BSKL Sixth Form Prospectus 14.11.2017

Sixth Form

Table​ ​of​ ​Contents

Welcome​ ​from​ ​the​ ​Head​ ​of​ ​Sixth​ ​Form

2

A​ ​Level​ ​Overview

3

Careers​ ​and​ ​University​ ​Information

6

BSKL​ ​Mission​ ​and​ ​Guiding​ ​Principles

2

Student​ ​Expectations

5

Art

8

Biology

9

Business​ ​Studies

1​0

Chinese

1​1

Chemistry

1​2

Computer​ ​Science

1​3

Drama​ ​and​ ​Theatre​ ​Studies

1​4

Economics

1​5

English​ ​Literature

1​6

Extended​ ​Project​ ​Qualification​ ​(EPQ)

1​7

French

18

Geography

19

Graphic​ ​Communication

2​0

History

2​1

Mathematics

2​2

Further​ ​Mathematics

2​3

Media​ ​Studies

2​4

Music

2​5

Physical​ ​Education

2​7

Physics

2​8

Psychology

29

Spanish

3​0

Welcome​ ​from​ ​the​ ​Head​ ​of​ ​Sixth​ ​Form

It is often said that our school days are the best of our life. At BSKL we believe that the Sixth Form is more than just a bridge between school and university – it is the pinnacle of the School experience; this is a time when our students have a very real influence in what they do in school, and acquire the independence and responsibility that is so important to their future. With small class sizes, individual attention, excellent teachers and first-class facilities, our students will excel. I am confident that your child will enjoy an outstanding Sixth Form education at BSKL; one that will prepare them to take their place in the world as confident​ ​young​ ​adults​ ​and​ ​global​ ​citizens.

In this booklet you will find all of the information you need when choosing A Level subjects. We are here to support you in your option choices; to ensure they are the best for you and your future university and career plans. We are proud to offer a broad and balanced curriculum, a wide range of extracurricular activities​ ​as​ ​well​ ​as​ ​outstanding​ ​support​ ​for​ ​university​ ​applications.

Ms​ ​Nikki​ ​MacLeod Head​ ​of​ ​Sixth​ ​Form

BSKL​ ​Mission​ ​and​ ​Guiding​ ​Principles

School​ ​Mission: To​ ​provide​ ​world-class​ ​education.

Guiding​ ​Principles: ● To​ ​motivate​ ​our​ ​students​ ​to​ ​explore​ ​the​ ​extent​ ​of​ ​their​ ​intellectual​ ​and​ ​physical​ ​abilities ● To​ ​uphold​ ​the​ ​values​ ​of honesty,​ ​integrity​ ​and​ ​respect for​ ​others ● To​ ​provide​ ​a vibrant,​ ​happy​ ​and​ ​secure environment ● To​ ​recruit,​ ​retain​ ​and​ ​develop​ ​high​ ​calibre​ ​staff ● To​ ​promote​ ​the​ ​general​ ​good​ ​within​ ​our community ● To​ ​safeguard​ ​the​ ​long-term​ ​development​ ​and​ ​reputation​ ​of​ ​our​ ​organization

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A​ ​Level​ ​Overview

A​ ​Level​ ​courses​ ​span​ ​two​ ​years.

The chart below shows three possible assessment approaches. This will vary by subject and is made clear in each of the subject guides in this document. Typically an AS Level is completed in one year, extended to​ ​an​ ​A​ ​Level​ ​in​ ​the​ ​second​ ​year​ ​(Option​ ​2​ ​below).

Option​ ​1 Option​ ​2 Option​ ​3 AS​ ​Level (Standalone​ ​AS)

A​ ​Level AS​ ​Level​ ​(AS​ ​is​ ​first​ ​half​ ​of​ ​A​ ​Level)

A​ ​Level

If externally examined at the end of Year 12 students will receive an AS grade which will be recorded on their university application forms. If students are continuing any subjects onto A Level which are not examined at AS, then the grades on their university application forms will be recorded based on what their teachers​ ​expect​ ​them​ ​to​ ​achieve​ ​at​ ​the​ ​end​ ​of​ ​Year​ ​13.

We are keen to ensure we select the syllabuses that best suit our students. Subjects currently offer one of the​ ​following​ ​exam​ ​boards:

● Cambridge​ ​International​ ​A​ ​Level ● AQA​ ​A​ ​Level ● Edexcel​ ​International​ ​A​ ​Level ● Edexcel​ ​A​ ​Level

Entry​ ​requirements These​ ​entry​ ​requirements​ ​are​ ​guidelines​ ​and​ ​we​ ​will​ ​review​ ​student​ ​applications​ ​on​ ​a​ ​case-by-case​ ​basis.

● Five​ ​(I)GCSEs​ ​A*-C ● A​ ​minimum​ ​of​ ​grade​ ​B​ ​at​ ​(I)GCSE​ ​in​ ​subjects​ ​you​ ​wish​ ​to​ ​take​ ​for​ ​A​ ​Level ● A*/A​ ​in​ ​IGCSE​ ​mathematics​ ​necessary​ ​to​ ​take​ ​Further​ ​Mathematics​ ​A​ ​Level

Assessment Each subject that a student takes receives a separate grade. Grades are benchmarked using internationally​ ​recognised​ ​standards,​ ​with​ ​clear​ ​guidelines​ ​to​ ​explain​ ​the​ ​levels​ ​of​ ​achievement.

A Levels are reported on a grade scale from A* (highest) to E (minimum required performance). There is no A*​ ​grade​ ​for​ ​AS​ ​Levels​ ​which​ ​run​ ​from​ ​grade​ ​A​ ​to​ ​E.

Pathways A variety of pathways will be available to BSKL Sixth Formers. Personalised programmes of study will be discussed​ ​with​ ​every​ ​student​ ​when​ ​they​ ​join​ ​the​ ​Sixth​ ​Form.​ ​The​ ​pathways​ ​will​ ​depend​ ​on:

1. Prior​ ​academic​ ​attainment 2. Cognitive​ ​ability/potential 3. Students’​ ​university/subject/career​ ​aspirations

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Sixth​ ​Form​ ​at​ ​BSKL

As well as the increased academic demands placed upon Sixth Form, life in the Sixth Form will be a different​ ​experience​ ​for​ ​all​ ​students​ ​in​ ​many​ ​ways.

Our​ ​commitment​ ​to​ ​every​ ​Sixth​ ​Form​ ​student:

Inspirational​ ​teaching​ ​and​ ​world​ ​class​ ​facilities.

Personalised​ ​learning​ ​and​ ​a​ ​unique​ ​university​ ​support​ ​process.

Student​ ​Leadership​ ​Opportunities We will continue to provide an ever-increasing amount of student leadership positions. All students in the Sixth Form are eligible to apply to become Head Boy/Girl, Prefects and House Ambassadors. These post-holders​ ​will​ ​play​ ​a​ ​key​ ​role​ ​in​ ​assisting​ ​staff​ ​and​ ​other​ ​students​ ​in​ ​the​ ​running​ ​of​ ​the​ ​school.

Trips Life in the Sixth Form will provide students with an opportunity to attend a variety of trips, which will develop them as young people as well as support their university applications. In conjunction with students we will plan and undertake a week-long bonding trip at the start of Year 12. This will be an adventure and service week allowing students to spend time getting to know each other whilst also learning​ ​new​ ​skills.

Tutor​ ​Time/PSHE Each student will be allocated an experienced tutor who will mentor them through their Sixth Form years.

Time is dedicated to support the development of our students outside their subject areas. Year 12 will focus on preparation for university, study skills, leadership opportunities, planning summer internship/work experience placements, planning trips and starting to write their personal statements/essays for university applications. Year 13 students will focus on completing their university applications and preparing for life beyond​ ​BSKL.

Common​ ​Room​ ​and​ ​Study​ ​Areas All students will have access to our purpose built Sixth Form common room where they will be able to spend their break and lunchtimes relaxing with their peers. In addition to the common room, all students will have access to a exclusive private study area during break, lunchtimes and after school. Sixth Form students​ ​may​ ​also​ ​use​ ​the​ ​impressive​ ​facilities.

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Extra​ ​Curricular School life and learning does not end in the classroom. Students will continue to be offered opportunities to be involved in a wide variety of activities and services where they will learn new skills. These include leadership roles and extra curricular clubs; the International Gold Award, MUN, sports clubs, community service,​ ​music​ ​groups,​ ​school​ ​production,​ ​FOBISIA​ ​events​ ​and​ ​much​ ​more.

MacBook​ ​Air As is the case at IGCSE, all of the students studying in the Sixth Form are given a MacBook Air to support them​ ​in​ ​their​ ​studies.​ ​This​ ​is​ ​loaned​ ​to​ ​the​ ​students​ ​during​ ​their​ ​time​ ​at​ ​BSKL​ ​and​ ​is​ ​included​ ​in​ ​the​ ​fees.

Student​ ​Expectations

Effective​ ​Time​ ​Management​ ​to​ ​Meet​ ​Deadlines Students will find studying in the Sixth Form is a step up from IGCSE and they will need to take greater responsibility for their learning. Students’ progress will still be monitored closely by their tutor, and offered support should they fall behind with work - it is essential though that all do their best to adhere to work deadlines. This is particularly important for students undertaking any courses with an element of coursework/portfolio/personal​ ​investigation.

Academic​ ​Honesty Students must exercise academic honesty in all aspects of their work and will receive sessions on this in tutorial​ ​time.

Dress​ ​Code Sixth Form students are required to dress smartly and our expectations are similar to those one would expect in a business environment. Given the position of Sixth Form students as role models within the school,​ ​it​ ​is​ ​expected​ ​that​ ​they​ ​will​ ​follow​ ​published​ ​guidelines.

Independent​ ​Learning As​ ​with​ ​IGCSE​ ​students​ ​must​ ​continue​ ​to​ ​take​ ​responsibility​ ​for​ ​their​ ​own​ ​learning.

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Careers​ ​and​ ​University​ ​Information

Students can use AS and A Levels to gain places at leading universities worldwide including the UK, USA, Canada,​ ​Australia​ ​and​ ​across​ ​Europe​ ​and​ ​Asia.

Students are supported by tutors, teachers, the Head of Sixth Form, the Head of Secondary and the Headteacher in applications to Universities. In tutorial time each student will receive PSHE and university and careers education, information, advice and guidance. This will include support for applications through​ ​UCAS​ ​to​ ​the​ ​UK,​ ​USA,​ ​Australia​ ​and​ ​throughout​ ​Europe​ ​and​ ​Asia.

All students will join the Independent Schools Careers Organisation (ISCO) Futurewise programme to allow personalised careers information and feedback. The school is a member of ISCO and SI-UK (Study in the UK) and will use both of these services to support your child with Careers and University advice and guidance.​ ​BSKL​ ​also​ ​has​ ​access​ ​to​ ​expert​ ​SAT​ ​and​ ​ACT​ ​advisors.

