COURSES 2021/2022

CONTENTS

WELCOME...... 4 HEALTH & SOCIAL CARE...... 19 SIXTH FORM ENTRY REQUIREMENTS...... 5 HISTORY...... 20 GENERAL INFORMATION...... 6 ICT...... 20 APPLIED SCIENCE...... 8 MATHEMATICS...... 21 ART, CRAFT AND DESIGN...... 8 MATHEMATICAL STUDIES...... 22 BIOLOGY...... 9 MEDIA...... 22 BUSINESS STUDIES...... 10 MUSIC...... 23 CHEMISTRY...... 10 PERFORMING ARTS...... 24 CREATIVE MEDIA PRODUCTION...... 11 PHOTOGRAPHY...... 24 CRIMINOLOGY ...... 12 PHYSICS...... 25 DANCE...... 12 POLITICS...... 25 ECONOMICS...... 13 PSYCHOLOGY...... 26 ENGLISH LITERATURE...... 14 EXTENDED PROJECT QUALIFICATION...... 14 RELIGIOUS STUDIES...... 26 FINANCE...... 15 SOCIOLOGY...... 27 FRENCH...... 15 SPANISH...... 28 GEOGRAPHY...... 18 SPORT...... 28 GERMAN...... 18 TEXTILE DESIGN...... 29 WELCOME TO UKAT SIXTH FORM

he UKAT Sixth Form is a new, dynamic and forward thinking post sixteen provision that offers a wide range of excellent opportunities for young people in Medway. TWe offer a unique educational package, driven with experience and passion through the University of Kent, offering students a rich and wide range of curriculum pathways, access to numerous excellent Higher Education facilities and a bespoke graduate and post graduate support programme to name but a few. Our bespoke Employability Scheme is a unique opportunity for students to undertake work experience, internships and or become directly involved with cutting edge research in key university departments, gaining greater insight in to areas they wish to pursue in the future. Students will be required to compile their own personal Global Passport, providing evidence of their experiences in the workplace, the new skills they have acquired as well as logging their 20 hours of volunteering within the Trust community. We are also pleased to announce the exciting news that plans are now underway to establish a new Medical Hub based in Medway with the UKAT Sixth Form being an integral part of this new venture. This will be an excellent

WELCOME opportunity for those students interested in specialising in medicine and careers in the health profession. The two educational establishments, Chatham Grammar School for Girls and Brompton Academy provide high quality learning opportunities, which can only be offered by an established leading university. Our Curriculum Programmes are led by highly qualified and experienced academic staff across both sites underpinned by our University of Kent Ambassadors learning support scheme. Collaborative learning across both academies enriches the learning experiences of our students resulting in good academic outcomes. In September 2019, our sponsor, the University of Kent invited students to pilot a new course to develop a wide range of skills and qualities alongside a research project. These new skills and qualities include a growth mindset, resilience, versatility, empathy and teamwork which are all needed for our students to flourish both in their personal and professional life. We invite you to visit our unique UKAT Sixth Form and see for yourself the excellent Further Education on offer to young people in Kent and Medway looking to make the most of their next steps in education. The UKAT Sixth Form is not just about securing great exam results, it’s about embarking on an exciting career path and securing your foundations for a bright future.

Michelle Marshall and Seb Januszewski Assistant Principals – UKAT Sixth Form

4 SIXTH FORM ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

o maintain high standards of academic PLEASE NOTE: IF INSUFFICIENT INTEREST IS achievement and ensure students are SHOWN, COURSES MAY NOT RUN. Tsuccessful and progress onto their chosen career pathway, UKAT set basic entry requirements to study GENERAL REQUIREMENTS in our Sixth Form. In addition to these, subjects will A LEVEL COURSES set their own entry requirements as detailed in this Minimum Grade 9-5 (A*-C) in five GCSEs including English booklet. Please ensure you are aware of these when and Mathematics. applying for the Sixth Form as any offer of a place will be conditional to meeting the specified requirements. Subject specific requirements as detailed in the booklet. Students choose a minimum of three subjects from BTEC COURSES the option blocks. For those considering taking four Minimum Grade 9-3 (A*-D) in five GCSEs including English subjects, before submitting their option choices, they and Mathematics. Plus, a minimum Grade 4 in English or must consult either Mrs Perkin or one of the Sixth Form Mathematics and related subjects. team. NB If students select any of our BTEC National GENERAL REQUIREMENTS Diploma courses these equate to a double option. Subject specific requirements as detailed in the booklet. The duration of all our courses is two years with the However, applicants who fall just outside the general exception of the Extended Project Qualification (EPQ) requirements for any course criteria will be considered and Mathematical Studies which are year courses. on an individual basis by the Subject Leader and Assistant Principal – UKAT 6th Form. SOCCER ELITE FOOTBALL ACADEMY Successful completion of a practical skills-based trial in addition to the academic entry requirements for subjects chosen to study at A level or BTEC. Please use the link on our website to apply for Soccer Elite. PERFORMING ARTS AND DANCE A successful audition in addition to the academic entry requirements for subjects chosen to study at A level or BTEC. MUSIC, ART, PHOTOGRAPHY AND TEXTILES A successful submission of a portfolio of work (Art/Photography/ Textiles) in addition to the academic entry requirements for subjects chosen to study at A level or BTEC.

5 COURSE LEVEL ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

APPLIED SCIENCE BTEC NATIONAL Grade 5 in Combined Science GCSE for the lvl 3 BTEC Applied Science. EXTENDED Plus, a minimum Grade 4 in GCSE Double Science, or a Merit in Level 2 BTEC in Principles CERTIFICATE of Applied Science

ART, CRAFT A LEVEL Grade 9-5 (A*-C) in five GCSEs including English and Mathematics. AND DESIGN Plus, a minimum Grade 6 in GCSE Art or Merit in BTEC Art or submission of portfolio. BIOLOGY A LEVEL Grade 9-5 (A*-C) in five GCSEs with a minimum Grade 6 in both English and Mathematics. Plus, Grade 6’s in GCSE Double Science, Triple Science or GCSE Biology.

