A-LEVEL COURSES 2015-16
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CONTENTS Welcome The Sixth Form Ofsted Information Open Days/Interviews Station Plaza Campus Travelling to College Sixth Form Scholarship Student Life Enrichment We Support you to Success Information, Advice and Guidance Enhanced A-Level Programme Career Development UCAS Your Courses How to Apply Apprenticeships Higher Education
You can never be overdressed or overeducated OSCAR WILDE
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WELCOME I am delighted that you are considering coming to study A-Levels with us. This is the start of a very special educational journey for you and we will be here for you every step of the way. If you choose to join us, you will be doing so at a very exciting time, with educational watchdog Ofsted grading us ‘Good with Outstanding features’ early in 2014. This means we know the level of teaching you will receive will meet and go beyond your expectations. We offer a wide range of A-Levels, so there is something for everyone to get them on their chosen path to a successful career. Not only are we good and outstanding in all areas, with the best 16-18 qualification success rates in East Sussex, we are proud to be recognised as being in the top 20% performing colleges nationally. We provide exceptional teaching and learning, excellent progression to Higher Education and chosen careers and an aspirational environment where we ensure students are at the heart of the college, receiving good information, advice and guidance throughout their academic careers. Academic achievement is obviously very important to us. However, it is not the only goal we strive to achieve. We also focus on developing the whole person and seek to offer many experiences both in and beyond the classroom. These opportunities help us to instil compassion, determination, teamwork and pride all of which are essential in work and life. Welcome to Sussex Coast College Hastings (SCCH) Clive Cooke Principal and CEO
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The Sixth Form for Hastings, Bexhill and Rother, achieving 100% pass rate in 2013-14.
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Based at Station Plaza, our Sixth Form has the benefit of being in a wider, brighter college environment where you will be treated like an adult. Courses are delivered in a friendly and exciting way by our specialist tutors, with 30 A-Levels to choose from. Students from the Sixth Form have gone on to study at top institutions in the UK, Europe and the United States. We are committed to helping you make the most of your time with us. Tutors will support you in reaching your personal learning targets, and learners and parents can review progress regularly. Plus, you can also undertake work experience and enrichment as part of your full-time studies.
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THE SIXTH FORM
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OFSTED
INFORMATION Teaching, Learning and Assessment = Good • Good teaching, learning and assessment. • The number of students that achieve qualifications has rapidly increased. • Outcomes for learners are higher than the average nationally. • Progression to Higher Education, employment and to further studies at the college is good. • Teachers are well qualified, highly motivated and act as good role models to learners.
Leadership and Management = Outstanding • Outstanding senior leaders and managers. • Focus on successfully improving the learning experience for all students and apprentices. • Students are clearly at the centre of all the college’s work. • Leaders have been relentless in establishing a vision and direction that governors, staff, students and partners eagerly share.
Teaching, learning and assessment are good which reflects the high and improving success rates for AS and A-Level science provision OFSTED 2014
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INTERVIEWS We are conducting interviews in January, February and March. You will be invited for interview after we receive your application form and all supporting documentation. For more information about interviews please read ‘how to apply’, found at the back of this prospectus.
TASTER & OPEN DAYS Open Days
Talk to tutors and current students about the course you are interested in.
Year 11 Open Evening
27 November 2014 at Ore Valley and Automotive Centre from 5pm - 8pm 15 January 2015 at Station Plaza from 5pm - 8pm
Year 10 Open Evening
25 March 2015
at Station Plaza from 5pm - 8pm
Year 10 Taster Days 26 June 2015 29 June 2015 30 June 2015
St Leonards Academy Hastings, Bexhill and Rother schools Hastings Academy
Year 10 Open Evening 25 March 2015
at Station Plaza from 5pm - 8pm
Year 10 Taster Days 26 June 2015 29 June 2015 30 June 2015
St Leonards Academy Hastings, Bexhill and Rother schools Hastings Academy
Teachers use a wide range of highly effective learning and assessment methods OFSTED 2014
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TRAVELLING TO COLLEGE Train
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Hastings train station is next door to our campus. There are regular trains from all across Sussex throughout the day.
Hastings bus station is also next door to our campus with regular buses coming from Bexhill, Hastings and Rother area throughout the day.
Car
Bikes and Mopeds
There is no on-site parking at the campus but there are plenty of pay-and-display areas on nearby streets, in Priory Meadow and at the train station.
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We have a bike shelter around the back of the campus where you can lock your bikes and mopeds during the day.
THE CAMPUS STATION PLAZA Sussex Coast College’s main campus is based next to the train station in Hastings town centre. Courses located here include A-Levels, Art, Business, Hospitality and Catering, Hair and Beauty, Sport, Public Services, Health, Child and Social Care and Foundation Learning. The Sixth Form is based at Station Plaza and boasts outstanding facilities to supplement the A-Level provision. The 3rd floor is an A-Level hub, providing amazing teaching spaces for our A-Level/ BTEC courses, creating a collegiate and mature learning environment. Our grade 1 teaching and learning in Science is delivered in the outstanding Science laboratories that we have at our disposal.
