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Clarendon Sixth Form College Camp Street Ashton-under-Lyne OL6 6DF Prospectus 2021/22 03 Message from the Principal 04 Choose a ‘Good’ College 05 Results day success 06 What courses are on offer? 07 Choosing your level and entry requirements 08 How to apply 09 Study programme 12 Study skills and independent learning programme 13 Extended Project Qualification (EPQ) and Futures Programme 14 Student Hub 16 Dates for your diary 17 Travel and transport 18 University courses at Tameside College 19 A year in the life of...

Course Areas

22 Creative Industries 32 Business 36 Computing 40 English and Languages 44 Humanities 50 Science, Mathematics and Engineering 58 Social Sciences 64 Performing Arts 71 Sports Studies and Public Services

02 Clarendon Sixth Form College Prospectus 2021/22 Welcome from the Principal

Welcome to Clarendon Sixth Form College. As a top performing college in The academic and support Greater Manchester for school leavers, package to help students achieve while we aim very high for our students. Our studying is exceptional. It is personalised students have outstanding success to your needs and you will have access to a rates in Greater Manchester, with a range of first class support services at each 100% pass rate. stage of your learning journey.

As a student, your career aspirations and This support package enables our students your college experience are very important to operate successfully in the future stages of to us. We will ensure you have a fulfilling time their career – whether that be at university, or with us by providing outstanding learning, doing an apprenticeship. work experience, support and enrichment opportunities. As part of ‘Vision Our Ofsted inspectors recognised a strong Tameside’ strategy quality of teaching and the excellent high in partnership with grades our students achieve across our Tameside Council, we A Level and Vocational programmes. Our have invested in a new teachers have a range of creative activities that will help motivate you to learn something state of the art sixth form new every day. college building.

It is our role to prepare you for the best and You will study in a safe learning environment most competitive courses at top universities in a state of the art building, accessible only and the most in demand apprenticeships with to our sixth form students doing A Level key employers. During your time with us, you and creative courses. We plan to ensure will also have the opportunity to experience the college is constantly updated, reflecting days with both local and national companies. the best on offer to school leavers. We will We have high expectations of every member continue to provide the best environment for of staff and student. We will work with you and learning, using high spec industry standard your parents or carers to challenge you to equipment. achieve beyond your potential, ensuring you progress at the highest level. As a successful college with a long standing tradition of A Level delivery, Clarendon Sixth Form College was established in Hyde in 1957 as Hyde Grammar School. It became a Sixth Form College in 1979, relocating to Ashton Town Centre in 2015 as Clarendon Sixth Form College. 03 Why choose Clarendon Sixth Form College?

It’s Official

Clarendon Sixth Form College is a ‘Good’ college “The quality of teaching, learning and assessment are good, particularly at Clarendon.” “Teachers have developed creative activities that motivate and encourage students to acquire knowledge and skills.” “Achievement rates for students are high.” “Learners make good progress.” “Senior leaders and managers have created a culture of high expectations.” “Students respect people from different cultures and backgrounds and this contributes to a welcoming and friendly atmosphere in the college.” “Clarendon Sixth Form College has an ambitious vision to be an outstanding college, providing first-class education and training for the people of Tameside.”

Ofsted Inspection report: 24-27 April 2018

04 Clarendon Sixth Form College Prospectus 2021/22 Results day Our top A level performers success of 2020 are: Our top performing Lewis Kelsall Adam Kelsall students have been A* - Business Studies A* - Business Studies offered places at A* - Mathematics A - Mathematics A* - Physics A – Physics top universities and A* - Further Mathematics A – Further Mathematics schools including: Georgia Jones Benjamin Whitmore • Cambridge University A – Classical Civilisation A* - Mathematics • Loughborough University A* - English Language A* - Computer Science • Durham University A* - English Literature A – Further Mathematics • The University of Abbie-Jane Spicer Casey Omeltschenko Manchester A* - Chemistry A* - Biology • University of Nottingham A – English Literature A – Maths • Keele University A – Mathematics A* - Psychology • London Studio Centre • Liverpool Institute for Performing Arts Our top Applied Science • ArtsEd • University of St Andrews performers of 2020 are: • University of York Chloe Pinder • University of Leeds Zaina Siddique • The University of Affaaf Fatima Liverpool Nabilah Bibi Saskia White Bernice Owusu Lina Saher These students all achieved triple 2020 ‘distinction star’ grades.

100with best ever A Level Our top Creative high grades. performers of 2020 are: Animation - Elliot Agger Art and Design – Samah Alom Graphic Design – Heather-Leigh Gallagher Wiktoria Rybak said: Photography – Amy Edwards “ I am delighted with my Fashion and Clothing – Hannah McLean results. I am glad I put the hard work in, it has really Performing Arts – Lewis Lloyd paid off. I am looking These students all achieved triple forward to starting at university.” ‘distinction star’ grades. 05 What courses are on offer?

A A Level programmes

Art and Design Extended Project Law Biology Qualification (EPQ) Mathematics Business Studies Film Studies Media Studies Chemistry Further Mathematics Philosophy and Religious Classical Civilisation Geography Studies Computer Science Government and Politics Physics English Language Graphic Design Psychology English Literature History Sociology

Vocational and Blended V A Level Programmes

Animation and Game Design Dance Creative Digital Media Applied Law Drama Photography Applied Science Engineering Public Services Core Maths Fashion and Textiles Sport Criminology Health and Social Care

L3 Level 3 programmes 3 A Level equivalent

Acting Dance Musical Theatre Animation and Game Design Fashion and Clothing Photography Applied Science Graphic Design Art and Design Media Production

L2 Level 2 programmes

Art and Design Creative Digital Media Applied Science Performing Arts

06 Clarendon Sixth Form College Prospectus 2021/22 Choosing your level and entry requirements

To support you in making the best choice for your individual needs, we offer various levels of qualification at Clarendon Sixth Form College, meaning there is a level for everyone. To ensure that our students are successful in their studies, we require them to meet our entry requirements. Some courses may also have additional entry requirements, which will be outlined at interview.

Vocational Level 3 A A Levels V A Levels L3 qualifications

• Traditional academic • A Level equivalent qualifications • Level 3 qualifications provide qualifications which give in depth which give in depth knowledge of routes for students wanting to knowledge of individual subjects individual subjects progress onto higher education • A Level assessments are by • Assessed by coursework and or employment formal examination and in some examinations • Level 3 courses are usually taken cases, coursework • Vocational A Levels can be over two years and are • Choose a combination of three blended with A Levels equivalent to three A Levels A Levels

5 GCSEs Grade 4 or above, 5 GCSEs Grade 4 or above, 4 GCSEs Grade 4 or above, including maths and English includingmaths or English including maths and/or English at Grade 3 or above Dependent on your GCSE grades, you may be advised to study a blended programme of A Levels and Vocational A Levels.

Level 2 (resits) L2 qualifications GCSE

• Level 2 qualifications provide • GCSEs are well known a good foundation for students qualifications, which at college wishing to follow a specific are taken over one year vocational route • Mathematics and English GCSEs • Courses run for one year and can be taken alongside any of our allow progression onto Level 3 courses qualifications or apprenticeships • Students who gain grade 3 in • Students are assessed by maths and English are expected assignment and practical skills to resit as part of their study programme, which is a 3 GCSEs Grade 3 or above requirement for university

07 How to apply

You can apply to the college in one of two ways:

Online: 1 www.clarendon.ac.uk Application process

Submit completed Paper based 1 application form 2 application You will receive an acknowledgement letter/text 2 from the college

You will be invited into college for an informal interview or 3 be interviewed in school

Complete your interview at Application dates your allocated interview date or time, either in college or September 2020 4 over the phone You can apply to Clarendon Sixth Form College for the academic year 21/22 You will be offered a The earlier you complete an conditional place at the application form, the more likely it is 5 college you will secure an interview and place for your chosen course(s). You will be informed of February 2021 6 college news and events You should aim to have your completed application forms returned to the College. Applicants who have been offered a place will be invited 7 in to enrol in August 2021 Ask your school careers adviser for support in completing the form, if you Once you have applied to Clarendon Sixth Form require it. College we will keep in regular contact with you, via newsletters and other communications.

08 Clarendon Sixth Form College Prospectus 2021/22 Study Programme

YOUR CHOSEN SELF-STUDY COURSE

SPIRAT A IO H N G I S H WORK MATHEMATICS EXPERIENCE AND PROGRAMME AND ENGLISH H EMPLOYABILITY I OF STUDY S SKILLS G N H O E TI XPECTA

TUTORIALS ENRICHMENT

09 SPIRA A TI Study H O G N I S H Programme

H PROGRAMME I OF STUDY S G N When you come to college we will create H O E I X AT a study programme specifically designed PECT towards supporting you and your individual learning needs.

