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Thank you for considering Victory Academy for your Sixth Form studies.We are tremendously proud of our results at Victory and, above all, we are committed to ensuring our Victory Sixth Form graduates embrace every opportunity to prepare for a life which is successful, productive and aspirational.

It matters greatly to us that our Sixth Form students have a role in our academy - learning together shapes lives for the better. We have developed a range of leadership opportunities ranging from a university-style Student Union to traditional Senior Prefect team. Our enrichment programme offers an impressive range of activities to cater for all tastes.

Our new building and facilities (opening in November 2013) offer even more resources and learning experiences to our community, including bespoke seminar rooms, an amphitheatre and a world-class sports hall.

Whether you are an existing student at Victory or you are considering joining us from another school, I urge you to read Ofsted’s report (May 2013) which graded all aspects of our Academy to be ‘outstanding’ – a testament to you of how much we value each and every member of our learning community.

But we won’t stop there. At Victory, we intend on keeping our ‘outstanding’ grading for life – and that means we need to offer even more to our families and enrich every learning experience.

We’d love to see you at our annual information evening or open afternoon, but feel free to contact us to arrange a visit at a different time.

Join us for the voyage!

Naomi Palmer, Principal

ContentsFrom the Principal ........................... page 3

The Academy Offer ......................... page 4

Life in the Sixth Form ........................ page 5

The Top Team .................................. page 6 - 7

World of Information ....................... page 8 - 9

Sixth Form Entry ................................ page 10

Subject Listings ................................ page 11 - 18

“Achievement is outstanding because every student matters” (Ofsted 2013)

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Freedom is a more relaxed relationship with teachers. You treat others with respect and courtesy as you expect to be treated yourself.

You will have time for private study and research. In addition teachers may allocate some lessons as research time under supervision. Homework is increasingly based on longer-term projects rather than tasks to be completed within a week.

Students will not generally have a homework timetable, but should expect to organise their own time outside of school to complete reading and preparation of material as the course requires. A minimum of two hours each evening should be set aside for homework and independent learning.

During your time in the Sixth Form, your work will be regularly monitored and assessed including practice modules for the AS and A2 exams. Parents will be informed about progress and invited to Parents’ Evenings. Parents can ask for an interview with teachers and the Head of Sixth Form at any time.

Sixth-formers are invited to join the Student Leadership, help in classrooms and mentor younger students or get involved in many other projects.

• A wide range of A-Level subjects arranged in combinations to suit the needs of most students.

• Highly qualified specialist teachers committed to achieving the best possible results.

• Full advice and guidance on careers and higher education in Year 12 followed by expert assistance with presenting your UCAS application in Year 13.

• Opportunity for private study and research using the well resourced Learning Resources Centre and the Sixth Form Study Centre; both equipped with computers for private study.

• Our Extended Curriculum includes studying for accredited qualifications such as First Aid.

• Broadening your horizons: we are in the process of extending our Academy trips programme and other Sixth Form activities.

• Developing your capacity for leadership through serving in the Student Leadership, mentoring younger students or assisting in the classrooms.

• Enrichment activities in the larger life of the Academy (traditionally musical, dramatic, and sporting) or by becoming involved in activities within the local community such as charity projects and primary schools.

Because we cultivate a professional environment within the Sixth Form as a preparation for the workplace, students will dress smartly and professionally.

Above all, intellectual stimulation and personal growth in a challenging and friendly environment.

Life in the Sixth Form is a mix of freedom and responsibility. Responsibility involves 100% attendance, conforming to our smart dress code and participating in the full range of the curriculum.

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Last year, nearly 70% of Year 13s won places in Higher Education.

“ We work hard with students to identify pathways that allow them to reach their chosen destination whilst indulging their passions.”

Mrs Ballentine Head of Sixth Form

Mrs Wrightson Sixth Form Co-ordinator & Exams Manager

We are very proud of the Sixth Form Ormiston Victory Academy and the outstanding achievements of our students. In this prospectus you will read of the broad range of high quality courses and all the additional opportunities available to our Sixth Form students.

With our wonderful Sixth Form facilities and excellent results we are confident that we can offer you a successful route to university or employment. Young people who join the Sixth form not only benefit from all the opportunities that come from being part of a very successful Academy but also the additional opportunities available for leadership and service.

We are committed to supporting the success of every student whether they originate from the main school at OVA or from another school in the region or beyond.