BUSINESS STUDIES BTEC EXTENDED Grade 9-3 (A*-D) in five GCSEs including English and Mathematics. CERTIFICATE Plus, a minimum Grade 4 in English or Mathematics and related subjects.

CHEMISTRY A LEVEL Grade 9-5 (A*-C) in five GCSEs with a minimum Grade 6 in both English and Mathematics. Plus, Grade 6’s in GCSE Double Double Science, Triple Science or GCSE Chemistry.

CREATIVE MEDIA BTEC EXTENDED Grade 9-3 (A*-D) in five GCSEs including English and Mathematics. PRODUCTION CERTIFICATE Plus, a minimum Grade 4 in English or Mathematics and related subjects. CRIMINOLOGY DIPLOMA Grade 9-5 (A*-C) in five GCSEs including English and Mathematics. Preferable to have achieved a minimum Grade 5 in GCSE Sociology, Psychology or Law.

DANCE A LEVEL Grade 9-5 (A*-C) in five GCSEs including English and Mathematics. Plus, a minimum Grade 5 in GCSE Dance, Level 2 Merit in BTEC Tech Award Performing Arts (or equivalent level of attainment in vocational qualifications e.g. RAD / ISTD).

GENERAL INFORMATION ECONOMICS A LEVEL Grade 9-5 (A*-C) in five GCSEs including English and Mathematics. Plus, a minimum Grade 6 in GCSE Mathematics.

ENGLISH A LEVEL Grade 9-5 (A*-C) in five GCSEs including English and Mathematics. LITERATURE Plus, a minimum Grade 7 in GCSE English Literature. EXTENDED LEVEL 3 Grade 9-4 (A*-C) in five GCSEs including English and Mathematics. PROJECT Plus, a minimum Grade 5 in GCSE English Language. FINANCE LIBF DIPLOMA Grade 9-4 (A*-C) in five GCSEs including Grade 5 in both English and Mathematics.

FRENCH A LEVEL Grade 9-5 (A*-C) in five GCSEs including English and Mathematics. Plus, Grade 6 in GCSE French.

GEOGRAPHY A LEVEL Grade 9-5 (A*-C) in five GCSEs including a minimum Grade 5 in both English and Mathematics. Plus, a minimum Grade 6 in Geography.

GERMAN A LEVEL Grade 9-5 (A*-C) in five GCSEs including English and Mathematics. Plus, a minimum Grade 6 in GCSE German.

HEALTH AND BTEC NATIONAL Grade 9-3 (A*-D) in five GCSEs including English and Mathematics. SOCIAL CARE EXTENDED Plus, a minimum Grade 4 in English and related subjects. CERTIFICATE HISTORY A LEVEL Grade 9-5 (A*-C) in 5 GCSEs including English and Mathematics Plus, a minimum Grade 6 in GCSE History and English Language or GCSE English Literature.

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ICT BTEC NATIONAL Grade 9-3 (A*- D) in five GCSEs including English and Mathematics. Plus, a minimum Grade 4 EXTENDED in English or Mathematics and related subjects. Preferable to have studied a GCSE or BTEC in CERTIFICATE a related subject. MATHEMATICS A LEVEL Grade 9-5 (A*-C) in five GCSEs including English and Mathematics. Plus, a minimum Grade 7 in GCSE Mathematics.

MATHEMATICAL LEVEL 3 Grade 9-4 in five GCSEs including English and Mathematics. STUDIES CERTIFICATE MEDIA A LEVEL Grade 9-5 (A*-C) in five GCSEs including English and Mathematics. Plus, a minimum Grade 6 in GCSE English Language or English Literature. Preferable to have achieved a GCSE/BTEC in a related subject area.

MUSIC LEVEL 3 Grade 9-3 (A*-D) in five GCSEs including English and Mathematics. SUBSIDIARY Plus a minimum grade 4 in English or Mathematics and related subjects. DIPLOMA Students will need to successfully pass an audition. FOR MUSIC PRACTITIONERS PERFORMING ARTS BTEC NATIONAL Grade 9-3 (A*-E) in five GCSEs including English and Mathematics. Plus, a minimum Grade 5 DIPLOMA in GCSE Dance or Drama, or Level 2 Merit in BTEC Tech Award in Performing Arts (or equivalent DOUBLE OPTION vocational qualification). PHOTOGRAPHY A LEVEL Grade 9-5 (A*-C) in five GCSEs including English and Mathematics. Plus, a minimum Grade 6 in GCSE Art or Merit in BTEC Art or submission of portfolio. GENERAL INFORMATION PHYSICS A LEVEL Grade 9-5 (A*-C) in five GCSEs including a minimum Grade 6 in English and Grade 7 in Mathematics. Plus, a minimum Grade 6 in GCSE Double Scence, Triple Science or GCSE Physics.

POLITICS A LEVEL Grade 9-5 (A*-C) GCSEs including English and Mathematics. Plus, a minimum Grade 6 in GCSE English Language or English Literature.

PSYCHOLOGY A LEVEL Grade 9-5 (A-C) in five GCSEs including a minimum Grade 6 in English and Mathematics. Plus, a minimum Grade 6 or Merit in GCSE/BTEC Science.

RELIGIOUS A LEVEL Grade 9-5 (A*-C) in five GCSEs including English and Mathematics. STUDIES Plus, a minimum Grade 6 in GCSE English Language or Literature. Preferable to have studied GCSE Religious Studies.

SOCIOLOGY A LEVEL Grade 9-5 (A*-C) in five GCSEs including English and Mathematics. Plus, a minimum Grade 6 In GCSE English Language and English Literature. Preferable to have studied Sociology at GCSE level.

SPANISH A LEVEL Grade 9-5 (A*-C) in five GCSEs including English and Mathematics. Plus, a minimum Grade 6 in GCSE Spanish.

SPORT BTEC NATIONAL Grade 9-3 (A*-D) in five GCSEs including English and Mathematics. EXTENDED Plus, a minimum Grade 4 in English or Mathematics and a Science GCSE. CERTIFICATE Preferable to have achieved a GCSE/BTEC in related subject area. TEXTILE DESIGN A LEVEL Grade 9-5 (A*-C) in five GCSEs including English and Mathematics. Plus a minimum Grade 6 in GCSE Art or linked subject or Merit in BTEC Art or submission of portfolio.