YOUR WORK CHOSEN SELF-STUDY EXPERIENCE AND EMPLOYABILITY COURSE SKILLS

Choosing courses can be Self-study plays an important Gaining work experience whilst overwhelming after studying role in your college life as on your course is essential to so many different subjects at you are expected to manage learning employability skills such GCSE. We’ll give you the help and your work load outside of the as communication, teamwork, support you need to find out what classroom in order to develop problem solving and decision you enjoy, what existing skills you your own learning techniques and making that will help you progress have and what career ideas you independence. from college into the working have so you pick the right course world. for you. Evie Craik - Media Alex Scanlon - Codi Mitchell - Studies; Graphic Level 3 Media; Former Design; Former Great Former Droylsden Academy Audenshaw Academy Ashton pupil High School pupil pupil “We are encouraged by “My course has really helped our teachers and our study “I completed work experience me progress with my passion. programme to complete for Ashton Medical Group. We I am looking forward to going independent study.” had to design their new logo. It to the University of Salford.” was an amazing experience.”

10 Clarendon Sixth Form College Prospectus 2021/22 Study Programme

From helping you choose the right course to getting the right support through your mathematics and English classes, Clarendon Sixth Form College is here to help you through your college journey.

ENRICHMENT MATHEMATICS TUTORIALS AND ENGLISH

There’s more to college life than As part of your study programme A basic knowledge of both studying. Make the most of your you will be assigned a progress mathematics and English are time by learning new skills and tutor who will make sure you essential for success in any career making new friends through stay on track whilst studying and especially progression to our wide range of enrichment and help you settle into college. university. All full-time students activities such as sports, fitness Your progress will be reviewed to are required to take English and and volunteering. make sure you are achieving your maths in their study programme full potential and to assist with if they haven’t achieved at least Mariam Ali - choosing your next move. a grade 4 at GCSE or functional Creative skills level 2. Media; Soulomon Former Hashmi - Alex Fernley - Fairfield Photography; Maths and High School Former English for Girls pupil Wright alongside Robinson Media; “I completed voluntary College pupil Former Hyde activity at CBBC TV studios. Community College pupil It was really fun working with “My tutorials have really newsround and Ninelives supported my progress at “Completing functional skills Media.” college. They have been very maths and GCSE English fun and helpful.” alongside my course will help me to progress in my future career.” 11 Study skills and independent learning programme

Clarendon Sixth Form College has designed a variety of study skills and independent learning programmes that all students undertake to ensure academic success in each and every subject area they are studying.

These courses are in addition to the existing timetable and are delivered to all our A Level and level 3 students by a subject specialist to ensure all students have specific study skills that include:

• Time management during term time and before exams • Effective note taking and mind-mapping • Using ICT to maximise your studies in each subject • Responding to feedback on mock papers and assignments • Deconstructing key terms in exam papers for specialist subject areas • Bloom’s higher level thinking and challenging every learner • Understanding mark schemes • 1:1 support • Approaching exam questions in specialist subjects

12 Clarendon Sixth Form College Prospectus 2021/22 Extended Project Qualification (EPQ)

We offer the Extended Project Candidates can produce a range of Qualification (EPQ) alongside your A outcomes for their project ‘product’. Levels. The EPQ is valued by universities These are: and will attract UCAS points, as it • a research report (e.g. a written report demonstrates your extended academic of length appropriate to the level of writing skills. project – including scientific based Your EPQ can be focused on one reports) of your interests. Perhaps you have • a production (e.g. charity event, always wanted to find out more about a fashion show, sports events etc) subject such as quantum physics, global • an artefact (e.g. a piece of art, a warming or child psychology; the choice computer game, a realised design). is yours.

Futures Programme

Our Futures programme offers • Medical, dentistry and veterinary additional support and opportunities workshops, guest speakers and to students who achieve high grades at coaching GCSE and aspire to attend prestigious • Opportunities for work experience • Time management during term time and before exams universities. • Additional careers and UCAS support • Test mentoring and mock interviews • Effective note taking and mind-mapping Along with a £750 bursary, the Futures programme supports students with • Access to Russell Group and Oxbridge • Using ICT to maximise your studies in each subject experiences including: summer schools • Responding to feedback on mock papers and assignments • Bespoke tutorial programme with • Deconstructing key terms in exam papers for specialist subject areas extended one-to-one support • Bloom’s higher level thinking and challenging every learner • Mentoring from college senior • Understanding mark schemes leadership team and governors • Oxbridge coaching and mentoring • 1:1 support from Oxbridge graduates • Approaching exam questions in specialist subjects • Nuffield mentoring/placements • “The Brilliant Club” projects and graduation

13 Learning support We offer a range of support to meet your needs if you have a difficulty, disability or medical condition. If you have a specific disability or difficulty our professional Wellbeing team will support you to make sure you are Whether they are big or successful on your small, sometimes, we all course and at college. face difficulties. If you have problems, or are feeling stressed our professional team is here to help you manage. We also support learners with COVID-19 linked support needs.

Financial support We are a great starting point if you need some help or support but aren’t sure who to ask. We can help you find the information you need and the financial support you require.

14 Clarendon Sixth Form College Prospectus 2021/22 Progress tutors Our progress tutors provide you with support and guidance on a range of subjects through our tutorial programme. They will review your progress and keep you on track with your course. They will also help you reach your potential and support you with your choices for the future. Work experience Work experience and enrichment activities help you build the skills you need for a successful career. From taking part in work placements or being a member of a college sports team, there are lots of ways to widen your experience.

Next steps Our professional team is on hand throughout the year to provide you with the right careers advice for your future; whether that’s continuing in education or looking for employment.

15 Dates for your diary

Open Event Launch

Open Event Launch Monday 9th November, 5pm

For full details visit www.clarendon.ac.uk

Book online today

16 Clarendon Sixth Form College Prospectus 2021/22 Travel and transport

Clarendon Sixth Form College is at the heart of Ashton town centre, so it’s easy to get to by all forms of public transport. Only seconds from Ashton’s transport hub, Clarendon Sixth Form College is accessible from various locations across Manchester.

By bus: Free bus travel for 16-18s with “Our Pass”

Ashton bus station has numerous services that run frequently, operated by Stagecoach and First Manchester. Many of the routes have buses running every 15 minutes. Our Tameside One campus is in the centre of Ashton-under-Lyne, with our Beaufort Road campus just a ten-minute walk away.

By train:

Trains run frequently between Ashton-under-Lyne and Manchester, with the journey taking around 15 minutes.

By tram:

Trams run every 12 minutes from Manchester to Ashton. The direct line from MediaCity, passing through Piccadilly, takes around 40 minutes.

Cycling:

Ashton town centre has a two cycle hubs which can accommodate over 80 bicycles. The hubs are operated by secure automatic doors and CCTV. Use of the cycle hub costs £10 per year.

17 University Courses at Tameside College

Many students progress to university after sixth form college. Do you want to stay local and still study a degree or higher education qualification?

Tameside College offers The college advisers or your progress Higher Education in: tutor will also be able to help you apply for universities via UCAS. • Business and Management • Computing and IT You can also progress into • Early Years employment in the relevant fields, • Engineering see course details for progression • PGCE / PrGCE routes for particular courses. • Sport • Teacher Education We also offer a range of Access to Higher Education courses, such as You can apply to university or Nursing/Midwifery and Social Work, Tameside College via which prepare people for study at www.ucas.co.uk/apply university. (fees apply)

If you need support in completing an application for Tameside College’s HE courses, visit either Tameside College or Clarendon Sixth Form College careers advisers.

18 Clarendon Sixth Form College Prospectus 2021/22 A year in the life of ...

Ex-Fashion student, Olivia Wallis has work showcased at New York Fashion Week

Classics student, Connor Irving wins in the final of prestigious Lytham St Annes’ Classics competition

Nyall, Tyler and Catherine accepted onto ‘Being Human’ study programme with Oxford University

Humanities student, Hannah Tyler has been accepted onto the Clarendon Sixth Form College Camp Street OxNet programme Ashton-under-Lyne OL6 6DF

Follow us on social media to keep up to date with college activities and events 19 A year in the life of ...

Art students take part in the Tameside Council Lantern Parade

Fashion students create ‘eco-friendly’ designs with donations from IKEA

Megan Bond visits Hits Radio to learn more about journalism and radio careers.

Media production students help create promotional film for Australasia, Manchester

20 Clarendon Sixth Form College Prospectus 2021/22 A year in the life of ...

Classics students do escape room and revision day at Stockport Grammar School

Performing Arts students celebrate sold out Christmas show, Cinderella

Creative students visit Berlin and Paris

Graphics students visit Northern Quarter’s street art and murals Clarendon Sixth Form College for research project Camp Street Ashton-under-Lyne OL6 6DF

Follow us on social media to keep up to date with college activities and events 21 Creative Industries

Greater Manchester is the UK’s second largest creative and digital hub, with strengths in broadcast, media production, animation and games design. Producing the finest animated content for over 40 years, it is evident that Greater Manchester’s economy is growing. Home to over 5,000 creative and digital companies, big industry names include: BBC and ITV, which are based at the biggest creative and digital hub in Manchester, MediaCityUK. Brands such as Boohoo group, In the Style and Pretty Green are just a few of many renowned Manchester born fashion brands, with Northern Quarter offering a place for independent business owners to kickstart their brand.

