Westminster City School Sixth Form Prospectus - September 2020 entry

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Welcome It is my great pleasure to welcome you to Westminster City School. We offer an outstanding Sixth Form experience, an experience which blends academic success, unparalleled connections, a hard-working but caring culture and a broad range of opportunities beyond the curriculum. By the time you leave us you will be exceptionally well prepared for your future with strong A-level results, offers from universities or high level apprenticeships, work experience and expert careers advice.

The founders of Westminster City School adopted the motto Unitate Fortior – Strength in Unity. It is a sentiment that is as important to the school today as it was when it first opened in 1877.

We draw much from our rich history to ensure that everyone within our school’s multi-faith, multi-cultural and forward-thinking community is equipped with the skills and attributes to succeed in the 21st Century. We are proud of this diversity which ensures our school is a true reflection of the modern city we live in.

Increasing numbers of students are going that extra mile to be educated at Westminster City School. There is something very special that permeates the school – we call it the ‘Westminster City Factor’. This factor comprises of a unity of so many strengths. Ours is a school unified by its culture, moral purpose, character, connections and sense of community.

We are proud of our students who achieve some of the best A-level results in Greater London and go on to enjoy excellent careers.

Our highly skilled teachers, small, intimate classes and friendly, supportive environment enable you to fulfil your potential. In addition, our pastoral support and extra-curricular activities will be key to you becoming a confident, wellrounded, resilient and independent individual.

The school’s prime central location not only gives you access to the numerous museums and sights of London but also allows you to gain work experience and learn from the many major companies and organisations nearby.

We look forward to welcoming you to Westminster City School Sixth Form and hope you thoroughly enjoy the experience.

Katie Dennis Assistant Headteacher, Sixth Form 5

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Academic Excellence Westminster City’s exam results are amongst the best in Westminster and Greater London. With these results many of our students progress into top universities such as Oxford and Cambridge and the Russell Group of universities. Many go on to enjoy glittering careers.

Our A-level courses are challenging and exciting. They are expertly crafted by our passionate teachers to allow you to flourish and develop your own interests.

The teachers will inspire you through varied and engaging lessons and will guide you to success.

“The Sixth Form has given me many opportunities and has helped me become more independent.”

Kresina, Former Head Girl

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“The Sixth Form is good because the achievement of students is good and improving.�

Ofsted

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Connections You will study in one of the most exciting locations, right in the heart of London, where you can feed off the buzz of one of the world’s great cities. It is a short walk to the Houses of Parliament, Buckingham Palace and Oxford Street. It has excellent transport links and is in the centre of a buoyant commercial district.

We have strong, long-established links with many of the international companies, organisations and government offices nearby, such as Google, AT&T, Land Securities, Jo Cowan Architects, Jacobs Engineering Group, Deutsche Bank, Mizuho Bank and PWC. These links enable you to gain a firm understanding of the world of work. Our connections with universities and colleges such as King’s College, Imperial College, University College London, University of Sussex, London School of Economics and Goldsmiths provide opportunities for students to attend summer and specialist courses.

“Invited guest speakers from the world of business and beyond, from many different career paths inspire me to push myself and to work hard. They challenge me to be ambitious, if they have done it, so can I."

Daisy, Year 13

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Culture Westminster City School’s Sixth Form inspires students to learn in an atmosphere that is friendly, diverse and caring. Its small, mixed in-take means class sizes are more intimate than most sixth forms. Whether you come from Westminster City or another school you will quickly make strong friendships.

You will support each other through your studies and our dedicated, experienced and approachable Sixth Form team will support and guide you in combination with your subject teachers and form tutors.

“Westminster City School gave me the opportunity to flourish and develop my passion and interest for physics through the high quality and inspirational teaching staff in the science department.”

Arb, Former student reading Physics, Balliol College, University of Oxford.