Please​ ​find​ ​below​ ​a​ ​list​ ​of​ ​support​ ​available​ ​to​ ​all​ ​students​ ​and​ ​parents​ ​in​ ​Years​ ​10​ ​to​ ​13:

University Visits​: We will continue to receive representatives from Universities around the globe in school.

Each year we will host presentations from UK universities, universities from North America, as well as those in Hong Kong and Australia. Many university enrichment experiences are offered at school and within​ ​Malaysia.

Summer Courses: As the competition for places at top universities around the world increases, summer programmes (many held on university campuses) are becoming increasingly popular in providing students with invaluable experiences to help support their university applications. Each year we will arrange for speakers to come to school to present information regarding these courses. A comprehensive list of providers​ ​will​ ​be​ ​provided​ ​to​ ​all​ ​parents.

Admissions assessments e.g. SATs/ACT, BMAT/UKCAT, LNAT, IELTS: In-depth guidance will be given​ ​to​ ​students​ ​in​ ​preparing​ ​for​ ​these​ ​examinations.

Work Experience: This is also becoming an increasingly important way of adding value to university applications. As part of our Sixth Form provision, Year 12 students can be assisted in organising a meaningful​ ​and​ ​relevant​ ​work​ ​placement.

University Applications: All students will receive one-to-one support in completing their university applications and writing their personal statements/essays. We believe this personalised service gives all of our​ ​students​ ​the​ ​best​ ​possible​ ​chance​ ​of​ ​obtaining​ ​offers​ ​at​ ​top​ ​universities​ ​around​ ​the​ ​world.

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One-to-One Discussions: Parents and students are always welcome to contact the Head of Sixth Form to arrange a one-to-one appointment to discuss any individual concerns or questions regarding the IGCSE or​ ​A​ ​Level​ ​Programmes.

An overview of University application progression throughout the Sixth Form can be seen in the table below.

Year​ ​11 Year​ ​12 Year​ ​13

● Futurewise​ ​career ● Register​ ​and​ ​complete ● Apply​ ​to​ ​university profiling​ ​and​ ​1:1​ ​career some​ ​admissions​ ​tests ● Sit​ ​subject​ ​admissions meetings including​ ​SAT/ACT tests​ ​(BMAT,​ ​UKCAT, ● University ● Attend​ ​university LNAT) presentations presentations​ ​and​ ​careers ● Attend​ ​interviews ● Sixth​ ​Form​ ​Information fair ● Respond​ ​to​ ​offers Evening ● Attend​ ​1:1​ ​career​ ​meetings ● Apply​ ​for​ ​scholarships ● Higher​ ​Education​ ​(HE) ● Preparation​ ​for ● Prepare​ ​and​ ​plan week​ ​after​ ​IGCSE medical/dental/veterinary accommodation​ ​and​ ​visas exams courses ● Undertake​ ​work ● Preparation​ ​for​ ​other placements subject​ ​admissions​ ​tests

● Interview​ ​practice ● Start​ ​personal statements/essays​ ​for university​ ​applications ● Undertake​ ​work placements

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Subject​ ​Guide

Making A Level course selections can be a daunting task. Look to your future, discuss your career or University study aspirations with your tutor, teachers or Ms Macleod and discuss which A Level courses may be required or relevant in the fields you are considering. Think about which subjects you enjoy now and​ ​also​ ​consider​ ​new​ ​subjects​ ​offered​ ​in​ ​the​ ​Sixth​ ​Form.

Art

AQA​ ​AS​ ​and​ ​A​ ​Level​ ​Art​ ​&​ ​Design​ ​(Fine​ ​Art)​ ​(2200)

Both AS and A Level Art allow students to continue to explore a range of Fine Art (drawing, printing, photography & sculpture) media, processes and techniques. The format for the courses is very similar to GCSE, with two components, a coursework unit and an externally set task. This should allow for a smooth transition from GCSE. However as the expectations increase, greater emphasis is placed on the ability to analyse the work of artists and craftspeople and students will need to demonstrate greater independence with​ ​their​ ​work​ ​as​ ​they​ ​develop​ ​their​ ​own​ ​direction​ ​for​ ​their​ ​studies.

Syllabus​ ​outline​ ​and​​ ​Assessment

AS​ ​Level​ ​Art​ ​-​ ​Fine​ ​Art​​ ​(One​ ​Year​ ​Course)

Component ​ ​ ​Time Weighting Unit​ ​One​ ​-​ ​Coursework​ ​Portfolio​ ​(One​ ​major​ ​unit​ ​of​ ​work​ ​and Sep​ ​- 60% additional​ ​supporting​ ​work) Feb Internally​ ​marked​ ​and​ ​moderated​ ​externally Unit​ ​Two​ ​-​ ​Externally​ ​Set​ ​Task​ ​(10​ ​hours​ ​supervised​ ​practical Feb​ ​- 40% session) May Internally​ ​marked​ ​and​ ​moderated​ ​externally

A​ ​Level​ ​Art​ ​-​ ​Fine​ ​Art​ ​(Two​ ​Year​ ​Course)

Component ​ ​ ​Time Weighting Unit​ ​One​ ​-​ ​Personal​ ​Investigation​ ​(Including​ ​a​ ​written Sep​ ​ ​- 60% element​ ​between​ ​1000​ ​-​ ​3000​ ​words) Feb Internally​ ​marked​ ​and​ ​moderated​ ​externally Unit​ ​Two​ ​-​ ​Externally​ ​Set​ ​Task​ ​(15​ ​hours​ ​supervised Feb​ ​- 40% practical​ ​session) May Internally​ ​marked​ ​and​ ​moderated​ ​externally

Both​ ​courses​ ​share​ ​the​ ​same​ ​assessment​ ​objectives. ● AO1: Develop ideas through sustained and focused investigations informed by contextual and other​ ​sources,​ ​demonstrating​ ​analytical​ ​and​ ​critical​ ​understanding. ● AO2: Explore and select appropriate resources, media, materials, techniques and processes, reviewing​ ​and​ ​refining​ ​ideas​ ​as​ ​work​ ​develops. ● AO3: Record ideas, observations and insights relevant to intentions, reflecting critically on work and​ ​progress. ● AO4: Present a personal and meaningful response that realises intentions and, where appropriate, makes​ ​connections​ ​between​ ​visual​ ​and​ ​other​ ​elements.

Career​ ​and​ ​degree​ ​opportunities A Level Art is essential for those students wishing to enter many creative industries, such as architecture, web design, advertising, interior design, photography, film production, fashion design and art history. It is also a good compliment to many other A Levels with many UK universities keen to accept students that are​ ​able​ ​to​ ​analyse,​ ​critically​ ​evaluate​ ​and​ ​see​ ​things​ ​from​ ​an​ ​alternative​ ​perspective.

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Biology

Pearson​ ​Edexcel​ ​International​ ​Advanced​ ​Subsidiary​ ​(IAS)​ ​and​ ​Advanced​ ​Level​ ​in​ ​Biology​ ​(XBI01)​ ​(YBI01)

The​ ​aims​ ​of​ ​the​ ​International​ ​Advanced​ ​Level​ ​in​ ​Biology​ ​enable​ ​students​ ​to: ● Develop their interest in, and enthusiasm for, Biology including developing an interest in further study​ ​and​ ​careers​ ​in​ ​the​ ​subject. ● To appreciate how society makes decisions about biology-related issues and how biology contributes​ ​to​ ​the​ ​success​ ​of​ ​the​ ​economy​ ​and​ ​society. ● To develop and demonstrate a deeper appreciation of the skills, knowledge and understanding of how​ ​Science​ ​works. ● To develop essential knowledge and understanding of different areas of biology and how they relate​ ​to​ ​each​ ​other.

Syllabus​ ​outline There​ ​are​ ​six​ ​topics​ ​covered​ ​in​ ​the​ ​IAL​ ​Biology​ ​course​ ​that​ ​will​ ​cover​ ​knowledge,​ ​understanding​ ​and​ ​skills:

1. Lifestyle,​ ​Transport,​ ​Genes​ ​and​ ​Health.

2. Development,​ ​Plants​ ​and​ ​the​ ​Environment.

3. Practical​ ​Biology​ ​and​ ​Research​ ​Skills.

4. The​ ​Natural​ ​Environment​ ​and​ ​Species​ ​Survival.

5. Energy,​ ​Exercise​ ​and​ ​Coordination.

6. Practical​ ​Biology​ ​and​ ​Investigative​ ​Skills.

Assessment

Component​ ​-​ ​All​ ​components​ ​are​ ​externally​ ​assessed​ ​exams.

Length

All papers contain: Objective questions, structured questions, short-answer questions and “How Science Works” practical-related questions.

Weighting

Unit​ ​1:​ ​Lifestyle,​ ​Transport,​ ​Genes​ ​and​ ​Health​ ​(IAS)​ ​WBI01

1hr​ ​30min

40%

20%

Unit​ ​2:​ ​Development,​ ​Plants​ ​and​ ​the​ ​Environment​ ​(IAS)​ ​WBI02

1hr​ ​30min

40%

20%

Unit​ ​3:​ ​Practical​ ​Biology​ ​and​ ​Research​ ​Skills​ ​(IAS)​ ​WBI03

1hr​ ​20min

20%

10%

Unit​ ​4:​ ​The​ ​Natural​ ​Environment​ ​and​ ​Species​ ​Survival​ ​(IAL)​ ​WBI04

1hr​ ​30min

N/A

20%

Unit​ ​5:​ ​Energy,​ ​Exercise​ ​and​ ​Coordination​ ​(IAL)​ ​WBI05 A​ ​third​ ​of​ ​the​ ​marks​ ​are​ ​related​ ​to​ ​specified​ ​pre-released​ ​reading.

1hr​ ​45min

N/A

20%

Unit​ ​6:​ ​Practical​ ​Biology​ ​and​ ​Investigative​ ​Skills​ ​(IAL)​ ​WBI06

1hr​ ​30min

N/A

10%

AS​ ​Level A​ ​Level

Career​ ​and​ ​degree​ ​opportunities

Biologists​ ​equip​ ​themselves​ ​with​ ​a​ ​varied​ ​set​ ​of​ ​key​ ​skills​ ​that​ ​can​ ​be​ ​applied​ ​across​ ​a​ ​range​ ​of disciplines.​ ​Conservation​ ​biology,​ ​ecology,​ ​or​ ​environmental​ ​management​ ​place​ ​themselves​ ​at​ ​the forefront​ ​of​ ​global​ ​efforts​ ​to​ ​secure​ ​a​ ​prosperous​ ​future​ ​for​ ​the​ ​Earth​ ​and​ ​its​ ​inhabitants.​ ​Plant​ ​scientists, geneticists​ ​and​ ​molecular​ ​biologists​ ​might​ ​posses​ ​the​ ​skills​ ​to​ ​eradicate​ ​global​ ​hunger.​ ​In​ ​addition​ ​to​ ​this, doctors,​ ​nurses,​ ​clinical​ ​psychologists​ ​and​ ​pharmacologists​ ​address​ ​the​ ​everyday​ ​needs​ ​of​ ​the​ ​human population.​ ​ ​You’ll​ ​find​ ​biologists​ ​in​ ​classrooms,​ ​designing​ ​museum​ ​exhibits,​ ​publishing​ ​work​ ​in newspapers​ ​and​ ​on​ ​the​ ​radio​ ​and​ ​TV.

