SIXTH FORM

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SIXTH FORM

DUNRAVEN
SIXTH FORM
COURSES 2014
www.dunraven.org.uk
Art and Design
Director of Learning: Ms K Smith
Exam Board: EDEXCEL
Entry Requirement:
Grade B in GCSE Art and Design
Course content
Advanced Level
This course is suitable for any student who has artistic
skill. You should have an understanding and
knowledge of practical art and design based skills,
preferably from having successfully completed a GCSE
course in Art or equivalent.
You need an interest, flair and a
commitment to the subject. You will learn how to
record observations, experiences and ideas in visual
and other forms. You will analyse and evaluate sources
and objects, developing an understanding of
purposes, meanings and contexts. Your ideas will
develop through sustained investigations and
explorations, selecting and using materials and
processes, interpreting relationships and analysing
methods and outcomes. You will learn to present a
personal, coherent and informed response, realising
your intentions and articulating and explaining
connections with the work of others. You will
complete a range of supporting tasks in your work
journal.
Unit 3: Personal Investigation
Skills Required:
A student who can think independently, and has good
practical skills, and is willing to take a few risks.
Effective planning and preparation of ideas, both
visual and written annotations.
Basic ICT skills.
Course Structure AS & A2
Advanced Subsidiary
Unit 1: Coursework:
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Still Life Unit
Portraiture Unit
Life Drawing
Unit 2: Externally Set Assignment on Exam Theme
3,000 word essay on chosen theme
Coursework to run alongside written essay on personal theme
Unit 4: Externally set assignment on Exam theme
Assessments
Assessment Objectives
AO1
Develop their ideas through sustained and focused
investigations informed by contextual and other sources,
demonstrating analytical and critical understanding. 20 Marks
AO2
Experiment with and select appropriate resources,
media, materials, techniques and processes, reviewing
and refining their ideas as their work develops. 20 Marks
AO3
Record in visual and/or other forms ideas, observations
and insights relevant to their intentions, demonstrating
an ability to reflect on their work and progress. 20 Marks
AO4
Present a personal, informed and meaningful response
demonstrating critical understanding, realising
intentions and, where appropriate, making connections
between visual, oral or other elements. 20 Marks
Coursework 80 marks
Externally set assignment 80 marks
Career Value
This qualification will allow you to apply for a
Foundation course in Art and Design.
There are many varied areas of creative
employment where the employer will be
looking for an A level in Art and Design.
These range from Animation, Design,
Fashion, Graphic Design, Theatre
Design, Make up artist,
Medical Illustrator,
Courtroom Artist,
Muralist, and more.
Biology
Director of Learning: Dr F Taheri
Exam Board: EDEXCEL
Entry Requirement: Grade A in GCSE Science (double/triple)
Course content
Assessments
The course covers topics of biochemistry of
macromolecules, structure and role of DNA and RNA,
protein synthesis, genetics, and plant cell structure in
A/S.
Unit 1: Lifestyle, transport, genes and health
1 hour 30 minutes, 80 Marks
40% of AS mark and 20% of A Level marks
In A2, biochemistry of photosynthesis,
respiration, homeostasis, infection, immunity,
forensics, the nervous system and human genome
project are covered.
Eight compulsory questions, each carrying variable numbers of marks
Skills Required
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A deeper appreciation of the skills,
knowledge and understanding of how
science works
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Ability to use theories, models and ideas to develop and modify scientific explanations in biology
Advanced Subsidiary
Unit 1: Lifestyle, Transport, Genes and health
Unit 2: Development, plants and the environment
Unit 3: Practical biology and research skills
Advanced Level
Unit 4: The Natural environment and species survival
Unit 5: Energy, exercise and co-ordination
Unit 6: Practical biology and investigation skills
Unit 2: Development, plants and the environment
40% of AS mark and 20% of A level marks
Unit 3: Practical biology and research skills
20% of AS marks and 10% of A level marks
Unit 4: The natural environment and species survival
1 hour 30 minutes- 90 marks
40% of A2 and 20% of A level marks
Unit 5: Energy, Exercise and coordination
40% 0f A2 marks and 20% of A level marks
Unit6: Practical biology and investigative skills
Career Value
Biomedical research, neuroscience, ecology, forestry,
clinical medicine including dentistry, podiatry,
optometry, and veterinary medicine, physical therapy
and genetic counselling are examples of career
opportunities with A level biology.
Business Applied
Director of Learning: Mr S Urdiales
Exam Board: AQA
Entry Requirement:
Grade C in English and Mathematics
Course content
This course is different to AS Business as it is made up
of a combination of examination and coursework. You
will study business aims and objectives; the different
types of legal structures; how to meet the needs of
customers by coherent marketing plans and business
finance which is assessed externally. This
qualification has been designed to provide
knowledge and understanding of the vocational
element of Business Studies. It is aimed at those who
want to progress to further education or employment.
Advanced Subsidiary
Skills required
In order to be successful in Applied Business, you need
to have a good level of numeracy and literacy as writing essays and financial calculations are an important
element of the course. It is also important to have
organisational and research skills as you will be asked
to research a particular business and suggest, for example, how to improve the marketing strategy of the
firm. A good understanding of current business and
economics affairs will enhance your understanding
and application of the course.
Career Value
This vocational qualification enables students to develop a broad understanding of Business theories and
concepts and provides them with the opportunity to
specialise in a particular field. Students tend to follow
courses on Marketing, Finance, Human Resources, and
Administration and so on. Also some students set up
their own business using the knowledge and expertise
learnt in the course.
Unit 1 Investigating Business
Unit 2 People in Business
Unit 3 Financial Planning and Monitoring (Externally Test)
Advanced Level
Unit 8 Business Planning
Unit 9 Marketing Strategy
Unit 11 The Marketing Environment (External Test)
Assessements
This course is assessed by a combination of portfolio
evidence and externals test. In each of the two years, you
will have two pieces of coursework and one exam. Each
unit has an equal value to the final grade.
Business Studies
Exam Board: AQA
Entry Requirement:
Grade B in GCSE English and Maths
Course content
Assessments
Business is not all about money, but provides you
with an exciting insight into the dynamic and creative
world of business and enterprise. Modern economies
are mainly successful due to the talent that
entrepreneurs bring to the market. World figures such
as Bill Gates and Steve Jobs have changed the way we
are living due to their capacity to innovate and take
risks. Who can now think of a world without
computers and the internet?
AS Business:
During the course, you will learn the skills to produce
a business plan and manage a company using
effective strategies. You will study how to meet the
needs of customers using marketing plans and
strategies. In this course, Students evaluate how every
decision has financial implications, and you will be
taught how to calculate, costs, revenue and profits
using cash flows and balance sheets.