The large, light-filled atrium is the core of student social life, surrounded by 22,000 square metres of study spaces and social zones, often hosting presentations and student related activities. Station Plaza also houses IT suites, a gym, exhibition areas, Coast Coffee, Dine, Subway, a training kitchen, a professional salon, Coast Restaurant and a large Learning Resource Centre. All of which are fully accessible to our Sixth Form students.
Our sport-based courses utilise the outstanding facilities available at Horntye sports complex with practical elements of the A-Level and BTEC PE provision also delivered there.
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The Learning Resource Centre (LRC) is a spacious area with pods available for group work and private study for times when revision and quiet study is required. The LRC is equipped with excellent books and ICT Facilities, with further computers available in the adjacent IT bays.
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The College has many other fantastic resources to enhance your experience whilst studying with us.
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SIXTH FORM SCHOLARSHIP As part of our drive to improve the progression of young people into Higher Education in Hastings and Rother the Sixth Form is now offering academic scholarships of £1000 to learners who demonstrate academic potential and outstanding results from 2015/16 onwards. In order to qualify for the scholarship you must meet the following criteria: • • • •
Achieve a 90% average attendance over the first year Achieve A to C grades in all your AS examinations Be applying to University or an Apprenticeship upon completion of the course Have a household income of below £50,000 per year
The scholarship should be used for academic purposes, whether supporting oneself through college or using the money to buy materials for University. Once enrolled for academic year 15/16 any learner that meets the above criteria will be entered into a draw whereupon a selection will be made.
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LEISURE Sports teams Outward bound trips and residentials Fully equipped gym, Yoga, Zumba, PT & fitness sessions Combat training
COMMUNITY
Charity campaigns Duke of Edinburgh Awards Voluntary opportunities Humanitarian trips to Africa Toilet twinning campaign in Africa
STUDENT LIFE It’s not just work, work, work. You can take part in lots of other activities at Sussex Coast College Hastings. We have a dedicated team here to ensure your experience is successful and enjoyable. During your time with us you’ll be encouraged to discover your hidden talents so that when you move on you’ll be confident about what you can offer an employer or university.
ACADEMIC
Regular speakers & seminars Subject led trips Work experience Student representation for your class or on the Student Union
SOCIAL Freshers & leavers party Cultural trips to the theatre or opera Music & bands Trips to cinema, football & cricket Visit Brighton & Hove Albion Amex Stadium
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Get Active helps our students keep fit and healthy through their studies. Whether it’s for competition, your own personal wellbeing and development, or just to get some advice, we are here to help Adam Maharaj-Newman, College Sports Maker
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ENRICHMENT As a student at the college you will have the opportunity to engage in a number of enrichment activities to broaden your horizons and offer you the opportunity to discover new interests. Over the course of the year, the Sixth Form will be running trips as part of a wider activity of enrichment. For example, trips to see Brighton and Hove Albion at the AMEX stadium, opportunities to experience West End productions in London as well as opportunities to enrich your subject knowledge through academically related visits including Business/Economics trips to the continent and Government and Politics trips to the Houses of Parliament. The Villiers Park Scholars Programme The Sixth Form participates in the Villiers Park Scholars Programme. Existing Villiers Park Scholars will have mentoring sessions. If spaces become available at the beginning of the academic year, additional Year 12 scholars from the Sixth Form may be selected. Get Active The Get Active programme offers a wide variety of sport, health and dance activities for students of all ages. As part of the get active programme, students at the Sixth Form can involve themselves in a variety of sporting activities, whether this partaking in exercise in the gym, or joining the college football team. The variety of activities on offer is vast. This year we have introduced Yoga, Zumba and Combat Conditioning to our offer of activities and they have proved very popular. Want to find out more? Email getactive@sussexcoast.ac.uk Phone 01424 458580 or speak to Adam Newman, the College Sports Maker in Student Central Wider enrichment A wider enrichment programme is available in the Sixth Form whereby learners can engage in specific areas of interest. Staff take on responsibility for certain enrichment activities and these include Model United Nations, Stocks and Shares Club, as well as a debating society. | 15
WE SUPPORT YOU TO SUCCESS Tutorial system A Sixth Form education requires determination and hard work and we appreciate that support outside of the classroom is essential to enable you to succeed. When enrolled at the Sixth Form, you will be assigned a tutor to support you through your studies. The tutor assigned to you will be aligned with your academic programme, and will therefore be able support you through your studies.
Additional Learning Support At college, our Additional Learning Support team can help give you the best chance of success. We recognise that each student has very different needs and will provide you with the support and encouragement that you require. Our experienced team will work with you to help remove obstacles that prevent you from learning and to ensure a positive outcome - just come and talk to us about any learning needs you may have.
Academic support At the Sixth Form we provide academic support in the form of study workshops. These enable learners to focus on developing their skills and knowledge in a specific subject area. The workshops tend to be allocated in free periods during the week so that all learners are able to attend.
