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COURSES 2021/2022
CONTENTS
WELCOME........................................................... 4 HEALTH & SOCIAL CARE................................. 19
SIXTH FORM ENTRY REQUIREMENTS............... 5 HISTORY.............................................................20
GENERAL INFORMATION................................... 6 ICT..................................................................... 20
APPLIED SCIENCE.............................................. 8 MATHEMATICS.................................................. 21
ART, CRAFT AND DESIGN.................................. 8 MATHEMATICAL STUDIES................................ 22
BIOLOGY............................................................. 9
MEDIA................................................................ 22
BUSINESS STUDIES...........................................10
MUSIC............................................................... 23
CHEMISTRY........................................................10
PERFORMING ARTS.......................................... 24
CREATIVE MEDIA PRODUCTION.......................11
PHOTOGRAPHY................................................ 24
CRIMINOLOGY ..................................................12
PHYSICS............................................................ 25
DANCE...............................................................12
POLITICS........................................................... 25
ECONOMICS......................................................13
PSYCHOLOGY................................................... 26
ENGLISH LITERATURE.......................................14
EXTENDED PROJECT QUALIFICATION.............14 RELIGIOUS STUDIES........................................ 26
FINANCE............................................................15 SOCIOLOGY...................................................... 27
FRENCH.............................................................15 SPANISH............................................................ 28
GEOGRAPHY......................................................18 SPORT............................................................... 28
GERMAN............................................................18 TEXTILE DESIGN............................................... 29
WELCOME TO UKAT SIXTH FORM
T he UKAT Sixth Form is a new, dynamic and forward thinking post sixteen provision that offers a wide range of
excellent opportunities for young people in Medway.
We offer a unique educational package, driven with experience and passion through the University of Kent, offering
students a rich and wide range of curriculum pathways, access to numerous excellent Higher Education facilities and
a bespoke graduate and post graduate support programme to name but a few.
Our bespoke Employability Scheme is a unique opportunity for students to undertake work experience, internships
and or become directly involved with cutting edge research in key university departments, gaining greater insight in
to areas they wish to pursue in the future. Students will be required to compile their own personal Global Passport,
providing evidence of their experiences in the workplace, the new skills they have acquired as well as logging their
20 hours of volunteering within the Trust community.
WELCOME
We are also pleased to announce the exciting news that plans are now underway to establish a new Medical Hub
based in Medway with the UKAT Sixth Form being an integral part of this new venture. This will be an excellent
opportunity for those students interested in specialising in medicine and careers in the health profession.
The two educational establishments, Chatham Grammar School for Girls and Brompton Academy provide high quality
learning opportunities, which can only be offered by an established leading university. Our Curriculum Programmes
are led by highly qualified and experienced academic staff across both sites underpinned by our University of Kent
Ambassadors learning support scheme. Collaborative learning across both academies enriches the learning experiences
of our students resulting in good academic outcomes.
In September 2019, our sponsor, the University of Kent
invited students to pilot a new course to develop a wide
range of skills and qualities alongside a research project.
These new skills and qualities include a growth mindset,
resilience, versatility, empathy and teamwork which are all
needed for our students to flourish both in their personal
and professional life.
We invite you to visit our unique UKAT Sixth Form and see
for yourself the excellent Further Education on offer to young
people in Kent and Medway looking to make the most of
their next steps in education.
The UKAT Sixth Form is not just about securing great exam
results, it’s about embarking on an exciting career path
and securing your foundations for a bright future.
Michelle Marshall and Seb Januszewski
Assistant Principals – UKAT Sixth Form
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SIXTH FORM ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
T o maintain high standards of academic
achievement and ensure students are
successful and progress onto their chosen career
pathway, UKAT set basic entry requirements to study
in our Sixth Form. In addition to these, subjects will
PLEASE NOTE: IF INSUFFICIENT INTEREST IS
SHOWN, COURSES MAY NOT RUN.
GENERAL REQUIREMENTS
A LEVEL COURSES
set their own entry requirements as detailed in this
Minimum Grade 9-5 (A*-C) in five GCSEs including English
booklet. Please ensure you are aware of these when
GENERAL REQUIREMENTS
and Mathematics.
applying for the Sixth Form as any offer of a place will
be conditional to meeting the specified requirements. Subject specific requirements as detailed in the booklet.
Students choose a minimum of three subjects from BTEC COURSES
the option blocks. For those considering taking four Minimum Grade 9-3 (A*-D) in five GCSEs including English
subjects, before submitting their option choices, they and Mathematics. Plus, a minimum Grade 4 in English or
must consult either Mrs Perkin or one of the Sixth Form Mathematics and related subjects.
team. NB If students select any of our BTEC National
Diploma courses these equate to a double option. Subject specific requirements as detailed in the booklet.
The duration of all our courses is two years with the However, applicants who fall just outside the general
exception of the Extended Project Qualification (EPQ) requirements for any course criteria will be considered
and Mathematical Studies which are year courses. on an individual basis by the Subject Leader and Assistant
Principal – UKAT 6th Form.
SOCCER ELITE FOOTBALL ACADEMY
Successful completion of a practical skills-based trial in
addition to the academic entry requirements for subjects
chosen to study at A level or BTEC. Please use the link on
our website to apply for Soccer Elite.
PERFORMING ARTS AND DANCE
A successful audition in addition to the academic entry
requirements for subjects chosen to study at A level or BTEC.
MUSIC, ART, PHOTOGRAPHY AND TEXTILES
A successful submission of a portfolio of work (Art/Photography/
Textiles) in addition to the academic entry requirements
for subjects chosen to study at A level or BTEC.
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COURSE LEVEL ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
APPLIED SCIENCE BTEC NATIONAL Grade 5 in Combined Science GCSE for the lvl 3 BTEC Applied Science.
EXTENDED Plus, a minimum Grade 4 in GCSE Double Science, or a Merit in Level 2 BTEC in Principles
CERTIFICATE of Applied Science
ART, CRAFT A LEVEL Grade 9-5 (A*-C) in five GCSEs including English and Mathematics.
AND DESIGN Plus, a minimum Grade 6 in GCSE Art or Merit in BTEC Art or submission of portfolio.
BIOLOGY A LEVEL Grade 9-5 (A*-C) in five GCSEs with a minimum Grade 6 in both English and Mathematics.
