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HOWARD OF

EFFINGHAM

SCHOOL

2 HOWARD OF EFFINGHAM SCHOOL SIXTH FORM www.howardsixthform.org

HOWARD OF EFFINGHAM SCHOOL SIXTH FORM www.howardsixthform.org 3

Dear Student

Taking the decision to join The Howard Sixth Form will be one of the best choices you ever make. You remain a crucial and valued part of the school as a whole, but your environment and your place in the community is very different. Our aim is to create the perfect transition between school and university, further study or work. We will achieve this by giving you greater freedoms, for example in how you dress and how you study, along with very personalised support to ensure that we continue ‘Bringing out the Best’ in you until the day you leave.

Every year our results place us amongst the highest achieving schools in the country, reflecting the excellent teaching and strong support of the Sixth Form team.

We hope you will decide to join us. We do expect hard work, and your support as the senior students in the school, but there are plenty of opportunities to socialise and to have fun.

We look forward to welcoming you into our Sixth Form and working with each of you to achieve your personal goals.

R J Barnfield CBE, MA, BSc H Pennington BSc (Hons), NQPH

CEO, The Howard Partnership Trust Headteacher


Choosing The Howard Most students who have been through the Sixth

Form will probably say how different it is to being in

Year 11. It isn’t just that you have your own centre,

dress code and greater freedom: the Sixth Form

experience is more than this. The two years you

spend with us prepare you for life after school as

you move into university, further training or

employment.

The Sixth Form at The Howard is a mix of students

from a variety of both local state and independent

schools as well as from our own Year 11. The stay

on rate is high at The Howard which reflects our

excellent results and student satisfaction.

What will I study? A levels are now ‘linear’ courses which means all exams will be taken at the end of Year 13.

We anticipate nearly all of you will study 3 A levels and that some may choose to take 4.

What is different from Year 11 is that we expect you to take more responsibility for your learning. There is more of a university atmosphere to study in the Sixth Form and you can take your study periods in the cyber café, the Learning Resources Centre (LRC), in the new study area in the Sixth Form Centre or in the Common Room study area which offer over 70 computers for dedicated study. You can also bring in your own laptop or i-pad and access the school WiFi network.

Student Support

We know the transition from KS4 to KS5 can

be a bit daunting and we are here to help

you. The Sixth Form team led by our Head

of Sixth and supported by three Assistant

Year Leaders and a committed tutor team

ensures the academic progress and pastoral

well-being of all students. The Director of

Sixth Form co-ordinates the applications to

Higher Education which take place in the

autumn term of Year 13. We have a

dedicated Admin Assistant too so there is

always someone who can help.

Life in the Sixth Form

From the moment you enter our Sixth Form

we consider you as part of ‘our team’ and we

aim to make these the best two years of your

school life. We have high expectations of you

and are constantly impressed by the

confident, responsible and high–achieving

individuals you become. Sixth Form isn’t just

about hard work it is also about taking part

whether that is by raising money during Rag

week for charity, being part of the Senior

Prefect team or organising the Christmas and

Leavers’ Balls. There is something in The

Howard Sixth Form for everyone.


Courses of Study

We offer the following subjects. New option

blocks are drawn up each year to fit in with

your subject choices.

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Applied Science (Level 3 Certificate

and Extended Certificate

6

Art & Design:

Fine Art

Photography

Textiles

6

6

7

Biology 7

Business (BTEC Nationals) 7

Business 8

Chemistry 8

Computer Science 8

Subject Page

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Subject Page

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Design Technology:

Graphics & Architecture

Product Design

9

9

Physical Education

Physics

Psychology

14

14

15

Drama and Theatre Studies 9 Religion, Philosophy and Ethics 15

Economics 10 Sociology 15

English Language 10 Sport (BTEC Nationals Extended

English Literature 10 Certificate) 16

Geography 11 Travel and Tourism (BTEC Nationals) 16

Geology 11

Government and Politics 11

History 12

Mathematics

Further Mathematics

12

12

Media Studies 13

Modern Languages 13

Music 13

Music Technology 14


Level 3 Certificate and Extended

Certificate in Applied Science

Board: AQA

Course Description:

The AQA Level 3 Certificate in Applied Science is a vocational qualification designed to give learners the

opportunity to develop a range of skills and techniques, personal skills and attributes essential for

successful performance in working life.

