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Whatever progression you prefer the choice and support for all routes is always available at St Mary’s College. WHAT TO STUDY? During the next few months you will be gathering information about the different courses available to you and the progression they offer to Higher Education, training or employment. Throughout the year you will be offered several opportunities to talk in detail to St Mary’s staff about the subjects and types of courses which will suit you best. Clearly you will already have some subjects in mind and the staff will also be able to give you information about new subjects which are available post- 16 but which you may not have had the opportunity to study previously.
The majority of our programmes are for full-time students aged 16 - 19, are located on-site and run from September to June, operating between the times of 9am and 4pm. You can find and download course information from our website at www.stmarysblackburn.ac.uk In addition, all course details and specialist advice will be available at our Information Evenings in the autumn term on October 8th and October 22nd. As demand for places at St Mary’s College is high we would recommend application as soon as possible after your Information Evening and by the deadline agreed with your school.
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A LEVEL COURSES
PROGRESSION ROUTES
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS - A Level programmes require a minimum of 3 GCSEs at grade B & 2 GCSEs at grade C. Biology Business Studies Chemistry Computer Science Digital Photography Drama and Theatre Studies Economics Electronics English Language
LEVEL 3
English Language and Literature English Literature Fine Art French Further Mathematics Geography Geology Graphic Design Law Mathematics
Medieval History Modern History Music Physics Psychology Religious Studies Sociology Spanish Textiles and Fashion
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS - Vocational programmes require a minimum of 5 GCSEs at grade C.
LEVEL 3
Health and Social Care Sport
Information Technology Media Production Music Performing
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS - GCSE programmes require a minimum of 4 GCSEs at grade D. Mathematics
LEVEL 2
Music Technology Production Sport
Science
VOCATIONAL COURSES
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS - Vocational programmes require a minimum of 4 GCSEs at grade D. Health and Social Care
VOCATIONAL COURSES - Equivalent to one A Level
Applied Law Applied Science Business
GCSE COURSES
English
VOCATIONAL COURSES - Equivalent to three A Levels
Applied Science Childcare and Education
LEVEL 2
LEVEL 1
Work Skills
VOCATIONAL COURSE
ENTRY REQUIREMENT - Interview Workskills
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Business Studies English Language grade C, Mathematics grade C and Business grade C if taken. St Mary’s is a sixth form college that has the benefits of an extensive range of courses that can be tailored to your individual needs. We Chemistry Mathematics grade B. Core Science (Science A) at can successfully offer an excellent range of A Level and vocational grade B and Additional Science grade B. courses with flexible learning packages designed to meet your Alternatively, Chemistry grade B with another highest aspirations. grade B Science from Core Science (Science A) / Additional Science / Biology / Physics. At St Mary’s your learning will be guided by inspirational teachers with subject expertise and a wealth of experience in post-16 Computer Science English Language grade C, Mathematics grade B education. and one grade B from Core Science (Science A) / Additional Science / Biology / Chemistry / Each level of course at St Mary’s has its own entry requirements. Physics. Then apply the subject specific entry requirements to help you in your choice of course. Digital Photography English Language grade C and Art grade C if taken. In addition any student wishing to take Level 3 A Level Programmes two art subjects will be required to have obtained General Entry Requirements: a grade B in GCSE Art. A student without Art A Level programmes require a minimum of 3 GCSEs at grade B and GCSE will be considered for entry on the course, 2 GCSEs at grade C. supported by a suitable portfolio of work. Subject Specific Entry Requirements: Drama and Biology Mathematics grade B. Core Science (Science A) Theatre Studies English Language grade C and Drama grade C if taken. at grade B and Additional Science grade B. Alternatively, Biology B with another gradeB Science from Core Science (Science A) / Economics English Language grade C. Mathematics is Additional Science / Chemistry / Physics. required at grade B.
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Electronics Mathematics grade B. Core Science (Science A) at grade B and Additional Science grade B. Alternatively, Physics or Electronics grade B with another grade B Science from Core Science (Science A) / Additional Science / Biology / Chemistry. English Language English Language grade C. English Language and Literature English Language grade C. English Literature English Language grade C. Fine Art
English Language grade C and Art grade C if taken. In addition any student wishing to take two art subjects will be required to have obtained a grade B in GCSE Art. A student without Art GCSE will be considered for entry on the course, supported by a suitable portfolio of work.
French
French grade C.
Further Mathematics
Mathematics grade A.
