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• Politics

  Faculty: Humanities Level: A-Level Examination Board: AQA Website: www.aqa.org.uk/subjects/politics Course outline: The new A-Level Politics course comprises three units of study, which are: The government and politics of the UK, The government and politics of the USA Political ideas.

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• Physics

  Faculty: Science Level: A-level Examination Board: AQA Physics 7408 Website: www.aqa.org.uk/subjects/science/as-and-a-level/physics-7407-7408 Assessment Details: Linear course with 3 x 2 hour examinations in summer of year 13 Paper 1: 2 hours, 34% of A-level: Measurements and their errors, Particles and radiation, Waves, Mechanics and Materials, Electricity, Further mechanics Paper 2: 2 hours, 34% of A-level: Thermal Physics, Fields and their consequences (Gravitational, electric and magnetic fields), Nuclear Physics Paper 3: 2 hours, 32% of A-level: Section A: Practical skills and data analysis (45 out of 80 marks), Section B: Astrophysics (35 out of 80 marks) Practical Examinations (Unit titles, duration, % weighting, dates): Paper 3A: Practical skills and data analysis, 18% of total A-level.

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• Psychology

  Faculty: Humanities “There is nothing either good or bad, but thinking makes it so” Shakespeare (Hamlet) Psychology involves the scientific study of individuals.

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• Religious Studies

  Faculty: Humanities Level: A level (code: H573/03) Examination Board: OCR Religious Studies Specification Assessment Details: Three 2 hour written papers Practical Examinations: Philosophy of Religion:120 marks 33.3% of total A Level Religion and Ethics: 120 marks 33.3% of total A Level Developments in Christian thought: 120 marks 33.3% of total A Level Coursework: N/A Course Outline: The course challenges students to tackle the big questions about life and our existence.

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• Sociology

  Faculty: Humanities Level: A-Level Examination Board: AQA Website: https://www.aqa.org.uk/subjects/sociology Entry requirements: 5 in English Language or Literature and a 5 in a Humanities subject.

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• Spanish

  Faculty: MFL Level: A level Examination Board: AQA Website: https://www.aqa.org.uk/subjects/languages/as-and-a-level/spanish-7692 Assessment Details : Paper 1: Listening, reading and writing – 2 ½ hours, 100 marks 50% of A-level Paper 2: Writing – 2 hours, 80 marks, 20% of A-level Practical Examinations (Unit titles, duration, % weighting, dates): Paper 3: Speaking – 21-23 minutes (including 5 mins preparation time), 60 marks, 30% of A-level.

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• BTEC Level 3 Art and Design

  Faculty: Creative Arts-Art Level: Level 3 National Diploma in Art and Design Examination Board / website: Edexcel Assessment Details : Six Internally set units, three externally set units.

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• BTEC Level 3 Health and Social Care

  Faculty: Science Level: Level 3 Examination Board / website: Edexcel Website: http://qualifications.pearson.com/en/qualifications/btec-nationals/health-and-social-care-2016.html Assessment Details: 58% external assessment (Exams), 42% internal assessment (coursework) Course Outline: Year 12 Unit 1 - Human lifespan development (Exam in June) Unit 5 - Meeting Individual Care and Support Needs (Assignments throughout the year) Year 13 Unit 2 - Working in Health and Social Care (Exam in June) Unit 14 – Physiological Disorders and Care (Assignments throughout the year) Entry Requirements Grade 4 or above in GCSE Mathematics Grade 5 or above in GCSE English Skills / Aptitudes required to be successful in this course : RESEARCH: Finding relevant information in textbooks and online.

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• BTEC Level 3 Performing Arts

  Examination Board & website: Website: https://qualifications.pearson.com/en/qualifications/btec-nationals/performing-arts-2016.html Assessment Details: https://qualifications.pearson.com/en/qualifications/btec-nationals/performing-arts-2016.coursematerials.html#%2FfilterQuery=category:Pearson-UK:Category%2FSpecification-and-sample-assessments Course Outline: The aim of the course is to give a broad introduction to the performing arts sector, with an emphasis on core knowledge and fundamental skills that are transferable across other sectors (including communication, presentation, physical and creative skills).

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• BTEC Level 3 Sports Science

  Faculty: Physical Education Entrance Criteria: A grade 4 in science (PE at GCSE is not compulsory) An interest in the study of sport and the human body Course & Assessment Details: Topic Assessment Anatomy & Physiology Exam Fitness Training & Programming Case Study Professional development in the sports industry Written reports Mock interviews Evaluative tasks Application of fitness testing Planning fitness tests Conducting fitness tests Creating a fitness profile Complementary Subjects : Psychology, Sociology, Biology, Physics Pathways – Careers Further Study/Univeristy - A D* is equivalent to an A* at A level and carries the same number of UCAS points.

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