Close monitoring and individual support give our young people every chance of achieving their ambitions.

Whilst in the Sixth Form you have huge opportunities to develop your skills and attributes to ensure you leave as the well rounded, responsible, community members that are so attractive to universities and employers.

Whether you are in pursuit of excellence or just want to participate, fabulous sporting and drama opportunities exist alongside an extensive enrichment programme that includes a whole host of activities as diverse as cooking, work experience or National Citizenship Awards. In addition, formal qualifications and experiences can be achieved via Duke of Edinburgh Awards, Young Enterprise and First Aid Training.

Whether you want to focus on areas of development or enhancing your strengths, Our Sixth Form provides the opportunities for you.

It is this recipe of academic excellence, strong community and provision of enriching activities that makes our Sixth Form such an outstanding place to work and learn.

We would be delighted to see you at our annual Information Evening, or Open Afternoon or you may contact us at any time to arrange a visit.

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The Academy’s well-stocked study areas are a place where sixth-formers can seek out answers, expand their knowledge and learn with independence.

Whether you are looking for a place to sit and read the latest Darren Shan novel or curriculum texts, the study areas aims to provide a comfortable environment for everyone.

The study areas, which are open from 8.40am to 3.30pm every day, offers a wide range of both fiction and non-fiction books and resources. Students are able to borrow up to three books for two weeks.

Resources are geared towards meeting the needs of the curriculum allowing for development and changes in courses and the introduction of new courses. Relevance and content are continuously monitored to provide the best possible service. Links are also encouraged with outside organisations, including local Public Libraries, University Libraries, the British Library and local bookshops.

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Year 12A-Level and BTEC Five grade Cs or above at GCSE level including English and Mathematics. Bs are required for the Sciences, English, Humanities and Languages, A for Mathematics and Physics.

CACHE, BTEC & Vocational Five Grade Ds or above.

A good record of behaviour and attitude to study.

Participation in the Sixth Form induction course.

Applicants from other schools will be expected to reach similar levels of qualification and will also be interviewed and a school reference sought.

Year 13 - Entry RequirementsEach student’s work is reviewed at the end of Year 12 and progress into Year 13 is dependent on satisfactory performance in the AS examination.

We make absolutely sure that you are well equipped for the academic demands of Sixth Form study.

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BTEC Applied Science

The Level 3 BTEC National Award in Applied Science (Environmental Science) offers students an alternative route to the traditional AS/A2 level that is currently on offer academically. It is designed with the workplace in mind, but also offers an alternative route into higher education.

All work is assessed by portfolio work. There are 6 units of work to complete.

• Fundamentals of Science• Working in the Science Industry• Physiology of Human Body Systems• Using Science in the Workplace• Scientific Investigations

The BTEC is designed to lead directly into employment. However, the BTEC National Award in Applied Science (Environmental Science) has the equivalence of one GCE A-Level. It is possible to progress into higher education, as successful BTEC National qualifications give UCAS points for university applications. Examples of qualifications students can progress to include BTEC Higher National qualifications (HNCs and HNDs) or Foundation Degrees.

Art, Craft and DesignA-level Art is an opportunity to develop the creative processes learnt at GCSE. It is about having an adventurous and enquiring approach to Art and developing the skills to express it. You will develop an understanding of past and contemporary art and design and be able to produce personal responses embracing a range of ideas and techniques.

You begin with an initial intensive induction to the course to equip you with the skills and concepts to embark on a personal assignment.

You will develop the skills to investigate, analyse and experiment with a wide range of ideas and materials. You begin with an initial intensive induction to the course to equip you with the skills and concepts to embark on a personal assignment, developing a project which reflects you as a budding artist.

Potential CareersFine Art, Animation, Graphic design, Fashion/textiles, Film & video, Interior design, Design Management, Media, Metal work & Jewellery, Product design, Photography, Furniture design, Illustrator, Art therapy, Teaching, Printmaking, Car design, Art History, Museum curator, Conservation, Theatre design,Computer game design, Costume design, Special effects, Photo journalism, Publishing, Landscape design, Computer aided design, Architecture, Engineering, Beauty Services.

NVQ Beauty Therapy (VTCT)In the first year, you will learn a variety of subjects including facials, manicure, pedicure, make up, eyelash and eyebrow treatments, waxing and reception work. You will also learn the importance of health & safety, working as a team and retailing.

