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THOMAS ROTHERHAM COLLEGE
SIXTH FORM COLLEGE
PROSPECTUS
2021/22
www.trc.ac.uk
WELCO ME
It is my great honour and pleasure to
welcome you to Thomas Rotherham College!
We here at this historic college are all very We take the student experience very
proud to be associated with Rotherham’s seriously. We are renowned for innovation,
most important post-16 provider. There compassion and a determination to be the
has been a centre of academic excellence best we can be. We all understand the value
on this site for over 500 years. We have a of hard work, we care about learning, we
long and enviable tradition of providing the care about each other and we know the
very best educational opportunities for importance of community.
the young people of this region. We firmly
believe that this successful college can Your safety, care and wellbeing is of
meet the needs of all learners across the upmost importance to us in helping you as
16-19 age range in a welcoming, supportive you grow and prosper in this college. Not
and safe environment. only will you have your own Progress Tutor,
to support you as you grow and develop
We have been recognised locally and during your time at college, but you will also
nationally for our provision. We are the have access to a huge support network;
largest provider of A Level courses in the including counsellors.
area, with over 25 subjects on offer. We also
offer a range of vocational pathways and Thomas Rotherham College is a very
sports academies. We are absolutely sure special place. Our students benefit from
we have the right course for you. a truly wonderful learning environment.
Our commitment to excellence has seen
With a student population of over 1500 us develop and improve our buildings, “We have an enormous amount going on and
(and growing) we can guarantee that our classrooms, learning spaces and wider
teachers are highly qualified specialists in educational and sporting provision.
Thomas Rotherham College continues to be an
their field, who will focus on teaching their
We have incredibly strong partnerships with
exciting and vibrant college. I do hope that you will take
subjects to the highest standards, with a
more appropriate approach for the 16-19 schools, the wider community, universities an opportunity to visit us. Look out for our Open Evenings!
year old learner - preparing you for your and employers. We will work with you and
progression on to university or employment. those partners to ensure that you have I hope to meet you soon and to welcome you as a student
a smooth and effective transition into
Thomas Rotherham College will be the best
launch pad from school to your chosen Thomas Rotherham College and then onto of Thomas Rotherham College.”
educational or career path. Supported by your chosen pathway, when you are ready
to leave us. David Naisbitt, Principal
a strong careers provision, our students
progress to prestigious universities
(including the Russell Group and Oxbridge),
onto highly competitive higher education
courses and into excellent careers. Visit our website for more information: www.trc.ac.uk
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CONTENTS
2 Welcome
6 The widest choice of Advanced Level courses
8 Why choose us?
10 What’s it like?
12 We’ll support you all the way
15 Centre for Learning and Study Skills
16 Support for Learning
18 Help with money
19 What our students say
20 Entry Requirements
21 Study Programme
22 Course Specific Entry Requirements
24 What else can I get involved in?
25 Sports Centre
26 What Next?
28 Results 2020
30 Courses 2021
32 A Levels
90 Other Level 3 Courses
126 Level 2 and GCSEs
133 Sports Academies
134 Virtual Open Events
136 Apply Now
137 How to find us
138 Contact us
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THE WIDEST CHOICE
OF ADVANCED LEVEL
COURSES
Thomas Rotherham College specialises • A levels are examined at the end of the
two year course.
Aim high!
TRC students achieve great results, often
in offering A Level and Level 3 Vocational • Students might wish to stretch and better than they thought themselves
capable of. Be realistic in your choice, but
courses. We offer the widest range of challenge themselves by taking the
Extended Project Qualification (EPQ). don’t be afraid to be ambitious - if you’re
prepared to work hard, we’ll make sure you
Advanced level courses in the region. This option is offered to high-achieving
students towards the end of their first have the best chance of success! High
year of study at TRC. It provides the fourth flying students are encouraged to consider
application to the universities of Oxford and
Your Study Programme How many Advanced level subject necessary for some students who
Cambridge. The College collaborates with
wish to apply for particular medicine and
at TRC will: courses can I study? veterinary science courses. Cambridge University as the hub institution
• Take you on to the next level in your • Students will usually take 3 A levels or for the latter’s HE+ scheme in Rotherham,
education, building on your achievements A level-equivalent subjects. Guidance • Students who have not achieved grade involving extension activities for very able
at school. through the application process should 4/C in English Language or Maths at GCSE students aiming for highly competitive
ensure that you choose the right courses have to be enrolled onto these courses (or universities.
• Stretch and challenge you to help you to an interim equivalent in Maths) until they
from the outset. A change of course
progress to the right university course, have passed with a grade 4 minimum.
employment or high level apprenticeship
period is available in the first month of Fees
teaching for the minority of students Courses are free to students starting their
at end of it.
who find that they have made the wrong What if I want to do courses aged 16 – 18. Unfortunately, we are
• Require you to remain on the equivalent choice for them but after this students Advanced courses but unable to accept applications from new
of 3 academic subjects, or 1-2 vocational need to stick with the 3 subjects on their don’t meet the entry students aged 19 and above as we do not
subjects at level 3 (for two years) or 4 timetable. requirements? have the administrative infrastructure to
subjects at level 2 (for one year). implement the funding system for these
• Students who are taking Further There is also a range of full-time courses
Mathematics will take 4 A level or A level- for students who achieve mostly 3 grades students.
• Include GCSE English and/or Maths or a
stepping-stone Maths qualification if you equivalents including Mathematics and at GCSE. These can lead on to Advanced
have not already achieved at least a grade Further Mathematics. Further Maths is a courses at the end of a year, or directly into
4 in these subjects. good choice for very able Maths students modern apprenticeships, employment or
who know that they want to go on to further education at other colleges.