For example: • Autism • Dyslexia • Mental health and wellbeing • Deaf or hard of hearing • Physical disabilities • Learning difficulties • Blind or partially sighted • Exam concessions • Specialist equipment • Reader, note-taker or prompt • Support during your transition to college
The Sixth Form works in partnership with the Learning Resource Centre to provide study skills workshops. These workshops focus on developing the transferable skills required to succeed in examinations, for example focusing on revision methods and examination technique.
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CASE STUDY
ROSS MCINTOSH TUTOR (BIOLOGY)
The facilities at SCCH make it a great place to teach Biology. The students are motivated and really are a pleasure to teach
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INFORMATION ADVICE & GUIDANCE Student Services Team
• Applying for courses
We have a dedicated team available to provide up-to-date information on all of our courses from academic to vocational and work-related opportunities to help you make the right choice about your future.
• Arranging taster days and visits to college
Our Student Advisers provide impartial information about training and education options and they can help with:
• Exploring your next steps into work and Higher Education
• Sharing the experiences of students • Information about course requirements
FIND OUT MORE Student Advisers can be contacted on 01424 458465 or at info@sussexcoast.ac.uk
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ENHANCED A-LEVEL PROGRAMME The Sixth Form at Sussex Coast College Hastings offers learners who are ambitious the unique opportunity to study the enhanced A-Level. We have designed this programme for learners who wish to pursue a University place at Oxford, Cambridge or other similarly prestigious institutions. As part of the Enhanced A-Level Programme you will study: • 4 A-Levels • Theory of Knowledge - A study of how we know what we know. A critical approach to methods of knowledge acquisition with an aim of enhancing skills of critical analysis • Community Actions Service - An opportunity for learners to volunteer and participate within the local community in a specific area of interest • Extended Project Qualification (EPQ) - Learners will be able to complete an extended project on a specific subject of interest
This programme is extremely challenging and enables learners to develop skills in a variety of areas, and to demonstrate to Universities that they have developed a wide array of skills. These skills will provide an advantage when applying to competitive institutions.
I looked around other colleges but as soon as I came to Sussex Coast, I knew this was the college for me. I was instantly treated like an adult and given respect Carlie Stace, student
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CAREER DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMME Ultimately, the end goal for any learner is to achieve secure and enjoyable employment. As part of your offer you will have the opportunity to engage in Career Development Programme in your first year of A-Level study. Our Career Development Programme ensures that as well as developing academic excellence you are also developing the soft skills required for the labour market. These skills will also place you in good stead when it comes to applying for and exceeding in Higher Education. The aim of career development is to enable you to make informed decisions about you next steps in regard to either Higher Education or employment and training. The Sixth Form has established contacts with a multitude of employers, from a variety of backgrounds. Learners can opt to take part in placements within a firm in an industry that may interest them. We have opportunities ranging from working in the creative industries here in Hastings, to working in finance in the City of London.
Enthusiastic teachers motivate the students by using wellconsidered, directed and probing questions to check learning and understanding, while building on previous knowledge OFTSED 2014
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UCAS After accessing the opportunities offered in the Career Development Programme during your first year, you will start to have an idea of the type of University degree that you wish to apply for. From the end of the first year you will be supported through your UCAS application by your personal tutor, who is your subject specialist assigned to you. Through our links with the University of Brighton and Compact (a scheme run by Brighton University to increase participation) you will receive expert support on how to complete your application and also receive information in regard to other pertinent questions on topics such as student finance and bursary applications.
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ANTHROPOLOGY Course code: 1102
You’ve lived for sixteen years. Now it is time to examine how. If you have questioned what it is to be a human or even what humanity itself entails, Anthropology A-Level is the course for you. Across two years we shall examine life’s important questions: Where did humans come from? How do they organise social relations with each other? How do they engage with their various environments and what importance does this engagement have in shaping what it is to be human? If any of these questions catch your interest, you may just have what it takes to be an Anthropologist! Major topics that shall be covered: • Humanity: Universality versus diversity • Biological, socio-cultural and environmental constraints on human manipulation of environment
• Origins of human species – symbiosis of biological and socio-cultural development
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• Interpretation of beliefs and practices • Methods and methodology – appropriate means to research culture with a focus on the process of ethnography
ART HISTORY Course code: 1102
BIOLOGY Course code: 1102
This unit explores the development of specific themes such as the Human Form/Landscape/ Natural Forms/and Abstract and Contemporary Media in art.
Biology is the scientific study of living organisms, an exploration that has developed over the past few decades to reveal a dazzling wealth of knowledge about ourselves and the millions of other organisms on Earth. Many of the challenges facing us in the 21st century can be overcome through biological study: saving threatened species, curing deadly diseases and feeding an ever-growing population.
On this course you will learn skills in: • Art history research • Painting • Mixed media • Art contextual topics / movements / concepts
A-Level Biology allows you to investigate living organisms and the environments and ecosystems they occupy.