In year two you will study electrical treatments to the face and body, Swedish body massage, electrical epilation, massage using pre-blended oils, figure diagnosis and self tanning treatments.

AssessmentThere are four types of assessment, demonstration of practical competence on members of the public, short assignments and projects, oral questioning and written end of unit tests. A portfolio of work is built up during the course.

ProgressionAs a fully qualified beauty therapist you could be employed in a salon, health spa (in the UK or abroad), cruise liner, hospital, leisure centre or clinic, for a cosmetic company, to start your own business or work as a mobile therapist. You could work as an educator/trainer for a skin care company, an in-flight beauty therapist on long haul flights or in airports or within photographic studios/model agencies and the field of beauty journalism.

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CACHE Level Three Diploma in Childcare and Education

These qualifications prepare you to work with children and their families in a variety of settings and give you the qualifications required to move on to further or higher education.

Throughout the qualifications you will have the opportunity to participate in professional practice in a variety of childcare settings. Your placements will take place two days per week.

Potential CareersPrimary School Teacher, Nurse/Paediatric Nurse, Midwifery, Speech and Language Therapist, Social Work.

AS A-level BiologyThe course is divided into biological topics, each containing different key concepts of biology.

Core content• 1 Biological molecules

• 2 Cells

• 3 Organisms exchange substances with their environment

• 4 Genetic information, variation and relationships between organisms

• 5 Energy transfers in and between organisms (A-level only)

• 6 Organisms respond to changes in their internal and external environments (A-level only)

• 7 Genetics, populations, evolution and ecosystems (A-level only)

• 8 The control of gene expression (A-level only)

Potential CareersDoctors, Dentists, Physiotherapists, Nurses, Teachers, Environmentalists, Marine biologists, Researchers, Forensic Scientist, Botanist, Zoologist, Conservationist.

BTEC in Business Studies

The BTEC in Business Studies is equivalent to two A-Levels. The course will give you an excellent understanding of business practice and a broad knowledge of business-related skills. The vocational course is based on practical content and real experiences of the business world.

The course is assessed through coursework assignments including written reports presentations and role-plays. To achieve the qualification students must be prepared to undertake independent research. The course will suit students who enjoy coursework as an alternative to exams.

Potential CareersAccounting, Administration, Finance, IT, Personnel Sales.

Business Studies A-level

A-level Business Studies helps students:

• Develop a critical understanding of organisations, the markets they serve and the process of adding value

• Be aware that business behaviour can be studied from the perspectives of a range of stakeholders

• Acquire a range of skills including decision-making and problem-solving

• Be aware of the current structure of business and business practice

This four-unit specification requires students to develop their ability to acquire a range of important and transferable skills including data skills, presenting arguments, making judgments and conducting research. This course has no coursework or controlled assessment.

ProgressionPotential careers: HND or Degree level courses; Accountancy; Retail, Human Resource, Marketing

Business Studies BTEC National Extended DiplomaThe BTEC National Extended Diploma in Business Studies is equivalent to three A-Levels. It is a varied course providing students with insight into many areas of Business Studies. The course provides the knowledge, understanding and skills necessary for learners to take into higher education or employment. Students complete 18 units over 2 years, each one focusing on studying a specific aspect of Business.

The course is assessed through assignments, projects and case studies and includes appropriate work experience to complement the knowledge and skills learnt in the sixth form.

ProgressionStudents may progress to a Higher National Diploma or Degree course

Potential CareersAccounting, Administration, Finance, IT, Personnel, Sales.

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3.1 Physical chemistry,3.1.1 Atomic structure3.1.2 Amount of substance3.1.3 Bonding,3.1.4 Energetics,3.1.5 Kinetics3.1.6 Chemical equilibria, Le Chatelier ’s principle and Kc3.1.7 Oxidation, reduction and redox equations3.1.8 Thermodynamics (A-level only)3.1.9 Rate equations (A-level only)3.1.10 Equilibrium constant Kp for homogeneous systems

(A-level only)3.1.11 Electrode potentials and electrochemical cells

(A-level only)3.1.12 Acids and bases (A-level only)3.2 Inorganic chemistry, 3.2.1 Periodicity3.2.2 Group 2, the alkaline earth metals3.2.3 Group 7(17), the halogens3.2.4 Properties of Period 3 elements and their oxides