Unit 3 25% of A level
1 hour and 45 minutes examination (80 marks)
Advanced Subsidiary
Unit 1: Planning and Financing a Business
Unit 2: Managing a Business
Advanced Level
Unit 3: Strategies for Success
Unit 4: The Business Environment and Managing Change
Unit 1 40% of AS and 20% of A level
Unit 2
60% of AS and 60% of A level
1 hour and 30 hours examination (80 marks)
A2 Business:
Unit 4
25% of A level
Career Value
Due to the fact that the number of skills acquired during
the study of Business are transferable, most students
would enter into diverse career options from the most
common of banking, finance, teaching to others such
as geography, history, law and so on. There are also a
number of students that set up their own business using
all the skills and expertise learnt in this subject.
Chemistry
Head of Chemistry: Dr P Flood
Exam Board: AQA
Course content
Assessments
There are three units in Year 12 and 13, two theoretical
and one practical. There is practical work dispersed in
the theoretical units that enhances ones
understanding of the theory. The first unit is
designed to ensure one has the fundamental skills to
proceed throughout the remainder of the course into
year 13, including mathematical, organic, physical and
analytical chemistry.
Unit 1
The second unit is ‘Chemistry in Action’ which is the
application of what was learnt in Unit 1 with some
new information provided. Unit 3 is the ISA
(Coursework). This continues in year 13 just in greater
detail in preparation for university careers.
70 marks 1hr 15 min. 4-6 shot answer
questions, 1 – 2 long answer questions.
33 1/3% AS Grade or 16 2/3 % A2 grade
Unit 2 100 marks 1hr 45. 6-8 short answer questions, 2 long answer questions
46 2/3% AS Grade or 23 1/3% A2 grade
Unit 3
50 marks centre assessed.
20% AS grade or 10% A2 Grade
Unit 4 100 marks 1hr 45 min. 6-8 short answer
questions, 2-3 long answer questions
20% A2 Grade
Skills Required
Unit 5 100 marks 1hr 45 min. 6-8 short answer
questions, 2-3 long answer questions.
20% A2 Grade
Maths, English, strong practical skills, excellent study
ethic and independent learning.
Unit 6
Advanced Subsidiary
AS Unit 1: Foundation Chemistry
AS Unit 2: Chemistry in Action
AS Unit 3: Coursework
Advanced Level
A2 Unit 4: Kintetics, Equilibria and Organic Chemistry
A2 Unit 5: Energetics, Redox and Inorganic Chemistry
A2 Unit 6: Coursework
50 marks centre assessed.
10% A2 Grade
Career Value
Medicine, Teaching, Pharmacy, Sciences, Chemical
Engineering, Petrochemicals, Research, and many more.
Computing
Director of Learning: Mr S Chaudhri
Exam Board: AQA
Entry Requirement:
Grade A in GCSE Maths and Grade B GCSE ICT and Science
Course content
Advanced Level
This course has been designed for students who wish
to go on to higher education courses or employment
where knowledge of Computing would be beneficial.
Students can study Computing and go on to a career
in Law, Business, Engineering or any type of Science.
Unit 3 Problem Solving, Programming, Operating Systems, Databases and Networking
Students learn Computing in VB.net as well as
fundemental concents of the theory of Computing
such as representing sound, numbers and graphics
inside the machine.
This course, with its emphasis on abstract thinking,
general problem solving, algorithmic and
mathematical reasoning, scientific and
engineering-based thinking, is a good foundation for
further study.
Skills Required
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Ability to solve complex Maths problems
Lateral thinking
No previous Computing knowledge is needed
Course Structure
Advanced Subsidiary
Unit 1: Problem Solving, Programming,
Data Representation and Practical Exercise
Programming in a high level programming language and the fundamentals of structured programming
The binary number system, number bases and information coding schemes
The stages of development of a hardware/
software system.
Unit 2: Computer Components, The Stored Program Concept and The Internet
Logic gates and Boolean algebra
The internal components of a computer
Hardware devices
The fundamentals of computer systems
Unit 4 The Computing Practical Project
Assessments
Unit 1 2 hour on-screen examination
Unit 2 1 hour written examination
Unit 3 2 hour 30 minutes written examination
Unit 4 20% of A Level Coursework,
internally assessed, and moderated by AQA
Career Value
A Level Computing offers excellent progression to a
variety of degrees including Computing, Software
Engineering, Computer Games Production, Information
Systems, Forensic Computing, Computer Technology,
Music Technology, Networking and Electronics. Careers
in computer and electronics design, many varieties of
programming, systems analysis and
design are all options for those who
have studied Computing.
Dance
Director of Learning: Miss C Andrews
Exam Board: AQA
Entry Requirement:
Grade C or above in GCSE Dance and English
Course content
The course is made up of 3 main strands: performance,
choreography and appreciation.
Advanced Subsidiary
In year one, students will cover subject matter such as
the dancer as a performer; the process and craft of
choreography; the healthy dancer and analysis of
professional repertoire.
Students will be required to take part in regular
technique class and will regularly choreograph work
of their own in a variety of styles.
In year two students will develop knowledge of an
area of study from dance history, as well as a deeper
understanding of a set work to critically analyse in
terms of its content and context.
Students will select a key practitioner from history to
reproduce a solo in his/her style. Students will also
choreograph a group dance on others to demonstrate
thorough investigation, research, craft and
manipulation of movement material.
Skills Required
Prior training or experience in dance a huge asset but
similar transferable skills can be an advantage too;
such as martial arts, gymnastics, cheerleading,
athletics or other sports that develop your
co-ordination, agility and flexibility.
Students with a good acting ability are able to adapt
quickly and are also well suited.
A good writing style is important and a creative mind
will suit this course.
UNIT 1 20% Understanding Dance: A written
examination with structured questions and two essay questions.
UNIT 2 30% Choreography and Performance: A solo choreography created and performed by you and a duo/group performance piece.
Advanced Level
UNIT 3 25% Dance Appreciation: A written exam with two structured essay questions.
UNIT 4 25% Solo Performance & Group choreography: A solo performed by you in the style of a key
practitioner and a group dance
choreographed on others.
Assessments:
Informal assessments take place regularly through
practical performances of work in progress during class,
this is supported by regular teacher, self and peer
feedback.
Students will be more formally assessed in all unit areas
at least once per term.
Assessment can be in written or practical form and
regular homework will inform this process.
Career Value
The intrinsic value of dance is the development of
creative, imaginative, physical, emotional and intellectual
capacities.
Skills such as confidence, self-esteem, team working,
problem solving, fitness, cultural awareness, analytical
skills and more are all work related and can be gained by
taking A-Level Dance – an asset to many career choices.