7 APPLIED SCIENCE ART, CRAFT AND DESIGN

BTEC NATIONAL EXTENDED CERTIFICATE A LEVEL ENTRY REQUIREMENTS ENTRY REQUIREMENTS Grade 9-3 (A*-D) in five GCSE’s including a minimum Grade 9-5 (A*-C) in five GCSEs including English Grade 5 in English and Mathematics. and Mathematics. Plus, a minimum Grade 5 in Combined Science GCSE Plus, Grade 6 in GCSE Art or Merit in BTEC Art or for the Level 3 BTEC Applied Science. submission of portfolio. COURSE DESCRIPTION COURSE DESCRIPTION Students will develop their knowledge of scientific Students will experiment with a range of 2D and principles through a practical approach. Students 3D media, processes and techniques, as well as a will have the opportunity to cover areas of laboratory variety of traditional and new technologies as they science, forensic science, medical science, complete the course over two years. Examining environmental science, and the biological, chemical bygone and contemporary images, artefacts and and physical sciences, science investigative resources from across the globe will be integral to skills and the physiology of human body systems. understanding different styles, genres and traditions This provides a route into a diverse range of in their investigating and making processes. All scientific careers. units involve creative problem solving and students APPLIED SCIENCE ASSESSMENT are encouraged to find alternative ways of finding a solution through experimental exploration. Grades awarded are Distinction*, Distinction, Merit and Pass. Assessment comprises of two externally ASSESSMENT assessed components, a written examination and a Grade A*-E awarded. The Coursework Portfolio and scenario and practical investigation set and marked Personal Investigation are weighted at 60% of the externally, worth 58% of the total qualification. A level, with an external component contributing Internally assessed assignments incorporate a to 40% of the overall mark. All units are internally variety of written and practical techniques equate assessed and externally moderated. ART, CRAFT AND DESIGN ART, to the remaining 42% of the course. WHAT NEXT WHAT NEXT Completion of this qualification will give between Completion of this qualification will give between 16 and 56 UCAS points to gain entry onto a degree 16 and 56 UCAS points, to be used to gain entry course or entry into the workplace. Art and Design onto a degree course or entry into the workplace. can lead to further study and careers including fine Applied Science can lead to further study and art, graphics, interior design and set design. careers including health care, scientific research, pharmacy, optometry and forensic science.

8 BIOLOGY

A LEVEL ENTRY REQUIREMENTS Grade 9-5 (A*-C) in five GCSEs with a minimum Grade 6 in both English and Mathematics. Plus, Grade 6’s in GCSE Double Science, Triple Science or GCSE Biology COURSE DESCRIPTION Students will study Biology in a modern context, where they will develop a greater appreciation for its importance in the wider world. There will be numerous opportunities to use practical experiences to link theory to reality, and develop students’ practical skills. There are eight mandatory units: Biological molecules; Cells; Organisms exchange substances with their environment; Genetic information, variation and relationships between organisms; Organisms respond to BIOLOGY changes in internal and external environments; Genetics, populations, evolution and ecosystems; The control of gene expression. ASSESSMENT Grade A*-E awarded. The mandatory units are externally assessed by three examinations. Each examination is 2 hours in length and worth approximately a third of the final A level Grade. WHAT NEXT Completion of this qualification will give between 16 and 56 UCAS points to gain entry onto a degree course or entry into the workplace. Biology can lead to further study and careers including nursing, medicine, research, conservation and physiotherapy.

9 BUSINESS STUDIES CHEMISTRY

BTEC EXTENDED CERTIFICATE A LEVEL ENTRY REQUIREMENTS ENTRY REQUIREMENTS Grade 9-3 (A*-D) in five GCSEs including English Grade 9-5 (A*-C) in five GCSEs with a minimum and Mathematics. Grade 6 in both English and Mathematics. Plus, a minimum Grade 4 in English or Mathematics Plus, Grade 6’s in Double Science, Triple Science and related subjects. or GCSE Chemistry COURSE DESCRIPTION COURSE DESCRIPTION Students study the purposes of different businesses, Students will study contemporary Chemistry, their structure and the impact the external environment covering the following mandatory units: Development can have on their success and development. They of Practical skills; Foundations in chemistry; will need to adopt an innovative and dynamic Periodic table and energy; Core organic chemistry; approach to business specific problem solving and Physical chemistry and transition elements and will be expected to demonstrate their knowledge by Organic chemistry and analysis. applying business concepts to selected scenarios. This qualification provides a more vocational ASSESSMENT perspective, allowing students to interact with the Grade A*-E awarded. The mandatory units are BUSINESS STUDIES business environment and experience real authentic externally assessed by three examinations. The business practices. first two exams equate to 37% each with the final exam worth 26%. A “Practical endorsement in ASSESSMENT Chemistry” is assessed internally but is reported Grades awarded are Pass, Merit, Distinction and separately from the A Level Grade. CHEMISTRY Distinction* Two assignments set and marked internally. A task and written exam set and marked WHAT NEXT externally. Completion of this qualification will give between 16 and 56 UCAS points to gain entry onto a degree WHAT NEXT course or entry into the workplace. Chemistry Completion of this qualification will give between can lead to further study and including careers in 16 and 56 UCAS points, to gain entry onto a degree medicine, dentistry, pharmacy and chemical science. course or entry into the workplace. Business studies can lead to further study and careers including industry, management and finance.

10 CREATIVE MEDIA PRODUCTION

BTEC EXTENDED CERTIFICATE ENTRY REQUIREMENTS Grade 9-3 (A*-D) in five GCSEs including English and Mathematics. Plus, a minimum Grade 4 in English or Mathematics and related subjects. COURSE DESCRIPTION Students acquire a range of production, design and research skills in preparation for future employment in the media industry, through direct experience. Assignments set within a vocational context through which students focus on developing relevant skills – photo manipulation and framing, film direction and production, media theory and analysis. Units cover: Unit 1-Media representation; Unit 4-Film pre-production; Unit 8-Responding to a commission and Unit 10-Film production. MEDIA PRODUCTION CREATIVE ASSESSMENT Grades awarded are Pass, Merit, Distinction and Distinction*. Two assignments set and marked internally. A controlled assessment responding to a set commission and an online exam on media representation are set and marked externally. WHAT NEXT Completion of this qualification will give between 16 and 56 UCAS points, to gain entry onto a degree course or entry into the workplace. Creative Media production can lead to further study and careers including television, film, radio, sound recording and interactive games.