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Business​ ​Studies

Cambridge​ ​International​ ​AS​ ​and​ ​A​ ​Level​ ​Business​ ​Studies​ ​(9609)

The Business syllabus enables students to understand and appreciate the nature and scope of business, and the role it plays in society. The syllabus covers economic, environmental, ethical, governmental, legal, social and technological issues, and encourages a critical understanding of organisations, the markets they serve and the process of adding value. Students examine the management of organisations and, in particular,​ ​the​ ​process​ ​of​ ​decision-making​ ​in​ ​a​ ​dynamic​ ​external​ ​environment.

Syllabus​ ​outline

There are 6 topics covered in the Business course. The syllabus is built upon the following key concepts; change,​ ​management,​ ​customer​ ​focus,​ ​innovation,​ ​creating​ ​value​ ​and​ ​strategy.

1. Business​ ​and​ ​its​ ​environment 2. People​ ​in​ ​Organisations 3. Marketing 4. Operations​ ​and​ ​project​ ​management 5. Finance​ ​and​ ​Accounting 6. Strategic​ ​Management​ ​(A​ ​Level​ ​only)

Assessment

Component​ ​-​ ​All​ ​components​ ​are​ ​externally​ ​assessed.

Length

Paper​ ​1​ ​Short​ ​answer​ ​and​ ​essay Section​ ​A:​ ​Four​ ​short​ ​answer​ ​questions​ ​(20​ ​marks) Section​ ​B:​ ​One​ ​essay​ ​from​ ​a​ ​choice​ ​of​ ​three​ ​questions​ ​(20 marks) Based​ ​on​ ​AS​ ​Level​ ​syllabus​ ​content.

Paper​ ​2​ ​Data​ ​Response Two​ ​data​ ​response​ ​questions​ ​based​ ​on​ ​AS​ ​Level​ ​syllabus content.​ ​(60​ ​marks.)

Weighting AS Level

A Level

1hr 15min

20% 20%

10% 10%

1hr 30min

60%

30%

N/A

50%

Paper​ ​3​ ​Case​ ​Study 3​ ​hr Five​ ​questions​ ​and​ ​one​ ​essay​ ​(from​ ​a​ ​choice​ ​of​ ​two)​ ​based​ ​on​ ​a case​ ​study.​ ​(100​ ​marks)

Career​ ​and​ ​degree​ ​opportunities

Careers in private or public organisations, including careers in business, management or finance, as well as entrepreneurial endeavours. The course equips students with the knowledge and skills that are vital to those entering the world of work in general. Typical employers include industries as diverse as chemicals, utilities, fashion, health, grocery and construction all require functional managers with a clear understanding of systems, efficiency and operational issues. Opportunities exist in management and analysis​ ​roles​ ​with​ ​employers​ ​in​ ​the​ ​private,​ ​public​ ​and​ ​voluntary​ ​sectors.

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Mandarin​ ​Chinese

Cambridge​ ​A​ ​Level​ ​in​ ​Chinese​ ​(9778)

Please​ ​note​ ​that​ ​this​ ​is​ ​a​ ​two​ ​year​ ​course​ ​and​ ​you​ ​are​ ​unable​ ​to​ ​sit​ ​the​ ​course​ ​as​ ​an​ ​AS​ ​Level.

The Cambridge A Level syllabus equips those learning Mandarin Chinese as a foreign language with the skills to operate in a Chinese environment. A set of topic areas and a core vocabulary underpin the syllabus. The ability to read/write Mandarin Chinese is assessed in the language, questions on listening and​ ​reading​ ​passages​ ​are​ ​written​ ​and​ ​answered​ ​in​ ​English.

Syllabus​ ​outline Covers​ ​family,​ ​young​ ​people,​ ​education,​ ​the​ ​media,​ ​work​ ​and​ ​leisure​ ​and​ ​the​ ​environment. ● Develop​ ​the​ ​ability​ ​to​ ​understand​ ​Mandarin​ ​Chinese. ● Enable​ ​the​ ​candidate​ ​to​ ​communicate​ ​confidently​ ​and​ ​clearly​ ​in​ ​Mandarin​ ​Chinese. ● Form​ ​a​ ​sound​ ​base​ ​of​ ​skills,​ ​language​ ​and​ ​attitudes​ ​required​ ​for​ ​further​ ​study,​ ​work​ ​and​ ​leisure. ● Develop​ ​insights​ ​into​ ​the​ ​culture​ ​and​ ​civilization​ ​of​ ​countries​ ​where​ ​Chinese​ ​is​ ​spoken. ● Encourage positive attitudes to language learning and a sympathetic approach to other cultures and​ ​civilizations. ● Further​ ​intellectual​ ​and​ ​personal​ ​development​ ​by​ ​promoting​ ​learning​ ​and​ ​social​ ​skills.

Assessment

Component​ ​-​ ​All​ ​components​ ​are​ ​externally​ ​assessed.

Length

Weighting

Paper​ ​1​ ​ Speaking Section​ ​1:​ ​Prepared​ ​topic​ ​and​ ​topic​ ​conversation Section​ ​2:​ ​General​ ​conversation

12​ ​–​ ​15​ ​min 20%

Paper​ ​2​ ​ Listening,​ ​Reading​ ​and​ ​Translation Section​ ​1​ ​Listening Section​ ​2​ ​Reading Section​ ​3​ ​Chinese​ ​sayings Section​ ​4​ ​Translation

2hr​ ​30min

A​ ​Level

30%

Paper​ ​3​ ​ Writing​ ​and​ ​Usage 2hr Section 1: Radical and stroke order skills; use of grammar markers,​ ​aspect​ ​markers​ ​and​ ​measure​ ​words Section​ ​2:​ ​Letter​ ​writing Section​ ​3:​ ​Opinion​ ​essay

25%

Paper​ ​4​ ​Chinese​ ​Culture Section​ ​1​ ​Topics​ ​in​ ​Chinese​ ​culture Section​ ​2​ ​Chinese​ ​literature​ ​and​ ​film

25%

2hr​ ​30min

Career​ ​and​ ​degree​ ​opportunities A degree in Mandarin Chinese is usually four years, including one year studying or working in a China.

Some institutions offer three-year degrees with reduced or no periods of foreign study. Workplace opportunities for languages graduates are wide-ranging, with the analytic and communications skills needed within a Mandarin degree, added to the core linguistic skills, widely prized by employers. Mandarin graduates go on to work in education, the diplomatic service, the security service, journalism, law, accountancy,​ ​business,​ ​industry​ ​and​ ​finance.

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Chemistry

Pearson Edexcel International Advanced Subsidiary (IAS) and Advanced Level in Chemistry (XCH01) (YCH01)

The​ ​aims​ ​of​ ​the​ ​International​ ​Advanced​ ​Level​ ​in​ ​Chemistry​ ​enable​ ​students​ ​to​ ​develop: An interest in, and enthusiasm, for chemistry including developing an interest in further study and careers in chemistry. An appreciation of how society makes decisions about scientific issues and how the sciences contribute to the success of the economy and society. A deeper understanding of the skills, knowledge and understanding of how science works. Essential knowledge and understanding of different areas​ ​of​ ​the​ ​subject​ ​and​ ​how​ ​they​ ​relate​ ​to​ ​each​ ​other.

Syllabus​ ​outline There​ ​are​ ​6​ ​topics​ ​in​ ​the​ ​Chemistry​ ​course​ ​that​ ​will​ ​cover​ ​knowledge,​ ​understanding​ ​and​ ​skills:

1. The​ ​Core​ ​Principles​ ​of​ ​Chemistry.

2. Application​ ​of​ ​Core​ ​Principles​ ​of​ ​Chemistry.

3. Chemistry​ ​Laboratory​ ​Skills​ ​l​ ​Alternative.

4. General​ ​Principles​ ​of​ ​Chemistry​ ​l​ ​–​ ​Rates,​ ​Equilibria​ ​and​ ​Further​ ​Organic​ ​Chemistry.

5. General​ ​Principles​ ​of​ ​Chemistry​ ​ll​ ​–​ ​Transition​ ​Metals​ ​and​ ​Organic​ ​Nitrogen​ ​Chemistry.

6. Chemistry​ ​Laboratory​ ​Skills​ ​ll​ ​Alternative.

Assessment

Component​ ​-​ ​All​ ​components​ ​are​ ​externally​ ​assessed​ ​exams.

Length

Weighting AS Level

A Level

Unit​ ​1:​ ​The​ ​Core​ ​Principles​ ​of​ ​Chemistry​ ​(IAS)​ ​WCH01 Section​ ​A​ ​is​ ​an​ ​objective​ ​test​ ​section,​ ​and​ ​Section​ ​B​ ​contains​ ​a mixture​ ​of​ ​short-answer​ ​and​ ​extended​ ​answer​ ​questions.

1h​ ​30​ ​min

40%

20%

Unit​ ​2:​ ​Application​ ​of​ ​Core​ ​Principles​ ​of​ ​Chemistry​ ​(IAS)​ ​WCH02 Section​ ​A​ ​is​ ​an​ ​objective​ ​test​ ​section,​ ​and​ ​Section​ ​B​ ​contains​ ​a mixture​ ​of​ ​short-answer​ ​and​ ​extended​ ​answer​ ​questions.​ ​Section​ ​C will​ ​contain​ ​questions​ ​on​ ​contemporary​ ​contexts.

1h​ ​30​ ​min

40%

20%

Unit​ ​3:​ ​Chemistry​ ​Laboratory​ ​Skills​ ​l​ ​Alternative​ ​(IAS)​ ​WCH03 Quality​ ​of​ ​written​ ​communication​ ​will​ ​be​ ​assessed​ ​in​ ​this​ ​examination.

1h​ ​15​ ​min

20%

10%

Unit 4: General Principles of Chemistry l – Rates, Equilibria and Further​ ​Organic​ ​Chemistry​ ​(IAL)​ ​WCH04

1h​ ​40​ ​min

N/A

20%

Unit 5: General Principles of Chemistry ll – Transition Metals and Organic​ ​Nitrogen​ ​Chemistry​ ​(IAL)​ ​WCH05

1h​ ​40​ ​min

N/A

20%

Unit​ ​6:​ ​Chemistry​ ​Laboratory​ ​Skills​ ​ll​ ​Alternative​ ​(IAL)​ ​WCH06

​ ​1h​ ​15​ ​min N/A

10%

Career​ ​and​ ​degree​ ​opportunities IAL in Chemistry is essential for those wishing to study medicine, veterinary science, dentistry, pharmacy and chemical engineering. Students with IAL Chemistry are regarded as well rounded applicants from universities​ ​worldwide​ ​for​ ​their​ ​analytical,​ ​numerical,​ ​communication,​ ​technical​ ​and​ ​management​ ​skills.