Drama
Director of Learning: Ms N Walker
Exam Board: EDEXCEL
Entry Requirement:
Grade C or above in GCSE Drama and Grade B in GCSE English
Audition for students without the qualifications
Course content
Assessments
Edexcel’s Drama and Theatre Studies specification is
designed to provide a balance across a range of
learning activities. This specification combines the
activities of exploring plays, creating theatre, the
performing of plays, the analysis of theatre and the
critical evaluation of all of these elements. Students
completing the course successfully will have a
thorough understanding of drama and theatre, highly
toned analytical and creative skills and an ability to
communicate effectively with others.
There are many trips to the theatre, namely the Young
Vic Theatre and other West End venues. Students will
have the opportunity to engage in Q&A sessions with
industry professionals throughout this course.
Unit 1 This internally assessed unit requires students to
explore two contrasting play texts, chosen by the centre,
in a practical and active way. At least one of the plays
must be explored in the light of a recognised theatre
practitioner. A set of Exploration Notes must be
submitted. Students are also required to experience a live
theatre performance.
Skills Required
Unit 3 Students will be assessed on the research and
development of their work as well as the final
performance in front of an identified audience. They are
also required to complete an evaluation on both the
process and performance of their work.
Students should have a working understanding of
Drama vocabulary and understand how to create a
character. Students should be able to analyse a live
performance and have curiosity for creative problem
solving.
Advanced Subsidiary
Unit 1: (40%) Exploration of Drama and
Unit 2: (60%) Theatre Text in Performance
Advanced Level
Unit 3: (40%) Exploration of Dramatic Performance
Unit 4: (60%) Theatre Text in Context
Unit 2 This is an externally assessed unit. The first
section requires students to offer either a monologue or
duologue. The second section requires students to
contribute to a performance of a professionally
published play by a known writer. Students may offer
either acting or a design form and must also provide a
concept of the interpretation of their chosen roles or
designs.
Unit 4 2-hour-and-30-minute written paper in three
sections. Sections A and B require students to explore
one play, from a choice of three set play texts, from the
point of view of a director in both an academic and
practical way. In Section C a selection must be made of
one from a choice of three historic periods of theatre
history. A live performance of a play from the chosen
period must be experienced and evaluated and a
comparison made with the original staging conditions of
the play.
Career Value
Drama and Theatre Studies helps students to develop
confidence, presentations skills, analytical skills,
teamwork, leadership, independence, creativity, and
research skills. Honing these skills will be helpful down
the road, no matter what career is chosen!
Economics
Exam Board: AQA
Entry Requirement:
Grade B in GCSE English and Maths
Course content
Assessments
Economics is about choice and is at the heart of all
decision-making. Individuals, businesses and
governments are all faced with making choices in
situations where resources are scarce. As a result,
Economics is applicable in a wide range of fields,
including business, finance, administration, law, local
and national government and, indeed, most aspects
of everyday life. In studying, Economics students will
examine topics of obvious importance to human
well-being such as pollution, socio-economic
inequality and inflation. Economics is
valuable not only for the topics it studies, but also for
its methods of analysis. The processes economists use
in analysing arguments is a valuable skill that can be
transferred across different disciplines.
AS Economics:
Skills Required
In order to be successful in this subject you need to
have a good level of numeracy and literacy as writing
essays and data analysis are an important element
of the course. It is also important to have a critical
thinking approach to issues as it is required that you
analyse a particular economic problem and offer
economic policies to that problem. You need to be
able to justify economic policies based on evidence
given to you in a case study. We very much welcome
students with a good understanding of current affairs
as it will prove to be very valuable during the course.
Advanced Subsidiary
Unit 1: Markets and Market Failure
Unit 2: National Economy
Advanced Level
Unit 3: Business Economics and the Distribution of Income
Unit 4: The National and International Economy
Unit 1 50% of AS and 25% of A Level
1 hour and 15 minutes examination (75 marks 100UMS)
Unit 2 50% of AS and 25% of A Level
1hour and 15 minutes examination (75 marks 100UMS)
A2 Economics
Unit 3 Unit 4 25% of A level
2 hours examination (80 marks 100UMS)
25% of A level
2 hours examination (80 marks 100UMS)
Career Value
Due to the fact that the number of skills acquired during
the study of Economics are transferable, most students
would enter into diverse career options from the most
common of banking, finance, academia to others such
as geography, history, law and so on.
English Language and Literature
Director of Learning: Mr P Fennemore
Exam Board: EDEXCEL
Entry Requirement:
Grade B in GCSE English Language and English Literature
Course content
Assessments
At AS students will study how we communicate both
in spoken and written language. They apply their
knowledge to a novel which they study for their
examination. They also sit an examination on unseen
extracts. They do creative coursework assignments
and write a commentary on their own work.
Unit 1: Voice in Speech and Writing exam. 2 hours 45 minutes. Three compulsory questions. 60% of AS, 30% of A Level.
At A2, students study non-fiction for an examination
on an unseen piece. They also compare two plays for
an exam. They have creative coursework on which
they write a commentary.
Skills Required
Love of language and reading are essential. Students
should be prepared to read with independence and
passion. It is also essential that students are confident
analytical writers; students who love creative writing
often enjoy the course. We welcome students who
engage in classroom discussions.
Advanced Subsidiary
Unit 1: Voice in Speech and Writing exam on unseen texts and ‘Address Unknown’ by Kressmann Taylor.
Unit 2: Creative coursework. One piece for a
reading audience and one for a listening audience. 2,500 words and a 500 word
commentary on each.
Advanced Level
Unit 3: Love and loss exam on one unseen piece of non-fiction and two plays (‘The Glass
Menagerie’ by Tennessee Williams and
‘Betrayal’ by Harold Pinter).
Unit 4: Creative coursework. One piece of fiction,
one piece of non-fiction, one commentary on their work.
Unit 2: Coursework. 2,500 words in total plus two 500 word commentaries. 40% of AS mark, 20% of A Level mark.
Unit 3: Love and Loss exam. 2 hours, 45 minutes. Two compulsory questions. 30% of A Level mark.
Unit 4: Coursework. Two creative pieces and one
commentary. 4,000 words in total. 20% of A Level mark.
Career Value
This is an excellent qualification for its diversity. The
course improves students’ knowledge of literature and
heightens their analytical skills. It also aids with
creativity and communication skills, with a strong
emphasis on purpose and writing for a real audience.
English Literature
Director of Learning: Mr P Fennemore
Exam Board: AQA
Entry Requirement:
Grade B in GCSE English Language and English Literature
Course content
Assessments
At AS students will read and compare two plays for a
coursework assignment. They will also do a piece of
coursework based on a novel they study. The
examination is on a collection of poetry as well as the
students’ wider reading.
Unit 1 Texts in context exam. 2 hours. 60% of AS mark and 30% of A Level mark. Two compulsory questions.