Plus, Grade 6’s in GCSE Double Science, Triple Science or GCSE Biology.
BUSINESS STUDIES BTEC EXTENDED Grade 9-3 (A*-D) in five GCSEs including English and Mathematics.
CERTIFICATE Plus, a minimum Grade 4 in English or Mathematics and related subjects.
CHEMISTRY A LEVEL Grade 9-5 (A*-C) in five GCSEs with a minimum Grade 6 in both English and Mathematics.
Plus, Grade 6’s in GCSE Double Double Science, Triple Science or GCSE Chemistry.
CREATIVE MEDIA BTEC EXTENDED Grade 9-3 (A*-D) in five GCSEs including English and Mathematics.
GENERAL INFORMATION
PRODUCTION CERTIFICATE Plus, a minimum Grade 4 in English or Mathematics and related subjects.
CRIMINOLOGY DIPLOMA Grade 9-5 (A*-C) in five GCSEs including English and Mathematics. Preferable to have
achieved a minimum Grade 5 in GCSE Sociology, Psychology or Law.
DANCE A LEVEL Grade 9-5 (A*-C) in five GCSEs including English and Mathematics. Plus, a minimum Grade
5 in GCSE Dance, Level 2 Merit in BTEC Tech Award Performing Arts (or equivalent level of
attainment in vocational qualifications e.g. RAD / ISTD).
ECONOMICS A LEVEL Grade 9-5 (A*-C) in five GCSEs including English and Mathematics.
Plus, a minimum Grade 6 in GCSE Mathematics.
ENGLISH A LEVEL Grade 9-5 (A*-C) in five GCSEs including English and Mathematics.
LITERATURE Plus, a minimum Grade 7 in GCSE English Literature.
EXTENDED LEVEL 3 Grade 9-4 (A*-C) in five GCSEs including English and Mathematics.
PROJECT Plus, a minimum Grade 5 in GCSE English Language.
FINANCE LIBF DIPLOMA Grade 9-4 (A*-C) in five GCSEs including Grade 5 in both English and Mathematics.
FRENCH A LEVEL Grade 9-5 (A*-C) in five GCSEs including English and Mathematics.
Plus, Grade 6 in GCSE French.
GEOGRAPHY A LEVEL Grade 9-5 (A*-C) in five GCSEs including a minimum Grade 5 in both English and Mathematics.
Plus, a minimum Grade 6 in Geography.
GERMAN A LEVEL Grade 9-5 (A*-C) in five GCSEs including English and Mathematics.
Plus, a minimum Grade 6 in GCSE German.
HEALTH AND BTEC NATIONAL Grade 9-3 (A*-D) in five GCSEs including English and Mathematics.
SOCIAL CARE EXTENDED Plus, a minimum Grade 4 in English and related subjects.
CERTIFICATE
HISTORY A LEVEL Grade 9-5 (A*-C) in 5 GCSEs including English and Mathematics
Plus, a minimum Grade 6 in GCSE History and English Language or GCSE English Literature.
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COURSE LEVEL ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
ICT BTEC NATIONAL Grade 9-3 (A*- D) in five GCSEs including English and Mathematics. Plus, a minimum Grade 4
EXTENDED in English or Mathematics and related subjects. Preferable to have studied a GCSE or BTEC in
CERTIFICATE a related subject.
MATHEMATICS A LEVEL Grade 9-5 (A*-C) in five GCSEs including English and Mathematics.
Plus, a minimum Grade 7 in GCSE Mathematics.
MATHEMATICAL LEVEL 3 Grade 9-4 in five GCSEs including English and Mathematics.
STUDIES CERTIFICATE
MEDIA A LEVEL Grade 9-5 (A*-C) in five GCSEs including English and Mathematics.
Plus, a minimum Grade 6 in GCSE English Language or English Literature.
Preferable to have achieved a GCSE/BTEC in a related subject area.
MUSIC LEVEL 3 Grade 9-3 (A*-D) in five GCSEs including English and Mathematics.
SUBSIDIARY Plus a minimum grade 4 in English or Mathematics and related subjects.
DIPLOMA Students will need to successfully pass an audition.
FOR MUSIC
GENERAL INFORMATION
PRACTITIONERS
PERFORMING ARTS BTEC NATIONAL Grade 9-3 (A*-E) in five GCSEs including English and Mathematics. Plus, a minimum Grade 5
DIPLOMA in GCSE Dance or Drama, or Level 2 Merit in BTEC Tech Award in Performing Arts (or equivalent
DOUBLE OPTION vocational qualification).
PHOTOGRAPHY A LEVEL Grade 9-5 (A*-C) in five GCSEs including English and Mathematics.
Plus, a minimum Grade 6 in GCSE Art or Merit in BTEC Art or submission of portfolio.
PHYSICS A LEVEL Grade 9-5 (A*-C) in five GCSEs including a minimum Grade 6 in English and Grade 7 in Mathematics.
Plus, a minimum Grade 6 in GCSE Double Scence, Triple Science or GCSE Physics.
POLITICS A LEVEL Grade 9-5 (A*-C) GCSEs including English and Mathematics.
Plus, a minimum Grade 6 in GCSE English Language or English Literature.
PSYCHOLOGY A LEVEL Grade 9-5 (A-C) in five GCSEs including a minimum Grade 6 in English and Mathematics.
Plus, a minimum Grade 6 or Merit in GCSE/BTEC Science.
RELIGIOUS A LEVEL Grade 9-5 (A*-C) in five GCSEs including English and Mathematics.
STUDIES Plus, a minimum Grade 6 in GCSE English Language or Literature.
Preferable to have studied GCSE Religious Studies.
SOCIOLOGY A LEVEL Grade 9-5 (A*-C) in five GCSEs including English and Mathematics.
Plus, a minimum Grade 6 In GCSE English Language and English Literature.
Preferable to have studied Sociology at GCSE level.
SPANISH A LEVEL Grade 9-5 (A*-C) in five GCSEs including English and Mathematics.
Plus, a minimum Grade 6 in GCSE Spanish.
SPORT BTEC NATIONAL Grade 9-3 (A*-D) in five GCSEs including English and Mathematics.
EXTENDED Plus, a minimum Grade 4 in English or Mathematics and a Science GCSE.
CERTIFICATE Preferable to have achieved a GCSE/BTEC in related subject area.