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Computer​ ​Science

AQA​ ​AS​ ​and​ ​A​ ​Level​ ​Computer​ ​Science​ ​(7516)​ ​ ​(7517) The Computer Science syllabus enables students to develop computational thinking skills - a way of problem solving in a logical manner in order to create programing solutions to those problems. The course teaches how to develop algorithms leveraging computational thinking skills. It also teaches how to implement algorithms as computer programs. Extensive programing is done throughout the course and supporting​ ​key​ ​computer​ ​science​ ​theoretical​ ​concepts​ ​are​ ​taught.

Syllabus​ ​outline A​ ​Level AS​ ​and​ ​A​ ​Level ● Fundamentals​ ​of​ ​databases ● Fundamentals​ ​of​ ​programing ● Big​ ​Data ● Fundamentals​ ​of​ ​data​ ​structures ● Fundamentals​ ​of​ ​functional ● Fundamentals​ ​of​ ​algorithms programing ● Theory​ ​of​ ​computation ● Systematic​ ​approach​ ​to ● Fundamentals​ ​of​ ​data​ ​representation problem​ ​solving ● Fundamentals​ ​of​ ​computer​ ​systems ● Non-exam​ ​assessment​ ​- ● Fundamentals​ ​of​ ​computer​ ​organisation​ ​and the​ ​computing​ ​practical architecture project ● Consequences​ ​of​ ​uses​ ​of​ ​computing ●

Fundamentals​ ​of​ ​communication​ ​and​ ​networking

Assessment AS​ ​-​ ​all​ ​work​ ​is​ ​externally​ ​assessed Component

Length

Weighting

AS​ ​Paper​ ​1​ ​(On​ ​screen​ ​exam) 90​ ​min This​ ​paper​ ​tests​ ​a​ ​student's​ ​ability​ ​to​ ​program,​ ​as​ ​well​ ​as​ ​their

theoretical​ ​knowledge​ ​of​ ​Computer​ ​Science​ ​from​ ​subject​ ​content​ ​1-4 above.

50%

AS​ ​Paper​ ​2​ ​(Written​ ​exam) Subject​ ​content​ ​5-9​ ​above.

50%

90​ ​min

A-Level​ ​-​ ​all​ ​work​ ​is​ ​externally​ ​assessed​ ​aside​ ​from​ ​the​ ​practical​ ​project Component

Length

Weightin g

A-level​ ​Paper​ ​1​ ​(On​ ​screen​ ​exam) AS​ ​Paper​ ​1​ ​above​ ​plus​ ​the​ ​skills​ ​required​ ​from​ ​section​ ​13​ ​above.

150 min

40%

A-level​ ​Paper​ ​2​ ​(Written​ ​exam) Subject​ ​content​ ​5-14​ ​above.

150 min

40%

A-level​ ​Practical​ ​Project 75 The​ ​non-exam​ ​assessment​ ​assesses​ ​student's​ ​ability​ ​to​ ​use​ ​the Marks knowledge​ ​and​ ​skills​ ​gained​ ​through​ ​the​ ​course​ ​to​ ​solve​ ​or​ ​investigate​ ​a practical​ ​problem.

20%

Career​ ​and​ ​degree​ ​opportunities Computer Science as a general knowledge base can be very useful for a wide range of professions. To name a few, these include scientists, actuaries, management consultants, web designers, engineers and media managers. Some of the most successful companies in the world have been started by computer programmers​ ​including​ ​Google,​ ​Microsoft​ ​and​ ​Facebook.

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Drama​ ​and​ ​Theatre​ ​Studies

Edexcel AS and A Level Drama and Theatre Studies allow an exciting exploration of theatre styles and practitioners alongside a chance to hone students’ performance skills through a variety of texts. It encourages creativity by focusing on practical work - reflecting twenty-first century theatre practice - and developing skills that will support progression to further study of Drama and a wide range of other subjects.

Syllabus​ ​outline:

Students​ ​will AS A​ ​Level Demonstrate​ ​a​ ​practical -​ ​At​ ​least​ ​one​ ​complete​ ​and –​ ​At:​ ​least​ ​two​ ​complete​ ​and understanding​ ​of: substantial​ ​performance​ ​text substantial​ ​performance​ ​texts -​ ​At​ ​least​ ​two​ ​key​ ​extracts​ ​from -​ ​At​ ​least​ ​three​ ​key​ ​extracts​ ​from two​ ​different​ ​texts,​ ​placed​ ​in​ ​the three​ ​different​ ​texts​ ​placed​ ​in​ ​the context​ ​of​ ​the​ ​whole​ ​text context​ ​of​ ​the​ ​whole​ ​text.

Study​ ​the​ ​work​ ​and One​ ​influential​ ​theatre​ ​practitioner Two​ ​theatre​ ​practitioners methodologies​ ​of: Participate​ ​in: A​ ​minimum​ ​of​ ​one​ ​performance A​ ​minimum​ ​of​ ​two​ ​performances, from​ ​a​ ​text​ ​studied​ ​during​ ​the one​ ​devised​ ​and​ ​one​ ​from​ ​a course performance​ ​text​ ​studied​ ​during the​ ​course.

Component

Length

Weighting

Component​ ​1:​ ​Exploration​ ​and​ ​Performance - Portfolio - This can be a mixture of written notes and recorded / verbal evidence.

Group​ ​Performance​ ​(25​ ​min) An​ ​Individual​ ​Performance​ ​(3​ ​min)

60%

Component​ ​2:​ ​Theatre​ ​Makers​ ​in​ ​Practice Live​ ​Theatre​ ​Evaluation.

Page​ ​to​ ​Stage:​ ​Realising​ ​a​ ​Performance​ ​Text

40%

1hr 45min

Assessment​ ​A​ ​Level Component

Weighting

Component​ ​1:​ ​Devising Portfolio​ ​-​ ​This​ ​can​ ​be​ ​a​ ​mixture​ ​of​ ​written​ ​notes​ ​and​ ​recorded​ ​/​ ​verbal​ ​evidence.

The​ ​devised​ ​performance/design​ ​realisation.

40%

Component​ ​2:​ ​Text​ ​in​ ​Performance Group​ ​performance/design​ ​realisation​ ​of​ ​one​ ​key​ ​extract​ ​from​ ​a​ ​performance​ ​text.​ ​(25​ ​min) A​ ​monologue​ ​or​ ​duologue​ ​performance/design​ ​realisation​ ​from​ ​one​ ​key​ ​extract​ ​from​ ​a different​ ​performance​ ​text​.​ ​ ​(3​ ​min)

20%

Component​ ​3:​ ​Theatre​ ​Makers​ ​in​ ​Practice​​ ​(2hr​ ​30​ ​min)

40%

Career​ ​and​ ​degree​ ​opportunities Students will develop skills in research, critical thinking, argumentation, collaboration, communication and tailoring material to a target audience. It complements studies in history and would be extremely valuable for​ ​anyone​ ​considering​ ​a​ ​degree​ ​in​ ​law​ ​as​ ​well​ ​as​ ​courses​ ​and​ ​careers​ ​in​ ​the​ ​creative​ ​industries.

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Economics

Edexcel​ ​International​ ​A​ ​Level​ ​(AS​ ​–​ ​XEC01,​ ​A​ ​–​ ​YEC01)

Students study how to explain and analyse economic issues and arguments, evaluate economic information,​ ​and​ ​organise,​ ​present​ ​and​ ​communicate​ ​ideas​ ​and​ ​judgements​ ​clearly.

The syllabus covers a range of basic economic ideas, including an introduction to the price system and government intervention, international trade and exchange rates, the measurement of employment and inflation, and the causes and consequences of inflation. Students also study the price system, the theory of​ ​the​ ​firm,​ ​market​ ​failure,​ ​macroeconomic​ ​theory​ ​and​ ​policy,​ ​and​ ​economic​ ​growth​ ​and​ ​development.

Syllabus​ ​outline

The​ ​course​ ​is​ ​divided​ ​in​ ​to​ ​four​ ​units,​ ​each​ ​unit​ ​having​ ​a​ ​different​ ​focus:

Unit​ ​1​ ​–​ ​Markets​ ​in​ ​Action.

Unit​ ​2​ ​–​ ​Macroeconomic​ ​Performance​ ​and​ ​Policy.

Unit​ ​3​ ​–​ ​Business​ ​Behaviour.

Unit​ ​4​ ​–​ ​Developments​ ​in​ ​the​ ​Global​ ​Economy.

Assessment

Component​ ​-​ ​All​ ​components​ ​are​ ​externally​ ​assessed.

Length

Paper​ ​1​ ​–​ ​Unit​ ​1​ ​–​ ​Reasoned​ ​Choice​ ​and​ ​Data​ ​Response Section​ ​A:​​ Supported​ ​multiple-choice​ ​questions​ ​(32​ ​marks) Section​ ​B:​ ​One​ ​data​ ​response​ ​question​ ​out​ ​of​ ​a​ ​choice​ ​of​ ​two questions​ ​(48​ ​marks) Paper​ ​2​ ​-​ ​Unit​ ​2 As​ ​above

Weighting AS Level

A Level

1hr 30​ ​min

50%

25%

1hr 30min

50%

25%

Paper​ ​3​ ​–​ ​Unit​ ​3​ ​–​ ​Essay​ ​and​ ​Data​ ​Response 2hrs Section​ ​A:​ ​Two​ ​essay​ ​questions​ ​from​ ​a​ ​choice​ ​of​ ​four​ ​questions (40​ ​marks)​ ​Section​ ​B:​ ​One​ ​data​ ​response​ ​question​ ​out​ ​of​ ​a choice​ ​of​ ​two​ ​questions​ ​(40​ ​marks)

50%

25%

Paper​ ​4​ ​–​ ​Unit​ ​4​ ​–​ ​Essay​ ​and​ ​Data​ ​Response Section​ ​A:​ ​One​ ​essay​ ​question​ ​with​ ​two​ ​parts​ ​from​ ​a​ ​choice​ ​of three​ ​topic​ ​areas​ ​(40​ ​marks)​ ​Section​ ​B:​ ​One​ ​data​ ​response question​ ​out​ ​of​ ​a​ ​choice​ ​of​ ​two​ ​questions​ ​(40​ ​marks)

50%

25%

2hrs

Career​ ​and​ ​degree​ ​opportunities

Economists are employed in a variety of settings in both the public and private sectors, including the Civil Service, other government departments and think tanks, banks, consultancies, not for profit organisations.