Geography
English Language grade C, Mathematics grade C. Science grade C and Additional Science or Additional Applied Science at grade C. Geography grade C if taken.
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Geology
Mathematics grade C. Core Science grade B and Additional Science grade B. Alternatively, any two separate sciences from Biology, Chemistry or Physics at grade B.
Graphic Design
English Language grade C and Art or Graphic Technology grade C if taken. In addition any student wishing to take two art subjects will be required to have obtained a grade B in GCSE Art. A student without Art GCSE will be considered for entry on the course, supported by a suitable portfolio of work.
Law
English Language grade B.
Mathematics
Mathematics grade A.
Medieval History English Language grade C and History grade C if taken. Modern History Music
English Language grade B and History grade C if taken. English Language grade C and Music grade C if taken and a minimum of Grade 4 Merit Certificate on an Instrument or Voice. If a prospective student does not possess a relevant music qualification, then a separate practical and theory audition should be arranged with the Head of Music.
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Physics
Core Science (Science A) at grade B and Additional Science grade B. Alternatively, Physics or Astronomy grade B with another grade B Science from Core Science (Science A) / Additional Science / Biology / Chemistry. In addition students are required to study AS Level Mathematics.
Psychology
English Language grade C. A science subject is required at grade B.
Religious Studies English Language grade C and Religious Studies grade C if taken. Sociology
English Language grade C and Sociology grade C if taken.
Spanish
Spanish grade C.
Textiles and Fashion
English Language grade C and Art grade C if taken. In addition any student wishing to take two art subjects will be required to have obtained a grade B in GCSE Art. A student without Art GCSE will be considered for entry on the course, supported by a suitable portfolio of work.
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BE PREPARED Level 3 Vocational Programmes equivalent to three A Levels General Entry Requirements: Vocational programmes require a minimum of 5 GCSEs at grade C. Subject Specific Entry Requirements: Applied Science English Language grade C, Mathematics grade C and two Sciences at grade C from Core Science / Additional Science / Additional Applied Science / Further Science / Chemistry / Biology / Physics. Alternatively, English Language grade C, Mathematics grade C and BTEC Level 2 Science at Merit. Childcare and Education
English Language grade C.
Health and Social Care
English Language grade C.
Sport English Language grade C.
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Level 3 Vocational Programmes equivalent to one A Level General Entry Requirements: Vocational programmes require a minimum of 5 GCSEs at grade C. Subject Specific Entry Requirements: Applied Law
English Language grade C
Applied Science English Language grade C, Mathematics grade C and two Sciences at grade C from Core Science / Additional Science / Additional Applied Science / Further Science / Chemistry / Biology / Physics. Alternatively, English Language grade C, Mathematics grade C and BTEC Level 2 Science at Merit. Business
English Language grade C. Mathematics is required at grade D.
Information Technology
English Language grade C and Mathematics grade C
Media Production English Language grade C. Music Performing Entry to the course is based purely on practical audition.
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English Language grade C.
Level 2 GCSE Programmes General Entry Requirements: GCSE programmes require a minimum of 4 GCSEs at grade D. Subject Specific Entry requirements: English
English Language grade D.
Mathematics
Mathematics grade E.
Science
English Language grade D.
Level 2 Vocational Programmes General Entry Requirements: Vocational programmes require a minimum of 4 GCSEs at grade D or an interview. Health and Social Care
English Language grade D.
Work Skills
Entry to course is based purely on interview.
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Level 1 Programme General Entry Requirement: The Foundation programme requires an interview. Work Skills
Entry to the course is based purely on interview.
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BE INFORMED INFORMATION EVENINGS
Thursday October 8th 2015 Thursday October 22nd 2015 ADMISSION INTERVIEW DATES Wednesday December 2nd 2015 Wednesday January 20th 2016 Wednesday March 2nd 2016
ST MARY’S EXCELLENCE SCHOLARSHIP AWARD OF UP TO £1,000 FOR HIGH ACHIEVERS.
These scholarships will be awarded on the basis of GCSE achievements. Further details can be found on the College website www.stmarysblackburn.ac.uk FREE TRAVEL FOR STUDENTS ON ALL BUSES ON COLLEGE ROUTES.
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BURSARY
The Bursary Fund is designed to help support those young people who face the greatest barriers to continuing in education or training post-16. You will need to complete an application form and meet the necessary criteria in order to qualify. Further details can be obtained from SMC Central or from the College website www.stmarysblackburn.ac.uk
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