TEXTILE DESIGN A LEVEL Grade 9-5 (A*-C) in five GCSEs including English and Mathematics.
Plus a minimum Grade 6 in GCSE Art or linked subject or Merit in BTEC Art
or submission of portfolio.
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APPLIED SCIENCE ART, CRAFT AND DESIGN
BTEC NATIONAL EXTENDED CERTIFICATE A LEVEL
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
Grade 9-3 (A*-D) in five GCSE’s including a minimum Grade 9-5 (A*-C) in five GCSEs including English
Grade 5 in English and Mathematics. and Mathematics.
Plus, a minimum Grade 5 in Combined Science GCSE Plus, Grade 6 in GCSE Art or Merit in BTEC Art or
for the Level 3 BTEC Applied Science. submission of portfolio.
COURSE DESCRIPTION COURSE DESCRIPTION
Students will develop their knowledge of scientific Students will experiment with a range of 2D and
principles through a practical approach. Students 3D media, processes and techniques, as well as a
will have the opportunity to cover areas of laboratory variety of traditional and new technologies as they
science, forensic science, medical science, complete the course over two years. Examining
environmental science, and the biological, chemical bygone and contemporary images, artefacts and
APPLIED SCIENCE
and physical sciences, science investigative resources from across the globe will be integral to
skills and the physiology of human body systems. understanding different styles, genres and traditions
This provides a route into a diverse range of in their investigating and making processes. All
scientific careers. units involve creative problem solving and students
are encouraged to find alternative ways of finding
ASSESSMENT a solution through experimental exploration.
Grades awarded are Distinction*, Distinction, Merit
ART, CRAFT AND DESIGN
and Pass. Assessment comprises of two externally ASSESSMENT
assessed components, a written examination and a Grade A*-E awarded. The Coursework Portfolio and
scenario and practical investigation set and marked Personal Investigation are weighted at 60% of the
externally, worth 58% of the total qualification. A level, with an external component contributing
Internally assessed assignments incorporate a to 40% of the overall mark. All units are internally
variety of written and practical techniques equate assessed and externally moderated.
to the remaining 42% of the course.
WHAT NEXT
WHAT NEXT
Completion of this qualification will give between
Completion of this qualification will give between 16 and 56 UCAS points to gain entry onto a degree
16 and 56 UCAS points, to be used to gain entry course or entry into the workplace. Art and Design
onto a degree course or entry into the workplace. can lead to further study and careers including fine
Applied Science can lead to further study and art, graphics, interior design and set design.
careers including health care, scientific research,
pharmacy, optometry and forensic science.
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BIOLOGY
A LEVEL
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
Grade 9-5 (A*-C) in five GCSEs with a minimum
Grade 6 in both English and Mathematics.
Plus, Grade 6’s in GCSE Double Science,
Triple Science or GCSE Biology
COURSE DESCRIPTION
Students will study Biology in a modern context,
where they will develop a greater appreciation
for its importance in the wider world. There will
be numerous opportunities to use practical
experiences to link theory to reality, and develop
students’ practical skills. There are eight mandatory
units: Biological molecules; Cells; Organisms
BIOLOGY
exchange substances with their environment;
Genetic information, variation and relationships
between organisms; Organisms respond to
changes in internal and external environments;
Genetics, populations, evolution and ecosystems;
The control of gene expression.
ASSESSMENT
Grade A*-E awarded. The mandatory units are
externally assessed by three examinations.
Each examination is 2 hours in length and worth
approximately a third of the final A level Grade.
WHAT NEXT
Completion of this qualification will give between
16 and 56 UCAS points to gain entry onto a degree
course or entry into the workplace. Biology can
lead to further study and careers including nursing,
medicine, research, conservation and physiotherapy.
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BUSINESS STUDIES CHEMISTRY
BTEC EXTENDED CERTIFICATE A LEVEL
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
Grade 9-3 (A*-D) in five GCSEs including English Grade 9-5 (A*-C) in five GCSEs with a minimum
and Mathematics. Grade 6 in both English and Mathematics.
Plus, a minimum Grade 4 in English or Mathematics Plus, Grade 6’s in Double Science, Triple Science
and related subjects. or GCSE Chemistry
COURSE DESCRIPTION COURSE DESCRIPTION
Students study the purposes of different businesses, Students will study contemporary Chemistry,
their structure and the impact the external environment covering the following mandatory units: Development
can have on their success and development. They of Practical skills; Foundations in chemistry;
will need to adopt an innovative and dynamic Periodic table and energy; Core organic chemistry;
BUSINESS STUDIES
approach to business specific problem solving and Physical chemistry and transition elements and
will be expected to demonstrate their knowledge by Organic chemistry and analysis.
applying business concepts to selected scenarios.
This qualification provides a more vocational ASSESSMENT
perspective, allowing students to interact with the Grade A*-E awarded. The mandatory units are
business environment and experience real authentic externally assessed by three examinations. The
business practices. first two exams equate to 37% each with the final
CHEMISTRY
exam worth 26%. A “Practical endorsement in
ASSESSMENT Chemistry” is assessed internally but is reported
Grades awarded are Pass, Merit, Distinction and separately from the A Level Grade.
Distinction* Two assignments set and marked
internally. A task and written exam set and marked WHAT NEXT
externally. Completion of this qualification will give between
16 and 56 UCAS points to gain entry onto a degree
WHAT NEXT course or entry into the workplace. Chemistry
Completion of this qualification will give between can lead to further study and including careers in
16 and 56 UCAS points, to gain entry onto a degree medicine, dentistry, pharmacy and chemical science.
course or entry into the workplace. Business studies
can lead to further study and careers including
industry, management and finance.
10CREATIVE MEDIA PRODUCTION
BTEC EXTENDED CERTIFICATE
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
Grade 9-3 (A*-D) in five GCSEs including
English and Mathematics.
Plus, a minimum Grade 4 in English or
Mathematics and related subjects.
COURSE DESCRIPTION
CREATIVE MEDIA PRODUCTION
Students acquire a range of production, design
and research skills in preparation for future
employment in the media industry, through direct
experience. Assignments set within a vocational
context through which students focus on developing
relevant skills – photo manipulation and framing,
film direction and production, media theory and
analysis. Units cover: Unit 1-Media representation;
Unit 4-Film pre-production; Unit 8-Responding to
a commission and Unit 10-Film production.