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“The Sixth Form students in particular are very good ambassadors for the school. They epitomise the ambitions the school has for its students.�

Ofsted

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Purpose The Sixth Form shares the lower school’s Christian ethos which underpins our common moral purpose. All members of the school community – students, parents, staff and governors – be they of the Christian faith, of other faiths or of no faith are bonded by the four values that underpin this purpose:

Wisdom We nurture wisdom by developing academic habits and skills, emotional intelligence, resilience and creativity in all.

Teach me good judgement and knowledge, for I believe in your commandments.

(Psalm 119.66)

Integrity We foster integrity by encouraging all young people and adults in our community to match words with deeds, fulfil commitments and take responsibility for their behaviour.

Show yourself in all respects a model of good works, and in your teaching show. sincerity, dignity, and sound speech (Titus 2.7)

Compassion We cultivate compassion by valuing each person in our community and empowering them to share their gifts and aspirations.

I give you a new commandment that you love one another. Just as I have loved you, you also should love one another. (John 13.34)

Excellence We develop excellence by ensuring all in our community do their best, take pride in achievements and are open to change and learning from others.

Whatever you do, do everything for the glory of God. (1 Corinthians 10.31)

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Opportunities The Sixth Form’s academic success is augmented by many extra-curricular activities and pastoral support providing the key to the development of confident, well-rounded, resilient and independent young men and women, ready to succeed in the world beyond school. Our diverse range of activities include football, cadets, choir, debating, essay competitions and the Model UN. We run trips to New York, Paris, Vienna, Auschwitz, Uganda and Thorpe Park and visit many of the numerous museums and exhibitions nearby.

The academic year includes a designated work experience period. Placements are available in a wide range of workplaces.

“The school has introduced pathways to law and policing and psychometric analysis to help us with our career choices.”

Year 13 student

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Facilities Whilst many of the school buildings date back to Victorian times the Sixth Form is located in a modern, state-of-the-art building. You will enjoy a fully equipped study suite that supports your learning, a common room and a private Sixth Form garden. You will also have full access to the excellent facilities on the wider school site such as a gym, drama studio, music spaces, art rooms, science laboratories and computer suites. There is a well resourced Sixth Form only study area in the library.

“I have found that all the teachers have been very supportive and helpful, especially with university applications, references and general advice.�

Junior

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University & Careers Whatever your aspirations, goals or dreams for the future, the Sixth Form at Westminster City School will prepare you to take the next step that is right for you. The majority of our students go on to higher education, many gain entrance to the Russell Group universities.

We provide a full schedule of university fairs, career events and business mentoring to help you make an informed choice.

Our experienced Sixth Form team will guide you through researching and selecting the right course, university and career for you. You will learn how to write an effective UCAS personal statement and how to submit your applications. We also provide support in applying for higher level post-18 apprenticeships. In addition, we have structured programmes for those interested in a career in Finance, Law, Medicine or Policing. Pathways programmes provide guidance, mentoring and work experience for students interested in these sectors.

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"Weekly assemblies with talented, careers professionals provide students with exceptional, up to date labour market information."

Ms Adebanjo

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Choosing your subjects The majority of students choose three A Level subjects to study at the beginning of Year 12. This allows access to the maximum teaching time available. Students with a strong academic record may choose four A Levels including Further Mathematics or an extended Project Qualification which is highly valued by universities.

We follow a rigorous internal assessment process, culminating in your formal external A Level exams at the end of Year 13. Some subjects will also have coursework elements.

Most A Level subjects are available including Science and Humanities or a combination of the two.

Subject staff are happy to provide more detail about their subjects.

All of our A Levels are challenging and exciting and can lead onto fantastic university courses and careers.

