THOMAS ROTHERHAM COLLEGE SIXTH FORM COLLEGE PROSPECTUS 2021/22 www.trc.ac.uk WELCO ME It is my great honour and pleasure to welcome you to Thomas Rotherham College! We here at this historic college are all very We take the student experience very proud to be associated with Rotherham’s seriously. We are renowned for innovation, most important post-16 provider. There compassion and a determination to be the has been a centre of academic excellence best we can be. We all understand the value on this site for over 500 years. We have a of hard work, we care about learning, we long and enviable tradition of providing the care about each other and we know the very best educational opportunities for importance of community. the young people of this region. We firmly believe that this successful college can Your safety, care and wellbeing is of meet the needs of all learners across the upmost importance to us in helping you as 16-19 age range in a welcoming, supportive you grow and prosper in this college. Not and safe environment. only will you have your own Progress Tutor, to support you as you grow and develop We have been recognised locally and during your time at college, but you will also nationally for our provision. We are the have access to a huge support network; largest provider of A Level courses in the including counsellors. area, with over 25 subjects on offer. We also offer a range of vocational pathways and Thomas Rotherham College is a very sports academies. We are absolutely sure special place. Our students benefit from we have the right course for you. a truly wonderful learning environment. Our commitment to excellence has seen With a student population of over 1500 us develop and improve our buildings, “We have an enormous amount going on and (and growing) we can guarantee that our classrooms, learning spaces and wider teachers are highly qualified specialists in educational and sporting provision. Thomas Rotherham College continues to be an their field, who will focus on teaching their exciting and vibrant college. I do hope that you will take subjects to the highest standards, with a We have incredibly strong partnerships with more appropriate approach for the 16-19 schools, the wider community, universities an opportunity to visit us. Look out for our Open Evenings! year old learner - preparing you for your and employers. We will work with you and progression on to university or employment. those partners to ensure that you have I hope to meet you soon and to welcome you as a student a smooth and effective transition into Thomas Rotherham College will be the best of Thomas Rotherham College.” launch pad from school to your chosen Thomas Rotherham College and then onto educational or career path. Supported by your chosen pathway, when you are ready a strong careers provision, our students to leave us. David Naisbitt, Principal progress to prestigious universities (including the Russell Group and Oxbridge), onto highly competitive higher education courses and into excellent careers. Visit our website for more information: www.trc.ac.uk 2 3 CONTENTS 2 Welcome 6 The widest choice of Advanced Level courses 8 Why choose us? 10 What’s it like? 12 We’ll support you all the way 15 Centre for Learning and Study Skills 16 Support for Learning 18 Help with money 19 What our students say 20 Entry Requirements 21 Study Programme 22 Course Specific Entry Requirements 24 What else can I get involved in? 25 Sports Centre 26 What Next? 28 Results 2020 30 Courses 2021 32 A Levels 90 Other Level 3 Courses 126 Level 2 and GCSEs 133 Sports Academies 134 Virtual Open Events 136 Apply Now 137 How to find us 138 Contact us 4 5 THE WIDEST CHOICE OF ADVANCED LEVEL COURSES Thomas Rotherham College specialises • A levels are examined at the end of the Aim high! two year course. TRC students achieve great results, often in offering A Level and Level 3 Vocational • Students might wish to stretch and better than they thought themselves challenge themselves by taking the capable of. Be realistic in your choice, but courses. We offer the widest range of Extended Project Qualification (EPQ). don’t be afraid to be ambitious - if you’re This option is offered to high-achieving prepared to work hard, we’ll make sure you Advanced level courses in the region. students towards the end of their first have the best chance of success! High year of study at TRC. It provides the fourth flying students are encouraged to consider subject necessary for some students who application to the universities of Oxford and Your Study Programme How many Advanced level Cambridge. The College collaborates with at TRC will: courses can I study? wish to apply for particular medicine and veterinary science courses. Cambridge University as the hub institution • Take you on to the next level in your • Students will usually take 3 A levels or for the latter’s HE+ scheme in Rotherham, education, building on your achievements A level-equivalent subjects. Guidance • Students who have not achieved grade involving extension activities for very able at school. through the application process should 4/C in English Language or Maths at GCSE students aiming for highly competitive ensure that you choose the right courses have to be enrolled onto these courses (or universities. • Stretch and challenge you to help you to from the outset. A change of course an interim equivalent in Maths) until they progress to the right university course, period is available in the first month of have passed with a grade 4 minimum. employment or high level apprenticeship Fees teaching for the minority of students at end of it. Courses are free to students starting their who find that they have made the wrong What if I want to do courses aged 16 – 18. Unfortunately, we are • Require you to remain on the equivalent choice for them but after this students Advanced courses but unable to accept applications from new of 3 academic subjects, or 1-2 vocational need to stick with the 3 subjects on their don’t meet the entry students aged 19 and above as we do not subjects at level 3 (for two years) or 4 timetable. requirements? have the administrative infrastructure to subjects at level 2 (for one year). • Students who are taking Further There is also a range of full-time courses implement the funding system for these students. • Include GCSE English and/or Maths or a Mathematics will take 4 A level or A level- for students who achieve mostly 3 grades stepping-stone Maths qualification if you equivalents including Mathematics and at GCSE. These can lead on to Advanced have not already achieved at least a grade Further Mathematics. Further Maths is a courses at the end of a year, or directly into 4 in these subjects. good choice for very able Maths students modern apprenticeships, employment or who know that they want to go on to further education at other colleges. • Help you to develop employability skills Maths, Physics, Computing or Engineering and knowledge of career opportunities at university. How do I choose through work experience or other events my courses? and activities. • Students will receive guidance from the College at interview and enrolment on the Look up the details of all the courses you are • Offer you other experiences and best combination of subjects for them, interested in and see which combination opportunities that will help develop the given their interests, strengths and aims. will work best for you. Make a provisional character, skills, attitudes and confidence You can also contact TRC at any time for choice on your application form and when to support your progression to a suitable further advice. you come for interview at TRC we’ll discuss destination at the end of your time at TRC. these with you and make sure you’re enrolled on the programme that best meets your interests and fits your ambitions and talents. 6 7 WHY CHOOSE US? If you’re unsure where you would like to study after completing your GCSEs, here are just some of the many reasons why our students choose TRC: We offer a HUGE range of A Level and Level 3 courses, plus a Level 2 programme. You can choose almost any combination of courses with no clashes!* TRC students have a 10% 1500 ambitious, like-minded better than national chance of students. You’ll make loads of progressing to achieve a First Class new friends. degree. (HESA) We offer a fantastic range of extra- Excellent progression to curricular activities. Everything competitive higher education from Duke of Edinburgh, to First courses, including the Russell Aid, to Student Newspaper, to Rock Group and Oxbridge, prestigious Climbing to foreign trips. apprenticeships and high-quality employment. Positive destinations We have impressive facilities and for students above the national our own on-site Sports Centre. average for college leavers. Dedicated TRC bus services make Extensive enrichment of the it really easy to get to and from curriculum through exciting study college. visits and expert visitor speakers and practitioners. We have great contacts with local businesses giving our students Every student has their own lots of opportunities for work Progress Tutor to track progress placements. and offer 1:1 support and guidance. Oh, yes and our impressive, inspiring buildings and masses of outdoor space! * In a few cases you can’t combine two very similar courses. 8 9 WHAT’S IT LIKE? Please note we have based this information on what life was like Social Life Learning Resources at College prior to Covid-19 and the social distancing measures You’ll get a great new social life at college Centre & IT currently in place.