At A2 students do another wide reading exam based
on the topic of ‘Love through the ages’. Their
coursework is a comparative essay on three texts,
one of which is by Shakespeare.
Skills Required
Love of reading and an analytical mind. Students
should be prepared to read with independence and
passion. It is also essential that students are confident
at extended writing and essay writing in particular. We
welcome students who engage in classroom
discussions.
Advanced Subsidiary
Theme: ‘The Struggle for Modern Identify’
Unit 1: Texts in context exam on ‘Feminine Gospels’ by Carol Ann Duffy and an unseen piece of non-fiction.
Unit 2: Coursework. One on the novel ‘Wise Children’ by Angela Carter, one on the plays ‘All My Sons’ by Arthur Miller and ‘Death and the King’s Horseman’ by Wole Soyinka.
Advanced Level
Theme: ‘Love through the Ages’
Unit 3: Reading for meaning exam based on an un
seen text on the topic of ‘Love through the ages’.
Unit 4: Extended essay and Shakespeare study coursework based on three texts including ‘Othello’ by Shakespeare.
Unit 2 Coursework. 2,000-2,500 words in total. 40%
of AS mark, 20% of A Level mark. Two tasks, chosen by the students.
Unit 3 Reading for meaning exam. 2 hours, 30
minutes. Two compulsory questions. 30% of A Level mark.
Unit 4 Coursework. Comparative essay, 3,000 words. 20% of A Level mark.
Career Value
A highly respected qualification which produces
independent critical thinkers. Students will develop vital
skills in reading and communication, both of which are
important to any career. The literature course prepares
students well for the an English Literature degree
Film Studies
Director of Learning: Mr P Dyas
Exam Board: WJEC
Entry Requirement:
Grade C in GCSE English
Course content
Assessments
Film is inarguably the dominant medium of the last
100 years; the biggest-selling books of the past
decade are dwarfed in their reach and significance
by any number of cinema releases. Film is one of the
most central shared artistic experiences that exists, and
easily the most accessible to the mainstream public.
Film Studies aims to give students a greater
understanding and appreciation of the art of
Filmmaking. Studying films beyond the mainstream of
UK, US and wider world cinema, Film Studies is to
Cinema as English Literature is to the Novel. Students
new to the subject should also know the Film
Studies is one of the oldest and most established
subjects of it’s kind, with a respected academic history
going back to the middle of the 20th Century. This can
be evidenced further in the number of highly-ranked
universities at which the degree course is prominently
placed.
Candidates can expect to study the way Films are
constructed in detail, understanding the craft of a
wide range of filmmakers, from Hollywood
craftsmen like Steven Spielberg to Independent
Mavericks like Terrence Malick.
Advanced Subsidiary
Skills Required
Most obviously, Film Studies students should have - or
be ready to develop - a love of the cinema. They must
be willing to go beyond mainstream Animation,
Blockbusters and special-effects extravaganzas to
discover a world of film quite different to anything
that they might have seen before.
It should be noted that Film Studies is an academic
subject in which essay writing skills are paramount.
You will be expected to write regular extended essays,
as well as become conversant in a complex set of
technical and theoretical terminology across a range
of topics.
Career Value
Film Studies at Dunraven covers analytical and writing
skills applicable to a wide range of careers; Advertising/
Marketing, Journalism, Law and Education amongst
them. Also, many Film Studies graduates go on to
Postgraduate study in more career-based areas of study.
Coursework: FM1 Film Construction (80 marks)
1500 word essay analysing the use of Film Language in a 5-minute se quence from a film of your choosing
Research, then plan and create a 2 minute sequence from a Feature film, focus will be on genre codes
Exam: FM2 British and American Film 2 ½ hours
Producers and Audiences (40 marks - 20%) The US and UK Film Industries
British Film Topics (40 marks)
British Horror
US Cinema Comparative Study (40 marks)
Advanced Level
Coursework:
FM3 Research/Creative Project (80 marks)
A small-scale research project into an area of cinema determined by the
student, with a focus on unique and interesting film topics beyond the
mainstream
Research, then plan and create an eight-minute Short Film based on a stimulus topic and example.
FM3 Varieties of Film Experience 2 ½ hours
World Cinema (40 marks - 20%)
Japanese Cinema 1950-1970
Spectatorship (40 marks)
Popular Film and Emotional Response
Single Film Critical Study (40 marks)
French
Director of Learning: Ms J Prescott
Exam Board: AQA
Entry Requirement:
Grade B or above in GCSE French with a grade A in Written Paper
Course content
Advanced Level
The A Level course in French provides the learners
with the opportunities to appreciate the diverse and
captivating culture of France and Francophone
countries, as well as understanding the complex
syntax that underpins the language.
A wide range of contemporary and controversial
topics are studied to enhance the study of the
language and its linguistics. From the very outset
of the course, learners of the language are given the
strategies and skills to be able to participate in the
language classroom, using and understanding the
French spoken language for real purposes.
Oral and aural skills are further supported by our
Foreign Language Assistants, who are timetabled
on a weekly basis to give tutorials to individual and
small groups outside of lesson time; these sessions are
compulsory.
The course comprises increasing communication at an
advanced level and being creative with the language,
in terms of discursive essays / debating skills, which
often complement other subjects.
Students will be expected to develop their
independent skills and whilst investing the time in
their weekly assignments, as well as matching the skill
set below.
Unit 3
FRENCH 3 Listening, reading and writing
Topics: Environment, Multi-cultural Society,
Contemporary Social Issues.
Cultural Topics:
A French speaking region: Brittany
A French film director: Kassovitz
Unit 4
FRENCH 4T Speaking
Topics as above
Skills Required
Good communication skills and a willingness to
participate in oral work.
An ability to respond to unpredictable language and
use a range of strategies to solve a problem.
An ability to manipulate grammar rules and apply
them in a variety of contexts.
An ability to undertake independent research skills
and meet deadlines.
Advanced Subsidiary
Unit 1
Themes: Media, Healthy Living and Lifestyle
Family and Relationships, Popular Culture
Unit 2
FRENCH 2T Speaking
Themes as above
Assessments
AS Examination
Unit 1
2hrs, 70% of AS mark and 35% of A Level mark
Listening, reading and grammar worth 75 marks. One Essay question worth 35 marks
Unit 2 FRENCH 2T Speaking 15mins
30% of AS mark and 15% of A level mark
A2 Examination
Unit 3
2½hrs, 70% of AS mark and 35% of A Level mark
Listening, reading, translation worth 70marks. Cultural topic essay question worth 40 marks.
Unit 4
FRENCH 4T Speaking 15mins
Career Value
An A level French qualification is highly regarded by
Higher Education institutions and a range of employers.
It will facilitate careers in business, travel, interpreting,
education, law, research, fashion, journalism, the arts and
countless other professions and pathways in the UK and
beyond.
