderated. There will also be an HOW WILL I BE ASSESSED? and externally moderated. There are no exams. external exam taken for one unit. This course will be assessed on coursework assignments that are internally marked and WHERE DOES IT LEAD? WHERE DOES IT LEAD? externally moderated. There will also be an external exam taken for one unit. If you want a career in the Creative Industries or A BTEC National in Business can lead to to study this subject at university, perhaps combine university study within the business field or WHERE DOES IT LEAD? it with A Level Photography. You could progress an apprenticeship. Regardless of what type of into careers in design crafts, graphics, fine art, employment you end up doing in later life, it will This qualification will prepare you for further study illustration, jewellery, printmaking, mixed media, be within one type of business or another, so in creative media production or prepare you for textiles/surface pattern, digital design and editing knowledge of the business world will certainly training or employment in that area. It will help and photography. be beneficial. Career paths can include careers in you prepare for careers in media, technical sound business, finance and self-employment. and television production, film and video editing. FORMER STUDENT PROFILE FORMER STUDENT PROFILE FORMER STUDENT PROFILE Almijan Mohammed is currently studying for an 22 Art Foundation Degree. Monica Ghiulea is studying International Business Koron Cooper is studying Sports Media at Management at Anglia Ruskin University. University of Bedfordshire. HEALTH & ICT PERFORMING ARTS

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SUBJECT OVERVIEW What would you like to do after you leave The role of the performer in the 21st century Level 3 BTEC courses are assessed on a school? It doesn’t matter - you’ll need ICT. is very demanding and the training and skills range of different assignments suited to the Health and Social Care forms an important Whether it’s your first job in a supermarket or required to meet the needs of this challenging cohort of the group. The assessments will be part of society and a range of essential job roles you are leading a multimillion pound industry industry need to be learnt to an outstanding internally and externally assessed under strict and responsibilities that need to be carried out you will be working with ICT equipment. standard. Supporting performers are teams of exam conditions. Assignments will be a mix of in the public, private and voluntary sectors. Electronic learning allows you to demonstrate a directors, stage managers, costume, lighting practical and theoretical assessments. Students that choose this route will have a real variety of skills including communicating online, and set designers who make every stage, film interest in the way children and adults learn and fixing and maintaining computers, creating and television production possible. We are WHERE DOES IT LEAD? develop and in the care for others. Students software, as well as graphic design. passionate about training young people to be who choose the Health and Social Care professional and well equipped to cope in the This course prepares you for employment BTEC route will be looking to forge a world of performing arts. Your time with us will WHAT WILL I STUDY? within the Performing Arts sector. It also career in nursing, midwifery, social work be filled with opportunities to develop not only develops skills and qualities highly valued or health education. You will study a wide range of topics including: your performance and production skills, but in areas such as public speaking, teaching, communicating online, building and maintaining also your confidence and social resilience. consultancy, films and television, journalism WHAT WILL I STUDY? computers, graphic designing and website and music based careers. building. You will develop your technological WHAT WILL I STUDY? You will study a wide range of topics including: skills by giving you the opportunity to FORMER STUDENT PROFILE developing effective communication, health, understand how computers and their vast The BTEC National Level 3 Performing Arts safety and security, planning social care and amount of software work. If you chose gives you the chance to learn through high Charlotte Wray is studying Theatrical Makeup working in the health sector. You will develop Double ICT you will study 6 further units. energy practical lessons. This course can be at Bedford College. your skills in research, case studies, presentation studied across a variety of areas including skills, role play and skill development. performance and performance design. You will HOW WILL I BE ASSESSED? work with others, as well as independently, HOW WILL I BE ASSESSED? This course will be assessed on coursework to build your skills as a performer or designer. assignments that are internally marked and An example of some of the units that are This course will be assessed on coursework externally moderated. There will also be an available to study are below, but this will assignments that are internally marked and external exam taken for one unit. depend on the students taking the course externally moderated. There will also be an and their interests: the principles of acting, external exam taken for one unit. performing for an audience, costume and set WHERE DOES IT LEAD? design, theatre for children and lighting design. WHERE DOES IT LEAD? A strong technological knowledge is highly valued by most employees, universities or Success in Health and Social Care opens many apprenticeships. The average employment in doors for further study due to the transferable ICT ranges starts roughly at £18,000 per year. skills you will develop throughout the course. Acquiring a relevant degree would increase Many students go on to complete further your starting salary to £21,000 per year. study at university, with popular areas of study including nursing, environmental health, nutrition and social work. FORMER STUDENT PROFILE Zanis Ogorodnikovs is studying FORMER STUDENT PROFILE Computer Science with a year in industry at De Montfort University. Kelly Wharton is studying Adult Nursing at University of Bedfordshire. 24 SCIENCE SPORT

SUBJECT OVERVIEW SUBJECT OVERVIEW Science is about enhancing and widening your Sport is an ever increasing part of everyday understanding of the world and the universe. life and society, with a range of roles and AAMIRAH NAWAZ career avenues available. This Sport course is about developing knowledge of how the body WHAT WILL I STUDY? “I ENJOY STUDYING AT BEDFORD functions during exercise, planning for effective ACADEMY SIXTH FORM, AS IT NOT ONLY This course will provide you with the nutrition, analysis of sporting performance and opportunity to challenge and further develop skill development and acquisition. HELPS ME ACADEMICALLY BUT ALSO your scientific thinking; it will provide you with ENCOURAGES ME TO BE AN INDEPENDENT specialist knowledge and practical skills required WHAT WILL I STUDY? ADULT. I HAVE HAD FANTASTIC for employment in the science industry or OPPORTUNITIES TO TAKE ACTION ON employers that make use of science. You will study a wide range of topics including: sports nutrition, sports injuries and THE THINGS I FEEL ARE IMPORTANT treatment, sports psychology, planning exercise AND WE ARE SUPPORTED TO COMPLETE HOW WILL I BE ASSESSED? programmes, analysing sporting performance CHARITABLE WORK, VOLUNTEER This course will be assessed on coursework and sports leadership. You will develop your WORK AND ORGANISING assignments that are internally marked and skills in research, case studies, presentation externally moderated. There will also be an skills, practical skill and technique development. SOCIAL EVENTS.” external exam taken for one unit. HOW WILL I BE ASSESSED? WHERE DOES IT LEAD? You will be the first students to study the new The applied science offers the opportunity BTEC Sport qualification in 2016. You will be to seek careers within the fields of science assessed throughout the two year course with technology, engineering and maths such as one written exam (Anatomy and Physiology) forensic science, drug research, medical physics alongside a variety of coursework. technician, science technician and many more. It will help prepare you for further study in WHERE DOES IT LEAD? applied science, forensic science, nursing or criminology. The BTEC will sharpen your skills Success in BTEC Sport opens many doors for for employment or further study. further study due to the transferable skills you will develop throughout the course. Many students go on to complete further study at FORMER STUDENT PROFILE university, with popular areas of study including Massuma Khatun is studying Biomedical Science sports psychology, sports science, sports at University of Bedfordshire. coaching and PE teaching.

FORMER STUDENT PROFILE Wayne Instrell is studying Coaching and Sports Science at Nottingham Trent University.

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