For the Extended Certificate (A level equivalent) you

will follow 6 mandatory units over two years. All units must achieve at least a Pass.

Course Entry Requirements:

GCSE grade 5 in Combined Science

Assessment Format:

Six units – three externally assessed

Grades will be awarded at Pass, Merit, Distinction or

Distinction*

What can I do at the end of my course?

This course gives full-time learners the opportunity

to enter employment in the science sector or to progress to vocational qualifications or other science-

related qualifications.

Teacher to contact: Mrs L Hunter

Art (Fine

Eduqas

rip ion:

The course provides opportunities to develop a broad foundation of critical, practical and theoretical skills that offers students a holistic understanding of a range of practices and contexts in the visual arts, crafts and design fields. Fine Art covers a broad and developing area of study which may include painting, drawing, ceramics, sculpture, installation, performance and conceptual art and aspects of print-making, photography and film, along with Mixed Media, collage and assemblage.

The course includes purposeful use of drawing to record information and may take the form of:

sketches

analytical observational studies

storyboards

thumbnail sketches

layouts

roughs

experimental or expressive studies

2 or 3D modelling

detailed designs or elevations

Art & Design (Photography)

Board: Eduqas

Course Description:

The course provides opportunities to develop a broad foundation of critical, practical and theoretical skills that offers students a holistic understanding of a range of practices and contexts in the visual arts, crafts and design fields.

Possible areas of study include:

photographing people / places

still-life photography

documentary photography

photojournalism

experimental imagery

photographic installation

fashion photography

digital imaging / moving image (video, film,

animation)

The course includes purposeful use of drawing to record information and may take the form of:

sketches


storyboards

thumbnail sketches

layouts

roughs


2 or 3D modelling



GCSE grade 5 or C in Art and Design, Fine Art or Textile Design, Media Studies, DT Graphics

Assessment Format:

Component 1: Personal Investigation – 60% of qualification, internally assessed, externally moderated

Component 2: Externally Set Assignment – 40% of qualification, internally assessed, externally moderated

Teacher to contact: Miss M King


Art & Design (Textiles)

Board: Eduqas

Course Description:

The course provides opportunities to develop a broad foundation of critical, practical and theoretical skills

that offers students a holistic understanding of a range of practices and contexts in the visual arts,

crafts and design fields.

Textiles encompasses a very broad range of

materials, techniques and processes. These comprise woven, embroidered, knitted, printed, painted, dyed,

manipulated, embellished and constructional methods. The range is increasing as new materials

and technologies emerge.

The course includes purposeful use of drawing to

record information and may take the form of:

sketches


storyboards

thumbnail sketches

layouts

roughs


2 or 3D modelling



GCSE grade 5 or C in Art and Design, Fine Art or

Textile Design, Media Studies, DT Graphics

Assessment Format Component

Component

Teacher to contact: Miss M King / Mrs H Cooper-Burrows

Biology

Board: AQA

Topics covered:

Biological molecules, Cells, Exchange & Transport and

Biodiversity

AND

Energy transfers, Organismal responses, Genetics and

Gene expression

(10% of the content will involve biological maths)

12 core/assessed practical activities


GCSE grade 6 or above in Combined Science or Biolo-

gy

GCSE grade 6 or above in Maths

Assessment format :

3 x written exams (all 2 hours) – total 6 hours (100%

of qualification)

The third paper includes a 25 mark essay question

Additional practical endorsement at A level (Pass/Fail)

Teacher to contact: Miss H Darch

BTEC Nationals in Business Board: Edexcel

Course Description:

The BTEC Level 3 (Certificate/Extended Certificate)

Business requires applied learning that brings

together knowledge and understanding together with

practical and technical skills. Students will study

specific units related to business in the real world.

Certificate

For the Certificate you study two mandatory units of which one is externally assessed.