11 CRIMINOLOGY DANCE

DIPLOMA A LEVEL ENTRY REQUIREMENTS ENTRY REQUIREMENTS Grade 9-5 (A*-C) in five GCSEs including English Grade 9-5 (A*-C) in five GCSEs including English and Mathematics. and Mathematics. Preferable to have achieved a minimum Grade 5 Plus, a minimum Grade 5 in GCSE Dance, Level in GCSE Sociology, Psychology or Law. 2 Merit in BTEC Tech Award in Performing Arts (or equivalent level of attainment in vocational COURSE DESCRIPTION qualifications e.g. RAD / ISTD). Students will gain a deeper understanding of why people commit crimes; the influences upon COURSE DESCRIPTION perceptions of crime; the variety of crimes committed A level Dance is a dynamic qualification which and why some are unreported. By exploring these encourages students to develop their creative and ideas through applying their learning to a range of intellectual capacity, alongside transferable skills case studies, both current and historical, the students such as team working, communication, and problem will be equipped to consider how the application solving. All of these are sought after skills by higher of their learning impacts on themselves, other education and employers and will help them stand individuals, employers, society and the environment. out in the workplace whatever their choice of career. CRIMINOLOGY This course reflects both historical and current Students will develop the skills to examine the dance practices and inspires a lifelong passion and legal process, reviewing the justice of verdicts in appreciation for dance. Technical dance skills are criminal cases, having followed through from the DANCE developed alongside opportunities to create and refine crime committed to the verdict. They will apply their choreography that expresses key ideas, and themes. understanding of criminality, criminological theories and the process of bringing an accused to court, to ASSESSMENT evaluate the effectiveness of social control to deliver Grade A*– E awarded. Component 1 – Students criminal justice policy. perform set material in addition to their own ASSESSMENT choreography to a visiting examiner (50%). Component 2 – Students complete a written exam Grade A*-E. Two units are externally assessed in which they are tested on their knowledge of a units by two 90 minute examinations. Two units series of set dance works and practitioners (50%). are assessed internally with external moderation. WHAT NEXT WHAT NEXT Completion of this qualification will give between Completion of this qualification will give between 16 and 56 UCAS points, to gain entry onto a university 16 and 56 UCAS points, to gain entry onto a degree degree course or entry into the workplace. Dance course or entry into the workplace. Criminology can can lead to further study and careers including lead to further study and careers including some teaching, performing, choreographing or working with aspects of the criminal justice sector e.g. the in the arts industry. Probation Service or the police.

12 ECONOMICS

A LEVEL ENTRY REQUIREMENTS Grade 9-5 (A*-C) in five GCSEs including English and Mathematics. Plus, a minimum Grade 6 in GCSE Mathematics. COURSE DESCRIPTION Students will firstly develop their awareness and understanding of core economic models and then build on this by applying their knowledge to more complex concepts in both familiar and unfamiliar contexts. The course comprises of four themes: Introduction to markets and market failure - focusing on microeconomic concepts; The UK economy – performance and policies - with the focus on understanding the measures of economic performance; Business behaviour and the labour market- with the focus on the business economy ECONOMICS and understanding business growth and objectives, as well as the impact of government intervention; A global perspective – with the focus on applying the concepts covered, to the global context whilst looking at international economics. ASSESSMENT Grade A* – E awarded. Assessment consists of three examinations at the end of the course. Two will equate to 70% and the third to 30% of the overall mark. WHAT NEXT Completion of this qualification will give between 16 and 56 UCAS points, to gain entry onto a degree course or entry in to the workplace, Economics can lead to further study and careers including business, marketing, law and government.

13 ENGLISH LITERATURE EXTENDED PROJECT QUALIFICATION

A LEVEL ONE YEAR COURSE ENTRY REQUIREMENTS ENTRY REQUIREMENTS Grade 9-5 (A*-C) in five GCSEs including English Grade 9-4 (A*-C) in five GCSEs including English and Mathematics. and Mathematics. Plus, a minimum Grade 7 in GCSE English Literature. Plus, a minimum Grade 5 in GCSE English Language. COURSE DESCRIPTION COURSE DESCRIPTION Students will further their exploration of texts, to Students have the opportunity to embark on a largely appreciate literature at a higher level, studying self-directed research project, enabling them to study a range of literature from sixteenth century a topic of choice in-depth for duration of the course. Shakespeare to contemporary prose. Students will Students will develop into critical, reflective and investigate an extensive range of views about texts independent learners, whilst developing skills such in conjunction with their wider social and historical as creativity, decision making and enterprise, context. The texts will be in a range of formats: drama as well as demonstrating initiative. Many of our – ‘A Streetcar Named Desire’ by Tennessee Williams students decide to explore a topic linked to their and King Lear by William Shakespeare; prose – desired area of study for university. Skills linked to ‘The Handmaids Tale’ by Margaret Atwood and research and planning, critical thinking and analysis, ENGLISH LITERATURE ‘Frankenstein’ by Mary Shelly as well as a collection synthesis and evaluation, project management and of Romantic poetry from poets such as William Blake, working independently, are highly valued by both Lord Byron and John Keats as well as a collection universities and employers alike. of contemporary poems from Poems of the Decade featuring poets such as Patience Agbabi and Simon ASSESSMENT Armitage. Through their study they will compare Grade A*– E awarded. Students will be assessed how narratives are constructed and the differing on a portfolio of work (5,000 word research project), responses the writer can evoke from the reader. a production log and a final presentation, to be presented to an audience of peers and teachers. ASSESSMENT Grade A*– E awarded. Assessment consists of 3 WHAT NEXT examinations equating to 80% and one internally This qualification will give between 8 and 28

EXTENDED PROJECT QUALIFICATION assessed piece of 2500 – 3000 words worth 20% UCAS points, to gain entry onto a degree course of the final Grade. or entry into the workplace. Many universities find the EPQ desirable as it is such excellent practice WHAT NEXT for the type of independent writing required by Completion of this English Literature qualification degree level learning. will give between 16 and 56 UCAS points, to gain entry onto a degree course or entry into the workplace. English Literature can lead to further study and careers including broadcasting, journalism, teaching, advertising and marketing, and the law.