Your unique experience Progression • An insight into the industry with visits from • Progress onto university to study degrees industry professionals such as: media and communication, video • Experience days at some of the top creative production, fashion marketing, computer companies including: animation and more BBC • After further education, careers can include Manchester Digital job titles such as: community arts worker, IKEA iIllustrator, director of photography, set Hits Radio designer, videographer, multimedia artist, ITV and teaching Channel 4 • Top universities for creative studies include Five Live Falmouth University, plus University of Arts • Exhibit your work at Manchester Museum London, Goldsmiths University of London, • Display your work at fashion shows and art Bath Spa University and Arts University festivals Bournemouth • Links with local companies for live project • Ulster University in Northern Ireland is also briefs including; NHS and Tameside Council a top choice for creative industries, offering courses such as broadcasting and media, • Learn in our state of the art facilities animation, fashion and photography • Use our high specification equipment and • After university, a popular option for those software in the creative industries includes freelancing, from graphic design, to videography

22 Clarendon Sixth Form College Prospectus 2021/22 CASE STUDY

Name: Courtney Bradbury Previous school: Wright Robinson College Studied: Fashion and Textiles, Photography, Performing Arts Destination: University of Leeds to study Fashion Design Grades achieved: D* D* D*

I enjoyed Clarendon Sixth Form College because the small class sizes and tutorials mean, more one to one time to discuss my work and any support I needed. I was always being stretched and motivated to do my best.

www.clarendon.ac.uk 23 Creative Industries A Level A Level Art and Design Film Studies

Duration 2 Years Duration 2 Years

About the course About the course This A Level encourages creativity, A Level Film Studies will not only sustained investigation and analysis, change the way you watch film, but experimentation and design and more importantly it will challenge you making as a means of developing to think in new ways and question technical and expressive skills. or change your perspective on a Art and Design is traditionally known whole host of issues, for example, for painting and drawing. You will be representation of race or gender. given the opportunity to discover Studying film will allow you to ways of working in these areas but understand important issues and this A Level also includes printmaking, developments within history, society 3D and 2D methods, digital media, and culture, using this medium to gain mixed media and installation art. a greater insight and appreciation into From suggested starting points film. You will be able to put what you and workshop delivery you will be learn into practice by making short encouraged to develop as a high films and writing screenplays. level thinker and creative interpreter. Underpinning your work will be the Progression to: development of vital drawing skills On successful completion of this and the appreciation of a broad range qualification, you can progress onto of other artists work. higher education, where you can expand your theoretical and technical Progression to: skills. Future careers include: After completing A Level, Art and filmmaking, directing, producing, Design students go on to university to editing, broadcasting, journalism, study in this area. Following graduation, teaching and education or an students enter a range of employment internship. opportunities such as: multiple design fields, photography, artist, printmaker or set designer or an apprenticeship.

24 Clarendon Sixth Form College Prospectus 2021/22 Creative Industries A Level A Level Graphic Design Media Studies

Duration 2 Years Duration 2 Years

About the course About the course A Level Graphic Design is an exciting Covering nine different disciplines and creatively challenging course within A Level Media, you don’t which gives you the opportunity just learn to analyse texts, you also to learn with a range of creative get to make them. Starting from concepts, techniques and ideas. magazines straight through to TV You will develop various skills and dramas and video games, you will outcomes including online and social learn about the industries of each and media content, logos, branding, how this then shapes the products illustrations and animations, and the audiences they reach. magazine designs, posters, web and Taught in a fully equipped Mac suite app designs. The course is designed and film/TV studio your sessions to introduce you to a wide variety of vary from theoretical sessions media and techniques, whilst using focusing on analysing historical and software such as Adobe Photoshop, contemporary examples to recreating Illustrator and InDesign. You will also them on industry standard software. develop skills using traditional art Along the way there are trips and materials and techniques as you guest speakers to colour the course draw, paint, craft and create a broad and offer you opportunities to range of outcomes. experience the industry first hand.

Progression to: Progression to: You can progress onto a range On successful completion of this of creative degree courses at qualification, you can progress onto university, including graphic design, university to study the subject at a photography, architecture, animation higher level, including more tailored and illustration. You may also gain an degrees such as broadcasting studies apprenticeship within the creative or screenwriting for film and tv. Future industries or employment within the career options include marketing, creative industry, including graphic education or journalism. You could design, social media, web design, also progress onto an apprenticeship drafting or multimedia creation. in this field.

25 Creative Industries Vocational A Level Vocational A Level Animation and Fashion and Textiles Game Design Duration 2 Years Duration 2 Years About the course About the course Throughout the course you will cover During this vocational A Level you will specialist skills in fashion, such as explore cutting edge techniques for design, pattern cutting, garment animation and games. This will include construction and manufacture reality capture for virtual reality, as well as textiles skills, such as traditional animation styles using printed and embroidered textiles, modern animation methods and set fabric manipulation, decorative design for animation and games. You surfaces and wearable design. All will also learn about concept art and of this will follow contemporary and character design and will design, build historical research, analysis and ideas and animate a 2D game character. generation, allowing you to build on Learning about game design will your creativity whilst also developing involve how to code for games, as well your critical analysis and thinking as combining all of your previously skills. You will develop a range of learned skills to create a gaming design skills through the completion experience for mobile devices. of various design and production projects which will include the Progression to: construction of different garments The aim of this programme is for such as skirts, trousers, tops and students to progress to university, dresses. or an apprenticeship and to develop careers in the animation and games Progression to: industry. Career options include Higher Education or an apprenticeship multimedia specialist, game artist, within fashion. Degrees include fashion VFX artist, concept artist. buying and merchandising, jewellery design and fashion design. There are also options to enter a range of employment opportunities such as garment design and manufacture, costume design fashion retailing and styling.

26 Clarendon Sixth Form College Prospectus 2021/22 Creative Industries Vocational A Level Vocational A Level Media Production Photography

Duration 2 Years Duration 2 Years

About the course About the course This course in Media will give you the This course provides an opportunity skills and knowledge that you need to for you to explore traditional and get into the media industry. If you’re contemporary photographic set on a career as camera operator, materials, techniques and processes. sound recordist, vision mixer, editor, Investment in digital technologies has director or anything to do with meant that you will have access to television production, corporate vital state of the art digital equipment video production, film, music and training. You will be encouraged video, marketing, page layout or to develop your own unique style photography then this is the perfect with emphasis placed on the course for you. This course will build development of your appreciation of your confidence and motivation to photography as a method of visual sell your ideas to the most influential communication and expression. The media companies and your skills photography department consists will be to a professional standard. of a professional standard traditional From planning and research to darkroom, studios and digital bringing your ideas to life in a variety darkroom facilities. of creative work this course offers a unique experience. Throughout the Progression to: course, you will learn how to plan and On successful completion of this storyboard, shoot and edit video and qualification, you can progress onto photos to industry standard. employment within the creative industry, gain further qualifications Progression to: via an apprenticeship or continue to Study of media related subjects at study at university. 87 universities in university at degree or HND/C level. the UK offer 174 photography related You could undertake a higher level courses for you to choose from. media apprenticeship or work within the media industry. With Media City right on our doorstep, future careers include content producer, TV production assistant, video editor and more.

27 Creative Industries Level 3 Level 3 Animation and Art and Design Computer Game Design (3 A Level equivalent) (3 A Level equivalent) Duration 2 Years Duration 2 Years About the course About the course This two year course is designed Learn, develop and use a broad for those who are highly creative range of industry standard skills and enjoy producing art and design and techniques to explore areas of work. The course explores a range visual recording, ideas and concepts, of new, traditional and creative ways communication and contextual of using materials, techniques and influences, 3D modelling, 2D and 3D processes, some of which you may game design, 2D and 3D animation, have never experienced before. concept art, virtual reality and story Over the course of two years you development for computer games. will work in painting, drawing, life Our new virtual reality equipment will drawing, print, design development, support your experience and bring sculpture, digital processes as well your own designs to life using cutting as contextual studies. There is also edge technology such as Oculus the opportunity to explore design headsets and drones. You will develop disciplines. You will be introduced to your skills through undertaking a a variety of media and techniques broad range of projects which will that will broaden and strengthen your include game art and character knowledge and understanding within animation. You will be working with this creative sector. You will develop high specification resources and will your own practice as an artist and be have access to industry standard encouraged to investigate new ideas equipment in our fully equipped and processes. Apple Mac suite. Progression to: Progression to: This course provides a supportive After completing this course, transition from further to higher students continue their studies education within art and design. in animation and computer game Following on from this, students enter design in higher education facilities. a range of employment opportunities Some choose other routes, for example; multiple design fields, progressing into employment, photography, artist, printmaker or set choosing higher level apprenticeships designer. Some also progress to higher or become self-employed. level apprenticeships too.