• Printmaking
You will learn about:
• Installation
• Cells
• Art philosophy and art related critical studies
• Molecules
You may need to pay for some specialist materials and exhibition costs.
• Genes and genetic coding
• Sculpture
• Enzymes • Physiology • Energy • Evolution • Ecological diversity • Microbes and diseases
WARREN DAVIES TUTOR (ANTHROPOLOGY)
Teaching Anthropology at Sussex Coast College Hastings is fantastic. The students are engaged and keen to learn, meaning the discussions which arise inspire me to adapt the lessons accordingly.
• Social and ethical ‘real-life’ context of each area of study • Practical and investigative skills based on scientists’ work in current research contexts
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BUSINESS Course code: 1102
CERAMICS Course code: 1102
CHEMISTRY Course code: 1102
Business covers all aspects of business organisations. We will show you how businesses tackle a range of issues such as marketing, entrepreneurial skills, and business objectives.
Students will be introduced to a range of ceramic process including clay modelling, glazes, ceramic forms and sculpture. Drawing and life drawing will be an essential part of the course.
We will also consider how businesses motivate their workforce and how a business is financed. You will gain knowledge of businesses from topical case studies relating to the corporate world.
You will gain practical skills in:
The study of chemistry is driven by the desire to explain the behaviour of the materials around us. To comprehend why an autumn leaf turns red, why a diamond is hard or why soap cleans us requires an understanding of chemistry.
Contemporary business events will be discussed to ensure how the broader economic environment impacts on the business sector.
• Sculpture
A key aspect of the course is to apply theory to practice producing realistic and feasible outcomes using problem solving techniques. The course is assessed entirely through exams. Case studies with differentiated questions are used to assess students. You will explore the major topics of: • Marketing • Human resources • Business environment • Business strategy • Break-even analysis
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• Drawing
Our A-Level Chemistry course is designed to develop your understanding of how the science works in the laboratory and in the world outside. You will develop a detailed understanding of a discipline that will remain at the forefront of scientific development.
• Ceramic forms
You will learn:
• Contemporary ceramic practise
• How the behaviour of atoms and molecules determines the world we live in, our shape and size, and even how we feel on a given day
• Art history research • Clay modelling • Glazing
• Art philosophy and art related critical studies You may need to pay for some specialist materials and exhibition costs.
• How chemistry has unlocked the doors to some of the most practical inventions and exciting scientific advances in the modern world
CLASSICAL CIVILISATIONS Course code: 1102
NEW - DRAMA AND THEATRE STUDIES Course code: 1102
You currently live within civilisation 2.0. Have you ever wondered what came before from which our current world rose like the phoenix from the ashes?
Are you an aspiring lawyer, teacher or actor? This course is suitable for students who are wanting to learn valuable skills, including analytical skills, empathy and confidence. The course is both a practical and theoretical look at drama, including the study of influential theatre practitioners and playwrights.
By studying the main social, political and literary works of the classical era you will delve into the inner workings of people at the dawn of civilisation.
The course will include:
The Classical Civilisations of ancient Greece and Rome will be studied by incorporating aspects of archaeology, theatre and philosophy to provide the foundation of a fascinating A-Level.
• Regular theatre visits to London • Work with professional agencies outside the college • Work with Shakespeare Festival with the RSC
All this by answering questions such as: • What does the Odyssey tell us about the world of Homer, its author?
• Annual National Theatre Connections performance
• Edinburgh Festival events
• What might the ancient Romans have been able to see and do in their towns? • What can archaeology tell us about the lives of the people of Pompeii? • Was Virgil anything other than a court poet for the emperor Augustus?
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CHARLOTTE HUNTER STUDENT Charlotte Hunter went to St Leonards Academy before applying to SCCH. Last year she studied AS English Literature/Language, History and Politics. Charlotte attained 100% in her AS Politics exam. This year she has taken on AS Classical Civilisation and applied to study English Literature/Language at Oxford University in September, she aspires to become a diplomat.
Tutors at SCCH speak to you like an adult, as well as being on your level. A lot of the learning is independent and self-led but the support is always there when you need it. The lessons are well planned with learning objectives made clear and met. I enjoy college so much more than school.
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ECONOMICS Course code: 1102
ENGLISH LANGUAGE Course code: 1102
ENGLISH LITERATURE Course code: 1102
Economics is the study of the resources available to us and how and why they are distributed. On this course you will study the idea of markets both in terms of finance and commodities. Lessons will centre around the debate over the consumption of goods and services and the benefits they provide in society.
What is the most powerful thing you have at your disposal? Your language.
For students who love reading and enjoy exploring texts in depth, this is a golden opportunity to gather with like-minded people to share ideas and interpretations.