ASSESSMENT
Grades awarded are Pass, Merit, Distinction and
Distinction*. Two assignments set and marked
internally. A controlled assessment responding
to a set commission and an online exam on media
representation are set and marked externally.
WHAT NEXT
Completion of this qualification will give between
16 and 56 UCAS points, to gain entry onto a degree
course or entry into the workplace. Creative Media
production can lead to further study and careers
including television, film, radio, sound recording
and interactive games.
11CRIMINOLOGY DANCE
DIPLOMA A LEVEL
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
Grade 9-5 (A*-C) in five GCSEs including English Grade 9-5 (A*-C) in five GCSEs including English
and Mathematics. and Mathematics.
Preferable to have achieved a minimum Grade 5 Plus, a minimum Grade 5 in GCSE Dance, Level
in GCSE Sociology, Psychology or Law. 2 Merit in BTEC Tech Award in Performing Arts
(or equivalent level of attainment in vocational
COURSE DESCRIPTION qualifications e.g. RAD / ISTD).
Students will gain a deeper understanding of
why people commit crimes; the influences upon COURSE DESCRIPTION
perceptions of crime; the variety of crimes committed A level Dance is a dynamic qualification which
and why some are unreported. By exploring these encourages students to develop their creative and
ideas through applying their learning to a range of intellectual capacity, alongside transferable skills
CRIMINOLOGY
case studies, both current and historical, the students such as team working, communication, and problem
will be equipped to consider how the application solving. All of these are sought after skills by higher
of their learning impacts on themselves, other education and employers and will help them stand
individuals, employers, society and the environment. out in the workplace whatever their choice of career.
This course reflects both historical and current
Students will develop the skills to examine the dance practices and inspires a lifelong passion and
legal process, reviewing the justice of verdicts in
DANCE
appreciation for dance. Technical dance skills are
criminal cases, having followed through from the developed alongside opportunities to create and refine
crime committed to the verdict. They will apply their choreography that expresses key ideas, and themes.
understanding of criminality, criminological theories
and the process of bringing an accused to court, to ASSESSMENT
evaluate the effectiveness of social control to deliver Grade A*– E awarded. Component 1 – Students
criminal justice policy. perform set material in addition to their own
choreography to a visiting examiner (50%).
ASSESSMENT Component 2 – Students complete a written exam
Grade A*-E. Two units are externally assessed in which they are tested on their knowledge of a
units by two 90 minute examinations. Two units series of set dance works and practitioners (50%).
are assessed internally with external moderation.
WHAT NEXT
WHAT NEXT Completion of this qualification will give between
Completion of this qualification will give between 16 and 56 UCAS points, to gain entry onto a university
16 and 56 UCAS points, to gain entry onto a degree degree course or entry into the workplace. Dance
course or entry into the workplace. Criminology can can lead to further study and careers including
lead to further study and careers including some teaching, performing, choreographing or working
with aspects of the criminal justice sector e.g. the in the arts industry.
Probation Service or the police.
12ECONOMICS
A LEVEL
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
Grade 9-5 (A*-C) in five GCSEs including English
and Mathematics.
Plus, a minimum Grade 6 in GCSE Mathematics.
COURSE DESCRIPTION
Students will firstly develop their awareness and
understanding of core economic models and
then build on this by applying their knowledge
to more complex concepts in both familiar and
unfamiliar contexts. The course comprises of four
themes: Introduction to markets and market failure
- focusing on microeconomic concepts; The UK
ECONOMICS
economy – performance and policies - with the
focus on understanding the measures of economic
performance; Business behaviour and the labour
market- with the focus on the business economy
and understanding business growth and objectives,
as well as the impact of government intervention;
A global perspective – with the focus on applying
the concepts covered, to the global context whilst
looking at international economics.
ASSESSMENT
Grade A* – E awarded. Assessment consists of
three examinations at the end of the course. Two
will equate to 70% and the third to 30% of the
overall mark.
WHAT NEXT
Completion of this qualification will give between
16 and 56 UCAS points, to gain entry onto a degree
course or entry in to the workplace, Economics can
lead to further study and careers including business,
marketing, law and government.
13ENGLISH LITERATURE EXTENDED PROJECT QUALIFICATION
A LEVEL ONE YEAR COURSE
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
Grade 9-5 (A*-C) in five GCSEs including English Grade 9-4 (A*-C) in five GCSEs including English
and Mathematics. and Mathematics.
Plus, a minimum Grade 7 in GCSE English Literature. Plus, a minimum Grade 5 in GCSE English Language.
COURSE DESCRIPTION COURSE DESCRIPTION
Students will further their exploration of texts, to Students have the opportunity to embark on a largely
appreciate literature at a higher level, studying self-directed research project, enabling them to study
a range of literature from sixteenth century a topic of choice in-depth for duration of the course.
Shakespeare to contemporary prose. Students will Students will develop into critical, reflective and
ENGLISH LITERATURE
investigate an extensive range of views about texts independent learners, whilst developing skills such
in conjunction with their wider social and historical as creativity, decision making and enterprise,
context. The texts will be in a range of formats: drama as well as demonstrating initiative. Many of our
– ‘A Streetcar Named Desire’ by Tennessee Williams students decide to explore a topic linked to their
and King Lear by William Shakespeare; prose – desired area of study for university. Skills linked to
‘The Handmaids Tale’ by Margaret Atwood and research and planning, critical thinking and analysis,
‘Frankenstein’ by Mary Shelly as well as a collection synthesis and evaluation, project management and
of Romantic poetry from poets such as William Blake, working independently, are highly valued by both
EXTENDED PROJECT QUALIFICATION
Lord Byron and John Keats as well as a collection universities and employers alike.
of contemporary poems from Poems of the Decade
featuring poets such as Patience Agbabi and Simon ASSESSMENT
Armitage. Through their study they will compare Grade A*– E awarded. Students will be assessed
how narratives are constructed and the differing on a portfolio of work (5,000 word research project),
responses the writer can evoke from the reader. a production log and a final presentation, to be
presented to an audience of peers and teachers.