(A-level only)3.2.5 Transition metals (A-level only)3.2.6 Reactions of ions in aqueous solution (A-level only)3.3 Organic chemistry3.3.1 Introduction to organic chemistry3.3.2 Alkanes, 3.3.3 Halogenoalkanes3.3.4 Alkenes, 3.3.5 Alcohols3.3.6 Organic analysis3.3.7 Optical isomerism (A-level only)3.3.8 Aldehydes and ketones (A-level only)3.3.9 Carboxylic acids and derivatives (A-level only)3.3.10 Aromatic chemistry (A-level only) 3.3.11 Amines (A-level only) 3.3.12 Polymers (A-level only)

Design and Technology; Product Design (3D)A-level Design and Technology: Product Design (3-D Design) helps students take a broad view of design and technology, develop their capacity to design and make products and appreciate the complex relations between design, materials, manufacture and marketing.

The course provides students with the opportunity to design and make a product (or in the case of AS, a number of smaller products) in both years of the course.

The course has 50 percent coursework in order to recognise the importance of practical work within this subject.

Health & Social Care A-levelThe A-level in Health and Social Care provides students with the essential skills, knowledge and understanding of the health and social sector and develops career opportunities as well as enabling entry to Further or Higher Education programmes includes:

• Encouragement for students to develop and sustain an interest and understanding of the care sector

• Opportunities to develop skills that will enable students to make a positive contribution in health and social care, including the skills of research, evaluation and problem solving in a work related context

• A student centred approach to learning with opportunities to apply the principles of health and social care

• An awareness of how the health and social care sector meets clients needs

ProgressionHigher Education: the course provides a sound basis for progression to a range of HE courses to study for a career in Social WOrk, Nursing, Midwifery, Medicine, Physiotherapy, Dietetics, Occupational Therapy, Operating Department Practice, Dentistry, Mental Health Nursing, Psychiatry, Psychology, Paramedics etc.

Employment: the units aim to maintain and support the recognised standards demanded for health and social care education and training in order to meet the requirements of the health and social care sectors in industry.

Transfer to other service sector industries: students will develop transferable skills such as teamwork, effective communication, the ability to self-manage and an understanding of individual rights and responsibilities which will support work in other service sector industries.

A-level Food TechnologyAS Food Technology is an academic subject that gives students the opportunity to study nutrition, along with designing and making food products in the human context. Knowledge of food science and of a wide range of materials and components used in the making of food products will be developed. Students will be given the opportunity to develop and solve a problem relating to food design and making via coursework. They will gain an understanding of nutrition and industrial and commercial practices within the area of Food Technology. At A2, the specification offers students the opportunity to further develop the knowledge and practical skills gained from AS. Students will continue to develop design work alongside a deeper understanding of food science, nutrition, commercial food manufacture and processes.

Potential CareersNutritionist, Food Product Developer, Market Researcher, Dietician, Retail/Sales, Food Photographer, Consumer Protection, Retail Management, Process development technologist, Packaging developer, Sports science.

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English Language

Studying English language can involve exploring almost any use of words. You will study the ways English language is used in a variety of forms, such as casual spoken conversations and advertising material, texts and tweets, and legal and medical discourse. You will also be able to study language from a range of periods and cultures, maybe engaging with the evolution of the English language from its Anglo-Saxon beginnings, maybe looking at the variety of forms of English across the world today.

Some students choose to study the use and functions of language within the classroom context or in political speeches. Others discover a passion for finding out about children’s language acquisition or the way our minds process metaphors.

The course: English Language is the study of the way English is used in media, news reporting, transactional texts, speeches, and even everyday conversation. An excellent course for anyone looking to pursue any kind of creative writing, including journalism, English Language teaches you the basics of sentence and word construction as well as analysing the way that we use language in different contexts and in different situations. We study a wide range of texts, including tweets, magazine articles, websites, warning signs and even the back of cereal packets.

Potential careersJournalism, Law, Teaching, Academics Publishing.

English LiteratureThe course includes the study of poetry and prose, including texts from 1800 to the modern day. Students study one prescribed core literary heritage novel and one further novel or novella. They will also study a range of drama texts, from 1300 to 1800, including Shakespeare. Studying Literature at A-Level requires determination, organisation and a willingness to discover things for yourself, particularly at A2.