Application process Full details for application to the Sixth Form are available on our website wcsch.com/sixth-form

Offers and entrance requirements The offer of a place is conditional on your performance at GCSE. The minimum entry requirement for A Level courses is five full GCSE grades at 5 and above including English and Mathematics. Students are also expected to meet the entrance requirements for each subject, which can be found on our website wcsch.com/Key-stage-5

We offer the following courses at A Level Subject Exam Board Specification code Business AQA 7132 Biology AQA 7402 Chemistry AQA 7405 Computer Science OCR 7517 Economics Edexcel 9ECO English Literature Edexcel 9ET0 Geography AQA 7037 Government & Politics Edexcel 9GP01 History OCR H505 Mathematics Edexcel 9MAO Further Mathematics Edexcel 9FMOEO Philosophy and Ethics AQA 7062 Physics AQA 7408 Psychology AQA 7182 Sociology AQA 7192

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Business Qualification: A Level Exam Board: AQA Specification Code: 7132

This course has been designed to provide students with a critical understanding of the dynamic external environment within which businesses operate and the effects this can have upon decisionmaking within a business. It encourages students to acquire a range of important and transferable skills such as presenting arguments and justified recommendations on the basis of available evidence.

What you will learn in Year 12

Assessment

. What is business? . Managers, leadership and decision making . Decision making to improve marketing performance . Decision making to improve operational performance . Decision making to improve financial performance . Decision making to improve HR performance

The A Level is assessed by three two hour written exams at the end of the course.

Paper 1: Multiple-choice questions and two essays.

Paper 2: Three compulsory data response questions.

Paper 3: One compulsory case study.

What you will learn in Year 13

. Analysing the strategic position of a business . Choosing strategic direction . Strategic methods: how to pursue strategies . Managing strategic change Entry requirements GCSE Grade 6 in English and Mathematics.

Testing quantitative skills: The A-level assesses quantitative skills, making up a minimum of 10% of the overall marks. The skills tested include ratios, averages, fractions, percentages and calculation of profit and loss.

Progression The qualification allows for a number of progression routes including higher education. The course provides a sound basis for progression to a range of HE courses, e.g. BA degrees in business subjects and HNDs.

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Biology Qualification: A Level Exam Board: AQA Specification Code: 7402

Biology is fundamentally an experimental subject. This course provides numerous opportunities to use practical experiences to link theory to reality, and equip students with the essential practical skills they need. A Level Biology is a stepping stone to future study, which will inspire and nurture a passion for Biology and lay the groundwork for further study in courses like biological sciences and medicine.

What you will learn in Year 12

Assessment

. Biological molecules . Cells . Organisms exchange substances with their environment . Genetic information, variation and relationships

Exams: 3 exams all to be taken at the end of Year 13 Paper 1 – Year 12 content - worth 35% of A Level.

Paper 2 – Year 13 content - worth 35% of A Level.

Paper 3 – synoptic paper, with written essay, worth 30% of A Level.

What you will learn in Year 13

A separate endorsement of practical skills is taken alongside the A Level, assessed by teachers through 12 required practicals.

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. Energy transfer in and between organisms . Organisms respond to changes in their internal and external environments . Genetics, populations, evolution and ecosystems . The control of gene expression Entry requirements Students will need a grade 6 in Mathematics and a grade 6 in English. Depending upon the course studied for science students will need at least two grade 6s from combined science, but 7,6 is desirable. Students who have studied triple science will need all grade 6s, but a grade 7 is desirable in Biology.

Progression Students can progress from this qualification to university in similar disciplines and to career paths such as marine biology, pharmacology, medicine and microbiology. Students can also progress to higher degree apprenticeships in veterinary nursing, animal care and environmental conservation.

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Chemistry Qualification: A Level Exam Board: AQA Specification Code: 7405

A Level Chemistry attempts to answer the big question ‘what is the world made of’ and it’s the search for this answer that makes it so fascinating. Students will learn a wide breadth of chemistry from how catalysts are used in exhaust systems to how nuclear magnetic resonance is used for MRI scans in hospitals.

What you will learn in Year 12

Assessment

. Physical Chemistry . Inorganic Chemistry . Organic Chemistry

Exams: 3 exams all to be taken at the end of Year 13.

Practical work: 12 practicals completed over the two year course.