ASSESSMENT
Grade A*– E awarded. Assessment consists of 3 WHAT NEXT
examinations equating to 80% and one internally This qualification will give between 8 and 28
assessed piece of 2500 – 3000 words worth 20% UCAS points, to gain entry onto a degree course
of the final Grade. or entry into the workplace. Many universities find
the EPQ desirable as it is such excellent practice
WHAT NEXT for the type of independent writing required by
Completion of this English Literature qualification degree level learning.
will give between 16 and 56 UCAS points, to
gain entry onto a degree course or entry into
the workplace. English Literature can lead to
further study and careers including broadcasting,
journalism, teaching, advertising and marketing,
and the law.
14FINANCE FRENCH
LONDON INSTITUTE OF BUSINESS A LEVEL
AND FINANCE (LIBF) DIPLOMA ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS Grade 9-5 (A*-C) in five GCSEs including English
and Mathematics.
Grade 9-4 (A*-C) in five GCSEs including Grade
5 in both English and Mathematics. Plus, Grade 6 in GCSE French.
COURSE DESCRIPTION COURSE DESCRIPTION
Students will explore the fundamentals of financial Students will study a film and a piece of French
capability and how they are applied to achieve literature in-depth. Students will complete an
financial stability. They will learn how to make Independent Research Project in French, forming
informed and confident decisions regarding their the basis for a discussion in the speaking exam.
finances. Students must achieve at least a pass in Topics in year 1 are: Aspects of French-speaking
the Certificate of Financial Studies in the first year of society; current trends and artistic culture in the
study to progress to the diploma. In year 2, students French-speaking world. In year 2 the topics are:
will examine the financial services marketplace from Multiculturalism in French-speaking society and
FINANCE
the point of view of the provider and consider the current issues and aspects of political life in the
methods used to satisfy customer needs, wants French-speaking world.
and aspirations, whilst operating competitively
and profitably. ASSESSMENT
FRENCH
Grade A*-E awarded. Assessment comprises of
ASSESSMENT three examinations: Paper 1- Listening and Reading
Grade A*-E. Assessment is 100% examined and is 2 hours and 30 minutes (42% of overall Grade);
consists of four components spread over the duration Paper 2- Writing is 2 hours (33%) ; Paper 3- Speaking
of the course. In Year 1 Unit 1- Financial capability is approximately 25 minutes (25%).
in the immediate and short term; Unit 2-Financial
capability in the long term; Unit 3- Sustainability of WHAT NEXT
an individual’s finances and Unit 4- Sustainability Completion of this qualification will give between
of the financial services system. 16 and 56 UCAS points, to gain entry onto a degree
course or entry into the workplace. French can lead
WHAT NEXT to further study and careers in tourism, teaching,
Completion of this qualification will give between international law or business.
16 and 56 UCAS points, to gain entry onto a degree
course or entry into the workplace. Financial studies
can lead to further study and careers including
banking, accountancy and business.
15GEOGRAPHY GERMAN
A LEVEL A LEVEL
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
Grade 9-5 (A*-C) in five GCSEs including a minimum Grade 9-5 (A*-C) in five GCSEs including English
Grade 5 in both English and Mathematics. and Mathematics.
Plus, a minimum Grade 6 in Geography. Plus, a minimum Grade 6 in GCSE German.
COURSE DESCRIPTION COURSE DESCRIPTION
Students will study a diverse range of topics that Students will study a film and a piece of German
cover issues relevant to our world today. The emphasis literature in depth. Students will complete an
is on the inter-relationships between and within Independent Research Project in German, forming
the human and physical environments. The course the basis for a discussion in the speaking exam.
is divided into three areas: Physical geography Topics covered in year 1 are: Aspects of German-
(including glacial landscapes, both water and carbon speaking society and artistic culture in the
cycles and natural hazards); Human geography German-speaking world. In year 2 the topics are:
GEOGRAPHY
(changing places, global processes and governance Multiculturalism in German-speaking society and
and population and the environment). These two areas aspects of political life in the German-speaking world.
will ensure students develop a knowledge of locations;
places; processes and environments; and an in-depth ASSESSMENT
understanding of physical and human geography, and Grade A*-E awarded. Assessment comprises of
GERMAN
their interactions. The third area is a Non Examined three examinations: Paper 1-Listening and Reading
Assessment (NEA) be based are an independent is 2 hours and 30 minutes (50% of overall Grade);
geographical investigation. Paper 2- Writing is 2 hours (20%); Paper 3- Speaking
is approximately 25 minutes (30%).
ASSESSMENT
Grade A*– E awarded. Assessment comprises of WHAT NEXT
three external examinations accounting for 80% of Completion of this qualification will give between
the final mark. The Geographical investigation will 16 and 56 UCAS points, to gain entry onto a
equate to 20% of the final mark. degree course or entry into the workplace. German
can lead to further study and careers with tourism,
WHAT NEXT teaching, international law or business.
Completion of this qualification will give between
16 and 56 UCAS points, to gain entry onto a degree
course or entry into the workplace. Geography
can lead to further study and careers including
accountancy, travel, conservation, European
studies and retail management.
18HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE
BTEC NATIONAL EXTENDED CERTIFICATE
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
Grade 9-3 (A*-D) in five GCSEs including English
and Mathematics.
Plus, a minimum Grade 4 in English and
related subjects.
COURSE DESCRIPTION
Students will develop an understanding of the diverse
and complex nature of the health and social care
HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE
sector. Through the use of work-related scenarios,
students will explore the role of health and social care
services in providing care and support to individuals.
Students will cover the following units: Human
Lifespan Development; Meeting Individual Care and
Support Needs; Working in Health and Social Care;
and lastly, Physiological Disorders and their Care.
ASSESSMENT
Grades awarded are Pass, Merit, Distinction, and
Distinction*. Assessment comprises of an externally
assessed written exam and internally assessed
assignment for each year of study.
WHAT NEXT
Completion of this qualification will give between
16 and 56 UCAS points, to gain entry onto a degree
course or entry into the workplace. Health and Social
Care can lead to further study and careers including
nursing as well as careers in related professions
such as childcare and in NHS trusts.
19HISTORY ICT
A LEVEL BTEC NATIONAL EXTENDED CERTIFICATE
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
Grade 9-5 (A*-C) in 5 GCSEs including English Grade 9-3 (A*-D) in five GCSEs including English
and Mathematics. and Mathematics.
Plus, a minimum Grade 6 in GCSE History and Plus, a minimum Grade 4 in English or Mathematics
English Language or GCSE English Literature. and related subjects.