28 Clarendon Sixth Form College Prospectus 2021/22 Creative Industries Level 3 Level 3 Fashion and Clothing Graphic Design (3 A Level equivalent) (3 A Level equivalent)

Duration 2 Years Duration 2 Years About the course About the course Are you a creative person in love This two year course aims to provide with design? Do you want to do and you with the vital skills and techniques learn more? On this course you required for a career in fashion and will work on a huge range of design clothing. Throughout the course projects such as illustration, logo you will cover specialist skills and design and branding, promotional aspects such as; contemporary campaigns, album artwork, website and historical research, analysis, and app design, magazine spreads, ideas generation, exploration of animations, packaging, fashion and materials, design, pattern cutting, photography. The graphic design garment manufacture, marketing and two year course is an in depth and communication. You will also develop creatively challenging course which a range of design skills through gives you the opportunity to explore the completion of various design all aspects of design, learning the and production projects which will tricks of the trade as you experience include the construction of different and practice with a range of creative garments including; skirts, trousers, techniques, processes and ideas. tops and dresses. You will be working You will learn how to use software within a professional design studio such as Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, atmosphere with access to industrial InDesign, After Effects, Animate and and domestic equipment, tools and more. All this will allow you to generate machinery. a huge body of work and create a portfolio tailored to your progression Progression to: goals. After completing this course, students go on to higher education Progression to: or an apprenticeship with a range Following this course, you can of fashion and textiles related progress onto a range of creative subjects. Students also enter a courses at university. Course choices range of employment opportunities include graphic design, photography, such as multiple design fields, architecture, animation and costume design, fashion retailing and illustration. You can also progress into manufacturing. employment or do an apprenticeship.

29 Creative Industries Level 3 Level 3 Media Production Photography (3 A Level equivalent) (3 A Level equivalent)

Duration 2 Years Duration 2 Years

About the course About the course This two year course in Media will give This two year course provides the you the skills and knowledge that you opportunity for you to explore need to get into the media industry. traditional and contemporary If you’re set on a career as camera photographic materials, techniques operator, sound recordist, vision and processes. You will be mixer, editor, director or anything encouraged to develop your own to do with television production, unique style with emphasis placed on corporate video production, film, the development of your appreciation music video, marketing, page of photography as a method of visual layout or photography then this is communication and expression. the perfect course for you. During Housed in a purpose built space; the the course you will use the latest photography department consists industry standard digital equipment of a professional standard traditional to produce your work. Throughout darkroom, studios and digital the course, you will learn how to plan darkroom facilities. The course will and storyboard, shoot and edit video culminate in an end of year exhibition; and photos to industry standard. this will give you the opportunity to Our facilities boast a TV studio, radio celebrate what you have achieved facilities and a large collection of but also exhibit your work to a digital equipment, including a range professional standard. of high end DSLR cameras. Lessons are delivered in Mac Suites equipped Progression to: with editing and digital manipulation Our students have made excellent software and double monitors. journeys following on from the successful completion of this course. Progression to: Most students choose to go onto Some of our students go straight into further study at university, others the media industry. Others go onto an choose to go into employment or a apprenticeship or higher education higher level apprenticeship. courses such as media production, radio production, graphic design or film production.

30 Clarendon Sixth Form College Prospectus 2021/22 Creative Industries Level 2 Level 2 Art and Design Creative Digital Media Production Duration 1 Year Duration 1 Year About the course This course is ideal for those who About the course don’t have a great deal of art and This one year course is designed design experience and wish to to introduce you to the world of develop their practical skills and theoretical and practical media work. knowledge further or for those You will complete the units through who require a portfolio of work in a number of hands on projects order to progress onto one of our including music video, documentary Level 3 courses. You will have the and advertising. You will learn to opportunity to explore your creative script, shoot and edit video and responses through paint, drawing, create page layout using the latest printmaking, sculpture, photography digital media technology. This course or digital media through a series of gives students an overview of the art and design activities. You will be different areas of the media industry. introduced to a range of specialist Each unit will require research skills, areas such as graphics, fine art, planning and practical hands on textiles, fashion, photography, print- media production. You’ll develop making and 3D work. writing skills alongside your creative technical skills, like camera work and Progression to: computer based editing. The course After completing this course, you may encourages creative ideas which you go on to one of our Level 3 courses in will develop into real video or print creative studies. Others may progress design pieces. into other subject areas, higher level apprenticeships or employment. Progression to: After successful completion of this course, students go on to a variety of Level 3 courses in creative studies. Some may progress into other subject areas within the college, higher level apprenticeships or employment.

31 Business

Greater Manchester has a proven track record for attracting, supporting and sustaining businesses. It is home to large companies such as, Etihad Airways, Worldpay, Betfred, RBS and HSBC, all of which are major employers. Technology in the business sector is growing rapidly, with Manchester showing strengths in payments, platforms, and software. Manchester is an ideal location for the business sector to grow, with a range of companies collaborating with each other across fields such as financial and advanced manufacturing. More and more companies are choosing to relocate to Manchester from London.

Your unique experience Progression • The opportunity to take part in our Futures • Progress to university to study courses such Programme to become an entrepreneur as: HR, business and management studies, • Pitch some of your business ideas to big marketing and economics and more brands • After completing your degree, career • Take a trip to New York to see how brands options include paths such as HR manager, such as Macy’s operate financial analyst, social media and marketing manager and business owner • Work with charities and the local community whilst understanding event planning • The best UK universities for business and management include: University of St Andrews, Cambridge University, Loughborough University, Lancaster University and Leeds University • Postgraduates can continue their studies via courses such as an MBA • Completion of MBA’s can mean a bigger salary, whilst expanding your network and skillset

32 Clarendon Sixth Form College Prospectus 2021/22 CASE STUDY

Name: Lewis Kelsall Previous school: Co-op Academy Failsworth Studied: Business Studies, Mathematics, Physics, Further Mathematics Destination: Cambridge University to study Engineering Grades achieved: A* A* A* A*

The small class sizes, engaging and supportive teachers and access to lots of resources have allowed me to achieve my best whilst at Clarendon Sixth Form College.

www.clarendon.ac.uk 33 Business A Level Business Studies

Duration 2 Years

About the course Business is the study of organisational management within an economic context. The course covers a wide range of topics including the major functional areas of businesses and organisations, with a theme of analysis and strategic decision- making, running throughout. You will learn the basic principles of how the UK economy works and how organisations succeed. This includes tactical approaches towards leadership and management, business marketing, operations and finance, as well as Human Resources (the management of people). You will deepen your understanding of business management through exploring strategies. This course will help develop your analytical skills, financial and numerical acumen, as well as building the knowledge you’ll need to succeed in the working world.

Progression to: This qualification will allow you to further your study through an apprenticeship or degree level study related fields including: accountancy, business management, international trade, commercial law, marketing, finance and more. University subjects include such as HR, business and management, marketing and economics. 34 Clarendon Sixth Form College Prospectus 2021/22 Business

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35 Computing

Businesses that operate in Greater Manchester rely on technology and computers for their everyday working. With the growth in Manchester, now the second biggest UK city for tech after London, it is no surprise that the tech industry currently employs around 52,000 people. It is averaged that there will be an additional 6,000 jobs between now and 2023, with an average salary for a computer scientist being £57,500. Self employment opportunities are also popular in this sector, as people learn the growth of IT and digital economy. As a pioneer of computer science, Manchester sits at number one in the top ten UK cities to start an IT career.

Your unique experience Progression • Learn from industry experienced teachers • You will have the option to go into higher • Use the latest technology and software to education to study a range of courses, from support your studies computer science, to information technology and information systems • Links with Google Expeditions • The best universities for various • Compete in the annual Tameside Youth computing courses include: The University Hack of Manchester, University of Edinburgh, • Clarendon Sixth Form College will be Greater King’s College London and The University of Manchester’s regional hub for computing Warwick • Careers include: cyber security analyst, data scientist, web developer, software engineer and more

36 Clarendon Sixth Form College Prospectus 2021/22 CASE STUDY

Name: Benjamin Whitmore Previous school: Wright Robinson College Studied: Mathematics, Computer Science, Further Mathematics Destination: The University of Manchester to study Computer Science and Mathematics Grades achieved: A* A* A*

The tutors at Clarendon Sixth Form College were really supportive, helping me quickly understand everything they were teaching me and pushing me to achieve high grades.

www.clarendon.ac.uk 37 Computing A Level Computer Science

Duration 2 Years

About the course You will learn through a variety of teaching methods which will aim to meet the needs of each individual and accommodate different learning styles for example, case studies, assessments, group work, practical work, projects, extended writing and interactive activities. The focus of your studies will be on two major components; computer systems and algorithms and programming. Further to this, you will study app development in Xcode to prepare you for developing an iOS app as part of your final year project. You will become familiar with programme language during your studies as well as expand your knowledge of programming progresses, you will then move onto reverse engineering techniques and malware analysis.