AssessmentEnglish Literature is a course designed to teach you not only how to approach and read texts from a wide variety of times and genres, but also to write academically. Universities take the quality of your writing very seriously and in English Literature you will learn the skills you articulate your opinion, with evidence, while engaging with complicated ideas, challenges and questions surrounding some of the most exciting pieces of literary fiction across the last 500 years. Across the course you will study Shakespeare, contemporary fiction, poetry and critical texts.

Potential CareersJournalist, teacher, writer, careers in publishing, advertising, public relations, journalism, law, business and industry, public services, teaching, banking, marketing and police work.

Enrichment Subjects – Compulsory for Y12

Extended Project Qualification (EPQ)Explore a further aspect of a subject you are studying or a topic you are interested in, and plan, research, and create a project. It can be a written report, a performance, artwork, a community project, a CD, DVD, or computer software. After being taught how to improve your study and research skills, you will work independently, supervised by teaching staff.

You can take the EPQ alongside any Level 3 qualifications. It has been designed to develop your abilities to manage tasks while earning valuable UCAS points. It is highly valued by university Admission Oficers as it requires skills such as decision making, problem solving and planning and the ability to work independantly.

French/German

You will study Media, Culture, Relationships, Healthy living and lifestyles.

“ English is simply not enough. We cannot understand the world in English, we need to be aware as never before of other languages and of the ways in which they identify and represent their cultures” – Footitt, Oct 2001.

“ Languages enable you to travel to other countries and feel part of the culture, respect the people living there by making an effort to communicate and not feel like a tourist”.

“ A language expands your range of thinking”.

Study a language at AS level and join the exchange program among other trips throughout the year.

History

History is an ideal subject for those students looking to study history at university or looking for an easy based component to supplement their other A Levels. An A level in history gives you both knowledge and skills that are prized by universities for a wide variety of courses. A History degree itself can lead to a wide variety of careers from academic research to more diverse careers such as journalism, politics, law and public service.

The course is based around two units that are examined in both Year 12 and Year 13, with students who carry on to Year 13 completing the full A Level. For each unit (with the exception of the coursework unit) students will sit an exam each year.

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An A-Level in History gives you knowledge and skills which will prepare you for higher education

The course comprises of: Year 1: AS – Unit 1: The Tudors 1405-1603 Focussing on the reign of Henry VII and Henry VIII

AS – Unit 2: 2 – Germany 1918-45 – Focussing on the Weimar Republic and the Rise of the Nazis Party up till 1933

Year 2: Unit 1: The Tudors 1405-1603 – Focussing on the reign of Edward VI and Queen Elizabeth I

Unit 2: Germany 1918 – 45 – Focussing on the period 1933 – 1945

Unit 3: Course work unit – topic chosen by students

Potential CareersHistorical researchers, work in heritage organisations or teachers. History also supports careers like journalism, politics, law, social work and public services.

Information Communication TechnologyThis course provides the ideal foundation for those students who wish to pursue ICT at degree level or as a career. AS coursework is structured around tasks which cover a wide range of skills.

The emphasis is now on business ICT focus, rather than the traditional computing perspective - areas like algorithms have been removed and candidates can gain skills that can be transferred into the business world.

Year 12Practical tasks allowing students to show their skills using a range of software. More advanced ICT theory for the practical and theory side of ICT.

Year 13Systems Life Cycle ICT Project. More advanced ICT theory based on information systems and implementing change.

You will enjoy this course if you would like to:• Be able to select and use appropriate ICT tools and

techniques to help you carry out investigations; capture and handle data; solve problems; make decisions; present and communicate information

• Increase your awareness of the benefits and drawbacks of ICT and its impact on the way people live their lives

• Learn how to plan and manage projects and work effectively with others

Potential CareersTechnician, System Analyst, Database Administrator Web Editor, IT Trainer.

Media StudiesThe course covers a diverse range of media, including film, TV, advertising and music video. Students will complete production coursework and also analytical, theory-based examinations. During the course, students will develop their own knowledge about modern media and learn technical, film-making skills and also study and research skills.

Potential CareersWeb designer, teacher, production assistant; TV/radio researcher, journalist, film maker, broadcast journalist, careers in public relations, marketing, publishing and advertising, continuing studies at degree level.

GeographyGeography is highly valued by universities as an A Level choice. The Russell Group report published in 2011 names geography as one of the eight facilitating subjects. This is a subject most likely to be required or preferred for entry to degree courses and choosing facilitating subjects will keep more options open to you at university.