What you will learn in Year 13

Progression

. Physical Chemistry 2 . Inorganic Chemistry 2 . Organic Chemistry 2 Entry requirements Students will need a grade 6 in Mathematics and a grade 6 in English. Depending upon the course studied for science students will need at least two grade 6s from combined science, but 7,6 is desirable.

Students who have studied triple science will need all grade 6s, but a grade 7 is desirable in Chemistry.

Students can progress from this qualification to degree courses in similar disciplines such as Chemistry, Pharmacology, and Pre-clinical Medicine. Students can also progress to Higher Apprenticeships in Healthcare Science, Chemical Science and Process development in prestigious Chemical companies.

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Computer Science Qualification: A Level Exam Board: OCR Specification Code: 7517

Computers impact every aspect of our lives today. The Computer Science A-Level is a gateway to both further study and industry, introducing students to the broad spectrum of modern computing, from the underpinning theory to the practical consequences.

Along the way, we touch on such topics as cryptology, the Internet, software development and the ethical and environmental issues raised by our use and increasing dependence on technology.

What you will learn in Year 12

. Fundamentals of Computer Systems, Communication & Networking . Fundamentals of programming, data structures & data representation . Theory of Computation . Computational Thinking (Problem-solving) . Functional Programming . Consequences of using computers What you will learn in Year 13

. Programming paradigms & the software development lifecycle . Fundamentals of databases & Big Data . Advanced data structures and algorithms Entry requirements GCSE Grade 6 in Mathematics and Computer Science.

Students who have not studied Computer Science at GCSE must successfully complete a specified on-line coding course in the summer before joining Year 12.

Assessment Assessments take place in Year 13: Paper One – Online – 40% of final mark.

Paper Two – Written – 40% of final mark.

Software Development Project – 20% of final mark.

Progression Students can progress from this qualification to a degree in either Computer Science or a specialism such as Cybersecurity, Artificial Intelligence or Big Data.

Alternatively, the skills developed could be applied to Project Management or any highly analytical field, from law to engineering.

Suggested Reading List Code Academy (Practice your coding) www.codecademy.com Isaac Computer Science (A-Level resources) www.isaaccomputerscience.org Wired Magazine (IT and Tech Background) www.wired.co.uk Where Wizards Stay Up Late: The Origins of the Internet,

by Katie Hafner & Matthew Lyon (The story of how the Internet happened.)

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Economics Qualification: A Level Exam Board: Edexcel Specification Code: 9EC0

Economics is defined as; ‘The branch of knowledge concerned with the production, consumption, and transfer of wealth.’ At the heart of this Economics course will be the relevance to the modern world. The course is designed to engage students and facilitate an understanding of their role in society. The stimulating content will encourage them to develop their skills as independent learners, critical thinkers and decision-makers.

What you will learn in Year 12 and Year 13 Over this two year course, you will study areas and topics drawn from both micro and macroeconomics.

Microeconomics: the economic problem and economic methodology individual economic decision making price determination in a competitive market production, costs and revenue perfect competition, imperfectly competitive markets and monopoly the labour market the distribution of income and wealth: poverty and inequality the market mechanism, market failure and government intervention in markets Macroeconomics: the measurement of macroeconomic performance how the macroeconomy works economic performance financial markets and monetary policy fiscal policy and supply-side policies the international economy

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Assessment This A Level is 100% assessed by examination and consists of three exams all to be taken at the end of Year 13.

Progression Students can progress from this qualification to a degree in Economics or a degree in a particular field of Economics, including, development, international, health or mathematical economics and econometrics.

Alternatively students could progress to any related field including, accountancy, finance or actuarial science.

Suggested Reading List The Economist magazine is a good starting point.

The Armchair Economist is the most basic, whilst Freakonomics is the most famous. The Economist Naturalist is the most theory heavy. Students with an interest in football should read Soccernomics. Everyone should probably read 23 Things They Don’t Tell You About Capitalism by Ha-Joon Chang.

Entry requirements Students are required to meet our general entry requirements.