Progression to: On successful completion of this qualification, you can progress onto a university course at undergraduate level, an apprenticeship or employment within the computing industry. Junior software developer, data scientist, cyber security professional, or network engineer are just a few of many examples of careers you could do.

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39 English and Languages

Whilst studying English literature or English language with us, you will learn skills that can be used within many careers including: education, publishing, marketing, journalism, public relations, editing and more. As Manchester is the leading destination for businesses with over 105,000 employers, there is no shortfall in the opportunities available to you across various sectors. Many students with this qualification progress into teaching, where there are over 5,000 educational establishments, providing English studies to over 500,000 students. Skills learnt from English language and English literature can also be put to use in higher education; with work experience opportunities to write for your local newspaper or radio’s scripts to boost job prospects.

Your unique experience Progression • The opportunity to meet editors and • After completing your A Level you can journalists, including those from Tameside further your skills in higher education English Reporter and About Tameside and languages • Take part in masterclasses • Other degree options cover combined • Regular trips to top universities courses such as English and history, and English and drama • Be involved in the debating society • The best university options to study English • Use our fantastic college resources to courses are: University of York, Durham improve your writing and research skills University, Cambridge University, Oxford • Take part in career events to understand University and University of St Andrews more about the industry • Some postgraduates choose to work abroad for a year, teaching English as a second language to schools

40 Clarendon Sixth Form College Prospectus 2021/22 CASE STUDY

Name: Georgia Jones Previous school: Werneth High School Studied: English Literature, English Language, Classical Civilisation Destination: Durham University to study English Literature and Classical Civilisation Grades achieved: A* A* A

Before I attended Clarendon Sixth Form College, I had never heard of ‘Classics’ as a subject, but the teachers encouraged me to study it. I cannot thank the teachers enough for developing my passion for the subjects I love.

www.clarendon.ac.uk 41 English and Languages A Level A Level English Language English Literature

Duration 2 Years Duration 2 Years

About the course About the course This A Level encourages you to This course will encourage you to present informed, personal and present informed, personal and creative responses to language creative responses to literary text by texts by engaging creatively and considering the ways in which writers critically with a wide range of texts use and adapt language, form and and discourses. You will create structure in texts; the interpretation texts and reflect critically on your of texts by different readers from own processes of production, while different historical periods; how texts analysing the texts produced by relate to one another and to literary others. You will explore the study of traditions, movements and genres; English language both as a medium the cultural and contextual influences of communication and as a topic in on readers and writers. You will also its own right, with an emphasis on read and study a variety of literary the ability to pursue lines of enquiry, texts including, novels, drama, prose debate different views, and work extracts and poetry whilst getting the independently to research aspects of opportunity to investigate one pre language in use. and one post 2000 prose text of your own choice where you will investigate Progression to: connections between different Future study and career pathways writing, genres and authors. include teaching, journalism, creative writing, law, broadcasting, marketing Progression to: branding or copywriting. You may Future study and career pathways also choose to do an apprenticeship, include teaching, journalism, law, gaining more skills whilst learning on the broadcasting, publishing, editing job. or digital copywriting. You may also There are over 100 UK universities choose to do an apprenticeship, offering English language and literature gaining more skills whilst learning on based courses, many combined with the job. other subjects such as drama, creative writing and history.

42 Clarendon Sixth Form College Prospectus 2021/22 CASE STUDY

Name: Megan Bond Previous school: Copley Academy Studied: Fine Art, Sociology, English Literature Destination: University of Salford to study Journalism (Broadcast)

Megan did work experience with Hits Radio The visit to Hits Radio was a great opportunity to find out more about journalism and radio. I have learnt a lot from this experience and hope that I can build on this in the future.

www.clarendon.ac.uk 43 Humanities

There are many choices for those who choose to study a humanities course, including civil service jobs, librarian occupations, law services and museum sectors. If you choose to continue into higher education, there are options to combine humanities courses at university with subjects such as English language or literature. Whatever career you want, be it museum curator or lawyer, you will continue to build on existing skills and not be short of options in the public or private sector once you complete your course. During your studies, you will also learn about issues with the environment, cultural diversity and more.

Your unique experience Progression • Visit historical points of interest • There is a vast range of choices for higher • Trips to museums to understand ancient education depending on which humanities history A Level you choose, these include humanities and social science, education • Geography students visit Scotland and history, classics, liberal arts and more • Students visit New York • Popular university choices to study humanities courses for undergraduates include: University of Derby, University of Strathclyde, University of Essex and Cardiff University

44 Clarendon Sixth Form College Prospectus 2021/22 CASE STUDY

Name: Macy Hall Previous school: Harrytown Catholic High School Studied: Classical Civilisations, English Literature, Religious Studies Destination: University of Edinburgh to study Philosophy and Theology Grades achieved: A A A

I like that Clarendon is a small sixth form college. The teachers are always willing to help on a one to one basis.

www.clarendon.ac.uk 45 Humanities A Level A Level Classical Civilisation Geography

Duration 2 Years Duration 2 Years

About the course About the course You will develop a number of skills During this A Level you will learn which will be applied to the classical through a variety of teaching world. This will include written and methods which will aim to meet literary stimulus supported by the needs of each individual and archaeological evidence. Throughout accommodate different learning the course you will study the following styles for example, case studies, topics: The world of the hero, where assessments, group work, practical you will explore what it meant to work, projects, extended writing and be a hero in the ancient Greek and interactive activities. Throughout the Roman world; Greek theatre including course you will study 4 components theories to why it’s so important for in total. These will include the topics: the Greek people; and the Greek changing landscapes, changing philosophy and religion as to why places, global governance, global Socrates was punished for his systems and other optional themes. religious sacrilege really. The topics covered are relevant and link to many topical news issues. The Progression to: nature of the subject is dynamic and This course can lead to an requires an up-to-date interest in the apprenticeship or university degrees world around us. in classics or ancient history. Following this, a whole host of employment Progression to: may arise in, law, journalism, archiving, On successful completion of this marketing, teaching, public relations or qualification, you can progress onto work on heritage sites. an apprenticeship or go to university. 25 universities include over 200 Further geography and environmental Classics courses, some combining science are just a few of many other subjects such as history and subjects you will learn in higher archeology. education. This course also provides you with useful and transferable skills, which can be appropriate to many other areas of study, work experience and employment.

46 Clarendon Sixth Form College Prospectus 2021/22 Humanities A Level A Level Politics History

Duration 2 Years Duration 2 Years

About the course About the course During this A Level you will have the This course explores Germany’s opportunity to develop knowledge political history, the lancastrians , and an informed understanding of yorkists and Henry VIII, where we will contemporary political structures go back to the fifteenth century to and issues in their historical context, examine the relationship between both within the United Kingdom crown and commons during (UK) and globally, as well as the England’s most significant civil war. influences and interests which You will also learn to explore a period have an impact on decisions in of history that interests you and government and politics. You will develop your extended essay writing also develop a critical awareness of skills. Finally we will look at the Viking the changing nature of politics and age as we go right back to the eighth the relationships between political and ninth centuries as we examine ideas, institutions and processes as the Viking invasions of Britain and well as develop knowledge and an consider the legacy they left. informed understanding of the rights and responsibilities of individuals and Progression to: groups. Finally you will develop the On successful completion of this ability to critically analyse, interpret qualification, you can progress onto and evaluate political information to higher education degree level study. form arguments and make judgments Subjects include history and law, art whilst engaging with contemporary history and more. Others choose to politics. continue their studies and complete a master’s degree. Progression to: You may also wish to progress into An A Level in government and politics employment or an apprenticeship. can naturally lead to further studies at university, including degrees in politics, history, economics, philosophy and law. Those who have studied this course have often progressed onto careers in law, advertising, the civil service, police, armed forces or education.

47 Humanities A Level Philosophy and Religious Studies

Duration 2 Years

About the course During this A Level you will learn the philosophy of religion, religious ethics and development in Christian thought. You will have the opportunity to build on the knowledge, understanding and skills established at GCSE level as well as being introduced to a more advanced approach to religious studies. You will also develop a deeper understanding of the beliefs, teaching and philosophy whilst developing your interest in religion and belief and how it relates to the wider world. You will learn to appreciate religion though its contribution to individuals, communities and societies. During the course you will adopt an enquiring, critical and reflective approach and reflect on and develop your own values, opinions and attitudes.

Progression to: This A Level can naturally lead to further studies at university, or progression onto an apprenticeship or education. Subjects such as philosophy, ethics, theology, anthropology, psychology and social work are some of many covered when you do a degree.