Geography
Director of Learning: Ms. N Mellor
Exam Board: AQA
Entry Requirement:
Grade B in GCSE Geography or any Humanities subject
Course content
Course Structure
At AS Level students will cover the following topics:
Advanced Subsidiary
Rivers, floods and management, population change,
coastal environments, food supply issues.
Unit 1 Physical and Human Geography
Unit 2 Geographical skills
At A Level students will cover the following topics:
Advanced Level
Plate tectonics and associated hazards, world cities,
contemporary conflicts and challenges.
Unit 3
Unit 4
Skills Required
Investigative
Cartographic
Graphical
ICT
Statistical
Advanced Subsidiary
Unit 1: Planning and Financing a Business
Unit 2 : Managing a Business
Advanced Level
Unit 3: Strategies for Success
Unit 4: The Business Environment and Managing Change
Contemporary Geographical Issues
Geographical Issue Evaluation
Assessments
Unit 1
Physical and Human Geography
2 hour written examination, 120 marks
70% of AS, 35% of A Level
2 compulsory questions, 2 optional, each carrying variable number of marks
Unit 2 Geographical Skills
1 hour written examination, 50 marks
30% of AS, 15% of A Level
Unit 3 Contemporary Geographical Issues
2 hour 30 minutes written examination, 90 marks
30% of A Level
Unit 4 Geographical Issue Evaluation
1 hour 30 minutes written examination, 60 marks
20% of A Level
Career Value
The skills developed in geography lend themselves to
a wide range of professions and further study areas. At
university you could study for a single honours university
degree in geography or combine geography with
another subject. Geographers are numerate,
literate, communicative, and capable of making balanced
judgements and writing cohesive reports. The all round
skills you will develop on this course are very valuable to
employers in many fields.
History
Director of Learning: Mr M Love
Exam Board: EDEXCEL
Entry Requirement:
Grade B in GCSE History and/or Grade B at English
Course content
Assessments
In order to study History at AS-level a good History,
Humanities and/or English GCSE grade is vital. An
interest in History and a willingness to read a range
of material critically is also important. Independent
learning and an appreciation for the value of learning
are also a requirement on the History course.
Unit 1
Unit 2
Written Exam – 1 hour, 20 minutes
Skills Required
Students are required to answer two source-based questions worth 60 marks in total. (25% of total mark)
Unit 3
Written Exam – 2 hours
Students are required to answer one essay question and one source-based question worth 70 marks in total. (30% of total mark)
Unit 4: Students are required to submit two pieces of coursework worth 50 marks in total. (20% of total mark)
To be a good History student you need a passion and
eagerness to explore the past through a range of historiographs. You must be able to work independently
and in groups to explore and understand different
historical ideas and interpretations.
Good communication skills are essential to deliver
ideas as well as being able to feedback ideas through class presentations
A firm grasp of written English is required in order to cope with the demands of the various skills used in History, such as essay writing and the interpretation of historical sources.
Advanced Subsidiary
Unit 1: Historical Themes in Breadth:
Russia in Revolution, 1881-1924
Stalin’s Russia, 1924-53
Unit 2: British History Depth Studies
Britain, 1830-1880: Representation and Reform
Advanced Level
Unit 3 Depth Studies and Associated Historical
Controversies - War and Peace: 20th
Century International Relations:
A World Divided: Superpower Relations, 1944-90
Unit 4 Historical Enquiry:
Protest, Challenge and Reform in Britain, 1880-1992
Written Exam – 1 hour, 20 minutes
Students are required to answer two essay questions worth 30 marks each. (25% of total mark)
Career Value
History is an excellent academic qualification to
possess. By its very nature, the subject is about enquiry
and analysis of information. Any career which requires
the analysis of information will be open to someone with
these critical skills, examples are careers in law, business,
marketing, and management. History as a qualification is
highly thought of by universities because at the heart of
it are communication skills and the ability to
communicate fluently and with clarity, using knowledge
and understanding.
ICT Applied
Director of Learning: Mr S Chaudhri
Exam Board: OCR
Entry Requirement:
B Grade in GCSE ICT
Course content
Applied ICT provides a broad introduction to the
world of ICT & business and prepares you for study in
further or higher education.
You will acquire the necessary skills, knowledge and
understanding to create, develop and present
high-quality work. Whilst this is undoubtedly an
advantageous skill set to have in an academic
environment, the real benefit will be seen when
applying your ICT skills in the workplace.
Advanced Level
Unit 10: Numerical Modelling Using Spreadsheet
Analysis of user problem and design
specification
Planning and development of spreadsheet
solution
Testing and technical documentation of spread
sheet solution
Unit 9: Working to a brief
The Applied ICT A level is a popular option as many
students enjoy the emphasis on real world ICT skills
and their application as opposed to merely focusing
on theory.
Analysis of current working practice in response to a given brief
Development of support materials for use with the project
Skills Required
Unit 14: Developing and creating websites
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Design and create a fully functional website
Create multimedia elements such as videos, animation and interactive forms to feature on website
HTML scripting and how to edit script to
enhance webssite
Advanced Subsidiary
Assessments
Unit 1: •
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Unit 1: Coursework
Unit 2: 2 hour written exam
Unit 3: Coursework
Presentation knowledge and skills
Understanding of current ICT systems
Lateral thinking
Using ICT to communicate
Be able to create a series of formal
documents for a client
Develop design ideas in graphics software
Report on different communication methods
Unit 2: How organisations use ICT
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Organisations and their structure
•
How organisations use and exchange
information
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How ICT can and does help organisations in business functions
•
Explore how ICT offers new opportunities
Unit 3: ICT Solutions for Individuals and Society
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Use of logical and Boolean operators in search engines
Relational and logical database searches
Spreadsheet analysis using functions,
formulae and macros
How electronic information impacts
individuals, organisations and society
Unit 9: Coursework
Unit 10: Coursework
Unit 14: Coursework
Career Value
A Level Applied ICT offers excellent progression to a
variety of degrees including Computing, Computer
Technology, Business Studies and Management and
Information Systems.
Mathematics
Director of Learning: Ms J Clarke
Exam Board: AQA
Entry Requirement:
Grade A in GCSE Maths
Course content
A-level Maths is made up of six units – three at AS and
three at A2. All units are available in the June series.
There are four Pure Core units which make up
two-thirds of the qualification and provide the
techniques in Algebra, Geometry, Trigonometry and
Calculus that form the fundamental building blocks of
the subject.
Advanced Subsidiary
Mathematical applications make up the remaining
third of the qualification and there are various options
to suit the needs of individual students.
The applications fall into three strands:
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Decision – networks, algorithms, sorting
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Mechanics – forces, energy, motion
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Statistics – probability, data handling, testing hypotheses.
Students can focus on one strand or study a mixture of
any two.