14 FINANCE FRENCH

LONDON INSTITUTE OF BUSINESS A LEVEL AND FINANCE (LIBF) DIPLOMA ENTRY REQUIREMENTS ENTRY REQUIREMENTS Grade 9-5 (A*-C) in five GCSEs including English and Mathematics. Grade 9-4 (A*-C) in five GCSEs including Grade 5 in both English and Mathematics. Plus, Grade 6 in GCSE French. COURSE DESCRIPTION COURSE DESCRIPTION Students will explore the fundamentals of financial Students will study a film and a piece of French capability and how they are applied to achieve literature in-depth. Students will complete an financial stability. They will learn how to make Independent Research Project in French, forming informed and confident decisions regarding their the basis for a discussion in the speaking exam. finances. Students must achieve at least a pass in Topics in year 1 are: Aspects of French-speaking the Certificate of Financial Studies in the first year of society; current trends and artistic culture in the study to progress to the diploma. In year 2, students French-speaking world. In year 2 the topics are: will examine the financial services marketplace from Multiculturalism in French-speaking society and the point of view of the provider and consider the current issues and aspects of political life in the methods used to satisfy customer needs, wants French-speaking world. and aspirations, whilst operating competitively FINANCE and profitably. ASSESSMENT Grade A*-E awarded. Assessment comprises of ASSESSMENT three examinations: Paper 1- Listening and Reading FRENCH Grade A*-E. Assessment is 100% examined and is 2 hours and 30 minutes (42% of overall Grade); consists of four components spread over the duration Paper 2- Writing is 2 hours (33%) ; Paper 3- Speaking of the course. In Year 1 Unit 1- Financial capability is approximately 25 minutes (25%). in the immediate and short term; Unit 2-Financial capability in the long term; Unit 3- Sustainability of WHAT NEXT an individual’s finances and Unit 4- Sustainability Completion of this qualification will give between of the financial services system. 16 and 56 UCAS points, to gain entry onto a degree course or entry into the workplace. French can lead WHAT NEXT to further study and careers in tourism, teaching, Completion of this qualification will give between international law or business. 16 and 56 UCAS points, to gain entry onto a degree course or entry into the workplace. Financial studies can lead to further study and careers including banking, accountancy and business.

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GEOGRAPHY GERMAN

A LEVEL A LEVEL ENTRY REQUIREMENTS ENTRY REQUIREMENTS Grade 9-5 (A*-C) in five GCSEs including a minimum Grade 9-5 (A*-C) in five GCSEs including English Grade 5 in both English and Mathematics. and Mathematics. Plus, a minimum Grade 6 in Geography. Plus, a minimum Grade 6 in GCSE German. COURSE DESCRIPTION COURSE DESCRIPTION Students will study a diverse range of topics that Students will study a film and a piece of German cover issues relevant to our world today. The emphasis literature in depth. Students will complete an is on the inter-relationships between and within Independent Research Project in German, forming the human and physical environments. The course the basis for a discussion in the speaking exam. is divided into three areas: Physical geography Topics covered in year 1 are: Aspects of German- (including glacial landscapes, both water and carbon speaking society and artistic culture in the cycles and natural hazards); Human geography German-speaking world. In year 2 the topics are: (changing places, global processes and governance Multiculturalism in German-speaking society and and population and the environment). These two areas aspects of political life in the German-speaking world. will ensure students develop a knowledge of locations; GEOGRAPHY places; processes and environments; and an in-depth ASSESSMENT understanding of physical and human geography, and Grade A*-E awarded. Assessment comprises of their interactions. The third area is a Non Examined three examinations: Paper 1-Listening and Reading Assessment (NEA) be based are an independent is 2 hours and 30 minutes (50% of overall Grade); GERMAN geographical investigation. Paper 2- Writing is 2 hours (20%); Paper 3- Speaking is approximately 25 minutes (30%). ASSESSMENT Grade A*– E awarded. Assessment comprises of WHAT NEXT three external examinations accounting for 80% of Completion of this qualification will give between the final mark. The Geographical investigation will 16 and 56 UCAS points, to gain entry onto a equate to 20% of the final mark. degree course or entry into the workplace. German can lead to further study and careers with tourism, WHAT NEXT teaching, international law or business. Completion of this qualification will give between 16 and 56 UCAS points, to gain entry onto a degree course or entry into the workplace. Geography can lead to further study and careers including accountancy, travel, conservation, European studies and retail management.

18 HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE

BTEC NATIONAL EXTENDED CERTIFICATE ENTRY REQUIREMENTS Grade 9-3 (A*-D) in five GCSEs including English and Mathematics. Plus, a minimum Grade 4 in English and related subjects. COURSE DESCRIPTION Students will develop an understanding of the diverse and complex nature of the health and social care sector. Through the use of work-related scenarios, students will explore the role of health and social care services in providing care and support to individuals. Students will cover the following units: Human Lifespan Development; Meeting Individual Care and Support Needs; Working in Health and Social Care; and lastly, Physiological Disorders and their Care. HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE HEALTH ASSESSMENT Grades awarded are Pass, Merit, Distinction, and Distinction*. Assessment comprises of an externally assessed written exam and internally assessed assignment for each year of study. WHAT NEXT Completion of this qualification will give between 16 and 56 UCAS points, to gain entry onto a degree course or entry into the workplace. Health and Social Care can lead to further study and careers including nursing as well as careers in related professions such as childcare and in NHS trusts.