48 Clarendon Sixth Form College Prospectus 2021/22 CASE STUDY

Name: Nyall Duane Previous school: Honley High School Studied: English Literature, Sociology, Psychology Destination: Wants to study English and Sociology at The New College of the Humanities

The teaching is phenomenal and is allowing me to achieve my highest. As a college, the community is very diverse, allowing everyone to truly be themselves.

www.clarendon.ac.uk 49 Science, Mathematics and Engineering

Manchester is a city of firsts for science and mathematics innovations, introducing test tube babies, hip replacements and bionic eye implants. Greater Manchester has 8,800 employers in the manufacturing, engineering and science sector, with an estimate of 13 million job openings between 2014 and 2024 across the UK. It is also is home to many science facilities such as; Manchester Molecular Pathology Centre, Stoller Biomarker Discovery Centre for Genomics Medicine Research which you could be working at in future. The career options are endless, with chemical engineering, forensics, education and a range of medical and technical writing being just a few to mention.

Your unique experience Progression • Be our next future doctor or vet with our • The top universities for mathematics are: tailored Futures programme Oxford University, Cambridge University, • See science in action on our purpose built University of St Andrews, University of science labs Plymouth and Liverpool John Moores University • Get extra support with applications into medicine, veterinary medicine or pharmacy • The University of Cambridge is third best university in the world to study • Discover the interesting elements of our Science, Maths and Engineering based world courses, including chemical engineering and civil & structural engineering • After university, you may choose to continue with your education and undertake a Phd, giving you even more career options and higher pay

50 Clarendon Sixth Form College Prospectus 2021/22 CASE STUDY

Name: Adam Kelsall Previous school: Co-op Academy Failsworth Studied: Business Studies, Mathematics, Physics, Further Mathematics Destination: Loughborough University to study Engineering Grades achieved: A* A A A

At college, I enjoyed the fact there were constant progress assessments. I believe the high grades I achieved will provide a strong stepping stone into my chosen university and career.

www.clarendon.ac.uk 51 Science, Mathematics and Engineering A Level A Level Biology Chemistry

Duration 2 Years Duration 2 Years

About the course About the course The study of biology enables the During this A Level in chemistry development of many transferable you will learn all about elements skills. This makes the study of biology and compounds which are made an asset sought by both university of atoms, molecules and ions. and employers. The course will teach You will study their composition, you all the main concepts while structure, properties, behaviour and also allowing some scope to delve the changes they undergo during into the more social, medical and a reaction with other substances. environmental aspects of modern You will learn about chemistry, biology. A Level biology builds on foundations in chemistry, atomic the concepts and skills developed structure, formulae, equations, at GCSE. This course goes beyond amount of substance, moles, acid studying biological topics, it will also base reactions, oxidation and redox give you skills that you will use your reactions and bonding; the periodic whole academic and work life. You will table and energy; the core inorganic work on traditional along with modern chemistry including, reactions of biological topics in an exciting and alkanes, haloalkanes, alcohols and challenging environment. organic synthesis. You will also learn about analytical techniques such as Progression to: infrared and mass spectrometry for The A Level will support you in identification of compounds; physical progression into careers such as chemistry and transition elements; pharmacy, medicine and veterinary and organic chemistry and analysis. science. There are over 700 UK based Biology degrees to choose Progression to: from including, biomolecular science, On completion of this qualification, biomedicine and immunology. you can progress onto careers such Alternatively, upon completion of your as: medicine, dentistry, pharmacy A Level, you may choose to study a or chemistry, forensic science higher apprenticeship. and chemical engineering. 69 UK universities offer chemistry courses, including medicinal chemistry and analytical chemistry and forensic sciences. Alternatively, you may choose to study a higher apprenticeship. 52 Clarendon Sixth Form College Prospectus 2021/22 Science, Mathematics and Engineering A Level A Level Further Mathematics Mathematics

Duration 2 Years Duration 2 Years

About the course About the course This A Level will look at more Building from GCSE level advanced mathematics that will mathematics you will develop your prepare you for higher study in maths, skills in number, algebra, graphs and physics, engineering or specified trigonometry. The course is split into computer science. The course is pure and applied maths with two extremely fast paced and demanding thirds of the course being pure maths. and will offer an exciting challenge In the first year you will be introduced to those who achieved top grades at to the binomial expansion, calculus GCSE. You must be very confident and exponentials / logarithms. In your with algebraic manipulation and second year you will study radians, prepared to work on problems parametric equations and 3D vectors. outside of lesson. One lesson a week will be dedicated Once enough core maths has been to applied maths which is the study of covered we will move on to advanced mechanics and statistics. Mechanics mechanics. You will learn about primarily looks at forces and motion, energy and equations of motions which is of particular value to physics whilst applying it to various physical students. Maths lessons give you the set ups including successive oblique opportunity to develop your logic and collisions and simple harmonic problem solving skills. motion. Progression to: Progression to: On successful completion of this The course is incredibly beneficial qualification, you can progress onto for those wanting to study maths university to study most scientific or physics at university. For those and engineering degree courses. wishing to study at the best ranked Other common choices include universities such as Oxford and accountancy, banking and computer Cambridge, it is essential. science. Degree choices include Alternatively, you may choose to business studies, civil engineering, study a higher apprenticeship. economics and more. Alternatively, you may choose to study a higher apprenticeship.

53 Science, Mathematics and Engineering A Level Vocational A Level Physics Applied Science

Duration 2 Years Duration 2 Years

About the course About the course Throughout the course you will Throughout this course you will study motion and forces, electricity, study 4 units in total of which will quantum mechanics, simple include: Core science and application harmonic motion, field theory and of science, investigation skills and radiation. If you are interested in practical laboratory techniques. making the fundamental forces You will sit 2 examinations over the that shape our universe, the two-year course that have their basis underpinnings not only of science but in chemistry, biology and physics. of reality itself, then physics A Level is You will learn through a variety of the only course that will satisfy. This teaching methods which will aim to somewhat theoretical course will meet the needs of each individual take you through all the major ideas and accommodate different learning that underpin our understanding of styles. the world around us, from Newtonian mechanics through Einsteinian Progression to: relativity all the way to the modern discoveries of the large hadron Degree level study of biomedical collider. Throughout the course science, environmental science, there is ample opportunity for both biochemistry or any other related scientific demonstrations, as well as subject. Career options include jobs in-depth, multi stage investigations in applied animal science, green both led by and analysed by student technology and applied bioscience. groups. The course provides you with useful and transferable skills, which can be Progression to: appropriate to employment or a higher On successful completion of this level apprenticeship. qualification you can progress onto a degree in physics, engineering, astrophysics, architecture or geology. Alternatively you may choose to study a higher level apprenticeship.

54 Clarendon Sixth Form College Prospectus 2021/22 Science, Mathematics and Engineering Vocational A Level Vocational A Level Core Maths Engineering

Duration 2 Years Duration 2 Years

About the course About the course The course will build on GCSE maths Throughout this 2 year course you will skills with a focus on real world utility. study 6 units in total which will include You will look at topics on personal a core unit of health and safety and finances and estimation and a mix of mechanical/electrical units analysing common data in an intuitive to give an overview of a range of and friendly way. There are options engineering disciplines. Units include: to follow a more statistical pathway, maths for engineering technicians, looking at probability distributions mechanical principles, electrical and regression lines, if you decide principles, engineering materials, the skills will complement your other computer aided design and digital subjects. This option would suit and analogue devices. Assessments students interested in the sciences are assignment based and are or working with large amounts of ongoing throughout the duration of data. Alternatively there are routes the course. You will use the latest focussing on risk and cost-benefit industrial machinery, equipment analysis which applies itself very well and industry standard software to to business and social sciences. The support your development and skills. course is tailored to suit individual needs and aspirations of students Progression to: and will draw on subject material from On successful completion of this other courses to firmly contextualise qualification, you can progress onto a maths and ensure it is always relevant higher level apprenticeship programme and accessible to the student. within the engineering sector. Another option is to gain direct entry to Progression to: university. There are various course On successful completion of this options including, general engineering, qualification, you can progress onto civil engineering, aerospace and degree level study or further study. mechanical engineering. Some Career options include employment engineering degrees are longer than in data science, reporting, your standard three-year course, mathematics and statistics. with some offering a placement or An apprenticeship in admin or foundation year. accountancy would also be a relevant You may also wish to progress into career path. employment.