Unit 1 Exploring Business

Unit 2 Developing a Marketing Campaign – this unit is externally assessed – students will develop a

Marketing Campaign

Extended Certificate

For the Extended Certificate (A level equivalent) you

study two further units

(Units 1 and 2 above)

Unit 3 Personal and Business Finance – mandatory,

externally assessed

Unit 4 An optional unit from a choice of: Recruitment

and Selection or Customer Service Course Entry Requirements:

GCSE grade 4 in English Language

Assessment Format:

In BTEC Level 3 Certificate and Extended Certificate,

50% of the course is externally assessed by an

examination

Teacher to contact: Miss J Spires


Business

Board: AQA

Course Description:

What is business?

Managers, leadership and decision making

Decision making to improve marketing

performance

Decision making to improve operational

performance

Decision making to improve financial performance

Decision making to improve human resource

performance

Analysing the strategic position of a business

Choosing strategic direction

Strategic methods: how to pursue strategies

Managing strategic change


GCSE grade 5 in English Language and Maths or where Business GCSE has been taken a grade C achieved. Assessment Format:

Paper 1: Written exam: 2 hour (33.3%) Three compulsory sections:

Section A has 15 multiple choice questions (MCQs)

worth 15 marks

Section B has short answer questions worth 35 marks

Section C has two essay questions (choice of one

from two and one from two) each worth 25 marks

Paper 2: Written exam: 2 hours (33.3%) 5 data questions – ranging from short to extended

responses

Paper 3: Written exam: 2 hour (33.3%) One compulsory case study with six questions.


Chemistry

Board: OCR

Course Description:

Topics covered:

Chemistry of amino acids, proteins, DNA and enzymes, polymerisation, industrial reactions and

organic synthesis, chemistry of organic molecules,

equilibrium and kinetics, advanced thermochemistry, chemistry of acids and bases, transition metals,

electro-chemistry, analytical techniques and environmental chemistry

(20% of the content will involve chemical maths)

12 core/assessed practical activities


GCSE grade 6 in Combined Science/Chemistry

GCSE grade 6 in Maths

Assessment format :

3 x written exam (total 6hrs -100% of qualification)

Additional practical endorsement at A-level (Pass/Fail)

Teacher to contact: Mr T Thake

Computer Science

Board: OCR Course Description: Topics covered:

Unit 1: Computer Systems

Software and its development Types of programming languages, data types,

representation and structures Exchanging data and web technologies Following algorithms Using Boolean algebra Legal, moral and ethical issues

Unit 2: Algorithms and Programming

Elements of computational thinking Programming and problem solving Pattern recognition, abstraction and

decomposition Algorithm design and efficiency Unit 3: Computing Project

Design, development, testing & evaluation of

software. Course Entry Requirements:

GCSE grade 6 in Mathematics. GCSE grade 5 English

Language GCSE Computing grade 6 preferred

Assessment format Unit 1: 2 hour 30 min exam (40%)

Unit 2: 2 hour 30 min exam (40%) Unit 3: Coursework Project (20%)

Teacher to contact: Mrs J Kirkland


Design & Technology Graphics & Architecture Pathway

Board: Eduqas

Course Description:

The A level course comprises two units.

Component 1: Principles of Design & Technology:

Written examination paper addressing further technical principles, design, social, ethical and

environmental impact of the wider issues in design technology.

Component 2: Independent Design project. Based on a graphic or architectural project of the students own

interest students will prepare a design portfolio along with a prototype model.


Grade 6/Grade B in a GCSE Design Technology subject or Art is preferred but not essential. Assessment Format:

Component 1: Written examination paper (50%) 2 ½ hours

Component 2: Coursework Project (50%)

Teacher to contact: Mr A Fewster

Design Technology Product Design Pathway

Board: Eduqas

Course Description:

Component 1: Principles of Design & Technology: Written examination paper addressing further

technical principles, design, social, ethical and environmental impact of the wider issues in design

technology.

Component 2: Independent Design project. A

product based project of the students own interest students. They will prepare a design portfolio along

with a prototype model. Course Entry Requirements:

Grade 6/Grade B in a GCSE Design Technology

subject or Art is preferred although not essential.