You will learn about: • How markets work and the variables that determine market success and failure • Government fiscal management • Core concepts of inflation, balance of payment and deficit management
If you want to understand how language is used and how it shapes the world around us, this is the subject for you. The course examines key constituents of the English language and how they contribute to meaning. Through textual analysis and your own creative responses, you will consider: • The purposes of writing • How to create texts for specific audiences • Contextual factors
The study of A-Level English Literature will equip you with the tools to deepen your understanding and refine your analytical skills through the exploration of a wide range of texts. You will learn about: • How the writer uses literary and narrative techniques to construct meaning • The importance of form, structure and language as well as points of view, themes and ideas
• Economic growth
• Stylistic features
• Unemployment
You will also have the opportunity to:
• Market failure
• Explore the spoken language
• Works from different time periods and from contrasting genres
• How governments seek to control variables through policy instruments
• Explore the impact of new technology
• Close-reading techniques required for academic research
• Consider how gender and culture influence our verbal interaction
• How to construct a written argument
• Consider how the English language is constantly in flux – with words and phrases slipping in and out of usage all the time
• Critical approaches to literary texts
You will study:
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FINE ART Course code: 1102
A thorough introduction to the subject of fine art. You will gain numerous skills in developing ideas, experimenting with materials, techniques and processes and presenting a personal, informed and meaningful response. You will be able to produce practical and critical contextual work in a variety of areas. Mediums you will work in: • Drawing • Painting • Mixed media • Sculpture • Land art • Printmaking • Installation • Lens-based and/or light-based media
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FRENCH Course code: 1102
GEOGRAPHY Course code: 1102
Thanks to its proximity and good rail, air and sea links, France is a premium destination for day trips, holidays or working abroad.
Why choose geography?
French A-Level is a varied and enjoyable course that will broaden the listening, reading, writing and speaking skills you have gained at GCSE. You will gain a detailed insight into: • Lifestyle
Geography is one of the most relevant courses you could choose, with increased world interest in climate change, migration, poverty and development. Our A-Level course will be a natural progression from GCSE; students will be given the opportunity to develop fieldwork skills and study geographical issues and impacts.
• Relationships
You will study from the following core and optional areas:
• Environment
• Rivers, floods and management
• The multicultural society
• Population change
• Contemporary social issues
• Coastal environments
You will be well prepared to use the language for practical communication and to continue your studies.
• Food supply • Energy • Health • Plate tectonics • World cities
TILLY JONES STUDENT Tilly Jones went to Robertsbridge Community College and is now studying 4 A-Level subjects at SCCH. She is currently working towards AS Anthropology, Art, English Literature and Biology and plans to study Anthropology at Oxford, York or Edinburgh Universities after completing her education here.
• Development and globalisation The atmosphere at SCCH is great, the course choice is broad and the options to study the combinations of A-Levels I looked into were not offered at any other college. The college has really exceeded my expectations; the teachers are amazing and very committed to our success. We get so much more freedom here; the environment is very different from school and we are treated like adults.
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GOVERNMENT & POLITICS Course code: 1102
GRAPHIC DESIGN Course code: 1102
HISTORY Course code: 1102
Politics is an essential part of our lives and shapes the way our society operates. Parliament makes laws that influence everything we do and political ideology and debate is at the heart of this legislative process. Every major event in history has been influenced by politics, from the Welfare State to the collapse of the Berlin Wall.
A thorough introduction to the subject of graphic design. You will develop an understanding of the principles of graphic design and its impact and relevance to our culture and industry.
The new History A-Level focuses in the first year on how the revolutions of England, in the 17th century, and France, in the 18th century, differ. Both involve the execution of their monarch, however one will give rise to parliamentary democracy, while the other is the dawning of the modern age.
You will cover topics such as:
• Advertising
• Voting behaviour
• Design for print
• Electoral systems
• Packaging design
• Ideology and pressure groups
• Computer graphics
• Historical events
• Film
• How our political system operates
• Communication graphics
After studying this course you will be able to debate topics such as the coalition government and its legitimacy in pushing through radical reforms, as well as the quality of democracy that exists in our society.
• Animation
You will produce practical and critical/contextual work in: • Illustration
• Multimedia • Web design • Television and/or video You will gain practical skills in: • Editing • Image manipulation • Digital and traditional drawing techniques • Illustration techniques • Developing your ideas • Experimenting with relevant materials • Techniques and processes
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In the 2nd year you will explore the nature of the witch craze that took hold in the late 16th century and the changing attitudes to magic and sorcery that eventually contributed to its decline. You will study the social, economic, political and dimensions of the phenomenon, and the intellectual changes of what is often called the Age of Reason. Alternatively, you will study how the mass media developed from the end of the 19th century to the first years of the 21st century, alongside the changes within the family as women’s roles and family leisure opportunities changed. Whilst mainly exploring social and cultural issues, students also explore the impact of key political events and legislation. You will cover topics such as: • Rebellion, Republic and Restoration: England 1625-1688 • Impact of the Glorious Revolution • The French Revolution And study either • The witch craze in Europe and America 1580-1750
• Mass media and social change 1882-2004
MATHEMATICS Course code: 1102
FURTHER MATHEMATICS Course code: 1102
Mathematics lies at the heart of many aspects of everyday life, and the problem-solving and numbercrunching skills of mathematicians are consequently highly prized. Whether you find maths compelling for its symmetry and beauty or want to develop skills for your future career, you will find that maths unlocks doors for you.
