CARDINAL NEWMAN COLLEGE Larkhill Road, Preston Lancashire, PR1 4HD T: 01772 460 181 E: [email protected] Newman_College CardinalNewmanCollege 2021 PROSPECTUS Newman_College www.cardinalnewman.ac.uk 2021 PROSPECTUS Cardinal Newman College is ONE OF the TOP performing sixth form colleges nationally. With outstanding teachers, facilities and results, we are the place of choice for students across Lancashire. NICK BURNHAM, PRINCIPAL DISCLAIMER: Every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of information contained in this Prospectus. However, no liability can be accepted by Cardinal Newman College or its staff for any inaccuracies or the effect thereof. Cardinal Newman College will make every effort to provide all the teaching, examinations, assessments and other services detailed in this publication, however these are not guaranteed. Cardinal Newman College reserves the right to amend, withdraw or alter any of the courses, locations or facilities at any time, however it will take all reasonable steps to minimise any disruption should circumstances arise. Produced by www.fusiondesign.co.uk / Photography by www.andyharrison.com CONTENTS APPLY 22 Language Exchanges PEOPLE 03 WELCOME 24 POLITICS 43 Psychology 04 2021 ENTRY GUIDE 24 Ethics, Philosophy 43 APPLIED Psychology & Religion 06 MIXED PROGRAMME 43 Sociology 25 Philosophy 08 COURSES AND 44 Business Studies 25 GEOGRAPHY ENTRY CRITERIA 44 Economics 26 CRIMINOLOGY ARTS 45 Travel and Tourism 26 ANCIENT HISTORY 10 Textiles 47 Health & Social Care 26 MODERN WORLD HISTORY 10 Fine Art 47 NHS Careers Plus 27 Law 11 Art & Design 47 Children & Young 27 Applied Law PEOPLE’s WORKFORCE 11 Digital Photography 48 Pathway to 12 Graphic DESIGN TECHNOLOGY Independence PROSPECTUS 1 2021 12 Creative Digital 28 Computer Science 48 Pathways to Media Production 28 INFORMATION Employment 13 Media Studies TECHNOLOGY T-LEVELS 13 Film Studies SPORT 14 Dance 51 EDUCATION AND 31 PHYSICAL EDUCATION CHILDCARE 15 Dance Academy 31 SPORT 51 Digital Production, 15 Performing Arts 32 Sports Academies Design and 16 DRAMA & THEATRE 32 Newman Active Development STUDIES 18 Music NUMBERS THE PLACE TO BE 18 Music Performance 35 Maths 52 WHAT DO WE OFFER 19 Music PRODUCTION 35 Further Maths 54 HOW WE SUPPORT YOU 19 ARTS AWARD 35 CORE MATHS 56 Aspire PROGRAMME 35 GCSE MATHS 57 Futures PROGRAMME HUMANITIES 36 Accounting 58 HE* PROGRAMME 20 English Language AND Literature 36 Statistics 20 English Literature SCIENCES 20 English Language 39 Biology 20 GCSE English Language 39 Chemistry 22 FRENCH 40 Physics 22 SPANISH 40 MEDICAL SOCIETY 22 GERMAN 41 Applied Science #WEARENEWMAN By joining Cardinal Newman, you are not just becoming another student at our college, you are becoming part of our community. 3 PROSPECTUS 3 2021 We are a Catholic Sixth Form Our results speak for themselves, College for the whole community, consistently ranked amongst and strive to be a college that is a the highest performing Sixth centre of educational excellence, Form College’s nationally for the built on faith, respect and trust. measure that is most inclusive – 2 PROSPECTUS 2 2021 value added. This takes account We genuinely care about our of the progress each student students’ and staff’s happiness has made during their time with because happy students and us, looking at their GCSE results staff are truly able to achieve their when they arrive at Newman full potential. Our aim is to ensure and their A-Level results when that you are able to progress they leave, thus measuring onto whatever future you dream the distance travelled whilst of, so if you want to go to a studying here. prestigious university, get a great degree-apprenticeship or travel This prospectus showcases the the world when you leave College highlights of what Newman can – we will help you to achieve that. offer you, it is important that you choose the right college, so do Our staff love what they do and your research and we hope you always go that extra mile to decide to join us. support and guide our students throughout their time at College. 2021 Entry Guide 5 PROSPECTUS 5 2021 4 PROSPECTUS 4 2021 3. ATTEND YOUR 1. RESEARCH 2. APPLY! INTERVIEW 4. ACCEPT YOUR PLACE 5. NEWMAN FESTIVAL 6. ENROL AT NEWMAN Visit us online to find out Applications to Cardinal You will be given an interview If you are successful at your You will be invited to You will receive an enrolment more about our courses Newman open in October. appointment by letter which interview you will receive a Newman Fest after your appointment letter during the and register your interest You can apply online at will take place between conditional offer email with GCSEs. It is a chance for summer term. Enrolment for our open days at: www.cardinalnewman.ac.uk February and March. You will instructions on how to accept