Assessment Format:

Component 1: Written examination paper (50%)

2 ½ hours Component 2: Coursework Project (50%)

Teacher to contact: Mr S McKitrick

Drama and Theatre Studies

Board: Edexcel

Course Description:

A Level: The course consists of two coursework components and one externally examined paper

Course Content:

Component 1: Devising

Component 2: Text in Performance Component 3: Theatre Makers in Practice.


Grade 5 in GCSE Drama, if taken and/or grade 5 in

English

Assessment format:

Component 1: Portfolio and devised performance

internally assessed (40%) Component 2: Performance externally assessed

(20%) Component 3: Written examination (40%) 2 hours

30 minutes

Teacher to contact: Mrs H Osborne


Economics

Board: Edexcel

Course Description:

The A level consists of three units

Course Content Paper 1: Markets and business behaviour

Paper 2: The national and global economy Paper 3: Microeconomics and macroeconomics


GCSE Mathematics and English Language at grade 6

Assessment format:

Paper 1: Written examination, multiple-choice and

short-answer questions, a longer data response

question and an extended open response essay - 2 hours

Paper 2: Written examination, multiple-choice and

short-answer questions, a longer data response

question and an extended open response essay - 2 hours

Paper 3: Written examination. Comprises two

sections. In each section there is a data response question and a choice of extended open-response

questions. (All papers are equally weighted) 2 hours

Teacher to contact: Mrs L Bowley

English Language

Board: Eduqas

Course Description:

The A level course consists of four components

Component 1: Language Concepts and Issues

Section A: Analysis of Spoken Language Section B: Language Issues

Component 2: Language Change over Time

Section A: Language change over time

Section B: English in the Twenty-First Century

Component 3: Creative and Critical Use of

Language

Two pieces of original writing and one analytical

commentary

Component 4: Language and Identity (Coursework)

One extended essay on a chosen area of study


GCSE grade 5 in English Language and in Literature

Assessment format

A Level

Component 1: Written examination (30%) 2 hours

Component 2: Written examination (30%) 2.25 hours Component 3: Written examination (20%) 1.75 hours

Component 4: Internally assessed/externally

moderated coursework (20%)

Teacher to contact: Mrs L Bean

English Literature

Board: Edexcel

Course Description:

The A level course consists of four components

Component 1: Drama Section A: Shakespeare text

Section B: Other drama text

Component 2: Prose Two prose texts (one pre-1900) from a chosen theme

Component 3: Poetry Section A: Unseen modern poetry

Section B: Prescribed poetry - literary period or

named poet

Component 4: Coursework

Free choice of two texts from any writer, genre or literary period


GCSE grade 6 or above in both English Language and

Literature Assessment format


(open book)

Component 2: Written examination (20%) 1 hour

(open book)


(open book)

Component 4: Internally assessed/externally moderated coursework (20%)

Teacher to contact: Mrs L Bean


Geography

Board: Edexcel

Course Description:

The A level consists of 8 topics, plus an individual investigation based around fieldwork

Topics covered:

Dynamic Landscapes Topic 1: Tectonic Processes and Hazards Topic 2: Glacial Landscapes and Change

Dynamic Places Topic 3: Globalisation Topic 4: Regenerating Places

Physical Systems and Sustainability

Topic 5: The Water Cycle and Water Insecurity Topic 6: The Carbon Cycle and Energy Security

Human Systems and Geopolitics Topic 7: Superpowers Topic 8: Global Development and Connections

Fieldwork is undertaken during Year 12, and assessed

through exams and the individual investigation at A Level

Course Entry Requirements: GCSE grade 6 in Geography (if taken), grade 5 in English Language

Assessment format: Paper 1: Dynamic Landscapes and Physical Systems and Sustainability 2hr 15 min 30%

Paper 2: Dynamic Places and Human Systems and Geopolitics 2hr 15 min 30%

Paper 3: Synoptic investigation of contemporary geographical issues 2hr 15 min 20%

A level independent investigation (from fieldwork) recommended word count 3000 – 4000 words 20%

Teacher to contact: Mr M Buckingham

Geology

Board: OCR

Course Description:

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Topic Development of practical skills in geology

Topic .