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English Literature Qualification: A Level Exam Board: Edexcel Specification Code: 9ET0

English Literature is for students who love characters, plots, themes and ideas. You will study novels, plays and poems covering a wide variety of genres and periods, including the 21st Century. The course will improve your ability to analyse and think critically. Universities and employers value English Literature very favourably.

What you will learn in Year 12

. Frankenstein by Mary Shelley . The Handmaid’s Tale by Margaret Atwood . A Streetcar Named Desire by Tennesee Williams . Poems of the decade . Unseen poetry What you will learn in Year 13

. King Lear by William Shakespeare . Shakespeare: A Critical Anthology . Metaphysical Poetry Entry requirements

Assessment 80% examination (three exams) 20% coursework (3000 words)

Progression English Literature A Level is one of the most respected of all A Levels due to the high levels of critical thinking and articulacy required. Equally, the course provides an excellent grounding for those aiming for careers in writing such as fiction, journalism, TV, theatre, or in wider fields such as law, humanities and the social sciences.

GCSE grade 6 in both English Language and Literature.

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Geography Qualification: A Level Exam Board: AQA Specification Code: 7037

Never before has your planet needed your geographical skills more to help understand and tackle issues of such global concern, from global warming to migration, from urban management to volcanic eruptions and earthquakes. It does far more than simply analyse places, it places them in a broad social, environmental and economic context.

Geography takes you places!

What you will learn in Year 12

. Section A: Water and carbon cycles . Section B: either Hot desert systems and landscapes .

or Coastal systems and landscapes or Glacial systems and landscapes Section C: either Hazards or Ecosystems under stress

What you will learn in Year 13

. Section A: Global systems and global governance . Section B: Changing places . Section C: Either Contemporary urban environments . .

or Population and the environment or Resource security Component 3: Geography fieldwork investigation (coursework) An individual investigation which must include data collected in the field. The individual investigation is based on a question or issue defined and developed by the student relating to any topic.

Entry requirements GCSE grade 6 in Geography. If students have not studied Geography, we will accept a grade 6 or higher in English as an alternative.

Assessment Component 1 and 2 by exam (40% for each component) and internally marked coursework at 20%.

Progression Geography rewards you with a wide range of analytical, statistical, independent research, report writing, numeracy, presentation, debating and literacy skills that are preferable for most degree courses and career choices. Geography graduates progress into all spheres of work including banking & finance, sustainability, urban regeneration, environmental consultancy, planning, law and teaching.

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Government & Politics Qualification: A Level Exam Board: Edexcel Specification Code: 9GP01

Government and Politics teaches you all about how the country is run, why it is run like that, and how you can have an influence on your future.

You will study how democracy works and what happens within the Houses of Parliament The course is particularly suited to anyone who is interested in current affairs and likes to keep up-to-date with what is happening in the news. If you’ve ever wondered how political personalities become popular, thought about what feminism actually means or questioned a decision made by the Prime Minister you will get a lot out of studying this course.

What you will learn in Year 12

. Democracy . Political parties . The Constitution . Parliament . The Judiciary . Elections . Pressure groups . The Prime Minister and the Executive . Liberalism . Conservatism What you will learn in Year 13

. US Constitution . US Presidency . US Congress . US Supreme Court . US Elections . US Parties

Entry requirements GCSE grade 6 in History. If you have not studied History, then you will need a grade 6 in another essay-based subject.

Assessment The course is assessed with three two hour exams at the end of the course.

Progression Students who have studied Government & Politics at WCS in the past have gone on to study Politics, Law, Philosophy, History, Economics, Medicine and many other subjects at university.

The jobs former students have gone on to have been equally diverse, but we are particularly proud of Wes Streeting MP who was voted into the House of Commons in the 2015 General Election.

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History Qualification: A Level Exam Board: OCR Specification Code: H505

History is full of fascinating stories that help you to understand and interact with the world around you. It teaches you to write well, and to form and win arguments. Studying History prepares you well for any career as in any work you will need to write well and convince others to agree with you. The knowledge and skills A Level History teaches you are particularly useful for careers in law, business, journalism and politics.