19 HISTORY ICT

A LEVEL BTEC NATIONAL EXTENDED CERTIFICATE ENTRY REQUIREMENTS ENTRY REQUIREMENTS Grade 9-5 (A*-C) in 5 GCSEs including English Grade 9-3 (A*-D) in five GCSEs including English and Mathematics. and Mathematics. Plus, a minimum Grade 6 in GCSE History and Plus, a minimum Grade 4 in English or Mathematics English Language or GCSE English Literature. and related subjects. COURSE DESCRIPTION COURSE DESCRIPTION Students will study the USA from 1865 to 1975, Students are introduced to high level IT topics, the making of a Superpower, and the making of including those related to web, multimedia and modern Britain, 1951-2007. Students will develop software and network engineering. Alongside their knowledge, critical thinking and understanding studying the creation of IT systems to manage of the political, economic and social issues during and share information, students will develop their these times. Students will develop a heightened knowledge and understanding of working in the IT awareness in explaining contemporary issues. industry and its impact on society. Through scenario- The coursework element provides students with based learning, students will develop their problem the opportunity to trace various themes and issues solving skills using systems and technology. The HISTORY A HISTORY over one hundred years, using and evaluating a qualification consists of four units (three mandatory range of sources and interpretations. and one optional): Information Technology Systems; Data Modelling; Using Social Media in Business and ASSESSMENT Creating Systems to Manage Information. Grades A*-E awarded. The A level course is HISTORY B HISTORY assessed by two final exams (breadth and depth ASSESSMENT study) worth 80% and one internally assessed piece Grading: Pass, Merit, Distinction and Distinction*. of 4500 words worth 20% of the overall Grade. Assessment is a combination of internal and external assessments. Externally set assessments consist of WHAT NEXT a written examination and a scenario based task Completion of this qualification will give between worth 58% of the course. 16 and 56 UCAS points, to gain entry onto a degree course or entry into the workplace. History can lead WHAT NEXT to further study or careers including law, finance, Completion of this qualification will give between media, social policy and the civil service. 16 and 56 UCAS points, to gain entry onto a degree course or entry into the workplace. ICT can lead to further study and careers including IT, business and software/network engineering.

20 MATHEMATICS

A LEVEL ENTRY REQUIREMENTS Grade 9-5 (A*-C) in five GCSEs including English and Mathematics. Plus, a minimum Grade 7 in GCSE Mathematics. COURSE DESCRIPTION Students will build and extend their skills and techniques from GCSE. It enables them to understand mathematics in a way that promotes confidence, fosters enjoyment and provides a strong foundation for progress to further study. Students will study Pure Mathematics including algebra, trigonometry and calculus (66.67% of the qualification) and Applied Mathematics comprising of statistics and mechanics (33.33% of the qualifications) which will show how different areas of mathematics are connected and how they relate to other disciplines, the world of work ICT and to situations in society in general. ASSESSMENT Grades A* – E awarded. Assessment consists of three externally-examined papers that carry equal MATHEMATICS weight: Papers 1 and 2-Pure Mathematics and Paper 3- Statistics and Mechanics. WHAT NEXT Completion of this qualification will give between 16 and 56 UCAS points, to gain entry onto a degree course or entry into the workplace. Mathematics can lead to further study and careers including accountancy, engineering, medicine and teaching.

21 MATHEMATICAL STUDIES MEDIA

LEVEL 3 CERTIFICATE A LEVEL ENTRY REQUIREMENTS ENTRY REQUIREMENTS Grade 9-4 in five GCSEs including English and Grade 9-5 (A*-C) in five GCSEs including English Mathematics. and Mathematics. COURSE DESCRIPTION Plus, a minimum Grade 6 in GCSE English Language or English Literature. Students will build upon the knowledge, understanding and skills established in their GSCE Maths. Students Preferable to have achieved a GCSE/BTEC in a will develop their understanding of solving meaningful related subject area. mathematical problems to increase their confidence in using Maths and to be better equipped for the COURSE DESCRIPTION mathematical demands for higher education. The Students will study the four key concepts in media course comprises of four compulsory themes: Analysis and apply them to a range of different media texts of data; Maths for personal finance; Estimation; and including film, TV, radio, print and online media. Critical analysis of given data and models (including Students will also study a range of theoretical spreadsheets and tabular). This course is designed to approaches including postmodernism, narrative maintain and develop mathematical skills that can be theory, social theory and various gender and post-

MATHEMATICAL STUDIES MATHEMATICAL applied on a day-to-day basis whether in employment colonial approaches to the world of media. The or further study. This course also complements the course offers students the opportunity to plan and programmes of study of other A level subjects such produce short media texts including film and online as Science, Geography, Business Studies, Economics texts. It consists of three components, two of which MEDIA and Psychology. are exam based and the other based upon the principles of production. ASSESSMENT Grade A- E awarded. Students will be assessed with ASSESSMENT two examination papers each worth 50% of the course. Grades A*-E awarded. Assessments comprise of two The duration of each examination is 90 minutes. externally assessed examinations equating to 70% of the overall Grade. The third component is internally WHAT NEXT assessed and externally moderated with a specific This qualification will give between 6 and 20 brief for students to follow. UCAS points, to gain entry on to a degree course or entry in to the workplace. Many universities WHAT NEXT find Core Maths desirable as it provides a firm Completion of this qualification will give between 16 understanding of mathematical problem solving and 56 UCAS points, to gain entry onto a degree for degree level learning. course or entry into the workplace. Media studies can lead to further study and careers including media – related careers, publishing, advertising and PR.

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LEVEL 3 SUBSIDIARY DIPLOMA FOR MUSIC PRACTITIONERS ENTRY REQUIREMENTS Grade 9-3 (A*-D) in five GCSEs including English and Mathematics. Plus a minimum grade 4 in English or Mathematics and related subjects. Students will need to successfully pass an audition. COURSE DESCRIPTION The Level 3 Subsidiary Diploma for Music Practitioners provides a music industry qualification that will equip learners with the skills, knowledge, and understanding for entry to employment in the music industry, or progression to further study at a higher level. The qualification aims to offer practical structured learning

directly relevant to employment within the music MUSIC industry. Learners will take the performance pathway, meaning learners are expected to perform effectively on an instrument and/or voice. ASSESSMENT Learners will undertake one externally assessed core unit (Rehearsal and Performance). In addition, all learners take an internally assessed core unit (Planning a Career in Music), together with a number of optional units including: Understanding Music Styles, Improving Instrumental Performance, Auditioning for Music, and Leading a Music Making Activity. All the units covered can develop skills and understanding of musicianship, repertoire, rehearsal, promotion, live/recorded performance, aspects of music technology, as well as an understanding of contextual issues relating to music style, audience; and the music industry. WHAT NEXT Completion of this qualification will give between 16 and 56 UCAS points, to gain entry onto a degree course or entry into the industry. Music can lead to further study and careers including composing, publishing and broadcasting, teaching and musical performance. 23 PERFORMING ARTS PHOTOGRAPHY