Do you enjoy solving problems? Are you confident with algebra? If you’re considering a maths-rich career such as engineering, science, computing, finance or economics, this fascinating and enjoyable course will broaden and consolidate your understanding of the subject.
Mathematics A-Level is highly regarded by universities and employers and is particularly relevant for careers requiring a high level of numeracy. You will explore: • Coordinated geometry • Differentiation • Integration • Sequences and series • Trigonometry
Further Mathematics is studied along side A-Level Mathematics. You’ll be assessed in the form of an exam rather than coursework. Further Mathematics marks you out to future employers as a highly analytical, highly numerate individual, and if you plan to study Mathematics or a maths-rich degree at university, this A-Level will help your transition to Higher Education. You will explore: • The study of series • Complex numbers
• Exponentials and logarithms
• The numerical solution of equations
• Complex numbers
• Coordinate systems
• Calculus
• Matrix algebra
• Newton’s law of motion
• Proof
• Projectiles
• Differential equations
• Kinematics • Moments of inertia • Mathematical modelling
ALISON HAWKINS TUTOR (ART)
It’s great to watch students develop through their course and gain the confidence to progress on to work or university.
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MEDIA STUDIES Course code: 1102
PHYSICS Course code: 1102
We are constantly bombarded by the media, consciously and subconsciously. This course is designed to develop your interest in the world of media, to explore why texts are made a certain way and targeted through their mode of address.
Physics is crucial to understanding the world around us, inside us and beyond us. Physicists are fascinated by how things work in every detail and at the deepest level, analysing everything from elementary particles and living cells to solids, liquids, gases, plasmas, complex systems, the human brain, planets, supercomputers, the atmosphere, stars, galaxies and the universe itself.
In the first year you will: • Explore a cross section of media texts, seeing how they communicate their meanings • Explore the media’s ever- changing role in society through gender, ethnicity, issues and places and analysing them through applying audience theories
• Have opportunities to develop your understanding of codes, conventions, messages and values of a particular format/genre through detailed research and practical work In the second year you will: • Look behind the texts and study three different industries through the exploration of varied texts • Have the chance to develop your area of interest through an investigation involving research, application of theory and practical production
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Physics underpins recent technological developments that have revolutionised our world, such as mobile phones, lasers, the Internet and MRI (Magnetic Resonance Imaging). A-Level Physics will enable you to study physical theory while remaining mindful of the ‘reallife’ context for each area of study. You will also develop practical and investigative skills and compare these to how scientists work in current research contexts.
NEW - PHILOSOPHY Course code: 1102
This course focuses on the deeper questions of human existence. As a learner on this programme you will focus on questions such as ‘how do we know that God exists?’ and ‘are the mind and body separate?’ Specifically, the focus of the AS Level is to develop a sound understanding of the way human beings perceive the reality around them. At A2, the focus moves onto the philosophy of ethics, with the attention primarily on philosophers such as Kant, Mill and Bentham. The A2 is more conceptual than the AS and enables learners to start to develop an understanding of the way we think as individuals within a framework. Towards the end of the A2 course learners will start to question the way we behave as individuals, with a strong focus on deconstructing logic and knowledge (ways of knowing). The programme is taught over three lessons a week for the entirety of the academic year and is highly sought after by elite Higher Education institutions as one of the most challenging A-Levels that a learner could undertake. As a student of Philosophy you will gain an insight into: • The human condition and how we perceive the world around us • Religion and the role that it plays in our society • Critical perspectives on commonly held assumptions in our society • Enlightenment thinking and how philosophers of the enlightenment period broke down the barriers of medieval society Given the highly analytical nature of Philosophy it lends itself to a number of career paths: • Education careers, primarily in Higher Education as an academic or as a lecturer at A-Level • Journalism • Analytical work in financial markets • Politics at a local or national level
PHOTOGRAPHY (ADOBE PHOTOSHOP CC) Course code: 1102 A thorough introduction to the subject of photography. In the field of Art and Design, Adobe Photoshop is a well-regarded qualification that will enhance employability. This program is embedded into our A-Level Art and Design Photography programme, and provision falls within the allotted three timetabled lessons per week. You will produce practical and critical/ contextual work in: • Portraiture • Landscape photography • Still-life photography • Analogue and digital photography • Documentary photography • Photo-journalism • Experimental imagery • Photographic installation • Video • Television • Film • Editing, image manipulation, printing and an outline of photographic history and culture • Further study in an area of your choice You will gain practical skills in: • Developing your ideas • Experimenting with materials • Techniques and processes • Recording in visual or other forms • Presenting a personal, informed and meaningful response You may need to pay for equipment and materials such as film and/or digital camera, film, paper, digital prints, presentation materials, workbooks, portfolio, exhibition costs. Sussex Coast Sixth Form College 2015-16 | 33
NEW - PHYSICAL EDUCATION Course code: 1102
PSYCHOLOGY Course code: 1102
For a vast majority of the British population, sport is an integral part of their lives. Whether this be attending the gym or partaking in amateur club sports teams at the weekend. This A-Level enables learners to pursue the study of sport to an advanced level.