Skills required
The ability to apply themselves steadily throughout the course: there is consistent
demand to build up hierarchical concepts almost daily.
The desire to make sense of
mathematical text, and building new
concepts rather than just reproducing
algorithms.
The ability to present solutions clearly and concisely, and to extend their own thinking within a logical framework.
Persistence is crucial, as harder problems will often require several visitations before a way in is identified.
Core Mathematics 1 and Core Mathematics 2 are
compulsory pure mathematics topics.
Students must also choose an applications unit from
either Mechanics 1 or Decision 1.
Advanced Level
A2 Maths is a further three units of work;
Core Mathematics 3 and Core Mathematics 4 are
compulsory topics.
At A2 we offer Statistics 1 as our applications unit.
Assessments
All units are of equal weighting and are assessed by an
exam of 1 hour 30 minutes.
Career Value
A-level Maths provides students with a thorough
grounding in the mathematical tools and techniques
often needed in the workplace. The logic and reasoning
skills developed by studying A-level Maths make sure
the qualification is widely respected even in
non-mathematical arenas.
A-level Maths provides a foundation for further studies in
a variety of subjects including Science and Engineering.
Further Mathematics
Director of Learning: Ms J Clark
Exam Board: AQA
Entry Requirement:
Grade A* in GCSE Maths
Course content
A-level Further Mathematics is designed to broaden
and deepen the mathematical knowledge and skills
developed when studying A-level Mathematics. It may
be studied alongside or after taking A level
Mathematics and provides a stimulating experience
for those who enjoy the subject.
Advanced Subsidiary
A-level Further Mathematics is made up of six units.
Many combinations of units are allowed for AS and
A-level Further Mathematics. There are four Further
Pure units available and any of the applied units listed
for A level Mathematics may be used towards A-level
Further Mathematics. There are additional Statistics
and Mechanics units available only for Further
Mathematics.
In year 13 students study Mechanics 2, Further Pure
Maths 2 and Further Pure Maths 3.
The four Further Pure units build upon the techniques
in Algebra, Geometry, Trigonometry and Calculus
developed from the Pure Core units as well as
introducing topics such as complex numbers,
matrices, proof, hyperbolic functions, polar
coordinates and differential equations.
Skills required
The ability to apply themselves steadily throughout the course: there is consistent
demand to build up hierarchical concepts almost daily.
The desire to make sense of
mathematical text, and building new
concepts rather than just reproducing
algorithms.
The ability to present solutions clearly and concisely, and to extend their own thinking within a logical framework.
Persistence is crucial, as harder problems will often require several visitations before a way in is identified.
In year 12 students study Further Pure Maths 1,
Further Pure Maths 4 and Decision 1
Advanced level
Assessments
All units are of equal weighting (75 marks) and each is
assessed by an exam of 1 hour 30 minutes available in
the June series.
Career Value
Studying both A-level Mathematics and Further
Mathematics provides a foundation for further studies
in any Science or Maths-based course, ranging from
Computer Science, Medical Sciences, and Psychology to
Statistics, Management and Actuarial Science.
Media Studies
Director of Learning: Mr P Dyas
Exam Board: OCR
Entry Requirement:
Grade C in GCSE English
Course content
Advanced Level
The Media Studies course at Dunraven focuses on 3
primary areas of study; media language,
media industries and theoretical understanding.
The average Londoner is exposed to 1000 adverts a
day, and will likely spend at least another hour
consuming different media; this number is far higher
for young people. However, despite the pervasive
nature of the Media, few young people have anything
a critical understanding of the way media like film,
television and print are constructed.
Our course aims to give to students media literacy; an
ability to deconstruct and understand the messages
and values they are being bombarded with every
day. This includes both film and print Media; over the
full A2 course students can also expect to learn the
construction techniques necessary to produce as well
as analyse various types of texts; Film, Television, Print
and Radio, as well as new media such as web design.
Coursework: G324 Advanced Production
Research, then plan and create a five minute
Documentary Short film on a personal/local subject.
Skills Required:
Media Studies students must be thoughtful, engaged
and ready to be critical. Since the subject is based so
heavily on the development of skills and the study of
areas you won’t have had experience in before, the
most important quality you will need is a willingness
to work through tasks and ideas that you find difficult.
Although Media Studies does have a significant
practical element, essay writing skills are also useful.
You will be taught how to structure your work, but you
should come into the subject with a solid base of
using PEEL paragraphs to structure long-form writing.
Advanced Subsidiary
Coursework: G321 Foundation Production
Research, then plan and create the opening 2 minutes of a Feature film (shot on digital video and edited on professional level software).
Examination:
G322 Key Media Concepts
TV Drama & Representation
Audiences & Institutions
Examination: G325 Critical Perspectives on the Media
Theoretical Evaluation of Production Contemporary Media Issues:
We Media and Domocracy
Assessments:
Advanced Subsidiary
Coursework: G321 Foundation Production
50% of AS/25% of A2 (100 marks)
Examination: G322 Key Media Concepts
2 Questions, each worth 50 marks.
2 hours - 50% of AS/25% of A2 (100 marks)
Advanced Level
Coursework: G324 Advanced Production
50% of AS/25% of A2 (100 marks)
Examination: G325 Critical Perspectives on the Media
3 Questions, 2 worth 25 and 1 worth 50 marks.
2 hours - 50% of AS/25% of A2 (100 marks)
Career Value
Media Studies at Dunraven covers skills and knowledge
applicable to a wide range of careers; Advertising/
Marketing, Journalism,Graphic Design and Film/TV
Production among them. Careers in Media are
consistently one of the most sought-after in
the UK, with extremely competitive salaries and perks.
Music
Director of Learning: Ms E Blackler
Exam Board: EDEXCEL
Entry Requirement:
Grade B in GCSE Music
Course content
Music A level is a stimulating and enriching course.
At both levels students experience all three main
musical disciplines of performing, composing and
listening and understanding.
Students will work individually, in pairs and as a whole
class; analysing music, exploring concepts and
composing and performing.
Students have access to the Music ICT suite of Apple
Macs which run LOGIC and SIBELIUS programmes.
Most composition coursework will be completed on
SIBELIUS score writing software.
Advanced Subsidiary
Unit 1 Performing Music
Unit 2 Composing
Unit 3 Developing Musical Understanding
Advanced Level
Unit 4 Extended performance. Recital 12-15 minutes.
Unit 5 Composition and technical study
Unit 6 Further Musical understanding
Assessments
Skills Required
Grade 5 Instrumental skills.
Good level of Musical theoretical knowledge.
Basic awareness of musical language.
Interest in composition.
Passion for performing and willingness to practice on main instrument for at least 30 minutes each day.
Enthusiasm to be part of musical ensembles and perform in other students’ compositions.