BTEC NATIONAL DIPLOMA A LEVEL DOUBLE OPTION (EQUIVALENT TO 2 BTECS/A LEVELS ENTRY REQUIREMENTS MUST BE SELECTED IN TWO OPTION BLOCKS) Grade 9-5 (A*-C) in five GCSE’s including English and Mathematics. ENTRY REQUIREMENTS Grade 9-3 (A*-E) in five GCSEs including English Plus, a minimum Grade 6 in GCSE Art or Merit in and Mathematics. BTEC Art or submission of portfolio. Plus, a minimum Grade 5 in GCSE Dance or Drama, COURSE DESCRIPTION or Level 2 Merit in BTEC Tech Award in Performing Students will explore a range of photographic media, Arts (or equivalent vocational qualification). techniques and processes, and experience both new digital technologies and traditional processes COURSE DESCRIPTION of photography. Students are required to work in The Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended more than one area of photography for example, Certificate in Performing Arts is designed for portraiture, landscape (working from the urban, rural learners with an interest in performing arts who or coastal environment), still life, experimental imagery, want to continue their education through applied photographic installation, video and film. Through learning. Dance and Drama are the foundations of the their development of more sophisticated photography PERFORMING ARTS course, and so it is suited to students who have a keen skills, students’ appreciation of how feelings and interest in one or both of these disciplines. Students will meanings can be conveyed and interpreted in images develop their technical skills as performers alongside as well as how images and artefacts relate to social, their capacity to create, refine, and reflect on the environment and cultural contexts. development of performance pieces. This qualification gives a broad introduction to the performing arts sector ASSESSMENT PHOTOGRAPHY with an emphasis on core knowledge, and fundamental Grade A*-E awarded. Assessment comprises of skills which are transferable across other sectors two units for the A level course that are weighted (including communication, presentation, physical at 60% for coursework and 40% for the externally and creative skills). assessed units. Units are marked against the four assessment objectives that are internally ASSESSMENT assessed and externally moderated. Grades awarded are Pass, Merit, Distinction or Distinction*. Assessment comprises of four units of WHAT NEXT study – two are assessed by the centre and two are Completion of this qualification will give between assessed externally. Due to the vocational nature of this 16 and 56 UCAS points, to gain entry onto a degree course students will be assessed on a regular basis and course or entry into the workplace. Photography this features a balance of practical and written tasks. can lead to further study and careers including architecture, design, animation and marketing WHAT NEXT and publicity. Completion of this qualification will give between 16 and 56 UCAS points, to gain entry onto a degree course or entry into the workplace. Performing Arts can lead to further study and careers including teaching and performing, but also equips students with transferable skills to other industries too. 24 PHYSICS POLITICS

A LEVEL A LEVEL ENTRY REQUIREMENTS ENTRY REQUIREMENTS Grade 9-5 (A*-C) in five GCSEs including a minimum Grade 9-5 (A*-C) GCSEs including English Grade 6 in English and Grade 7 in Mathematics. and Mathematics. Plus, a minimum Grade 6 in GCSE Science and Plus, a minimum Grade 6 in GCSE English Additional Science or in GCSE Physics. Language or English Literature. COURSE DESCRIPTION COURSE DESCRIPTION Students will study Physics in a range of contexts, Students will investigate in detail how people and building on their knowledge of the ‘laws of physics’ politics interact. They will explore the emergence and applying their understanding to a range of and development of the UK’s democratic system problems ranging from sub-atomic particles to the and the similarities, differences, connections and entire universe. Students will refine mathematical and parallels between direct and indirect democracy. practical skills that are embedded in the six modules Students will also be introduced to the set of rules covered in the duration of the course: Development governing politics in the UK, and the UK constitution, of practical skills in Physics; Foundations of Physics; which is different in nature from most of the rest of Forces and motion; Electrons, Waves and photons; the world. Students will explore the US Constitution Newtonian World and Astrophysics and; particles and the arguments surrounding this guiding PHYSICS and Medical Physics. document of US democracy. Students will compare and contrast politics and institutions in the US with ASSESSMENT those in the UK. They will gain a wider understanding Grade A*-E awarded. The mandatory units are of politics as a discipline, underpinned by the POLITICS externally assessed by three examinations. The first theoretical concepts of comparative politics. two exams equate to 37% each with the final exam worth 26%. A “Practical endorsement in Physics” ASSESSMENT is assessed internally but is reported separately Grade A*– E awarded. Assessment comprises of from the A level Grade. three examinations at the end of the course, each worth a third of the final Grade: Paper 1-UK Politics; WHAT NEXT Paper 2-UK Government; Paper 3-Comparative Completion of this qualification will give between Politics (USA). 16 and 56 UCAS points, to gain entry onto a degree course or entry into the workplace. Physics can lead WHAT NEXT to further study and careers including engineering, Completion of this qualification will give between medicine, medical technologies and research 16 and 56 UCAS points, to gain entry onto a degree and development. To study Physics at university, course or entry into the workplace. Government A level Mathematics must also be studied. and Politics can lead to further study and careers including, law, economics, finance, government, and management.