Other​ ​careers​ ​include​ ​chartered​ ​accountant,​ ​actuary​ ​and​ ​quantity​ ​surveyor.

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English​ ​Literature

Edexcel​ ​International​ ​AS​ ​(XET01)​ ​and​ ​A​ ​Level​ ​English​ ​Literature​ ​(YET01) Literature in English provides the students who take it with a lifelong understanding and enjoyment of literary​ ​texts,​ ​and,​ ​importantly,​ ​gain​ ​a​ ​range​ ​of​ ​essential​ ​skills,​ ​including: •​ ​the​ ​ability​ ​to​ ​write​ ​clearly​ ​and​ ​effectively; •​ ​skills​ ​in​ ​developing​ ​arguments; •​ ​skills​ ​in​ ​researching​ ​and​ ​managing​ ​information; •​ ​the​ ​ability​ ​to​ ​analyse​ ​complex​ ​texts​ ​in​ ​different​ ​forms​ ​and​ ​styles.

Syllabus​ ​outline

At AS Level candidates are required to study four set texts and at A Level candidates are required to study eight set texts. Candidates are required to answer questions on a range of poems, prose and plays, with options from the canon of English Literature and modern texts in English. Close study of all the texts chosen​ ​is​ ​needed​ ​in​ ​preparation​ ​for​ ​a​ ​choice​ ​of​ ​essay​ ​and​ ​passage-based​ ​questions.

Assessment

Component​ ​–​ ​all​ ​externally​ ​assessed.

Length

Weighting AS​ ​Level

A​ ​Level

Unit​ ​1:​ ​Post-2000​ ​Poetry​ ​and​ ​Prose Candidates​ ​answer​ ​two​ ​questions:​ ​one​ ​question​ ​from Section​ ​A​ ​Poetry​ ​and​ ​one​ ​question​ ​from​ ​Section​ ​B​ ​Prose.

An​ ​essay​ ​question​ ​is​ ​set​ ​on​ ​each​ ​text.

2​ ​hours 50%

25%

Unit​ ​2​ ​Drama Candidates​ ​answer​ ​two​ ​questions​ ​on​ ​two​ ​plays.

An​ ​essay​ ​question​ ​ia​ ​set​ ​on​ ​each​ ​text.

2​ ​hours 50%

25%

Unit​ ​2​ ​Poetry​ ​and​ ​Prose Candidates​ ​answer​ ​two​ ​questions:​ ​one​ ​question​ ​from Section​ ​A​ ​on​ ​unseen​ ​poetry​ ​and​ ​one​ ​question​ ​from​ ​Section B​ ​Prose.​ ​An​ ​essay​ ​question​ ​is​ ​set​ ​on​ ​each​ ​text.

2​ ​hours

25%

Unit​ ​4:​ ​Shakespeare​ ​and​ ​Pre-1900​ ​Poetry Candidates​ ​answer​ ​two​ ​questions:​ ​one​ ​question​ ​from Section​ ​A​ ​Shakespeare​ ​and​ ​one​ ​question​ ​from​ ​Section​ ​B Pre-1900​ ​Poetry.​ ​An​ ​essay​ ​question​ ​is​ ​set​ ​on​ ​each​ ​text.

2​ ​hours

25%

Career​ ​and​ ​degree​ ​opportunities

Studying English Literature at International A Level can provide a pathway into careers including publishing, journalism, the creative arts, librarianship, arts administration and teaching. In terms of wider careers, advertising and public relations are popular options, while english literature can also support entry to​ ​the​ ​civil​ ​service,​ ​banking,​ ​law​ ​and​ ​accountancy.

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Extended​ ​Project​ ​Qualification​ ​(EPQ) AQA​ ​Level​ ​3​ ​Extended​ ​Project​ ​Qualification​ ​(7993)

The EPQ is an optional addition to the four AS Levels taken in Year 12 and three A Levels taken in Year 13.

It is worth half an A Level and an increasing number of universities recognise the EPQ either in their offers or​ ​as​ ​a​ ​valuable​ ​undertaking​ ​which​ ​can​ ​be​ ​referenced​ ​in​ ​applications.

In​ ​undertaking​ ​the​ ​EPQ​ ​students​ ​will​ ​identify,​ ​design,​ ​plan​ ​and​ ​complete​ ​an​ ​individual​ ​project.

Students​ ​are​ ​required,​ ​with​ ​appropriate​ ​supervision,​ ​to: ● choose​ ​an​ ​area​ ​of​ ​interest; ● draft​ ​a​ ​title​ ​and​ ​aims​ ​of​ ​the​ ​project​ ​for​ ​formal​ ​approval​ ​by​ ​the​ ​school; ● plan,​ ​research​ ​and​ ​carry​ ​out​ ​the​ ​project; ● deliver​ ​a​ ​presentation​ ​to​ ​a​ ​specified​ ​audience; ● provide​ ​evidence​ ​of​ ​all​ ​stages​ ​of​ ​project​ ​development​ ​and​ ​production​ ​for​ ​assessment.

Depending on the subject area or topic chosen, a variety of evidence may be submitted for assessment.

Evidence​ ​can​ ​be​ ​provided​ ​in​ ​any​ ​form​ ​appropriate​ ​to​ ​the​ ​type​ ​of​ ​project​ ​chosen,​ ​and​ ​may​ ​include: ● an​ ​artifact,​ ​model​ ​or​ ​construction ● a​ ​CD/video/DVD​ ​of​ ​performances​ ​or​ ​activities ● an​ ​audiotape/multimedia​ ​presentation ● a​ ​journal​ ​of​ ​activities​ ​or​ ​events ● a​ ​slide​ ​or​ ​PowerPoint​ ​presentation ● a​ ​photographic​ ​record​ ​of​ ​the​ ​project

All Project products must include a written report of between 1000 and 5000 words. The exact length of each written report will depend on the nature of the project, the subject area or topic chosen and the other evidence provided. A project which consists solely of written work should be approximately 5000 words, for example a research report of an investigation, exploration of a hypothesis or an extended essay or academic report in appropriate form. Projects where the majority of the evidence is provided in other formats​ ​should​ ​include​ ​a​ ​report​ ​which​ ​is​ ​at​ ​least​ ​1000​ ​words.

Students will be assigned a supervisor who will oversea their project. Students complete a Production Log as​ ​they​ ​carry​ ​out​ ​their​ ​projects​ ​which​ ​records​ ​key​ ​information​ ​such​ ​as​ ​project​ ​aims,​ ​approval,​ ​and​ ​reviews.

Component

Weighting

AO1​ ​Manage Identify,​ ​design,​ ​plan,​ ​and​ ​carry​ ​out​ ​a​ ​project,​ ​applying​ ​a​ ​range​ ​of​ ​skills,​ ​strategies and​ ​methods​ ​to​ ​achieve​ ​objectives.

20%

AO2​ ​Use​ ​Resources Research,​ ​critically​ ​select,​ ​organise​ ​and​ ​use​ ​information,​ ​and​ ​select​ ​and​ ​use​ ​a range​ ​of​ ​resources.​ ​Analyse​ ​data​ ​apply​ ​relevantly​ ​and​ ​demonstrate​ ​understanding of​ ​any​ ​links,​ ​connections​ ​and​ ​complexities​ ​of​ ​the​ ​topic.

20%

AO3​ ​Develop​ ​and​ ​Realise Select​ ​and​ ​use​ ​a​ ​range​ ​of​ ​skills,​ ​including,​ ​where​ ​appropriate,​ ​new​ ​technologies and​ ​problem-solving,​ ​to​ ​take​ ​decisions​ ​critically​ ​and​ ​achieve​ ​planned​ ​outcomes.

40%

AO4​ ​Review Evaluate​ ​all​ ​aspects​ ​of​ ​the​ ​extended​ ​project,​ ​including​ ​outcomes​ ​in​ ​relation​ ​to stated​ ​objectives​ ​and​ ​own​ ​learning​ ​and​ ​performance.​ ​Select​ ​and​ ​use​ ​a​ ​range​ ​of communication​ ​skills​ ​and​ ​media​ ​to​ ​present​ ​evidenced​ ​project​ ​outcomes​ ​and conclusions​ ​in​ ​an​ ​appropriate​ ​format.

20%

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French

AQA​ ​A​ ​Level​ ​(7652)

Please​ ​note​ ​that​ ​this​ ​is​ ​a​ ​two​ ​year​ ​course​ ​and​ ​you​ ​are​ ​unable​ ​to​ ​sit​ ​the​ ​course​ ​as​ ​an​ ​AS​ ​Level.

The AQA A Level syllabus in French aims to develop the ability to understand the language from a variety of different registers. It enables students to communicate confidently and clearly in French, and it will form a sound base of skills, language and attitudes required to further study, work or leisure. The course will provide students with an insight into the culture and contemporary societies in France and the French-speaking​ ​world.

Syllabus​ ​outline The​ ​syllabus​ ​will​ ​cover​ ​the​ ​following​ ​broad​ ​areas​ ​of​ ​study

● Social​ ​issues​ ​and​ ​Trends ● Political​ ​and​ ​Artistic​ ​culture ● Grammar ● Study​ ​of​ ​one​ ​text​ ​and​ ​one​ ​film Assessment Component

Length

A​ ​Level Weighting

Paper​ ​1​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​Listening,​ ​Reading​ ​and​ ​Writing 2hr Section 1: ​Listening and responding to spoken passages from a range of contexts 30min and​ ​sources.

Section 2: ​Reading and responding to a variety of texts written for different purposes,​ ​drawn​ ​from​ ​a​ ​range​ ​of​ ​authentic​ ​sources.

Section​ ​3:​ ​T​ranslation​ ​into​ ​English;​ ​a​ ​passage​ ​of​ ​minimum​ ​100​ ​words.

Section​ ​4:​ ​Translation​ ​into​ ​French;​ ​a​ ​passage​ ​of​ ​minimum​ ​100​ ​words.

50%

Paper​ ​2​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​Writing 2hr Two essays (300 words per essay): one question in French on a set text from a choice of two questions and one question in French on a set film from a choice of two​ ​questions.

20%

Paper​ ​3​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​Speaking 21-23 Section 1: Discussion of a sub-theme with the discussion based on a stimulus mins card (5–6 minutes). The student studies the card for 5 minutes at the start of the test. Section 2: Presentation (2 minutes) and discussion (9–10 minutes) of individual​ ​research​ ​project.

30%

Career​ ​and​ ​degree​ ​opportunities

A degree in French is usually four years, including one year studying or working in a French-speaking country. ​Workplace opportunities for languages graduates are wide-ranging, with the analytic and communications skills needed within a French degree, added to the core linguistic skills, widely prized by employers. Recent reductions in language graduate numbers, combined with corporate globalisation, have added to demand for linguists. French graduates go on to work in education (teaching both French in English-speaking countries and English abroad), and to use their linguistic skills in fields including the diplomatic​ ​service,​ ​the​ ​security​ ​service,​ ​journalism,​ ​law,​ ​accountancy,​ ​business,​ ​industry​ ​and​ ​finance.