Topic

Topic .

Topic

Topic Geohazards engineering geology.

Topic 7: Basin analysis Sedimentology, palaeontology Lab-based practical activities will form an integral part of the course, and there will also be compulsory fieldwork (cost involved) during the course. Course Entry Requirements: GCSE grade 6 Geography (if taken) and additionally grade 6 in Science (Combined or Single)

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Paper

A level independent investigation (from fieldwork) recommended word count 3000 – 4000 words 20%

Teacher to contact Mr M Buckingham

Government and Politics

Board: AQA

Course Description:

The A Level consists of 3 units

Unit 1: Government and Politics of the UK

Topics in Government: The British constitution, parliament, the prime minister and cabinet, the

judiciary and devolution.

Unit 2: Government and Politics of the USA and

comparative politics Topics in Government: The constitutional framework

of US government and the legislative, executive and

judicial branches of government.

Unit 3: Political ideas Topics include the core ideologies of liberalism,

conservatism and socialism and one ideology from the

following: nationalism, feminism, multiculturalism, anarchism and ecologism.


GCSE grade 6 in English or a related Humanities

subject.

Assessment format:

Each unit is equally weighted and assessed by a

written exam paper of 2 hours

Teacher to contact: Mr O Lane


History

Board: Edexcel

Course Description:

The A level consists of four units

Course Content Paper 1: Regicide, Restoration and Revolution:

Britain, 1625-1701 conflict, revolution and settlement

Paper 2: The greatest Revolution of all? France 1774

-1799

How the noble ideals of 1789 descended into the bloodshed of the Terror

Paper 3: The bloody struggle: Ireland and Britain

1774-1923

Firing squads, famine and freedom from Britain

Coursework Why do historians disagree so violently about

Napoleon


GCSE grade 6 in History Assessment Format:

Paper 1: Written examination (30%) 2 hr 15 min Paper 2: Written examination (20%) 1 hr 30 min

Paper 3: Written examination (30%) 2 hr 15 min Teacher to contact: Mr J Skinner

Mathematics

Board: d l

Course Description:


GCSE Grade 7 in Mathematics Assessment format:

Pure Maths paper 1: 2 hours Pure Maths paper 2: 2 hours

Applied Maths paper 3: 2 hours Teacher to contact: Mr I Brooksbank

Further Mathematics

Board: Edexcel

Course Description:


GCSE Grade 8 in Mathematics

Assessment format:

Pure Maths paper 1: 1 ½ hours

Pure Maths paper 2: 1 ½ hours

Applied Maths paper 3: 1 ½ hours Applied Maths paper 4: 1 ½ hours

Students will need to sit A Level exams in Mathematics in addition to these

Teacher to contact: Mr I Brooksbank


Media Studies

Board: Eduqas

Course Description:

The course will consist of three components across the two years, which will develop skills and understanding in the following areas:

Media language - how the media through forms, codes, conventions and techniques communicate meanings Representation - how media forms portray events, issues, individuals and social groups Media institutions – how the media industries' processes of production, distribution and circulation affect media forms Audiences - how the media forms target, reach and address audiences, how audiences interpret and respond to them and how audiences become producers themselves Media Contexts – how media products relate to social, cultural, economic, political and historical contexts. There will also be the chance for students to use their knowledge to create their own media products using professional level software and equipment in either audio visual media such as film or radio, digital publishing or web design. Course Entry Requirements: GCSE grade 4 in English Language or English Literature or GCSE grade C in Media Studies (if taken). Assessment Format Component 1: Media Products, Industries and Audiences Written examination: 2 hours 15 minutes 35% of qualification Component 2: Media Forms and Products in Depth Written examination: 2 hours 30 minutes 35% of qualification Component 3: Cross-Media Production Non exam assessment 30% of qualification

Teacher to contact: Mr S Coppard

Modern Languages

Board: Edexcel

Course Description:

This A level consists of six units

Course Content

Paper 1: Comprehension – Listening, Reading and Translation

Topic areas: Society, political and artistic culture, immigration, multiculturalisation, history.