Unit 1
Unit 2 Unit 3 Recital 5-6 minutes. 40 marks
Vocal or Instrumental composition and sleeve notes. 60 marks
2 hours listening paper at end of year.
Section A - Listening,
Section B - Investigating musical styles
Section C - Understanding chords and lines. 80marks
Career Value
A Level Music is an academically rigorous and creative
course which is well regarded by higher education
institutions. Students develop performance skills as well
as advanced skills in musical analysis and composition.
This course would be suitable for any students wishing
to pursue a course in music at University and as a
traditionally highly specialist subject would be a strength
on any students UCAS application form going through
the process of University application.
For students wishing to pursue a training course possibly
in music production or studio recording Music A level
would be a definite asset.
Physics
Head of Physics: Mr. G. Jones
Exam Board: EDEXCEL
Course content
Assessments
A-level Physics is one of the most common entry
requirements for university courses at the prestigious
Russell Group.
Unit 1 Physics on the Go
40% of AS mark and 20% of A Level marks
All papers include a mix of multiple choice, short answer and long answer questions. All questions are compulsory.
Unit 2
Physics at Work
Unit 3
Exploring Physics (coursework)
Unit 4
Physics on the Move
1 hour 30 minutes, 80 marks
40% of A2 and 20% of A level marks
Unit 5
Physics from Creation to Collapse
Unit6
Experimental Physics (coursework)
20% of A2 marks and 10% of A level marks
The content of the full A-level course includes
Mechanics, Dynamics, Materials Science, Waves,
Electricity, Quantum Physics, Electric and Gravitational
Fields, Astrophysics, Particle Physics, Circular Motion
and Oscillating Systems.
Skills Required
Strong mathematical skills are essential (e.g.
confidence with rearranging algebraic expressions,
handling powers of 10 and exponentials).
Strong skills in experimental science are also required
(e.g. taking precise measurements and analysing data
in the form of graphs).
Strong communication skills are also important: you
will need to communicate complex information in a
concise and precise manner using good grammar and
the correct technical vocabulary.
Advanced Subsidiary
Unit 1 Physics on the Go
Unit 2 Physics at Work
Unit 3 Exploring Physics (experimental skills)
Advanced Level
Unit 4 Physics on The Move
Unit 5 Physics from Creation to Collapse
Unit 6 Experimental Physics
Career Value
Astronomy, Aeronautics, Astronautics, Engineering,
Electronics, Computing, Communications, Power
Generation, Nuclear Physics, Civil Engineering, Architect,
Forensic Science, Finance, Research and many more.
Photography
Director of Learning: Ms K Smith
Exam Board AQA
Entry Requirement:
Grade B in GCSE Art and Design
Course content
Assessments
The Photography course includes;
Assessment Objectives:
The use of light as an element in photography
Digital photography and processing.
Viewpoints, composition, colour temperature.
Image manipulation.
Recording observations, experiences and ideas in visual forms.
Analysing and evaluating sources and objects, showing understanding of purposes, meanings and contexts.
Developing ideas through
sustained investigation,
selecting processes, interpreting relationships and analysing methods and outcomes.
Presentation of personal, coherent and informed response.
AO1 Develop their ideas through sustained and
focused investigations informed by contextual
and other sources, demonstrating analytical
and critical understanding. 20 Marks
Skills Required
This course is suitable for any student who has a
significant degree of artistic skill and who is prepared
to work hard both practically and independently
towards a personal outcome.
Advanced Subsidiary
Unit 1: Coursework
Unit 2: Externally Set Assignment on Exam Theme
Advanced Level
Unit 3: Personal Investigation
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2,000 word essay on chosen theme
Coursework to run alongside written essay on personal theme
Unit 4: Externally set assignment on Exam theme
AO2 Experiment with and select appropriate
resources, media, materials, techniques and
processes, reviewing and refining their ideas
as their work develops. 20 Marks
AO3 Record in visual and/or other forms ideas,
observations and insights relevant to their
intentions, demonstrating an ability to reflect
on their work and progress. 20 Marks
AO4 Present a personal, informed and meaningful
response demonstrating critical understanding,
realising intentions and, where appropriate,
making connections between visual, written,
oral or other elements. 20 Marks
Coursework 80 marks
Externally set assignment 80 marks
Career Value:
There are many varied areas of creative employment
where the employer will be looking for an A level in
Photography. Macro Photographer, Nature
Photographer, Wildlife Photographer, Wedding
Photographer, Under water photographer, Aerial
Photographer, Photojournalist, Forensic Photographer.
Studio Photographer, Portrait Photographer. Photographic Artist. Architectural
Photographer and more.
Sociology
Director of Learning: Ms V. Mcleod
Exam Board: AQA
Entry Requirement:
Grade C in GCSE English Language and a Humanities subject
Course content
The A level Sociology course aims to ensure that
students are able make informed judgements about
contemporary issues and foster an awareness of the
social world in which they live. Students often find
that skills and knowledge developed are transferable
and beneficial to a range of other subject areas.
Advanced Subsidiary
Students are exposed to a range of social and
political debates, sometimes controversial, enabling
them to develop skills of critical awareness and
analysis. An academic subject, where written
communication skills are paramount, sociology
lessons typically use a range of methods to develop
sociological understanding and skills including:
Debate, student led seminars, discursive essay writing,
analysis of texts, essay modelling and peer
assessment.
Advanced Level
The course encourages students to become
independent learners in order to enhance their grasp
of broader sociological discourses. Hence, wider
reading of sociological journals and texts, newspapers
and media documentaries is encouraged.
Skills required
Strong writing skills and an ability to use evidence to
inform essay writing.
Independent learning skills and contribute to lessons.
Be open to new ideas.
Unit 1 Families and Households
Unit 2 Education and research methods in context
Unit 3
Unit 4
Beliefs in Society
Crime and Deviance, Sociological theory Research methods in context
Assessements
Unit 1
Families and Households
I hour examination
50 marks maximum
Unit 2 Education and research methods in context
2 hour examination
40 marks education / 50 marks research
methods (90 marks total )
Career Value
Sociology students have historically enjoyed significant
exam success and many have continued to study
Sociology at University.
It is a useful subject for careers eg law, teaching,
journalism, community work where skills such as critical
analysis and an understanding of social, political and
economics issues are crucial.
Spanish
Director of Learning: Ms J Prescott
Exam Board: AQA
Entry Requirement:
Grade B or above in GCSE French with a grade A in Written Paper
Course content
Advanced Level
The A Level course in Spanish provides the learners
with the opportunities to appreciate the diverse and
captivating culture of Spanish and Hispanic countries,
in addition to understanding the complex syntax that
underpins the language.
A wide range of contemporary and controversial
topics are studied to enhance the study of the
language and its linguistics. From the very outset of
the course, learners of the language are given the
strategies and skills to be able to participate in the
language classroom, using and understanding the
Spanish spoken language for real purposes.