Are you intrigued by what makes people tick – and why?
The course is split between practical and theoretical components. The practical element requires learners to perform to a good standard in two selected sports, whether this be playing, coaching, or officiating, and then evaluate how they could improve their performance through a theoretical intervention. The theory element of the course focuses on anatomy and physiology, sport psychology and socio-cultural studies. A greater depth of these areas is assessed in the second year. The provision is split between SCCH (theoretical elements), our fantastic on-site Plaza gym (fitness elements), and Horntye Park Sports Complex (practical sessions). As a student of Physical Education you will gain an insight into:
You will explore major topics within psychology including: • Social • Cognitive • Biological • Individual differences
• Sports psychology • Biomechanics and how this impacts on human performance
A-Level Psychology gives us a fascinating insight into the behaviour of others, providing an opportunity to view the human mind from a systematic and scientific perspective. It will increase your awareness of how psychology can be applied to everyday life and the world around you – personally, socially, academically and professionally.
• Development • Psychodynamics
• Training methods and techniques to improve human performance in sport
• Psychological research methods
• Training to develop your own sporting talents through the practical element of the course
In the second year you will have the opportunity to apply these concepts to options in forensic, sports, health and clinical, and educational psychology.
Physical Education prepares learners for Higher Education degrees in Sport and Exercise Science that can lead onto to the following careers: • Working in analytics for professional sports clubs • Sports medicine • Gym instructing • Teaching
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• Behaviourism
SCIENCE LEVEL 3 DIPLOMA APPLIED SCIENCE (FORENSIC SCIENCE) Course code: 1102
NEW - BTEC LEVEL 3 SUBSIDIARY DIPLOMA IN SPORT Course code: 1102
Forensic Science is simply the application of science to the law.
This two-year course will provide you with advanced skills and knowledge to prepare you to work within many sectors of the sports industry, and prepare you to progress to Higher Education. In year one you will complete the BTEC Level 3 Certificate in Sport before progressing to the Subsidiary Diploma in the second year.
In criminal cases, forensic scientists are often involved in the search for and examination of physical traces that might be useful for establishing or excluding an association between someone suspected of committing a crime and the scene of the crime or victim. This course provides a foundation for those wishing to progress to a career in laboratory science. It aims to develop an appreciation of the competencies, skills and knowledge required for Higher Education and employment in science-based careers. The course comprises six mandatory and six optional modules. These may include: • Fundamentals of Science • Science practical techniques • Forensic evidence collection and analysis • Criminal investigation procedures • Forensic fire investigation • Forensic psychology
Year one units include: Principles of Anatomy and Physiology in sport, The Physiology of Fitness, Assessing Risk in Sport, and Fitness Testing for Sport and Exercise. In the second year the wider range of BTEC Sport units will be made available including: Sport Psychology, Practical Individual Sports, and Sports Coaching. You’ll continue to enjoy and develop your sports performance at Horntye Park Sports Complex and in our fantastic on-site Plaza gym, while gaining experience in: • Fitness testing • Sports coaching • Gym instructing • Nutrition • Sports psychology
MATTHEW DAVIES TUTOR (PSYCHOLOGY)
Students really enjoy learning psychology at Sussex Coast and it’s a pleasure to work with them. The Sixth Form provides an excellent OUT learning environment. STANDING
TUTOR OFSTED
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TEXTILES Course code: 1102
SOCIOLOGY Course code: 1102
WORLD DEVELOPMENT Course code: 1102
This course is designed for those with an interest in textiles, surfaces and materials. You will learn basic elements of art and design and how to apply them to your textile work by studying how other textile artists apply these to their creative work.
Sociology gives you the opportunity to step outside the box in which you have been placed by your gender, class, education, ethnicity and age. Sociology enables you to understand the labels other people, groups and organisations may have given you. Sociology provides you with the evidence and skills to challenge these labels and examine society itself.
World development is a multidisciplinary branch of social science which places a particular focus on issues related to social and economic development, and its relevance extends to communities and regions outside of the developing world.
You will learn a range of traditional and contemporary textile techniques and materials, such as: • Felt making • Surface pattern • Fabric manipulation • Hand and machine embroidery You will create your own work from initial ideas through to final outcomes and learn how to present them to achieve their maximum visual impact. You will produce a coursework portfolio and your response to an externally set assignment. These will contain personal research and development, using the mark making and textile techniques taught throughout the course. Progression on to the A2 year will give you the skills to design original textile work of your own, by combining a range of textile techniques and materials.