COURSE DESCRIPTION COURSE DESCRIPTION
Students will study the USA from 1865 to 1975, Students are introduced to high level IT topics,
the making of a Superpower, and the making of including those related to web, multimedia and
modern Britain, 1951-2007. Students will develop software and network engineering. Alongside
their knowledge, critical thinking and understanding studying the creation of IT systems to manage
of the political, economic and social issues during and share information, students will develop their
these times. Students will develop a heightened knowledge and understanding of working in the IT
awareness in explaining contemporary issues. industry and its impact on society. Through scenario-
HISTORY A
The coursework element provides students with based learning, students will develop their problem
the opportunity to trace various themes and issues solving skills using systems and technology. The
over one hundred years, using and evaluating a qualification consists of four units (three mandatory
range of sources and interpretations. and one optional): Information Technology Systems;
HISTORY B
Data Modelling; Using Social Media in Business and
ASSESSMENT Creating Systems to Manage Information.
Grades A*-E awarded. The A level course is
assessed by two final exams (breadth and depth ASSESSMENT
study) worth 80% and one internally assessed piece Grading: Pass, Merit, Distinction and Distinction*.
of 4500 words worth 20% of the overall Grade. Assessment is a combination of internal and external
assessments. Externally set assessments consist of
WHAT NEXT a written examination and a scenario based task
Completion of this qualification will give between worth 58% of the course.
16 and 56 UCAS points, to gain entry onto a degree
course or entry into the workplace. History can lead WHAT NEXT
to further study or careers including law, finance, Completion of this qualification will give between
media, social policy and the civil service. 16 and 56 UCAS points, to gain entry onto a degree
course or entry into the workplace. ICT can lead to
further study and careers including IT, business and
software/network engineering.
20MATHEMATICS
A LEVEL
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
Grade 9-5 (A*-C) in five GCSEs including English
and Mathematics.
Plus, a minimum Grade 7 in GCSE Mathematics.
COURSE DESCRIPTION
Students will build and extend their skills and
techniques from GCSE. It enables them to understand
mathematics in a way that promotes confidence,
fosters enjoyment and provides a strong foundation
for progress to further study. Students will study Pure
Mathematics including algebra, trigonometry and
calculus (66.67% of the qualification) and Applied
Mathematics comprising of statistics and mechanics
(33.33% of the qualifications) which will show how
different areas of mathematics are connected and
ICT
how they relate to other disciplines, the world of work
and to situations in society in general.
MATHEMATICS
ASSESSMENT
Grades A* – E awarded. Assessment consists of
three externally-examined papers that carry equal
weight: Papers 1 and 2-Pure Mathematics and
Paper 3- Statistics and Mechanics.
WHAT NEXT
Completion of this qualification will give between
16 and 56 UCAS points, to gain entry onto a degree
course or entry into the workplace. Mathematics
can lead to further study and careers including
accountancy, engineering, medicine and teaching.
21MATHEMATICAL STUDIES MEDIA
LEVEL 3 CERTIFICATE A LEVEL
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
Grade 9-4 in five GCSEs including English and Grade 9-5 (A*-C) in five GCSEs including English
Mathematics. and Mathematics.
COURSE DESCRIPTION Plus, a minimum Grade 6 in GCSE English Language
or English Literature.
Students will build upon the knowledge, understanding
and skills established in their GSCE Maths. Students Preferable to have achieved a GCSE/BTEC in a
will develop their understanding of solving meaningful related subject area.
mathematical problems to increase their confidence
in using Maths and to be better equipped for the COURSE DESCRIPTION
MATHEMATICAL STUDIES
mathematical demands for higher education. The Students will study the four key concepts in media
course comprises of four compulsory themes: Analysis and apply them to a range of different media texts
of data; Maths for personal finance; Estimation; and including film, TV, radio, print and online media.
Critical analysis of given data and models (including Students will also study a range of theoretical
spreadsheets and tabular). This course is designed to approaches including postmodernism, narrative
maintain and develop mathematical skills that can be theory, social theory and various gender and post-
applied on a day-to-day basis whether in employment colonial approaches to the world of media. The
or further study. This course also complements the course offers students the opportunity to plan and
programmes of study of other A level subjects such produce short media texts including film and online
MEDIA
as Science, Geography, Business Studies, Economics texts. It consists of three components, two of which
and Psychology. are exam based and the other based upon the
principles of production.
ASSESSMENT
Grade A- E awarded. Students will be assessed with ASSESSMENT
two examination papers each worth 50% of the course. Grades A*-E awarded. Assessments comprise of two
The duration of each examination is 90 minutes. externally assessed examinations equating to 70% of
the overall Grade. The third component is internally
WHAT NEXT assessed and externally moderated with a specific
This qualification will give between 6 and 20 brief for students to follow.
UCAS points, to gain entry on to a degree course
or entry in to the workplace. Many universities WHAT NEXT
find Core Maths desirable as it provides a firm Completion of this qualification will give between 16
understanding of mathematical problem solving and 56 UCAS points, to gain entry onto a degree
for degree level learning. course or entry into the workplace. Media studies can
lead to further study and careers including media –
related careers, publishing, advertising and PR.
22MUSIC
LEVEL 3 SUBSIDIARY DIPLOMA
FOR MUSIC PRACTITIONERS
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
Grade 9-3 (A*-D) in five GCSEs including English
and Mathematics.
Plus a minimum grade 4 in English or Mathematics
and related subjects.
Students will need to successfully pass an audition.
COURSE DESCRIPTION
The Level 3 Subsidiary Diploma for Music Practitioners
provides a music industry qualification that will equip
learners with the skills, knowledge, and understanding
for entry to employment in the music industry, or
progression to further study at a higher level. The
MUSIC
qualification aims to offer practical structured learning
directly relevant to employment within the music
industry. Learners will take the performance pathway,
meaning learners are expected to perform effectively
on an instrument and/or voice.
ASSESSMENT
Learners will undertake one externally assessed
core unit (Rehearsal and Performance). In addition,
all learners take an internally assessed core unit
(Planning a Career in Music), together with a
number of optional units including: Understanding
Music Styles, Improving Instrumental Performance,
Auditioning for Music, and Leading a Music Making
Activity. All the units covered can develop skills and
understanding of musicianship, repertoire, rehearsal,
promotion, live/recorded performance, aspects of
music technology, as well as an understanding of
contextual issues relating to music style, audience;
and the music industry.