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Geography

Cambridge​ ​International​ ​AS​ ​and​ ​A​ ​Level​ ​Geography​ ​(9696)

Candidates​ ​gain​ ​lifelong​ ​skills,​ ​including:

● A sense of relative location, including an appreciation of the complexity and variety of natural and human​ ​environments. ● An​ ​understanding​ ​of​ ​the​ ​principal​ ​processes​ ​operating​ ​within​ ​Physical​ ​and​ ​Human​ ​Geography. ● An​ ​understanding​ ​of​ ​the​ ​causes​ ​and​ ​effects​ ​of​ ​change​ ​on​ ​the​ ​natural​ ​and​ ​human​ ​environments.

Syllabus​ ​outline

The syllabus is wide-ranging and comprises a variety of options. For example, students can study topics such as hydrology and fluvial geomorphology, atmosphere and weather, rocks and weathering, population change and settlement dynamics. The syllabus considers a range of environments, from tropical to arid, and students can also study subjects such as environmental management, global interdependence and economic​ ​transition.

Assessment

Component

Length

Paper​ ​1​ ​Core​ ​Geography 3​ ​hours Candidates​ ​answer​ ​questions​ ​in​ ​three​ ​sections.​ ​In​ ​Section​ ​A, they​ ​must​ ​answer​ ​five​ ​of​ ​six​ ​questions​ ​on​ ​the​ ​Physical​ ​and Human​ ​Core​ ​topics.​ ​In​ ​each​ ​of​ ​Sections​ ​B​ ​and​ ​C,​ ​candidates answer​ ​one​ ​of​ ​three​ ​structured​ ​questions​ ​based​ ​on​ ​the​ ​Physical (Section​ ​B)​ ​and​ ​Human​ ​(Section​ ​C)​ ​Core​ ​topics.

Weighting AS Level

A Level

100%

50%

Paper​ ​2​ ​Advanced​ ​Physical​ ​Options 1h​ ​30​ ​min Candidates​ ​answer​ ​two​ ​structured​ ​essay​ ​questions,​ ​each​ ​on​ ​a different​ ​optional​ ​topic,​ ​from​ ​a​ ​total​ ​of​ ​eight​ ​questions​ ​based​ ​on the​ ​Advanced​ ​Physical​ ​Options​ ​syllabus.

25%

Paper​ ​3​ ​Advanced​ ​Human​ ​Options 1h​ ​30​ ​min Candidates​ ​answer​ ​two​ ​structured​ ​essay​ ​questions,​ ​each​ ​on​ ​a different​ ​optional​ ​topic,​ ​from​ ​a​ ​total​ ​of​ ​eight​ ​questions​ ​based​ ​on the​ ​Advanced​ ​Human​ ​Options​ ​syllabus,​ ​for​ ​a​ ​total​ ​of​ ​50​ ​marks.

25%

Career​ ​and​ ​degree​ ​opportunities

The study of AS and A Level Geography allows progress with confidence to a degree in Geography related subjects. Careers include commercial/residential surveyor, environmental consultant, town planner, cartographer,​ ​international​ ​aid/development​ ​worker,​ ​tourism​ ​officer​ ​and​ ​transport​ ​planner.

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Graphic​ ​Communication

AQA​ ​AS​ ​and​ ​A​ ​Level​ ​Art​ ​&​ ​Design​ ​(Graphic​ ​Communication)​ ​(7243)

The Graphic Communication syllabus gives students the skills to produce personal creative work and develop an understanding of graphic design. Students will develop their knowledge of materials and techniques, and the skills to communicate ideas and information visually. The syllabus enables students to develop an effective personal visual language and develop their understanding of historical and contemporary​ ​influences​ ​on​ ​design.

Syllabus​ ​outline

Students​ ​are​ ​required​ ​to​ ​work​ ​in​ ​one​ ​or​ ​more​ ​areas​ ​of​ ​graphic​ ​communication​ ​including: ● interactive​ ​media; ● advertising; ● packaging​ ​design; ● design​ ​for​ ​print; ● illustration; ● communication​ ​graphics; ● branding.

Assessment

Component - All components are internally marked and externally moderated.

Weighting AS​ ​Level

A​ ​Level

Portfolio:​ ​Non-exam​ ​assessment​ ​set​ ​by​ ​the​ ​centre.

60% A selection of thoughtfully presented work that demonstrates the breadth and depth​ ​of​ ​the​ ​course​ ​of​ ​study.

At least one extended collection of work or project, based on an idea, concept, theme​ ​or​ ​issue.

Externally​ ​set​ ​assignment:​ ​Choice​ ​of​ ​assignments​ ​set​ ​by​ ​AQA. 40% Preparatory period to investigate assignment presented as design sheets, sketchbooks​ ​or​ ​journals.

Unaided, supervised time to produce a finished outcome or a series of related finished​ ​outcomes​ ​informed​ ​by​ ​the​ ​preparatory​ ​work.

40%

Personal​ ​investigation:​ ​Non-exam​ ​assessment​ ​set​ ​by​ ​the​ ​centre.

Practical investigation into an idea, issue, concept or theme informed by an aspect​ ​or​ ​past​ ​practice​ ​artists​ ​or​ ​designers.

Supported​ ​by​ ​written​ ​material,​ ​between​ ​1000-3000​ ​words​ ​of​ ​prose.

60%

Career​ ​and​ ​degree​ ​opportunities

Opportunities for further study include degrees in animation, digital arts, graphic design and communication, media design, illustration, printmaking, packaging design and typographic design as well as possible career paths in advertising, interior and spacial design, marketing, publishing and web and app​ ​design.

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History

Cambridge​ ​International​ ​AS​ ​and​ ​A​ ​Level​ ​History​ ​(9389)

Successful​ ​candidates​ ​gain​ ​lifelong​ ​skills​ ​including: ● Assessing​ ​different​ ​interpretations​ ​of​ ​an​ ​issue. ● Formulating​ ​their​ ​own​ ​ideas​ ​about​ ​a​ ​subject. ● Presenting​ ​clear​ ​and​ ​logical​ ​arguments. ● Evaluating​ ​historical​ ​evidence. ● Developing an understanding of historical concepts such as cause and consequence, similarity and​ ​difference​ ​and​ ​continuity​ ​and​ ​change.

Syllabus​ ​outline

Four​ ​components,​ ​two​ ​at​ ​AS​ ​and​ ​two​ ​at​ ​A​ ​level: ● ‘Liberalism and Nationalism in Italy and Germany, 1815-1871 - How are countries formed? What is the​ ​role​ ​of​ ​the​ ​individual​ ​in​ ​History? ● ‘Modern Europe, 1789-1917’, with specific focus on the causes of the First World War and the Russian​ ​Revolution. ● ‘The​ ​Holocaust’​ ​-​ ​How​ ​did​ ​the​ ​“Greatest​ ​crime​ ​in​ ​History”​ ​happen? ● ‘Europe​ ​of​ ​the​ ​Dictators,​ ​1918-41’​ ​-​ ​Comparing​ ​Stalin’s​ ​Russia​ ​and​ ​the​ ​Nazi​ ​state​ ​of​ ​Adolf​ ​Hitler.

Assessment

Component - Please note that all components are externally​ ​assessed.

Length

Weighting AS Level

A Level

Component​ ​1:​ ​Document​ ​question​ ​(source-based) 1hr Liberalism and Nationalism in Italy and Germany, 1815-1871

20%

Component​ ​2:​ ​Outline​ ​study Modern​ ​Europe,​ ​1789-1917

1hr 30min

30%

Component​ ​3:​ ​Interpretations​ ​question​ ​(Extract-based) The​ ​Holocaust

1hr

20%

Component​ ​4:​ ​ ​Depth​ ​study Europe​ ​of​ ​the​ ​Dictators,​ ​1918-41

1hr 30min

30%

Career​ ​and​ ​degree​ ​opportunities

As a “facilitating subject” A Level History is highly-prized by top universities and will assist progression directly to university courses in History and other subjects, including Law, the Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences or as part of a course of general education. The independent nature of the study required, and the necessity to construct cogent arguments and supported judgements makes for excellent preparation for​ ​higher​ ​education.

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Mathematics

Edexcel​ ​International​ ​AS​ ​and​ ​A​ ​Level​ ​in​ ​Mathematics​ ​(XMA01)​ ​(YMA01)

Students of the Edexcel International Advanced Level in Mathematics will extend their range of mathematical skills and techniques, using them in more difficult, unstructured problems, and developing their​ ​ability​ ​to​ ​reason​ ​logically​ ​and​ ​recognise​ ​incorrect​ ​reasoning.

Syllabus​ ​outline

Edexcel offers 12 units; core units and optional units across mechanics, statistics and decision mathematics.​ ​These​ ​optional​ ​units​ ​will​ ​be​ ​delivered​ ​subject​ ​to​ ​student​ ​demand.

AS​ ​Level Core​ ​Mathematics​ ​(C12)​ ​plus​ ​one​ ​applications​ ​unit.

A​ ​Level Core​ ​Mathematics​ ​(C12,​ ​C34)​ ​plus​ ​two​ ​applications​ ​units.

C12 unit consists of Algebra and functions; coordinate geometry in the (x, y) plane; sequences and series; exponentials​ ​and​ ​logarithms;​ ​trigonometry;​ ​differentiation;​ ​integration.

C34 unit consists of Algebra and functions; sequences and series; trigonometry; exponentials and logarithms;​ ​coordinate​ ​geometry​ ​in​ ​the​ ​(x,​ ​y)​ ​plane;​ ​differentiation;​ ​integration;​ ​numerical​ ​methods;​ ​vectors

Assessment

Component

Length

Weighting AS​ ​Level

A​ ​Level

C12

2.5​ ​hours

66.7%

33.3%

C34

2.5​ ​hours

N/A

33.3%

Optional​ ​modules 1​ ​choice​ ​for​ ​AS 2​ ​choices​ ​for​ ​A​ ​Level

1.5​ ​hours

33.3%

16.7%​ ​each unit

Career​ ​and​ ​degree​ ​opportunities

With A Level Mathematics, there are a wealth of options for further study and careers. Examples include actuary, engineering, education, finance, to name just a few. Studying Maths helps you develop skills in logical thinking and statistical or strategic knowledge, which are valued by employers across many job sectors. Relevant jobs include: actuary, research scientist, statistician, engineering, accountancy, investment​ ​banking​ ​and​ ​insurance.

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Further​ ​Mathematics

Edexcel​ ​International​ ​Advanced​ ​Level​ ​in​ ​Further​ ​Mathematics​ ​(XFM01)​ ​(YFM01)

To​ ​study​ ​Further​ ​Mathematics​ ​at​ ​A​ ​Level​ ​students​ ​must​ ​also​ ​undertake​ ​Mathematics​ ​A​ ​Level.