Your A Level geography course will cover both the physical and human environments and the complex interaction of processes that shape our world. It will also, importantly, show the applied side of the subject - how human intervention affects the environment and how people adapt and mitigate the effects of processes on their environment. This is complex and dynamic and varies from place to place depending on people’s resources, technology and culture. There is plenty of room for discussion and extended research which will help you become an independent thinker and learner. By the time you get to your exams, you will be able to show your understanding of a range of opinions and be able to illustrate your answers with case studies from local, national and international examples.

Fieldwork will be an essential part of your A Level course. You will go on a residential field trip to experience a very different environment to the one where you live. For example you may visit Wales, an area famous for its coastal, river and glaciated scenery, as well as carrying out enquiries relating to issues in your local environment.

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GCE A-level or AS-level Mathematics

Whether you are interested in surds, summing infinite sequences or solving quadratic

equations there are many areas of “Core” mathematics for you to explore at

both AS and A2 level. Alternatively if modelling the flight path of a projectile or calculating the smallest amount of cabling required connecting

the internet to a housing development has more appeal,

you will enjoy the range of “applied modules” we have on offer. This is the right course for you if Mathematics is something you love to do every day or need for your chosen career. An A-Grade at GCSE is the requirement for the course, however if this is not achieved individual discussions will be required before being accepted onto the course.

AssessmentDuring the year end of chapter assignments will be set with regular half termly assessments being made to track progress. Formal examinations for all modules are taken in the summer term which will be combined to account for 100% of the final grade, there are no coursework elements to the course.

Potential CareersAeronautics, Astronomy, Bio-medical Sciences, Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Accountancy, Statistical Modelling and Analysis, Education, Mathematical Modelling and Research, Computer Programming, Communications Theory and Modelling, Materials Research.

GCE A-level or AS-level Further Mathematics

If one A-Level in Mathematics is not enough and you are looking to really stretch your understanding of Mathematics then Further Mathematics is for you. You will have the opportunity to explore many concepts that go beyond the normal course and is ideal preparation if you or considering the study of Mathematics at University or in a related industry. Within the A-Level you will cover “Pure” topics like Imaginary numbers, Matrices, Differential equations as well as develop your ability to apply Mathematic skills and knowledge in areas such as Game Theory, Circular Motion or even the behaviour of elastic bungee cords! An A-Grade at GCSE is essential to be able to enrol on this course.

AssessmentsDuring the year end of chapter assignments will be set with regular half termly assessments being made to track progress. Formal examinations for all modules are taken in the summer term which will be combined to account for 100% of the final grade, there are no coursework elements to the course.

BTEC Subsiduary Performing ArtsA 6 Unit qualification, it is broadly equivalent to 1 A-level.

The course provides a work-related programme that covers the key knowledge and practical skills for students who wish to pursue careers in or have an interest in the performing arts and cultural industries. It also provides a progression route to higher vocational qualifications such as BTEC Higher Nationals in the Performing Arts or related degree programmes.

A-level Sociology

Students have the opportunity of developing the essential knowledge and understanding of central aspects of sociological thought and methods. It is designed to encourage students to demonstrate the application of a range of skills and consider the integration of sociological themes: socialisation, culture and identity, social differentiation, power and stratification.

Students will acquire knowledge of contemporary social processes and social changes. They will be encouraged to develop their own social awareness through active engagement with the contemporary social world.

Potential CareersCivil service, police, research, teaching, social worker, local government agencies.

Philosophy & Ethics

Many of the people that study philosophy & Ethics like to argue and debate issues and enjoy looking at life’s ‘big’ questions. Universities favour students that have studied Philosophy & Ethics because it:

• Is based on academic knowledge

• Gives students a good understanding of the world and themselves

• Increases students ability to argue a point and be analytical

Employers also favour people that have studied Philosophy & Ethics because they think it gives potential employees a good understanding of the world and people may be working with

Psychology

Psychology is the scientific study of mind and behaviour. During the course students will research the following topics in Year 1: Social influence, memory, attachments, psychopathology and research methods.

In Year 2: Approaches, biopsychology, forensic psychology, schizophrenia and further research methods.

Potential CareersPsychology A-Level will prepare students for a range of university options and careers which include chartered psychologist (counselling, educational, forensic, clinical, sport and occupational), health and social work, teaching, police force and personnel.