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A LEVEL A LEVEL ENTRY REQUIREMENTS ENTRY REQUIREMENTS Grade 9-5 (A-C) in five GCSEs including a minimum Grade 9-5 (A*-C) in five GCSEs including English Grade 6 in English and Mathematics. and Mathematics. Plus, a minimum Grade 6 or Merit in GCSE/ Plus, a minimum Grade 6 in GCSE English Language BTEC Science. or Literature. COURSE DESCRIPTION Preferable to have studied GCSE Religious Studies. Students will study the main approaches to COURSE DESCRIPTION Psychology to gain an understanding and insight Students will explore philosophical approaches to in to the science concerned with the study of mind the soul, reality, existence and nature of God, and and behaviour. Students will develop their analytical language. They will look at sexual ethics, euthanasia, thinking skills through a scientific approach their the language of ethics and business ethics. Finally, learning. The course comprises of three units: they will consider the nature and presentation of Unit 1- Social Influence, Memory, Attachment and Jesus, feminism and the Bible, and knowledge and Psychopathology; Unit 2- Approaches in Psychology, revelation of God. Throughout the course, students will Biopsychology, Research Methods; Unit 3 – Issues PSYCHOLOGY adopt an enquiring, critical and reflective approach and Debates in Psychology and three optional topics, to their studying of the three components: Philosophy such as Relationships, Schizophrenia and Aggression of religion; Religion and Ethics; and Developments in (optional topics are subject to change). religious thought. ASSESSMENT ASSESSMENT Grade A*– E awarded. Assessment comprises of Grade A*-E awarded. Assessment consists of three three examinations linked to each unit and each are 2 hour examinations linked to the three course

RELIGIOUS STUDIES worth 33.3% of the final Grade. Each exam is two components, each equating to a third of the overall hours long. The exams will consist of multiple choice, A level. short-answer and extended writing questions. WHAT NEXT WHAT NEXT Completion of this qualification will give between Completion of this qualification will give between 16 and 56 UCAS points, to gain entry onto a degree 16 and 56 UCAS points, to gain entry onto a degree course or entry into the workplace. Religious Studies course or entry into the workplace. Psychology can can lead to further study and careers working lead to further study and careers including business, with people in caring work, teaching, journalism, accounting, social work, law and medicine. publishing, policing and health.

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A LEVEL ENTRY REQUIREMENTS Grade 9-5 (A*-C) in five GCSEs including English and Mathematics. Plus, a minimum Grade 6 In GCSE English Language and English Literature. COURSE DESCRIPTION Students’ study will focus on the society we live in, and how social characteristics can affect the life chances and experiences of individuals. They will develop their critical thinking and understanding about the world and their place in it. Students will study the impact the individual and society have on families and education. Students will examine society from different perspectives such as Marxism or Feminism and contrasting right wing approaches. Finally, students will study the ‘Sociology of Crime SOCIOLOGY and Deviance’ and learn how sociologists, scrutinise and rationalise criminal behaviour. ASSESSMENT Grade A*-E awarded. Assessment consists of three 2 hour examinations, each linked to two course components, each equating to a third of the overall A level. Questions are a mixture of short answers and essays, but predominantly essay based. WHAT NEXT Completion of this qualification will give between 16 and 56 UCAS points, to gain entry onto a degree course or entry into the workplace. Sociology can lead to further study and careers including education, law and management, social work and international relations.

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A LEVEL BTEC NATIONAL EXTENDED CERTIFICATE ENTRY REQUIREMENTS ENTRY REQUIREMENTS Grade 9-5 (A*-C) in five GCSEs including English Grade 9-3 (A*-D) in five GCSEs including English and Mathematics. and Mathematics. Plus, a minimum Grade 6 in GCSE Spanish. Plus, a minimum Grade 4 in English or Mathematics and a Science GCSE. COURSE DESCRIPTION Preferable to have achieved a GCSE/BTEC in Students will study a film and a piece of Spanish related subject area. literature in depth. Students will complete an Independent Research Project in Spanish, forming COURSE DESCRIPTION the basis for a discussion in the speaking exam. Students will develop a knowledge and understanding Topics covered in year 1 are: Aspects of Spanish- of the importance of making connections between speaking society and artistic culture in the body systems in response to participation in exercise/ Spanish-speaking world. In year 2 the topics are: sport, enabling them to recommend training methods Multiculturalism in Spanish-speaking society and and produce individualised fitness programmes. The aspects of political life in the Spanish-speaking world. expectation is that they will take part in application and

SPANISH ASSESSMENT interview assessment activities for a selected career pathway in the sports industry. The course comprises Grade A*-E awarded. Assessment comprises of three of three mandatory units: Anatomy and physiology; examinations: Paper 1-Listening and Reading is 2 Fitness training and programming for health, sport and SPORT hours and 30 minutes (50% of overall Grade); Paper wellbeing and professional development in the sports 2- Writing is 2 hours (20%); Paper 3- Speaking is industry. Plus, a fourth optional unit to be determined. approximately 25 minutes (30%). ASSESSMENT WHAT NEXT Grades awarded are Pass, Merit, Distinction and Completion of this qualification will give between Distinction*. Assessment comprises of two externally 16 and 56 UCAS points, to gain entry onto a degree set and marked units completed under supervised course or entry into the workplace. Spanish can lead conditions worth 67% of the qualification. Internal to further study and careers with tourism, teaching, assessments comprise of a series of practical and international law or business. written assignments. WHAT NEXT Completion of this qualification will give between 16 and 56 UCAS points to gain entry onto a degree course or entry in to the workplace. Sport can lead to further study and careers including coaching and sport and healthcare relating to sports such as physiotherapy.

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A LEVEL ENTRY REQUIREMENTS Grade 9-5 (A*-C) in five GCSEs including English and Mathematics. Plus a minimum Grade 6 in GCSE Art or linked subject or Merit in BTEC Art or submission of portfolio. COURSE DESCRIPTION

Students will explore a range of visual and tactile representations in textiles. Students are required to work in more than one area of Textile Design for example, fashion, printed and/or dyed, constructed, installed and expressive textiles. Through their growing understanding of textile design, students’ appreciation of how feelings and meanings can be conveyed and interpreted by selection and manipulation of fibres and/or fabrics and how these TEXTILE DESIGN relate to social, environmental and cultural contexts. ASSESSMENT Grade A*-E awarded. Assessment comprises of two units for the A Level course weighted at 60% for the Personal Investigation (coursework) and 40% for the Controlled Assignment. Units are marked against the four assessment objectives that are internally assessed and externally moderated. WHAT NEXT Completion of this qualification will give between 16 and 56 UCAS points, to gain entry onto a degree course or entry into the workplace. Textile Design can lead to further study and careers including fashion design, textile design, printmaking and teaching.

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