WHAT NEXT
Completion of this qualification will give between
16 and 56 UCAS points, to gain entry onto a degree
course or entry into the industry. Music can lead
to further study and careers including composing,
publishing and broadcasting, teaching and
musical performance.
23PERFORMING ARTS PHOTOGRAPHY
BTEC NATIONAL DIPLOMA A LEVEL
DOUBLE OPTION (EQUIVALENT TO 2 BTECS/A LEVELS ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
MUST BE SELECTED IN TWO OPTION BLOCKS) Grade 9-5 (A*-C) in five GCSE’s including English
and Mathematics.
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
Grade 9-3 (A*-E) in five GCSEs including English Plus, a minimum Grade 6 in GCSE Art or Merit in
and Mathematics. BTEC Art or submission of portfolio.
Plus, a minimum Grade 5 in GCSE Dance or Drama, COURSE DESCRIPTION
or Level 2 Merit in BTEC Tech Award in Performing Students will explore a range of photographic media,
Arts (or equivalent vocational qualification). techniques and processes, and experience both
new digital technologies and traditional processes
COURSE DESCRIPTION of photography. Students are required to work in
PERFORMING ARTS
The Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended more than one area of photography for example,
Certificate in Performing Arts is designed for portraiture, landscape (working from the urban, rural
learners with an interest in performing arts who or coastal environment), still life, experimental imagery,
want to continue their education through applied photographic installation, video and film. Through
learning. Dance and Drama are the foundations of the their development of more sophisticated photography
course, and so it is suited to students who have a keen skills, students’ appreciation of how feelings and
interest in one or both of these disciplines. Students will meanings can be conveyed and interpreted in images
develop their technical skills as performers alongside
PHOTOGRAPHY
as well as how images and artefacts relate to social,
their capacity to create, refine, and reflect on the environment and cultural contexts.
development of performance pieces. This qualification
gives a broad introduction to the performing arts sector ASSESSMENT
with an emphasis on core knowledge, and fundamental Grade A*-E awarded. Assessment comprises of
skills which are transferable across other sectors two units for the A level course that are weighted
(including communication, presentation, physical at 60% for coursework and 40% for the externally
and creative skills). assessed units. Units are marked against the
four assessment objectives that are internally
ASSESSMENT assessed and externally moderated.
Grades awarded are Pass, Merit, Distinction or
Distinction*. Assessment comprises of four units of WHAT NEXT
study – two are assessed by the centre and two are Completion of this qualification will give between
assessed externally. Due to the vocational nature of this 16 and 56 UCAS points, to gain entry onto a degree
course students will be assessed on a regular basis and course or entry into the workplace. Photography
this features a balance of practical and written tasks. can lead to further study and careers including
architecture, design, animation and marketing
WHAT NEXT and publicity.
Completion of this qualification will give between
16 and 56 UCAS points, to gain entry onto a degree
course or entry into the workplace. Performing Arts
can lead to further study and careers including
teaching and performing, but also equips students
with transferable skills to other industries too.
24PHYSICS POLITICS
A LEVEL A LEVEL
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
Grade 9-5 (A*-C) in five GCSEs including a minimum Grade 9-5 (A*-C) GCSEs including English
Grade 6 in English and Grade 7 in Mathematics. and Mathematics.
Plus, a minimum Grade 6 in GCSE Science and Plus, a minimum Grade 6 in GCSE English
Additional Science or in GCSE Physics. Language or English Literature.
COURSE DESCRIPTION COURSE DESCRIPTION
Students will study Physics in a range of contexts, Students will investigate in detail how people and
building on their knowledge of the ‘laws of physics’ politics interact. They will explore the emergence
and applying their understanding to a range of and development of the UK’s democratic system
problems ranging from sub-atomic particles to the and the similarities, differences, connections and
entire universe. Students will refine mathematical and parallels between direct and indirect democracy.
practical skills that are embedded in the six modules Students will also be introduced to the set of rules
covered in the duration of the course: Development governing politics in the UK, and the UK constitution,
PHYSICS
of practical skills in Physics; Foundations of Physics; which is different in nature from most of the rest of
Forces and motion; Electrons, Waves and photons; the world. Students will explore the US Constitution
Newtonian World and Astrophysics and; particles and the arguments surrounding this guiding
and Medical Physics. document of US democracy. Students will compare
POLITICS
and contrast politics and institutions in the US with
ASSESSMENT those in the UK. They will gain a wider understanding
Grade A*-E awarded. The mandatory units are of politics as a discipline, underpinned by the
externally assessed by three examinations. The first theoretical concepts of comparative politics.
two exams equate to 37% each with the final exam
worth 26%. A “Practical endorsement in Physics” ASSESSMENT
is assessed internally but is reported separately Grade A*– E awarded. Assessment comprises of
from the A level Grade. three examinations at the end of the course, each
worth a third of the final Grade: Paper 1-UK Politics;
WHAT NEXT Paper 2-UK Government; Paper 3-Comparative
Completion of this qualification will give between Politics (USA).
16 and 56 UCAS points, to gain entry onto a degree
course or entry into the workplace. Physics can lead WHAT NEXT
to further study and careers including engineering, Completion of this qualification will give between
medicine, medical technologies and research 16 and 56 UCAS points, to gain entry onto a degree
and development. To study Physics at university, course or entry into the workplace. Government
A level Mathematics must also be studied. and Politics can lead to further study and careers
including, law, economics, finance, government,
and management.
25PSYCHOLOGY RELIGIOUS STUDIES
A LEVEL A LEVEL
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
Grade 9-5 (A-C) in five GCSEs including a minimum Grade 9-5 (A*-C) in five GCSEs including English
Grade 6 in English and Mathematics. and Mathematics.
Plus, a minimum Grade 6 or Merit in GCSE/ Plus, a minimum Grade 6 in GCSE English Language
BTEC Science. or Literature.
COURSE DESCRIPTION Preferable to have studied GCSE Religious Studies.
