Our Courses

Applied Science

Applied Science allows you to study aspects of all 3 main science disciplines: biology, chemistry and physics in one course. You will develop skills using a broad range of precision laboratory equipment and techniques through career-related contexts. You will experience first hand how scientists use research, investigation and experiment to explore and develop scientific ideas and products.

Art

Art is a deeply human subject, offering insights into complex ideas and emotions. It is a creative subject for those who enjoy the challenge of communicating their ideas visually. Students will develop ideas by responding to artists’ work, as well as refining their own ideas and produce practical work.

Biology

A-Level Biology is where we begin to delve deep into the study of living organisms, including humans, plants, insects and fish. This includes developing our basic understanding of cell biology and exploring the biochemistry that is shared by all life on Earth. There are also many opportunities to carry out practical work, from dissections to fieldwork at the beach.

Business

Our Business A-Level will give you the opportunity to learn and understand a broad range of business and entrepreneurial knowledge and skills associated with working within a business enterprise. You will study the role of finance in planning an enterprise, analysing and making financial decisions, and how business organisations use the human, physical and financial resources at their disposal to achieve their dynamic goals.

Chemistry

A-Level Chemistry helps you to develop research, problem solving, and analytical skills. It helps you to challenge ideas and will show you how to work things out through logic and step-by-step reasoning. Chemistry often requires teamwork and communication skills too, which is great for project management.

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Computing

A-Level Computing is a course which will teach you about the principles of computer science, computer systems, programming, and security and encryption. You will also learn how professionals analyse and develop mobile apps.

Core Maths

Core Maths has 3 key objectives; to deepen competence in the selection and use of methods and techniques, develop confidence in representing and analysing authentic situations and in applying mathematics to address related questions, and build skills in mathematical thinking, reasoning and communication.

Criminlogy

Criminology is the study of crime, explanations for crime and social reactions to crime. As an interdisciplinary social science subject, criminology draws on a range of perspectives, such as sociology, psychology and law.

English Language and Literacy

Whether you love fiction, autobiographies, poems, plays, newspapers or creative writing, English Language and Literature is the subject for anyone who loves stories. You’ll explore a variety of texts whilst discovering how Language & Literature has been used to challenge social, historical and political stances.

Extended Project Qualification

The Extended Project Qualification (EPQ) is a great opportunity to experience universitystyle study and expand your knowledge in an area of interest. It shows employers and universities what your personal passions and interests are, and shows that you can selfmanage, self-direct and set ambitious goals for yourself.

The EPQ is an enrichment qualification that supports your studies in other subjects and your career goals.

Food Science and Nutrition

Food Science and Nutrition is a subject for people who enjoy cooking and have a passion for learning about food. You will gain knowledge about food and nutrition and the relationship between food and the human body. There is a strong emphasis on practical work, making this an ideal choice for students who prefer learning through doing.

French

Studying A-Level French will give students the ability to advance their linguistic and communication skills, and further insights into a range of social, artistic, cultural and political topics.

Further Maths

Further Maths broadens and deepens the mathematical knowledge and skills developed when studying A-Level Maths. This exciting course will introduce you to imaginary numbers, matrices and hyperbolic functions.

Geography

Geography gives you the opportunity to learn about how the human and physical processes of our ever-changing world work. You will investigate topical global issues and develop a board range of skills.

Health and Social Care

Health and Social Care is a subject for people who like to know how we can care about the different people that live in our society and how we can provide the best levels of care for all. Health and Social Care also gives us an insight into the human body and how it works, how it sometimes malfunctions and how a nutritious diet impacts on a person’s mental and physical state.

History History is a subject for people who like to ask questions about society and how things came to be the way they are today. History also gives us an insight into the nature of humanity as we uncover the attitudes and motivations of those who lived in the past, which can seem both strange and familiar to us today.

Sociology

Maths

Maths is a subject for people who like to solve problems, model situations and think about how things work. This course is designed to expand on your existing mathematical skills as well as introducing completely new techniques to prepare you for a career with a mathematical or scientific basis.

Media Studies

The media saturates everything we do in the developed world in the 21st Century. In A-Level Media Studies, you will learn to analyse and critique the media and see the ways in which the media pervades your lives. As part of this course, you will make your own films, newspapers, or even music videos.

Music

Music is a subject for people who have a passion and commitment to performing, rehearsing and explorative study through practice and analysis. The course gives an insight into the creative processes by studying performance skills, historical context of performance and all genres of popular music.

Performing Arts (Dance or Drama)

Performing Arts is a course for those who have a passion and commitment to performance and explorative study through practice and analysis. The Performing Arts course gives an insight into the creative process through key practitioners of historical note and contemporary value.

Photography Photography is a subject for creative thinkers who enjoy the challenge of communicating their ideas through photography.

Physics Studying Physics gives you the opportunity to explore the phenomena of the universe and to look at theories to explain what is observed. This course combines practical skills with theoretical ideas to develop descriptions of the physical universe.

Politics

Politics affects every aspect of our lives and is constantly changing and evolving. This course will help you understand the role politics plays in relation to current local, national, and global issues. Politics also involves us considering issues from a wide range of perspectives, helping us to understand differences in opinions.

Portuguese

A-Level Portuguese will inspire students to have an appreciation of the language, literature, film and culture of the Portuguese speaking countries are areas where it is an official language. It allows students to reward creativity, inspire with engaging themes and continually progress their critical thinking and analytical skills.

Psychology

Studying A-Level Psychology enriches us by helping us to understand human behaviour, with all its social interaction, language, communication, motivation, emotions, and decision making. Learning about human behaviour can also help to build your communication skills and improve your teamwork and leadership skills.

Product Design

A-Level Product Design is a creative and thought-provoking qualification that gives you the practical skills, theoretical knowledge, and confidence to succeed. In this course, you will investigate historical, social, cultural, environmental, and economic influences on design and technology, whilst enjoying opportunities to put your learning in to practice by producing prototypes of your choice.

Spanish

Studying A-Level Spanish will give you the chance to further advance your linguistic and communicative skills and give a deeper insight into Hispanic social, artistic, cultural and political topics.

Sport A-Level Sport is a subject for those who like to know how the body works, how sports performers recover from training and injuries, and how to coach various groups of people. After studying Sport, you will have a much better understanding of how the sports industry works and the requirements of staff in the industry.

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