Syllabus​ ​outline

The full International Advanced Level award comprises six units; Further Pure Mathematics units F1, F2, F3​ ​and​ ​a​ ​further​ ​three​ ​Applications​ ​units​ ​(excluding​ ​C12,​ ​C34)​ ​to​ ​make​ ​a​ ​total​ ​of​ ​six​ ​units.

F1 unit consists of Algebra and functions; coordinate geometry in the (x, y) plane; sequences and series; exponentials​ ​and​ ​logarithms;​ ​trigonometry;​ ​differentiation;​ ​integration.

F2 unit consists of Inequalities; series; further complex numbers; first order differential equations; second order​ ​differential​ ​equations;​ ​Maclaurin​ ​and​ ​Taylor​ ​series;​ ​Polar​ ​coordinates.

F3 unit consists of Hyperbolic functions; further coordinate systems; differentiation; integration; vectors; further​ ​matrix​ ​algebra.

Assessment

Component

Length

Weighting AS​ ​Level

A​ ​Level

F1

1.5​ ​hours

33.3%

16.7%

F2

1.5​ ​hours

N/A

16.7%

F3

1.5​ ​hours

N/A

16.7%

Optional​ ​modules

1.5​ ​hours

33.3% each

16.7% each​ ​unit

Career​ ​and​ ​degree​ ​opportunities

Further Mathematics sets students up for study in degrees such as Mathematics and Engineering and provides​ ​access​ ​to​ ​the​ ​same​ ​career​ ​opportunities​ ​as​ ​mentioned​ ​in​ ​the​ ​A​ ​Level​ ​outline.

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Media​ ​Studies

Cambridge​ ​International​ ​AS​ ​and​ ​A​ ​Level​ ​Media​ ​Studies​ ​(9607)

Successful​ ​candidates​ ​gain​ ​lifelong​ ​skills,​ ​including: ● the​ ​ability​ ​to​ ​apply​ ​practical​ ​skills​ ​creatively; ● research​ ​and​ ​evaluation​ ​skills; ● information​ ​management​ ​and​ ​project​ ​management​ ​skills; ● the​ ​ability​ ​to​ ​analyse​ ​text​ ​and​ ​media​ ​products​ ​critically; ● the​ ​ability​ ​to​ ​reflect​ ​critically​ ​upon​ ​their​ ​own​ ​learning.

Syllabus​ ​outline

Component​ ​1 Component​ ​2​ ​Key​ ​Media Component​ ​3 Foundation Concepts Advanced Portfolio (AS​ ​Level) Portfolio (AS​ ​Level) (A​ ​Level) The​ ​following Section​ ​A​:​ ​Textual​ ​analysis​ ​and The​ ​following​ ​set set​ ​briefs​ ​are representation: briefs​ ​are​ ​offered: offered: camera​ ​shots,​ ​angle,​ ​movement -​ ​Music​ ​promotion -film​ ​opening and​ ​composition​ ​–​ ​editing​ ​– package task sound​ ​–​ ​mise-en-scène.

-​ ​Film​ ​promotion -​ ​magazine – package task.

Section​ ​B​:​ ​Institutions​ ​and -​ ​Documentary

audiences​ ​within​ ​one​ ​option: package –​ ​film​ ​–​ ​music​ ​–​ ​print​ ​–​ ​radio​ ​– -​ ​Short​ ​film video​ ​games. package.

Assessment

Component

Length/marks

Component​ ​4 Critical Perspectives

Section​ ​A​: Evaluation​ ​of production​ ​skills development

Section​ ​B​: Contemporary media​ ​issues,​ ​in relation​ ​to​ ​a specific​ ​topic.

Weighting AS​ ​Level A​ ​Level

1​ ​Foundation​ ​Portfolio​ ​-​ ​coursework

100​ ​marks

50%

25%

2​ ​Key​ ​Media​ ​Concepts Written​ ​exam​ ​consisting​ ​of​ ​two​ ​questions.

2​ ​hours

50%

25%

3​ ​Advanced​ ​Portfolio​ ​-​ ​coursework

100​ ​marks

N/A

25%

4​ ​Critical​ ​Perspectives Written​ ​exam​ ​consisting​ ​of​ ​two​ ​questions.

2​ ​hours

N/A

25%

Career​ ​and​ ​degree​ ​opportunities

AS and A Level Media Studies provides a suitable foundation for the study of media studies or related courses in higher education. Equally it is suitable for candidates intending to pursue business careers or further​ ​study​ ​in​ ​business​ ​studies,​ ​or​ ​social​ ​sciences.

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Music

Pearson​ ​Edexcel​ ​A​ ​Level​ ​Music​ ​9MUO

Edexcel A Level Music candidates develop an appreciation of and an informed critical response to, music of the Western tradition. Candidates learn how to listen attentively and responsively in order to better understand the musical processes at work. They also learn how to communicate this understanding, supporting their judgements by evidence-based argument. As part of the course, candidates are encouraged to develop their own creative and interpretative skills through the disciplines of composing and performing in Western and/or non-Western traditions. This leads, in turn, to a deeper understanding of music​ ​in​ ​its​ ​wider​ ​cultural​ ​context.

Overview​ ​of​ ​areas​ ​of​ ​study​ ​and​ ​set​ ​work AREA​ ​OF​ ​STUDY

SET​ ​WORKS

Vocal​ ​Music

● ● ●

J.​ ​S.​ ​Bach,​ ​Cantata,​ ​Ein​ ​feste​ ​Burg Mozart,​ ​The​ ​Magic​ ​Flute Vaughan​ ​Williams,​ ​On​ ​Wenlock​ ​Edge

Instrumental Music

● ●

Vivaldi,​ ​Concerto​ ​in​ ​D​ ​minor,​ ​Op.​ ​3​ ​No.​ ​11 Clara​ ​Wieck-Schumann,​ ​Piano​ ​Trio​ ​in​ ​G minor,​ ​Op.​ ​17:​ ​movement​ ​1 Berlioz,​ ​Symphonie​ ​Fantastique

● Music​ ​for​ ​Film

● ● ●

Danny​ ​Elfman,​ ​Batman​ ​Returns Rachel​ ​Portman,​ ​The​ ​Duchess Bernard​ ​Herrmann,​ ​Psycho

Popular​ ​Music and​ ​Jazz

● ● ●

Courtney​ ​Pine,​ ​Back​ ​in​ ​the​ ​Day Kate​ ​Bush,​ ​Hounds​ ​of​ ​Love Beatles,​ ​Revolver

Fusions

● ● ●

Debussy,​ ​Estampes Familia​ ​Valera​ ​Miranda,​ ​Caña​ ​Quema Anoushka​ ​Shankar,​ ​Breathing​ ​Under​ ​Water

New Directions

●

Cage,​ ​Three​ ​Dances​ ​for​ ​Two​ ​Prepared Pianos Kaija​ ​Saariaho,​ ​Petals​ ​for​ ​Violoncello​ ​and Live​ ​Electronics Stravinsky,​ ​The​ ​Rite​ ​of​ ​Spring

● ●

Assessment Component​ ​1​ ​Performing​ ​9MUO/01 Non-examined​ ​assessment:​ ​externally​ ​assessed 30%​ ​of​ ​the​ ​qualification/​ ​60​ ​marks Assessment​ ​overview ● A​ ​public​ ​performance​ ​of​ ​one​ ​or​ ​more​ ​pieces,​ ​performed​ ​as​ ​a​ ​recital. ● Performance​ ​can​ ​be​ ​playing​ ​or​ ​singing​ ​solo,​ ​in​ ​an​ ​ensemble,​ ​improvising​ ​or​ ​realising​ ​music​ ​using music​ ​technology. ● The​ ​total​ ​performance​ ​time​ ​across​ ​all​ ​pieces​ ​must​ ​be​ ​a​ ​minimum​ ​of​ ​8​ ​minutes. ● Performances​ ​must​ ​be​ ​recorded​ ​after​ ​1​ ​March​ ​in​ ​the​ ​year​ ​of​ ​certification​ ​and​ ​all​ ​materials​ ​for assessment​ ​submitted​ ​to​ ​arrive​ ​by​ ​15​ ​May​ ​in​ ​the​ ​year​ ​of​ ​certification.

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Component​ ​2​ ​Composing​ ​9MUO/02 Non-examined​ ​assessment:​ ​externally​ ​assessed 30%​ ​of​ ​the​ ​qualification/​ ​60​ ​marks Assessment​ ​overview ● Total​ ​of​ ​two​ ​compositions,​ ​one​ ​to​ ​a​ ​brief​ ​set​ ​by​ ​Pearson​ ​and​ ​one​ ​either​ ​free​ ​composition​ ​or​ ​also to​ ​a​ ​brief. ● One​ ​composition​ ​must​ ​be​ ​from​ ​either​ ​a​ ​list​ ​of​ ​briefs​ ​related​ ​to​ ​the​ ​areas​ ​of​ ​study,​ ​or​ ​a​ ​free composition,​ ​carrying​ ​40​ ​marks​ ​for​ ​this​ ​component.​ ​This​ ​composition​ ​must​ ​be​ ​at​ ​least​ ​4​ ​minutes in​ ​duration. ● One​ ​composition​ ​must​ ​be​ ​from​ ​a​ ​list​ ​of​ ​briefs​ ​assessing​ ​compositional​ ​technique,​ ​carrying​ ​20 marks​ ​for​ ​this​ ​component.​ ​This​ ​composition​ ​must​ ​be​ ​at​ ​least​ ​1​ ​minute​ ​in​ ​duration,​ ​unless​ ​the brief​ ​specifies​ ​a​ ​longer​ ​minimum​ ​duration. ● Total​ ​time​ ​across​ ​both​ ​submissions​ ​must​ ​be​ ​a​ ​minimum​ ​of​ ​6​ ​minutes.

Component​ ​3​ ​Appraising​ ​9MUO/03 Written​ ​examination:​ ​2​ ​hours 40%​ ​of​ ​the​ ​qualification 100​ ​marks Content​ ​overview ● Knowledge​ ​and​ ​understanding​ ​of​ ​musical​ ​elements,​ ​contexts​ ​and​ ​language. ● Application​ ​of​ ​knowledge​ ​through​ ​the​ ​context​ ​of​ ​six​ ​areas​ ​of​ ​study,​ ​each​ ​with​ ​three​ ​set​ ​works. ● Vocal​ ​Music, ● Instrumental​ ​Music, ● Music​ ​for​ ​Film, ● Popular​ ​Music​ ​and​ ​Jazz, ● Fusions, ● New​ ​Directions. ● Application​ ​of​ ​knowledge​ ​to​ ​unfamiliar​ ​works.

Career​ ​and​ ​degree​ ​opportunities

The study of AS and A Level Music allows students to progress with confidence on to Universities and specialist music colleges to study at degree and diploma level with a view to having careers in areas such as professional players, teachers, composers and music therapy. The course equips students with the knowledge​ ​and​ ​skills​ ​that​ ​are​ ​vital​ ​to​ ​those​ ​entering​ ​the​ ​world​ ​of​ ​work​ ​in​ ​general.