“If you are inquisitive and willing to immerse yourself in a study of Britain and the world today then sociology could be your choice at A-Level.” (Sara, AS Sociology Student) Sociology will provide you with the methods, together with a range of skills, through which to participate in a scientific evaluation of your place in the world. In Sociology A-Level you will be introduced to the theories, methods and methodologies necessary to analyse the following topics:
Studying development in a world of economic and political globalisation means looking at more than poverty across the globe. You will gain knowledge and understanding of global issues: climate change, migration, gender relations, access to resources, political development, and the international balance of power. On this course you can: • Engage with and evaluate current critical debates • Study across several disciplines, including economics, human geography, politics and international relations
• Culture and socialisation • Methods and methodology • Youth culture and subculture • Crime, deviance, victimisation • Social stratification • Measurement of inequality
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HOW TO APPLY Online • You will need your predicted or actual results handy • Visit www.sussexcoast.ac.uk • Search for your course(s) • Find your chosen course(s) and click into it • Click the ‘Apply’ button found at the bottom of the course page • Fill in the application form • If you’re under 16, your parent or guardian should check the consent box • Download the form and give it to your current/previous school or college for completion
In person • You will need your predicted or actual results handy • Visit Station Plaza and ask for Student Services at reception • Collect your application form and fill it out in CAPITAL LETTERS, using black ink. If you need any help, you can ask one of our Student Services Team • If you’re under 16, ask your parent/ guardian to sign the form • Hand in your completed form to Student Central • Take the reference form to your current/ previous school or college for completion
Post • You will need your predicted or actual results handy • Download an application form from our website or collect one from the college • Fill it out in CAPITAL LETTERS, using black ink • If you’re under 16, ask your parent/ guardian to sign the form • Hand the reference form to your current/ previous school or college for completion. Some schools will ask to see your completed application form and send it to us on your behalf • Post it to us
Refunds (19+ students) • Fees will be refunded in full if the college cancels the course on which you have enrolled • Refunds will be credited by bank transfer (BACS) to your bank account • For some courses there may be a small fee charged at enrolment to cover the cost of course visits
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INTERVIEWS If we have all the information we need on your application form, we will invite you to attend an interview. The sooner you return your completed form, the sooner you will receive an interview as a general rule. We will be holding interview evenings in January, February and March 2015. Please bring your progress file and latest school report with you to your interview. For art courses you will also need to bring a portfolio of your work. The interview and a presentation about your subject will give you more information and make sure you are considering the right course for your future. Your parents/carers are welcome to come with you.
At the end of your interview you will receive a written offer confirming what was discussed, including confirmation of any exam grades (or other requirements) you need to achieve to take up the place. If you decide to accept your place, we will continue to send you information about starting college.
ENROLMENT After your GCSE exam results in August you will be invited to attend enrolment in late August or early September – this is when you officially become a Sussex Coast College student! You will need to bring your exam results, and we’ll contact you to tell you exactly when, where and how you start your course.
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What is an Apprenticeship?
As employees, apprentices earn a wage and work alongside experienced staff to gain job-specific skills. Off the job, usually on a day-release basis, apprentices receive training to work towards nationally recognised qualifications. Apprenticeships can take between one and four years to complete, depending on the level of the programme.
KEY BENEFITS • • • • •
Earn a salary Get paid holidays Receive training Gain qualifications Learn job-specific skills
What Will it Cost Me?
If you are 16 -18 it will cost you and your employer nothing. If you are aged 19 or over, your employer will be asked to pay a contribution towards your apprenticeship programme.
We are continuing to add to this list so please keep checking with us. If you would like to find out more, contact our friendly Apprenticeship Team on: T: 01424 458340 E: apprenticeships@sussexcoast.ac.uk
APPRENTICESHIPS AT SUSSEX COAST COLLEGE HASTINGS ARE AVAILABLE IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: • Accounting • Barbering • Bricklaying • Business Administration • Carpentry • Hospitality • Customer Service • Electrical Installation • Engineering • Hairdressing • Health and Social Care • IT • Painting and Decorating • Plumbing • Vehicle Maintenance
STUDY FOR YOUR DEGREE With highly competitive fees, outstanding tutors and brilliant facilities, our Higher Education provision is a great alternative to going away to university. Not only can you stay at home and save money, but you will also receive exceptional student support, with small class sizes, allowing you one-to-one tuition with your tutors and industry practitioners. Our students are successfully employed as graduates in the local area, regional, national and international positions. Many of our courses enter and win national awards through industrylinked professional projects. We currently offer courses in the following areas: • Art and Design • Accounting • Business • Computing • Engineering • Health and Social Care • Teaching • Sports and Fitness (subject to validation)
For enquiries contact Student Advisers on: T: 01424 458465 E: info@sussexcoast.ac.uk
SUSSEX COAST COLLEGE HASTINGS
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DISCLAIMER While every effort has been made to ensure that the information shown in this prospectus is accurate and up-to-date, some information may be subject to change. Sussex Coast College Hastings will take all reasonable steps to provide the educational services described in this prospectus. However, the content of individual courses may change from time to time, with some courses being modified, discontinued, merged or replaced. The college cannot guarantee the provision of any of the courses described in the event of circumstances beyond its control (such as lack of demand, changes in government policy or industrial action) but will, in such an event, make reasonable effort to provide a suitable alternative.
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