Paper 2: Writing – Translation and Essay Critical essay on a prescribed film and literary text

plus a short translation exercise.

Paper 3: Speaking Two discussions with stimulus material. Internally

conducted and externally assessed.

During the course many students may also have the

opportunity of short residential visits to the countries where their language(s) is spoken and there are Work

Experience links too. Occasional trips to the cinema

and the theatre are also part of the Sixth Form experience.


GCSE grade 6 and above. A 7 is recommended.

Assessment Format:

Paper 1: (Comprehension) 40%

Paper 2: (Writing) 30% Paper 3: (Speaking) 30% Teacher to contact: Mr W Benskin

Music

Board: Eduqas

Course Description:

6 units for A level Course Content

Component 1: Performing

Public recital of one or more pieces (6 minutes).

Component 2: Composing Composing: two compositions, 4 1/2 minutes, in duration.

Component 3: Appraising*

Six areas of study: vocal music, instrumental music, music for film, popular music and jazz, fusions, new directions.

*Analyse and evaluate music from given areas of study showing understanding of musical elements, contexts and musical language

Component 1: Performing Performance (8 – 10 minutes) Component 2: Composing 2 – 3 pieces Composing: minimum of 6 – 8 minutes Component 3: Appraising Six areas of study, each with three set works. Course Entry Requirements: GCSE grade 5 in Music or grade 5 instrumental and grade 3 theory Assessment Format:

Component 1: coursework 30%

Component 2: coursework 30% Component 3: written exam 40% Teacher to contact: Mrs K Finch


Physical Education

Board: OCR

Course Description:

The A Level consists of six theory units and two

practical units

Unit 1: Sport Science Unit 2: Socio-cultural factors in Sport

Unit 3: Sport Psychology

Practical Module: One Performance Analysis ‘Oral’, one activity

Unit 4: Sport Science Unit 5: Sport in Society

Unit 6: Sport Psychology Practical Module: One Activity and one Performance

Analysis ‘Oral’


GCSE Level 5 in Science, Level 5 in English Language

and Level 6 in GCSE PE Theory Unit preferred

Assessment Format:

2 x Written Examination Papers (70%)

Practical Assessment (15%)

Oral ‘Performance Analysis’ Assessment (15%)

Teacher to contact: Mr S Birkett

Physics

Board: OCR (A)

Course Description:

Year 1

Practical skills, mechanics, waves, materials,

electricity, quantum physics, practical activities

Year 2

Electromagnetism, fields, thermal physics, further

mechanics, nuclear physics, astrophysics, particle physics, medical physics, practical activities


GCSE Physics students: grade 6 in Maths; grade 6 in

Physics

GCSE Combined Science students: grade 7 in Maths;

Combined Science grade 6

Assessment format:

Papers will include multiple choice questions to ensure the majority of the content is examined

3 x written exams – 6hrs in total (100% of qualification)

Practical endorsement (Pass/Fail)

40% of the question paper assessment covers mathematical skills/equations

Exam papers will include 15% assessment covering knowledge and understanding of practical work

Teacher to contact: Dr J Landon

Music Technology

Board: Edexcel

Course Description:

The course consists of four units, recording, composing, listening and analysing, producing and

analysing.

Component 1: Recording 20%

One recording chosen from a list of 10 songs, teaching you how to capture, edit, process and mix an audio

recording. Component 2: Technology Based Composition 20%

Creating, editing, manipulating and structuring sounds to produce a technology-based compostion.

Component 3: Written Examination – Listening

and Analysing 25% Component 4: Written Examination – Producing

and Analysing 35%


Ability to read music notation (Approximately grade 3 Music Theory)

Ability to play a piano style keyboard (Approximately grade 3)

Assessment Format:

40% coursework 25% written exam

35% practical exam

Teacher to contact: Mrs K Finch


Religion, Philosophy and Ethics

Board: OCR

Course Description:

on i of three units.