What you will learn in Year 12

Assessment

. France in revolution 1774-1815 . Britain 1930-1997 . China and its rulers 1839-1989 . Civil Rights in the USA 1863-1968

Course work 20% - Civil Rights in the USA 1863-1968 Exam 1 25% - Britain 1930-1997 Exam 2 15% - France in Revolution 1774-1815 Exam 3 40% - China and its Rulers 1839-1989

What you will learn in Year 13

. China and its rulers 1839-1989 . Civil Rights in the USA 1863-1968 . Revision Entry requirements GCSE grade 6 in History. If students have not studied History they will need a grade 6 in English.

This is a linear qualification so all exams are taken at the end of the course.

Progression History teaches students analytical, debating and literacy skills that are applicable to any degree course and future careers. Former students have gone on to study medicine, banking, law, sciences and psychology at Russell Group universities including the University of Manchester, Bristol University, The City Law School, University of London and the University of Exeter.

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Mathematics Qualification: A Level Exam Board: Edexcel Specification Code: 9MAO

Mathematics extends students’ thinking of pure topics such as functions, coordinate geometry, sequences and series, trigonometry, exponentials and logarithms and the introduction and applications of calculus. Students will also study modelling and applications of Mathematics with mechanics and statistics modules making up one third of the course.

What you will learn in Year 12

. Algebra and Functions . Coordinate Geometry . Differentiation . Integration . Vectors . Exponentials and Logarithms . Trigonometry . Data Representations and interpretations . Statistical distributions . Probability . Statistical Sampling . Quantities and units . Dynamics What you will learn in Year 13 • • • • • • •

Algebraic Methods Functions and Modelling Differentiation Sequence and Series Trigonometry 2 Integration Parametric equations

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Numerical Methods Vectors in 3D Plane Normal distribution Conditional Probability Regression and Correlation Forces Moment Kinematics

Entry requirements GCSE grade 7 in Mathematics.

Assessment The course currently consists of 3 components; 2 pure papers and 1 applied paper. Each paper has equal weighting and is out of 100 marks.

Progression This course prepares students for further study and employment in a wide range of disciplines such as engineering, accountancy, education, statistics, Economics, medicine, biochemistry and many more.

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Further Mathematics Qualification: A Level Exam Board: Edexcel Specification Code: 9FM0E0

Further Mathematics extends students’ thinking beyond the A Level Mathematics specification and introduces the ideas of complex numbers, hyperbolic functions, matrices, critical path analysis and employs calculus techniques for a wide range of applications including the use of integration to calculate probabilities of continuous random variables.

What you will learn in Year 12 • • • • • • • • • • • •

Complex Numbers Matrices Series Algebra and Functions Proof Vectors Calculus Frequency Distributions Chi-squared test Momentum and Impulse Work, energy and Power Elastic Collision

What you will learn in Year 13 • • • • • •

Complex Numbers Hyperbolic Functions Polar Coordinates Differential equations Improper integral Maclaurin series

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Methods of difference Hypothesis testing Probability Generating Functions Quality tests Elastic strings, springs and energy

Entry requirements GCSE grade 8 Mathematics.

Assessment The course currently consists of 4 components; 2 pure papers and 2 applied papers. Each paper has equal weighting and is out of 75 marks.

Progression Further Mathematics prepares students for further study and employment in a wide range of disciplines such as engineering, statistics, economics, medicine, biochemistry and many more.

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Philosophy and Ethics Qualification: A Level Exam Board: AQA Specification Code: 7062

To study religion, philosophy and ethics is to study all the questions in life that seemingly cannot be answered. Many of the questions you will study are certainly confusing – Why does the universe exist?

Does God exist? Why do people do evil things? What is right and wrong? The skills you will develop are essay writing, critical thinking, textual analysis, debate and evaluation. These skills are essential in all under-graduate studies and post-graduate careers.