you to test-drive the subjects will take place from GCSE www.cardinalnewman.ac.uk Simply click on the ‘Apply have an interview to make your place. You must do this that you have applied for, results day. Now’ tab. Apply before the sure you have chosen the within 5 days of receiving your meet the teachers and some 18th December to guarantee right course for you. This is a offer email. of your classmates and 7. START AT NEWMAN your interview in February/ great opportunity for you to learn all about the exciting September is the start of March. ask any questions you may opportunities available to the new term and your life have about your programme you once you have enrolled. as a Newman student! of study. MIXED BTEC ENTRY REQUIREMENTS Five grade 4s at GCSE including a 4 in Maths aNd/or English Language BTEC Level 3 EXTENDED FOUNDATION Diploma EXTENDED PROGRAMME CERTIFICATE DIPLOMA (equivalent to Diploma (2 Years) (equivalent to (equivalent to 2 a-LevelS) (equivalent to 1 a-Level) 1.5 a-LevelS) 3 a-LevelS) AT NEWMAN YOU CAN COMBINE A-LEVELS AND Art & Design – – – 3 BTECS SO YOU'RE NOT LIMITED WITH CHOICE. APPLIED LAW 3 – – – APPLIED SCIENCE – – – The main difference between TRADITIONAL COMBINATIONS 3 these courses is that A-Levels are BUSINESS STUDIES 3 – 3 3 assessed through examinations OPTION OPTION OPTION with some providing coursework CREATIVE DIGITAL MEDIA – 3 – 3 modules, whilst BTEC courses A B C PRODUCTION are more coursework based with HEALTH & SOCIAL CARE 3 – 3 3 PROSPECTUS 7 2021 some practical assessments or 4 3 1 work experience. A-Levels A-Levels BTEC IT (Software development) 3 – 3 3 Choosing whether to study an EXTENDED MUSIC PERFORMiNg – – – A-Level or BTEC programme can DIPLOMA ( ) 3 be a tough decision to make, MUSIC (production) – 3 – – that’s why we offer students A-LEVEL COMBINATIONS the opportunity to mix A-Levels PERFORMING ARTS – – – 3 with BTECs to balance exams 6 PROSPECTUS 6 2021 with coursework and to create OPTION OPTION OPTION DANCE 3 – – a broader combination of Cannot be ACTING studied 3 – – qualifications. A B C together We offer an array of different MUSICAL THEATRE 3 – – 1 1 2 BTEC courses at Cardinal A-Level A-Level A-LevelS APPLIED PSYCHOLOGY 3 – – – Newman, which are more + + + focused on the world of work and 1 2 1 SPORT 3 – 3 3 are great at preparing students DIPLOMA EXTENDED EXTENDED for their careers. As you can see CERTIFICATES CERTIFICATE TRAVEL & TOURISM 3 – 3 3 from the table on the opposite page, the courses on offer cover a wide range of subjects and BTEC COMBINATIONS PLUS future career paths, so there is bound to be a course or T-LEVELS ENTRY REQUIREMENTS combination to suit you. OPTION OPTION EXTRA OPTION TWO grade 5s aND THREE GRADE 4s AT GCSE including A B a 4 in Maths aNd English language 1 1 Digital production, design • Equivalent to 3 A-Levels DIPLOMA EXTENDED EPQ and development + DIPLOMA WITH ANY • Involves approximately 45 days of industry placement 1 COMBINATION Education and child care • 3 days in College, 2 days on placement EXTENDED OF COURSE CERTIFICATE COURSES HOW MANY SUBJECTS ENTRY REQUIREMENTS CAN I CHOOSE? The table below shows details of the The majority of students at Newman will standard College entry requirements. follow a Level 3 Programme, studying at Subject specific requirements may apply AND ENTRY least three A-Levels (or equivalent) with and can be found on the College’s website. some students studying four or more. At If you wish to progress onto an Advanced Newman the timetable is extremely flexible BTEC course, a Merit is expected in your and many course combinations are possible BTEC L2 at school, along with five grade including mixed programmes where you 4s at GCSE. CRITERIA study A-Levels alongside BTECs. Guidance If you don’t achieve a grade 4 in GCSE and advice regarding your subject choices Maths and/or English Language you will 9 PROSPECTUS 9 2021 will be given to you during your guidance re-sit these as part of your programme HERE AT NEWMAN YOU CAN CHOOSE interview and enrolment. of study. FROM A WIDE RANGE OF COURSE OPTIONS INCLUDING A-LEVELS, BTEC COURSES AND ENTRY REQUIREMENTS SUMMARY FOUNDATION LEARNING. YOUR PERSONALISED 8 PROSPECTUS 8 2021 STUDY PROGRAMME WILL HELP YOU TO PREPARE LEVEL OF COURSE GCSE GRADES REQUIRED FOR YOUR NEXT STEP, WHETHER THAT BE A-Level Five Grade 5s at GCSE UNIVERSITY, AN APPRENTICESHIP, FURTHER TRAINING OR EMPLOYMENT. HE* Programme Five Grade 7s at GCSE Level 3 BTECs (A-Level equivalent) Five Grade 4s at GCSE including a 4 in Maths and/or English Language Four Grade 3s at GCSE including a 4 in Maths Level 2 BTECs (GCSE equivalent) and/or English Language Two Grade 5s and three Grade 4s at GCSE T-Level (A-Level equivalent) including at least a 4 in Maths and English Language Some subjects have specific entry requirements.