Unit 1: Philosophy of Religion: Topics include ancient Greek philosophy, the body-soul distinction

and arguments for and against the existence of God, as well as the nature of God and the problems

of religious language

Unit Religious Ethics: Topics include a

comparative study of religious and non-religious ethical theories and their application to moral

issues: euthanasia, sex and relationships and

capitalism (business ethics). The concept of conscience, and the validity of ethical language are

also studied.

Unit 3: Developments in Christian thought: Topics include beliefs in human nature, the person of

Christ, life after death, and the connection between

Christian moral principles and action, with an emphasis on scriptural bases for civil disobedience,

feminist and liberation theologies, and Christian attitudes toward other religions


GCSE grade 6 in English or in a related Humanities

subject, because the course requires skills learned in English, History and RS

Assessment Format:

written of 2 hour , equally weighted

Teacher to contact: Mr O Lane

Sociology

Board: AQA

Course Description:

The A Level consists of three units.

Course Content

Unit 1: Education, Theory and Methods, Methods in

Context Research Methods, education and application of

sociological research methods to the study of education

Unit 2: Topics in Sociology Families and Households, Beliefs in Society

Unit 3: Crime and Deviance with Theory and

Methods Crime and Deviance, Research Methods, Sociological

Theory and Debates


GCSE grade 5 in English or GCSE grade 6 in History

or Religious Studies if taken.

Assessment format:

Three written papers – 2 hours each (each paper is

33.3% of the total A Level)

What can you do with an A Level or Degree in Sociology?

Sociology can lead to careers with GCHQ, the Civil

Service, Social Services, Teaching, Law.

Teacher to contact: Miss L Fry

Psychology

Board: AQA

Course Description:

The A Level consists of three modules.

Course Content

Unit 1: Introductory Topics in Psychology Social Influence, Memory, Attachment,

Psychopathology

Unit 2: Psychology in Context Approaches in Psychology, Biopsychology, Research

Methods Unit 3: Issues and Options in Psychology

Issues and Debates in Psychology, Gender, Stress,

Forensic Psychology


At least 2 of the following subjects at grade 6 from

Maths, English and Combined Science

Assessment Format:

A Level: Three written papers (each paper is 33.3%

of the total A Level) Teacher to contact: Miss L Fry


BTEC Nationals in Sport Board: Edexcel

Course Description:

The BTEC Level 3 (Extended Certificate) in Sport is a

vocational qualification enabling students to gain a further understanding of the industry. This

qualification is ideally suited to students wishing to

pursue a career in this field. Extended Certificate

For the Extended Certificate you study three

mandatory units. Anatomy and Physiology

Fitness Training and Programming

Professional Development in the Sports

Industry

And an optional unit (tbc)


GCSE grade 5 or BTEC Level 2 Certificate in PE Assessment Format:

Written exam Externally assessed coursework

Two internally assessed units

What can I do at the end of the course?

Students may be able to secure employment in the sports or leisure sector. Upon successful completion

of the course, students may be able to study a Higher National Diploma in Sport.

Teacher to contact: Mr S Birkett

BTEC Nationals in Travel and Tourism Board: Edexcel

Course Description:

The BTEC Level 3 in and ouri m requires applied learning that brings

together knowledge and understanding together with practical and technical skills. Students will study specific units related to Travel and Tourism worldwide Extended Certificate

For the Extended Certificate you study three mandatory units of which one optional unit: Unit 1. The World of Travel and Tourism – portfolio assessed Unit 2. Global Destinations – this unit is externally assessed Unit 3. Managing the Customer Experience – externally assessed An optional unit from a choice of: The Airport Experience, Specialist Tourism, Visitor Attraction or Events, Conferences and Exhibitions


4 GCSE passes at Grade C or Grade 5.

Assessment Format:

In BTEC level 3 Extended Certificate 50% of the course is assessed by external tests/examinations. These are set and assessed by Pearson. Other units are assessed by portfolio evidence. What I do at the end of the our e Learners who have completed this qualification may progress to further learning at Level 3, for example a larger size BTEC National in the Business/Tourism/IT sector. The qualification carries UCAS points and is recognised by universities alongside other Level 3 qualifications as part of a programme of learning. Progression can be direct to an honours degree or to a Higher National, a Foundation Degree, or a Higher Apprenticeship.



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