What you will learn in Year 12

. Arguments for the existence of God – design, ontological and cosmological . Religious experience . Evil and suffering . Ethical theories – natural moral law, situation ethics and virtue ethics . Christianity – God; sources of wisdom and authority; good conduct and moral principles . Expressions of religious identity What you will learn in Year 13

. Religious language . Miracles . Self, death and afterlife . Meta-ethics: the meaning of right and wrong . Free-will, moral responsibility and the conscience . Christianity – science; gender and sexuality; secularisation; migration; pluralism . Dialogues between Christianity, philosophy and

Entry requirements GCSE Grade 6 in English Literature.

Assessment Two 3 hour examinations to be taken at the end of Year 13.

Progression Religious Studies is considered a classic A Level and is highly regarded by universities as well as careers in medicine, the legal profession, personnel management, education, public relations, the police force, the media and journalism.

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Physics Qualification: A Level Exam Board: AQA Specification Code: 7408

Physics is the branch of science concerned with the nature and properties of matter and energy. In other words, Physics is the study of how everything works! The ultimate aim of Physics is to provide a complete description of nature.

What you will learn in Year 12

. Mathematics & measurement . Electricity . Particles . Mechanics & materials . Waves What you will learn in Year 13

. Further mechanics . Radiation & nuclear physics . Thermal physics . Electric & magnetic fields . AC & capacitors . Turning points in physics Entry requirements

Assessment Exams: 3 exams all to be taken at the end of Year 13 Paper 1 Year 12 content – 35% of A Level.

Paper 2 Year 13 content – 35% of A Level.

Paper 3 – synoptic paper - 30% of A Level.

Practical work: 12 required practicals are completed over the two year course.

Progression Students can progress from this qualification to various qualifications in similar disciplines such as natural science, mathematics, engineering, computer science, economics and business. Physics A Level is highly regarded due to the problem solving and analytical skills it requires. A Level Physics opens up huge number of career paths.

Students will need a grade 7 in Mathematics and a grade 6 in English. Depending upon the course studied for science students will need at least two grade 6s from combined science, but 7,6 is desirable. Students who have studied triple science will need all grade 6s, but a grade 7 is desirable in Physics.

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Psychology Qualification: A Level Exam Board: AQA Specification Code: 7182

Psychology is the study of mind and behaviour. In this course you will examine the brain and behaviour from a range of psychological approaches, from biopsychology to humanistic psychology.

Psychology is a broad subject in terms of the skills you will develop including extended writing, knowledge recall, designing studies and statistics.

What you will learn in Year 12

. Approaches in psychology . Biopsychology . Memory . Research methods . Social influence . Attachment What you will learn in Year 13

. Psychopathology . Schizophrenia . Issues and debate . Research methods . Gender . Forensic psychology

Assessment This A Level is 100% assessed by examination and consists of three exams all to be taken at the end of Year 13.

Progression Psychology is highly regarded by universities and employers alike due to the transferrable academic skills the A Level delivers.

Entry requirements GCSE grade 6 in English Language or Literature, and a grade 6 in Biology.

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Sociology Qualification: A Level Exam Board: AQA Specification Code: 7192

A Level Sociology will help you to make sense of the society we live in and understand the cultural and identity issues which affect us all. You will learn a number of skills including the use of evidence to support your arguments, how to investigate facts, and critical thinking. It is relevant to the society you live in so you are bound to enjoy learning about topics that are relevant to everyday life; plus it opens the door to a fantastic range of interesting careers.

What you will learn in Year 12

. Education . Families and households . Research methods What you will learn in Year 13

. Crime and deviance . Beliefs in society . Sociological theory Entry requirements GCSE Grade 6 in English or History.

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Assessment There are three exams, consisting of a mixture of short answers and extended writing questions.

Paper 1: Education with Theory and Methods.

Paper 2: Topics in Sociology.

Paper 3: Crime and Deviance with Theory and Methods.

Progression Students often progress from Sociology A Level to degree courses or exciting career options, including: social work, human resources, advertising, policing, marketing, journalism, law, teaching.

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