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Physical​ ​Education

Pearson Edexcel Level 3 Advanced Subsidiary and Advanced Level in Physical Education (8PE01) (9PE01)

The study of AS and A Level Physical Education gives students the opportunity to develop an understanding of elite sports performance, what it takes to train at the highest level as a player, official, leader or participant. Students develop background knowledge of the history of sport and how it has evolved over time. This course will also build upon previous knowledge of how the human body reacts to exercise in both the long and short term, all this along with the opportunity to improve their own physical performance​ ​in​ ​a​ ​sport​ ​of​ ​their​ ​choice.

Syllabus​ ​outline

Unit​ ​1:​ ​Participation​ ​in​ ​Sport​ ​and​ ​Recreation ● What​ ​constitutes​ ​a​ ​healthy​ ​active​ ​lifestyle. ● How​ ​competitive​ ​sport​ ​has​ ​developed​ ​over​ ​time.

Unit​ ​2:​ ​The​ ​Critical​ ​Sports​ ​Performer The student will select and be engaged in four tasks, these four tasks will offer a framework of opportunities to develop practical experiences and conduct independent research into the structure, provision​ ​and​ ​analysis​ ​of​ ​physical​ ​activity.

Unit​ ​3:​ ​Preparation​ ​for​ ​Optimum​ ​Sports​ ​Performance: -​ ​Short​ ​and​ ​long​ ​term​ ​physiological​ ​and​ ​psychological​ ​preparations​ ​made​ ​by​ ​elite​ ​athletes.

Unit​ ​4:​ ​The​ ​developing​ ​Sports​ ​Performer: The tasks undertaken in unit 2 lay the foundation for the students to specialise in one practical performance​ ​role​ ​and​ ​progress​ ​this​ ​performance,​ ​and​ ​undertake​ ​three​ ​further​ ​tasks.

Assessment

Component

Length

Weighting AS Level

A Level

Unit​ ​1:​ ​Participation​ ​in​ ​Sport​ ​and​ ​Recreation

1hr​ ​30min​ ​exam 50%

25%

Unit​ ​2:​ ​The​ ​Critical​ ​Sports​ ​Performer

Practical Module

50%

25%

Unit​ ​3:​ ​Preparation​ ​for​ ​Optimum​ ​Sports​ ​Performance

2hr​ ​exam

-

25%

Unit​ ​4:​ ​The​ ​developing​ ​Sports​ ​Performer

Moderation

-

25%

Career​ ​and​ ​degree​ ​opportunities

Students who have studied PE at this level can follow a wide variety of future careers: doctor/GP, physiotherapist, PE teacher, sports coach, sports scientist, health and fitness coach/ physical trainer, professional​ ​athlete/coach,​ ​dietician.

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Physics

Pearson Edexcel International Advanced Subsidiary (IAS) and Advanced Level (IAL) in Physics (XPH01)​ ​(YPH01)

The​ ​aims​ ​of​ ​the​ ​International​ ​Advanced​ ​Level​ ​in​ ​Physics​ ​are​ ​to: ● Enable students to sustain and develop an enjoyment of, and interest in, physics and its applications. ● Develop an understanding of the link between theory and experiment and foster the development of​ ​skills​ ​in​ ​the​ ​design​ ​and​ ​execution​ ​of​ ​experiments. ● Develop the applications of physics with an appreciation of their significance and the skills needed for​ ​the​ ​use​ ​of​ ​these​ ​in​ ​new​ ​and​ ​changing​ ​situations. ● Demonstrate the importance of physics as a human endeavour that interacts with social, philosophical, economic and industrial matters and prepare for higher educational courses in physics​ ​and​ ​related​ ​courses.

Syllabus​ ​outline:

There​ ​are​ ​6​ ​topics​ ​covered​ ​in​ ​the​ ​IAL​ ​Physics​ ​course​ ​that​ ​will​ ​cover​ ​knowledge,​ ​understanding​ ​and​ ​skills:

1. Physics​ ​on​ ​the​ ​go.

2. Physics​ ​at​ ​work.

3. Exploring​ ​Physics.

4. Physics​ ​on​ ​the​ ​move.

5. Physics​ ​from​ ​creation​ ​to​ ​collapse.

6. Experimental​ ​Physics.

Assessment

Component - All components are externally assessed​ ​exams.

Length

Unit​ ​1​ ​Physics​ ​on​ ​the​ ​Go​ ​(IAS)​ ​WPH01

Weighting AS Level

A​ ​Level

1hr​ ​30min

40%

20%

Unit​ ​2​ ​Physics​ ​at​ ​Work​ ​(IAS)​ ​WPH02:

1hr​ ​30min

40%

20%

Unit​ ​3​ ​Exploring​ ​Physics​ ​(IAS)​ ​WPH03:

1hr​ ​20min

20%

10%

Unit​ ​4​ ​Physics​ ​on​ ​the​ ​Move​ ​(IAL)​ ​WPH04:

1hr​ ​35min

N/A

20%

Unit 5 Physics from Creation to Collapse (IAL) 1hr​ ​35min WPH05:

N/A

20%

Unit​ ​6​ ​Experimental​ ​Physics​ ​(IAL)​ ​WPH06:

N/A

10%

​ ​1hr​ ​20min

Career​ ​and​ ​degree​ ​opportunities

Studying Physics IAL will put students in an excellent position to progress to university courses in Physics, Engineering, Medicine, Finance, Business, Mathematics, Law, Geology and many more. Due to Physicists superior problem solving skills they will find many career pathways open to them, for example engineering, finance, business, law, accounting to name a few. There is no better IAL to prepare students for any career and will give students a well rounded balance of mathematical, reasoning, written evaluation and problem solving​ ​skills.

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Psychology

AQA​ ​AS​ ​and​ ​A​ ​Level​ ​Psychology​ ​(7181/7182)

Psychology is the scientific study of human behaviour: why do we think, feel, and behave the way we do?

How​ ​should​ ​psychologists​ ​conduct​ ​research​ ​that​ ​is​ ​scientific,​ ​ethical​ ​and​ ​has​ ​practical​ ​applications?

Students follow the AQA course which gives them the opportunity to learn core scientific knowledge and develop theoretical and practical skills valued by higher education and employers including critical analysis, independent thinking and research. The study of psychology contributes to students’ broader understanding of scientific, ethical and social issues. Thus, it promotes understanding of self and others, while​ ​challenging​ ​preconceptions.

Syllabus​ ​outline

Themes Year12​ ​Core​ ​content Year 13 Specialist choices (3

of​ ​the​ ​following​ ​options)

•​ ​Methodology •​ ​Social​ ​influence •​ ​Relationships •​ ​Approaches​ ​and •​ ​Memory •​ ​Gender perspectives •​ ​Attachment •​ ​Cognition​ ​and​ ​development •​ ​Issues​ ​and •​ ​Psychopathology •​ ​Schizophrenia debates •​ ​Approaches​ ​in​ ​psychology •​ ​Eating​ ​behaviour •​ ​Biopsychology •​ ​Stress •​ ​Research​ ​methods •​ ​Aggression •​ ​Issues​ ​and​ ​debates​ ​in •​ ​Forensic​ ​psychology psychology •​ ​Addiction

Assessment

Component

Length

Weighting​ ​(%) AS​ ​Level

A​ ​Level

Paper​ ​1:​ ​Introductory​ ​topics​ ​in​ ​Psychology 2hr Written examination. Includes multiple choice, short answer​ ​and​ ​extended​ ​writing.

50

33.3

Paper​ ​2:​ ​Psychology​ ​in​ ​context 2hr Written examination: Includes multiple choice, short answer​ ​and​ ​extended​ ​writing.

50

33.3

Paper​ ​3​ ​Issues​ ​and​ ​debates​ ​in​ ​Psychology 2hr Written examination: Includes multiple choice, short answer​ ​and​ ​extended​ ​writing.

-

33.3

Career​ ​and​ ​degree​ ​opportunities

Psychology opens up many career and further education opportunities. Psychology complements any career that involves people, as well as more specific careers such as those in clinical psychology, forensic psychology​ ​and​ ​educational​ ​psychology.

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Spanish

AQA​ ​A​ ​Level​ ​(7692)

The AQA A Level syllabus in Spanish aims to develop the ability to understand the language from a variety of different registers. It enables students to communicate confidently and clearly in Spanish, and it will form a sound base of skills, language and attitudes required to further study, work or leisure. The course will provide students with an insight into the culture and contemporary societies in Spain and the Spanish-speaking​ ​world.

Syllabus​ ​outline The​ ​syllabus​ ​will​ ​cover​ ​the​ ​following​ ​broad​ ​areas​ ​of​ ​study:

● Social​ ​issues​ ​and​ ​trends. ● Political​ ​and​ ​Artistic​ ​culture. ● Grammar. ● Study​ ​of​ ​one​ ​literary​ ​text​ ​and​ ​one​ ​film.

Assessment

Component

Length

A​ ​Level Weighting

Paper​ ​1​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​Listening,​ ​Reading​ ​and​ ​Writing 2hr Section 1: ​Listening and responding to spoken passages from a range of contexts 30min and​ ​sources.

Section 2: ​Reading and responding to a variety of texts written for different purposes,​ ​drawn​ ​from​ ​a​ ​range​ ​of​ ​authentic​ ​sources.

Section​ ​3:​ ​T​ranslation​ ​into​ ​English;​ ​a​ ​passage​ ​of​ ​minimum​ ​100​ ​words.

Section​ ​4:​ ​Translation​ ​into​ ​Spanish;​ ​a​ ​passage​ ​of​ ​minimum​ ​100​ ​words.

50%

Paper​ ​2​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​Writing 2hr Two essays (300 words per essay): One question in Spanish on a set text from a choice of two questions and one question in Spanish on a set film from a choice of​ ​two​ ​questions.

20%

Paper​ ​3​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​Speaking 21-23 Section 1: Discussion of a sub-theme with the discussion based on a stimulus mins card (5–6 minutes). The student studies the card for 5 minutes at the start of the test. Section 2: Presentation (2 minutes) and discussion (9–10 minutes) of individual​ ​research​ ​project.

30%

Career​ ​and​ ​degree​ ​opportunities

A degree in Spanish is usually four years, including one year studying or working in a Spanish-speaking country. ​Spanish is the second most widely spoken language in the world after English, so the subject offers huge geographical, cultural and historical scope alongside the ability to become linguistically proficient. Graduates in Spanish go on to specialise as translators and interpreters, as well as working as language and English as a Second Language teachers, working in travel and tourism and in the wider fields​ ​of​ ​international​ ​business,​ ​law,​ ​journalism,​ ​finance​ ​and​ ​the​ ​civil​ ​service.

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