55 Science, Mathematics and Engineering Level 3 Level 2 Applied Science Applied Science (3 A Level equivalent) Duration 1 Year Duration 2 Years About the course About the course This course builds on the concepts During this level 3 course you will and skills you have learnt at school study chemistry, biology and physics. with a more practical angle, You will learn through a variety of coursework focus. The work on teaching methods in core science, this course is equivalent to GCSE investigation skills, laboratory level. You will learn about basic techniques, physiology, infection and scientific theories and practical disease, medical physics, organic and techniques, methods used in inorganic chemistry and biochemistry scientific investigation, how science is and contemporary issues. The topics represented in the media, working in covered are relevant and link to many the science industry and laboratory areas of employment or study with based calculations. This course will a medical professional and science be tailored around the most relevant career focus. science topics in today’s society. You will explore chemistry, physics and Progression to: biology whilst working with excellent On successful completion of this teachers and some of science’s best qualification, you can progress onto equipment in our hi-tech laboratories. degree level study of biomedical science, environmental science, Progression to: biochemistry or any other related From this level 2 qualification you subject. will progress onto the level 3 in The course also provides you with applied science that is studying useful and transferable skills which more advanced scientific concepts, can be appropriate to many other principles and experiments. This is areas of study or employment. the pathway taken by people who After graduation, there are many want to work in a scientific field or options to work in fields such as, study a science related subject at technical services, scientific copy university. writing, lab work, medical writing and more.

56 Clarendon Sixth Form College Prospectus 2021/22 CASE STUDY

Name: Zaina Siddique Previous school: Fairfield High School Studied: Level 3 Applied Science Destination: Keele University to study Integrated Masters in Pharmacy Grades achieved: D* D* D* EPQ A*

The facilities in Clarendon Sixth Form College allowed me to explore different subjects in my projects. The BTEC tutors have faith in every student to achieve the highest grades whilst providing the correct support.

www.clarendon.ac.uk 57 Social Sciences

Social Science is a very interesting area covering theories behind law, sociology, criminology and psychology. After London, Greater Manchester is the second largest legal hub. Due to the working culture and ambitious lawyers, social workers and clinical psychologists, social science is a growth area in Greater Manchester. There is now a larger number of social science graduates due to the increased needs in the industry.

Your unique experience Progression • Links with Bromleys Solicitors and • The best UK based universities for social Eversheds Solicitors science courses include: University of • Take trips to magistrates court, crown court Manchester, London School of Economics and parliament and Political Science • Visits from industry professionals • University of Bath, Lancaster University and University of Exeter are amongst the top • Opportunity to join the Futures and lawyer universities to study sociology programmes • After graduating, you could end up in • Join in with mock trials and get involved in job roles such as: family support worker, the debating society councellor, psychiatrist, mediator and more • Many social science degree courses offer a placement year, to help you gain hands-on work experience and boost your skillset

58 Clarendon Sixth Form College Prospectus 2021/22 CASE STUDY

Name: Casey Omeltschenko Previous school: Co-op Academy Failsworth Studied: Biology, Mathematics, Psychology Destination: University of Manchester to study Biology Grades achieved: A* A A*

The teachers at Clarendon Sixth Form College were very welcoming and supportive. Once our course finished, they were still available to help by answering any questions.

www.clarendon.ac.uk 59 Social Sciences A Level A Level Law Psychology

Duration 2 Years Duration 2 Years

About the course About the course During A Level Law you will learn the Have you ever wondered why some legal system and criminal law, law people develop mental disorders, making and the law of tort and further whilst others don’t? Why those law. The content focuses on the convicted of crime and sent to English legal system and areas of both prison return to society reformed, private and public law within the law of whilst others go on to commit England and Wales. You will develop further crime? Psychology attempts your understanding of legal method to examine questions such as and reasoning through the study of these. Psychology is the scientific statutory interpretation and judicial study of the mind and behaviour. precedent. You will be introduced to Understanding human behaviour can the concept of legal liability through help address many of the problems the study of criminal law and the law and issues in society today, such of tort. This will enable you to develop as crime, reliability of eye-witness and apply the techniques of legal testimony, treatment of psychological method and reasoning to analyse disorders, and brain recovery after and offer answers to legal problems, trauma. During year one you will based on legal rules and principles explore the topics of research and develop the ability to construct methods, memory, social influence, and communicate legal arguments approaches, psychopathology, by reference to appropriate legal biopsychology and attachment. In authorities. year two you will develop a deeper understanding of research design Progression to: and data analysis, as well as additional On successful completion of this topics of biopsychology, issues and qualification, you can progress onto debates, schizophrenia, relationships many things such as further studies, an and forensic psychology. apprenticeship or go to university. Degree options include, law, business Progression to: studies, politics or criminology; and This course will allow you to further over 100 UK universities offer law your education through degree based degrees. courses in related fields such as; medicine, clinical, occupational, educational, health and sport.

60 Clarendon Sixth Form College Prospectus 2021/22 Social Sciences A Level Sociology

Duration 2 Years

About the course Throughout the course you will study the following topics; families and households, education, theory and methods, crime and deviance and beliefs in society. You will learn a number of skills including the use of evidence to support your arguments, how to investigate facts, and critical thinking. Sociology offers an engaging and effective introduction into British society. If you enjoy debating key issues within society, including the causes of criminality and educational failure then this is the course for you. Sociology offers a diverse range of learning opportunities including lessons that allow for a large amount of discussion and opportunities to debate relevant issues within society today. Being aware of up to date issues within society will enable you to develop thorough understanding into aspects of society which impact social groups, including gender differences, social class, ethnic diversity and age.

Progression to: Possible progression options include higher education. Taking sociology at university can give you a whole host of exciting career options including social work, law, journalism, policing, marketing or teaching. There are 141 UK universities that offer sociology as a degree, including combined with criminology and law. 61 Social Sciences Vocational A Level Vocational A Level Applied Law Criminology

Duration 2 Years Duration 2 Years

About the course About the course During this vocational A Level in This course covers the theories applied law you will cover units in; the of criminality changing awareness English courts system, legal personnel of crime as well as crime scene to (lawyers, judges, magistrates and courtroom crime and punishment. juries), the sources of law (common Criminology is the focussed study law and statute law), slander and of the phenomenon of crime. The libel, criminal law (theft, robbery discipline is rooted in the field of and murder), law of torts (medical sociology but also incorporates negligence), family law, legal aid and relevant aspects of psychology and funding and the European union law. law. You will study all aspects of This course will take you through criminality from explanations and a variety of legal topics that will theories of offending through to the amaze and surprise you through criminal justice system and the role of some interesting case studies. You various agencies of social control. You will visit the magistrates courts and will take this course alongside other A see the legal system at work with Level subjects, it is assessed by both the aim of giving you some ‘real life’ coursework and examinations. understanding of how the justice system works. Progression to: You can choose to go onto higher Progression to: education, an apprenticeship or You can progress directly to employment in fields relating to crime employment with law firms or start and deviance including youth work, an apprenticeship and earn while civil service, social work or teaching you learn. You could also progress to following this course. university; where you will gain a variety 125 UK universities offer criminology of skills that could lead to careers in courses, some combined with law, policing, teaching, journalism or law forensic psychology and sociology. enforcement and more.

62 Clarendon Sixth Form College Prospectus 2021/22 Social Sciences Vocational A Level Vocational A Level Health and Social Care Applied Psychology

Duration 2 Years Duration 2 Years

About the course About the course This course is for students who would Have you ever wondered why some like to work with individuals who may people develop mental disorders, be vulnerable and/or require some whilst others don’t? Why those additional support with tasks of daily convicted of crime and sent to living. You will cover a range of health prison return to society reformed, and social care topics and prepare whilst others commit further crime? for a health-related career. You will Psychology attempts to examine have the opportunity to develop your questions such as this. It is a academic and writing skills. Some of fascinating science, with cutting edge the topics covered during the course research and real-world applications. are: safeguarding adults, anatomy Understanding human behaviour and physiology for health and social can help address the problems care and communication in health and issues in society today, such and social care. This provides a as: crime, reliability of eye witness stimulating learning environment testimony, treatment of psychological and promotes positive learning. The disorders, and brain recovery after course will also help develop those all trauma. Psychology complements important employability skills that will most subjects. Students who study help you decide on your career path. psychology often also study: biology, sociology, business, English, and Progression to: maths. In comparison, the vocational On successful completion of this equivalent of A Level Psychology qualification, you can progress allows students to complete internally onto employment in the health and assessed coursework that will social care sector, an advanced contribute to their overall grade. apprenticeship or university study, in areas such as care work, nursing Progression to: and midwifery or a science related This course will allow you to further subject. your education through degree Alternatively, you may wish to courses in related fields such as; progress onto an apprenticeship in medicine, clinical, occupational, healthcare, where you can gain on the educational, health and sport. job experience.

63 Performing Arts

With eight big theatres in Greater Manchester, it is no surprise that the city holds some of the best shows in the business. Creative industries is one of the fastest growing sectors in the UK, and 2018 saw fifteen art organisations across Manchester awarded grants totalling £1.1m over the next four years. The city is home to TV soaps such as Coronation Street, which on average employs over 60 main actors; and other shows including The Stranger and Cold Feet. There are many companies within MediaCityUK such as BBC, ITV and some casting agencies, meaning plenty of opportunities for those looking for a career in the performing arts industry.