Students will study the main approaches to COURSE DESCRIPTION
Psychology to gain an understanding and insight
Students will explore philosophical approaches to
in to the science concerned with the study of mind
the soul, reality, existence and nature of God, and
and behaviour. Students will develop their analytical
language. They will look at sexual ethics, euthanasia,
thinking skills through a scientific approach their
the language of ethics and business ethics. Finally,
learning. The course comprises of three units:
PSYCHOLOGY
they will consider the nature and presentation of
Unit 1- Social Influence, Memory, Attachment and
Jesus, feminism and the Bible, and knowledge and
Psychopathology; Unit 2- Approaches in Psychology,
revelation of God. Throughout the course, students will
Biopsychology, Research Methods; Unit 3 – Issues
adopt an enquiring, critical and reflective approach
and Debates in Psychology and three optional topics,
to their studying of the three components: Philosophy
such as Relationships, Schizophrenia and Aggression
of religion; Religion and Ethics; and Developments in
RELIGIOUS STUDIES
(optional topics are subject to change).
religious thought.
ASSESSMENT
ASSESSMENT
Grade A*– E awarded. Assessment comprises of
Grade A*-E awarded. Assessment consists of three
three examinations linked to each unit and each are
2 hour examinations linked to the three course
worth 33.3% of the final Grade. Each exam is two
components, each equating to a third of the overall
hours long. The exams will consist of multiple choice,
A level.
short-answer and extended writing questions.
WHAT NEXT WHAT NEXT
Completion of this qualification will give between
Completion of this qualification will give between
16 and 56 UCAS points, to gain entry onto a degree
16 and 56 UCAS points, to gain entry onto a degree
course or entry into the workplace. Religious Studies
course or entry into the workplace. Psychology can
can lead to further study and careers working
lead to further study and careers including business,
with people in caring work, teaching, journalism,
accounting, social work, law and medicine.
publishing, policing and health.
26SOCIOLOGY
A LEVEL
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
Grade 9-5 (A*-C) in five GCSEs including English
and Mathematics.
Plus, a minimum Grade 6 In GCSE English Language
and English Literature.
COURSE DESCRIPTION
Students’ study will focus on the society we live in,
and how social characteristics can affect the life
chances and experiences of individuals. They will
develop their critical thinking and understanding
about the world and their place in it. Students will
study the impact the individual and society have
SOCIOLOGY
on families and education. Students will examine
society from different perspectives such as Marxism
or Feminism and contrasting right wing approaches.
Finally, students will study the ‘Sociology of Crime
and Deviance’ and learn how sociologists, scrutinise
and rationalise criminal behaviour.
ASSESSMENT
Grade A*-E awarded. Assessment consists of three
2 hour examinations, each linked to two course
components, each equating to a third of the overall
A level. Questions are a mixture of short answers
and essays, but predominantly essay based.
WHAT NEXT
Completion of this qualification will give between
16 and 56 UCAS points, to gain entry onto a degree
course or entry into the workplace. Sociology
can lead to further study and careers including
education, law and management, social work and
international relations.
27SPANISH SPORT
A LEVEL BTEC NATIONAL EXTENDED CERTIFICATE
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
Grade 9-5 (A*-C) in five GCSEs including English Grade 9-3 (A*-D) in five GCSEs including English
and Mathematics. and Mathematics.
Plus, a minimum Grade 6 in GCSE Spanish. Plus, a minimum Grade 4 in English or Mathematics
and a Science GCSE.
COURSE DESCRIPTION
Preferable to have achieved a GCSE/BTEC in
Students will study a film and a piece of Spanish
related subject area.
literature in depth. Students will complete an
Independent Research Project in Spanish, forming COURSE DESCRIPTION
the basis for a discussion in the speaking exam.
Students will develop a knowledge and understanding
Topics covered in year 1 are: Aspects of Spanish-
of the importance of making connections between
speaking society and artistic culture in the
body systems in response to participation in exercise/
Spanish-speaking world. In year 2 the topics are:
sport, enabling them to recommend training methods
Multiculturalism in Spanish-speaking society and
and produce individualised fitness programmes. The
SPANISH
aspects of political life in the Spanish-speaking world.
expectation is that they will take part in application and
ASSESSMENT interview assessment activities for a selected career
pathway in the sports industry. The course comprises
Grade A*-E awarded. Assessment comprises of three
of three mandatory units: Anatomy and physiology;
SPORT
examinations: Paper 1-Listening and Reading is 2
Fitness training and programming for health, sport and
hours and 30 minutes (50% of overall Grade); Paper
wellbeing and professional development in the sports
2- Writing is 2 hours (20%); Paper 3- Speaking is
industry. Plus, a fourth optional unit to be determined.
approximately 25 minutes (30%).
ASSESSMENT
WHAT NEXT
Grades awarded are Pass, Merit, Distinction and
Completion of this qualification will give between
Distinction*. Assessment comprises of two externally
16 and 56 UCAS points, to gain entry onto a degree
set and marked units completed under supervised
course or entry into the workplace. Spanish can lead
conditions worth 67% of the qualification. Internal
to further study and careers with tourism, teaching,
assessments comprise of a series of practical and
international law or business.
written assignments.
WHAT NEXT
Completion of this qualification will give between
16 and 56 UCAS points to gain entry onto a degree
course or entry in to the workplace. Sport can lead
to further study and careers including coaching
and sport and healthcare relating to sports such
as physiotherapy.
28TEXTILE DESIGN
A LEVEL
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
Grade 9-5 (A*-C) in five GCSEs including English
and Mathematics.
Plus a minimum Grade 6 in GCSE Art or linked subject
or Merit in BTEC Art or submission of portfolio.
COURSE DESCRIPTION
Students will explore a range of visual and tactile
representations in textiles. Students are required
to work in more than one area of Textile Design for
example, fashion, printed and/or dyed, constructed,
TEXTILE DESIGN
installed and expressive textiles. Through their
growing understanding of textile design, students’
appreciation of how feelings and meanings can
be conveyed and interpreted by selection and
manipulation of fibres and/or fabrics and how these
relate to social, environmental and cultural contexts.
ASSESSMENT
Grade A*-E awarded. Assessment comprises of two
units for the A Level course weighted at 60% for
the Personal Investigation (coursework) and 40% for
the Controlled Assignment. Units are marked against
the four assessment objectives that are internally
assessed and externally moderated.
WHAT NEXT
Completion of this qualification will give between
16 and 56 UCAS points, to gain entry onto a degree
course or entry into the workplace. Textile Design
can lead to further study and careers including
fashion design, textile design, printmaking
and teaching.
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