Oral and aural skills are further supported by our
Foreign Language Assistants, who are timetabled
on a weekly basis to give tutorials to individual and
small groups outside of lesson time; these sessions are
compulsory.
The course comprises increasing communication at an
advanced level and being creative with the language,
in terms of discursive essays / debating skills, which
often complement other subjects.
Students will be expected to develop their
independent skills and whilst investing the time in
their weekly assignments, as well as matching the skill
set below.
Unit 3
Skills Required
Good communication skills and a willingness to
participate in oral work.
An ability to respond to unpredictable language and
use a range of strategies to solve a problem.
An ability to manipulate grammar rules and apply
them in a variety of contexts.
An ability to undertake independent research skills
and meet deadlines.
Advanced Subsidiary
Unit 1 SPAN 1 Listening, reading and writing
Themes: Media, Healthy Living and Lifestyle
Family and Relationships, Popular Culture,
Unit 2 SPA 2T Speaking
Themes as above
SPAN 3 Listening, reading and writing
Topics: Environment, Multi-cultural Society,
Contemporary Social Issues.
Cultural Topics:
A Spanish speaking region: Catalonia
A period of 20th Century history
Unit 4 SPAN 4T Speaking
Topics as above
Assessments:
AS Examination
Unit 1
2hrs, 70% of AS mark and 35% of A Level mark
Listening, reading and grammar worth 75 marks. One Essay question worth 35 marks
Unit 2 SPAN 2T Speaking 15mins
A2 Examination
Unit 3
2½hrs, 70% of AS mark and 35% of A Level mark
Listening, reading, translation worth 70marks. Cultural topic essay question worth 40 marks.
Unit 4
SPAN 4T Speaking 15mins
Career Value
An A level Spanish qualification is highly regarded by
Higher Education institutions and a range of employers.
It will facilitate careers in business, travel, interpreting,
education, law, research, fashion, journalism, the arts and
countless other professions and pathways in the UK and
beyond.
Sports BTEC
Director of Learning: Ms L Kane
Exam Board: EDEXCEL
Entry Requirement:
Grade C in GCSE PE
Course content
Students will learn about anatomy, physiology and
psychology based around sport and exercise.
There will be opportunity to study sports coaching, an
opportunity to undertake practical activities focussing
on fitness testing for sport.
Students will learn about sports nutrition for sport and
exercise as well as do work experience in one of the
above areas
Skills Required
Love of sport and exercise are essential. Students
should be prepared to undertake tasks with
independence and complete dedication. Students
should be confident in performing practically.
Students who compete in sport and exercise often
enjoy the course.
Course Structure Advanced Level:
Diploma in Sport & exercise
Unit Mandatory units – all three units must be taken:
Unit 1 Anatomy for Sport and Exercise.
Unit 2 Sport and Exercise Physiology
Unit 3 Sport and Exercise Psychology
The following three Units are from:
Unit 1 Unit 2 Unit 3 Unit 4 Unit 5 Sports Coaching
Fitness testing for sport and exercise
Practical individual Sports
Sports Nutrition
Work experience in Sport
Assessments
All assessments are unit based.
Unit 1
Unit 2
Unit 3
Psychology
Physiology
Anatomy
There is a choice of the other assessed units.
Career Value
The course improves students’ knowledge and
understanding of how the body works during exercise.
It is an excellent qualification for students’ leading onto
sport science or PE at university. It aids students
independent learning and also improves fitness.
Politics
Exam Board: EDEXCEL
Entry Requirement:
Grade B in GCSE Humanities and C in English
Course content
AS Government and Politics Advanced Subsidiary
Unit 1: People and Politics
Students will explore issues including:
Unit1 People and Politics
Unit 2 Governing the UK
Unit 2:
Elections and electoral systems
Political Parties,
Pressure groups
Governing the UK
Students will explore issues including:
The Executive- Prime Minister and Cabinet predominately
The Judiciary and Civil liberties
The Constitution
A2 Government and Politics- Political Ideologies
Unit 3b: Political Ideologies Students will explore issues including:
Anarchism
Liberalism
Socialism
Unit 4b: Political Ideologies- Students will explore issues including:
Feminism
Nationalism
Multiculturalism
Career Value
Politics is an interesting subject and many students
have continued to study Politics at University.
Students studying Politics become familiar with
knowledge and skills which will stand them in good
stead for any career. They develop a secure grasp of
political issues, current affairs and the ability to think
critically, to evaluate and analyse data and
information – all useful for Law, Financial services
and banking, teaching, leadership/ management and
community work.
A2
Unit 3- Political Ideologies
Unit 4- Political Ideologies
AS Unit 1
People and Politics
I hour 20 minute examination
80 marks maximum 50% AS marks
AS Unit 2
Governing the UK
A2 Unit 3B
A2 Unit 4B
Political Ideologies
90 marks maximum 50% A2 marks
Political Ideologies
90 marks maximum 50% A2 marks
Psychology
Exam Board: EDEXCEL
Entry Requirement:
GradeB in GCSE Science and C in English
Course content
Unit 1a Cognitive Psychology, Developmental
Psychology and Research Methods- Students will
explore issues including:
Advanced Subsidiary
Infant attachment,
Psychological research methodology
Memory
Unit 2a Biological Psychology, Social Psychology and
Individual Differences. Students will explore issues
including:
Stress
Social influence including conformity and obedience
Individual differences-abnormality
Unit1
Cognitive Psychology, Developmental Psychology and Research Methods
Unit 2
Biological Psychology, Social Psychology and Individual Differences Advanced Level
Unit 3- Topics in Psychology
A2 Psychology A
Unit 4- Psychopathology, Psychology in Action and Research methods
Unit 3A-Topics in Psychology - Students will explore
issues including:
Assessements
Eating Behaviour
Relationships,
Cognition and development
Unit 4A- Psychopathology, Psychology in Action and
Research Methods - Students will explore issues
including:
Psychopathology-Schizophrenia,
Psychological Research and Scientific
Method,
Addictive behaviour
Career Value
Psychology is an interesting and successful subject at
A level and many students continue to study
Psychology at University.
Students studying Psychology become familiar with
knowledge and skills which will stand them in good
stead for any career where an understanding of the
psychology of the mind and human behaviour is
important eg Educational Psychologist, Research
Psychology, Teaching, counselling.
AS Unit 1
AS Unit 2A
Cognitive Psychology, Developmental Psychology and Research Methods
Biological Psychology, Social
Psychology and Individual Differences I hour 30 minute examination
A2 Unit 3A
Topics in Psychology
72 marks maximum
A2 Unit 4A
Psychopathology, Psychology in
Action and Research Methods
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2 hour examination

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