Your unique experience Progression • Audition for many of the top national drama • Top higher education colleges and schools on site universities for performing arts include • Access to our 200 seat Brooke Vincent Guildford School of Acting (University of theatre Surrey), Manchester Metropolitan University School of Theatre, Rose Bruford College and • Attend masterclasses with top actors and Royal Conservatoire of Scotland performers • You can go into various job roles after higher • Links with Royal Exchange Theatre education, such as acting, choreography, • Trips to top performance schools theatre directing, dancer and more • Perform at the Lowry Theatre • Boost your portfolio whilst studying and after graduation by doing work experience in your community via organisations and helping with projects • Common employers for performing arts graduates include the local government, art organisations and educational institutions

64 Clarendon Sixth Form College Prospectus 2021/22 CASE STUDY

Name: Lewis Lloyd Previous school: Werneth School Studied: Level 3 Performing Arts (Acting) Destination: ArtsEd to study acting Grades achieved: D* D* D*

I chose Clarendon Sixth Form College because I really enjoyed my audition. I knew my teacher would help me out and give me all the knowledge I would need to get into drama school.

www.clarendon.ac.uk 65 Performing Arts Vocational A Level Vocational A Level Dance Drama

Duration 2 Years Duration 2 Years

About the course About the course Throughout the course you will Throughout the course you will develop a range of skills and develop a range of skills and knowledge. You will learn through a knowledge preparing you for variety of teaching methods which progression into university/acting will aim to meet the needs of each school and employment within individual but the majority of the performing arts. You will learn through sessions will be practical. Throughout a variety of teaching methods which the course you will study 6 units that will aim to meet the needs of each may include: jazz dance, developing individual but the majority of the classical ballet technique, developing sessions will be practical. contemporary dance technique, tap Throughout the course you will dance, urban dance, international study 6 units that may include: film dance, choreographing dances and and TV acting, principles of acting, the healthy performer. improvisation, audition technique, voice, physical theatre, contemporary Progression to: and classical theatre. On successful completion of this qualification, many young people Progression to: progress into higher education at On successful completion of this drama/dance school or university, qualification, many young people where they can continue to train to progress into higher education at become professional performers, drama/dance school or university, or train as teachers or professional where they will continue to train to coaches. become professional performers, You can land careers doing roles or train as teachers or professional such as choreography, professional coaches. dancing and even dance movement 73 UK universities offer drama related therapy. degrees. Alternatively, you may wish to Alternatively, you may wish to progress onto an apprenticeship, progress onto an apprenticeship, where you can gain on the job where you can gain on the job experience in the performing arts experience in the performing arts industry. industry.

66 Clarendon Sixth Form College Prospectus 2021/22 Performing Arts Level 3 Performing Arts (Acting) (3 A Level equivalent)

Duration 2 Years

About the course During this level 3 in acting course you will cover a variety of units, including: film and TV acting, principles of acting, improvisation, audition technique, voice, physical theatre and contemporary and classical theatre. We will challenge you and open your eyes to the potential for an exciting and varied future in the performing arts industry. You will learn from staff with many years of professional performance experience in TV, film and theatre. Staff will bring with them and instil the culture of professional rehearsal etiquette. The student experience will feel much more like director and performer and less like student and teacher.

Progression to: On successful completion of this qualification, many young people progress onto higher education at drama school or university, where they continue to train to become professional performers, or train as teachers or professional coaches. Many young people move immediately into the industry and can often be seen on stage and television. Alternatively you may wish to progress onto an apprenticeship.

67 Performing Arts Level 3 Performing Arts (Dance) (3 A Level equivalent)

Duration 2 Years

About the course You will learn through a variety of teaching methods which will aim to meet the needs of each individual but the majority of the sessions will be practical. Throughout the course you will study; jazz dance, developing classical ballet technique, developing contemporary dance technique, tap dance, urban dance, international dance, choreographing dances, the healthy performer, and many more. You will learn from staff with many years of professional performance experience in TV, film and theatre.

Progression to: Previous students have secured places at top UK drama schools including: ALRA, Arden School of Theatre, Arts Ed, Guildford School of Acting (GSA), Laine Theatre Arts, Mountview Academy of Theatre Arts, Royal Central School of Speech and Drama, Urdang Academy and Guildhall School of Music and Drama.

68 Clarendon Sixth Form College Prospectus 2021/22 Performing Arts Level 3 Level 2 Performing Arts Performing Arts (Musical Theatre) (3 A Level equivalent) Duration 1 Year

Duration 2 Years About the course Throughout the course you will About the course develop a range of skills and You will learn through a variety of knowledge preparing you for teaching methods which will aim to progression onto the Level 3 courses meet the needs of each individual at Clarendon Sixth Form College, but the majority of the sessions including: dance, musical theatre or will be practical. Throughout the acting. You will study a variety of units course you will study musical theatre including: improvisation, individual performance, singing skills for actors showcase, acting skills, dance skills, and dancers, dance performance, musical theatre skills and more. jazz dance, performing to an The approach of this course is in a audience, developing movement very practical way. Although there is skills, and many more. not a lot of written work, you will be required to write a log book, keep a Progression to: diary and write essays. The majority of your assessments will be through On successful completion of this your performances, many of which qualification, many young people will be to public audiences. Recent progress into higher education at performance venues have included drama school or university, where the main stage at the Royal Exchange they continue to train to become Theatre, the main stage at the professional performers, or train as Trafford Centre and of course, in our teachers or professional coaches. own beautiful 200 seat theatre with There are 106 courses including new professional sound and lighting musical theatre at degree level equipment. to choose from, across 39 UK universities. Modules include subjects Progression to: such as musical grammar, musical Following this level 2 course, you may theatre history, and vocal and dance progress to level 3 in acting, dancing development. or musical theatre. Many young people move immediately into the industry and can often be seen on stage and television.

69 70 Clarendon Sixth Form College Prospectus 2021/22 Sports Studies and Public Services

There are many career options to offer if you study sports or public services, from sports scientist or coach, to roles such as a probation officer. Taking the educational route is also a popular option, with 23 UK universities offering 40 courses, including teaching physical education. There are 1,065 employers of sport in Greater Manchester, with 17,000 employees. This figure is constantly increasing due to the government’s drive to improve our health. In Greater Manchester, figures show that 54% of sports workers are female, whilst only 46% are male. On average, personal trainers earn £27,000 per year. Some of the top sporting brands headquarters are based in Greater Manchester including; Adidas and Umbro.

Your unique experience Progression • Links with Stalybridge Celtic FC • Loughborough University, Durham University • Gain coaching qualifications and The University of Edinburgh are amongst the top choices for higher • Take part in trips to Manchester City and education in Sports other sporting clubs and facilities • Physiotherapist, sports coach and sports • Get involved in sporting enrichment development officer are just some of many programmes job roles you can achieve after studying • Free membership for the college’s state-of- • With various roles offered within the armed the-art gym forces, there are many career options for • Show your competitive side and join our those wanting to take public services further sporting teams after A Levels

www.clarendon.ac.uk 71 Sports Studies and Public Services Vocational A Level Vocational A Level Public Services Sport

Duration 2 Years Duration 2 Years

About the course About the course You will gain an understanding of the This vocational A Level deals with the following units; uniformed public scientific themes and concepts of services sector, career opportunities sport and exercise science and aims in the uniformed services, understand to provide studies in sport which the personal commitment and are directly related to the changing fitness requirements needed to be needs of employers in specific employed in a uniformed service areas of the sport science industry. role, an understanding of how Modules studied include: principles of uniformed services organisations anatomy and physiology in sport, the respond in emergency situations, physiology of fitness, assessing risk in and the opportunity to understand sport fitness and testing for sport and and develop the skills and qualities exercise. needed to work in a range of uniformed services. This course Progression to: will be taught in a largely practical On completion of this qualification, environment with an opportunity candidates may progress on to the to develop skills in leadership, self- HND in sports exercise and health. awareness, communication, planning, Other options include going into teamwork, confidence and decision employment or further training. making. Others will progress to university, where they can do a range of subjects Progression to: from sports science, to sports On successful completion of this psychology. qualification, you can progress onto higher education degree courses or employment within various areas of the public service sector. Job opportunities include civil service, police, armed forces and more. Postgraduates could also apply for graduate schemes such as the National Graduate Development Programme (ngdp), to work with their local government.

72 Clarendon Sixth Form College Prospectus 2021/22 Get ready for College: September 2021

Find out more about the student experience at Clarendon Sixth Form College and apply today: • Interactive tour of the campus • Video introduction about each course from teachers • How to apply • Get ready for college subject information packs • College overview

Apply: www.clarendon.ac.uk

73 Lewis Kelsall 2020 Destination:e Cambridg 100 with bestLeve l University, ever A . Engineering high grades

Adam Kelsall Destination: Loughborough University Aeronautical, Engineering

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