Interactive media

The course has a strong vocational aspect and students are presented with a real world scenario throughout the two years. From the course, the students will gain an understanding of the games industry, focusing on the development of games across a variety of platforms and genres. You will have the opportunity to explore the creative process of creating a game, as well as building skills in both scriptwriting and 3D modelling.

Potential CareersAnimator, Artist (2D, 3D, Motion Graphics), Development Manager, Games Designer, Games Programme, Games Tester, Hardware Engineer, Licensing Manager, Marketing Manager, Software Developer, Sound Designer.

Students also have the opportunity to continue their study through higher education, where there is an array of specialist courses available at a range of universities.

PhysicsThis course will prepare students to progress into further education, to follow courses in Physics, Engineering, one of the other sciences or related subjects, or to enter employment where a knowledge of physics would be useful.

Core content1. Measurements and their errors

2. Particles and radiation

3. Waves

4. Mechanics and materials

5. Electricity

6. mechanics and thermal physics

7. Fields and their consequences

8. Nuclear physics

Options9. Astrophysics

10. Medical physics

11. Engineering physics

12. Turning points in physics

13. Electronics

A-level Computer Science

Year 12Computing Principals Algorithms and Problem Solving

Year 13Systems Life Cycle Programming Project Computer Systems Components Algorithms and Programming

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A-level PE

This course offers an in depth insight into the world of sport and its associated facets. It is a cross- curricular A-level with a scientific, sociological, historical and psychological base.

The aims and objectives of this qualification are to enable students to:

• Develop theoretical knowledge and understanding of the factors that underpin physical activity and sport and use this knowledge to improve performance

• Understand how physiological and psychological states affect performance

• Understand the key socio-cultural factors that influence people’s involvement in physical activity and sport

• Understand the role of technology in physical activity and sport

• Refine their ability to perform effectively in physical activity and sport by developing skills and techniques and selecting and using tactics, strategies and/or compositional ideas

• Develop their ability to analyse and evaluate to improve performance

• Understand the contribution which physical activity makes to health and fitness

• Improve as effective and independent learners and as critical and reflective thinkers with curious and enquiring minds

Potential Careers Coaching, outdoor pursuits, PE teacher, primary teacher, sports administrator, sports development officer, physiotherapist, sports therapist, journalist, sport psychologist and sports marketing executive.

BTEC National Diploma in Travel and Tourism

The BTEC National Diploma in Travel and Tourism is equivalent to two A-levels. The course introduces and develops skills and knowledge for a career in Travel and Tourism. It is a vocational course based on practical content and real experiences of the Travel and Tourism industry.

The course is assessed through coursework assignments including written reports presentations and role-plays. To achieve the qualification students must be prepared to undertake independent research. The course will suit students who enjoy coursework as an alternative to exams.

Potential CareersRetail travel, tour operators, transport providers, tourist attractions or holiday representatives.

BTEC Level 3 in Public ServicesThis qualification is targeted towards learners interested in pursuing a career in a uniformed service. Throughout this qualification you will develop a sound knowledge of employment opportunities across the breadth of uniformed and public services, and further enhance your skills and personal qualities to pursue a career in your chosen uniformed or public service.

Specifically, you will explore aspects of physical fitness, develop team working and problem solving skills, develop an understanding of health, safety and hygiene and carryout map reading and navigation.

BTEC National Diploma in Sport

The course is divided into a variety of units covering every aspect of sport and health. Each unit within the qualification has specified assessment and grading criteria which are to be used for grading purposes. A summative unit grade can be awarded at pass, merit or distinction:

• To achieve a pass a student must have satisfied all the pass assessment criteria.

• To achieve a merit a student must additionally have satisfied all the merit grading criteria.

• To achieve a distinction a student must additionally have satisfied all the distinction grading criteria.

• Students who complete the unit but who do not meet all the pass criteria are graded unclassified

AssessmentThe BTEC National course is assessed in different ways, including written assignments, presentations and practical assessment. All assessments are graded into one of three level categories, pass merit and distinction, with all providing the opportunity to develop, explore and further understand all of the different areas contained within the sport and health remit.

Potential CareersSport, within one of its occupational areas including exercise and fitness, coaching and leadership, sports development and the outdoors.. BTEC sport can only be taken with the public services qualification.

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