• Help you to develop employability skills Maths, Physics, Computing or Engineering
and knowledge of career opportunities at university. How do I choose
through work experience or other events
and activities. • Students will receive guidance from the my courses?
College at interview and enrolment on the Look up the details of all the courses you are
• Offer you other experiences and best combination of subjects for them, interested in and see which combination
opportunities that will help develop the given their interests, strengths and aims. will work best for you. Make a provisional
character, skills, attitudes and confidence You can also contact TRC at any time for choice on your application form and when
to support your progression to a suitable further advice. you come for interview at TRC we’ll discuss
destination at the end of your time at TRC. these with you and make sure you’re
enrolled on the programme that best meets
your interests and fits your ambitions and
talents.
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WHY CHOOSE US?
If you’re unsure where you would like to
study after completing your GCSEs, here
are just some of the many reasons why our
students choose TRC:
We offer a HUGE range of A Level and Level 3 courses,
plus a Level 2 programme.
You can choose almost any combination of courses with no clashes!*
TRC students have a 10% 1500 ambitious, like-minded
better than national chance of students. You’ll make loads of
progressing to achieve a First Class new friends.
degree. (HESA)
We offer a fantastic range of extra-
Excellent progression to curricular activities. Everything
competitive higher education from Duke of Edinburgh, to First
courses, including the Russell Aid, to Student Newspaper, to Rock
Group and Oxbridge, prestigious Climbing to foreign trips.
apprenticeships and high-quality
employment. Positive destinations We have impressive facilities and
for students above the national our own on-site Sports Centre.
average for college leavers.
Dedicated TRC bus services make
Extensive enrichment of the it really easy to get to and from
curriculum through exciting study college.
visits and expert visitor speakers
and practitioners. We have great contacts with local
businesses giving our students
Every student has their own lots of opportunities for work
Progress Tutor to track progress placements.
and offer 1:1 support and guidance.
Oh, yes and our impressive,
inspiring buildings and masses of
outdoor space!
*In a few cases you can’t combine two very
similar courses.
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WHAT’S IT LIKE?
Please note we have based this information on what life was like
Social Life Learning Resources
at College prior to Covid-19 and the social distancing measures You’ll get a great new social life at college Centre & IT
currently in place. as it’s a brilliant place to meet lots of new, Our Learning Resources Centre (LRC)
like-minded people with similar interests aims to meet the needs of a diverse range
and ambitions. We run a Freshers’ Fair of students and boasts an impressive
during the first few weeks of college, which collection of printed, audiovisual and online
is all about getting involved, making new resources. All students have their own
friends and settling into college life. You’ll LRC account and can borrow resources for
also get to know the other students on their studies. The LRC provides numerous
your chosen courses and there are loads of independent study spaces along with drop
opportunities to meet people through our in computers, loanable laptops and printing,
enrichment activities, sports teams and copying and scanning facilities. In addition
events. Don’t forget everyone is in the same to the LRC there are several IT suites across
boat, so don’t be scared to choose college, college. All PCs have access to the internet,
rather than automatically staying in your our student portal and virtual learning
school sixth form. You need to weigh up the environment that is packed with course
right choice for you as an individual. materials, links and college information.
Students will also be provided with their own
College facilities college e-mail account and Wi-Fi is available
Facilities include a 110-seat lecture theatre, throughout the site
specialist technologies for media and
excellent language and science laboratories Great sports facilities
and well-equipped classrooms. Our art TRC students can take advantage of our
rooms provide students with the space fully equipped fitness centre with gym, full
to create, with a room also available for size sports hall and dance studio and lots of
displaying art work. There is a prayer space outdoor sports facilities, including a large
Your working day Working together in a available for our students to use. artificial pitch – see the section on TRSports.
The College working day is 9.00am to relaxed atmosphere Car parking
4.15pm Monday, Tuesday and Thursday, One of the many aspects that students find The Courtyard
9.00am -3.00pm on Wednesday and We provide car parking for students, with The Courtyard is our student social and
appealing is the informal but purposeful
9.00am - 2.40pm on Friday, but you won’t priority permits for those with a long journey. dining area. This is the place where you can
studying atmosphere. The environment is
have classes all the time. You can use the different from school and we treat you as relax, meet your friends and even study! It
Learning Resources Centre for research,
Drama and Music studios is also home to lots of fun lunchtime events
adults, with respect. Of course, we expect
The Studio is our fully equipped and fundraising activities. The Canteen
coursework and homework when you don’t you to treat us and each other the same
performance area, where Performing Arts offers a great menu available throughout
have a timetabled lesson. way. Staff and students work together at
classes take place and public performances the day and barista style coffee and snacks
Please note timetabling is likely to differ TRC. There is no uniform.
are held. There is also a soundproof practice are available at our TRCafe.
to accommodate social distancing and
area too for rehearsals. The Tower houses
bubbles if these measures remain in place. Student Safety
All students, staff and visitors to the college
music studios and practice rooms with a Induction Course /
Studying in college are required to wear an identification
wide range of equipment and instruments,
Taster Days
Outside timetabled work you manage your from pianos and violins to mixing desks and
lanyard in order to promote the safety and Should you apply for a place, you’ll have
own time; you will need plenty of time for PC audio technology.
security of everyone on site. the opportunity to experience life as a TRC
reading, homework and coursework and student during our summer Induction Course
preparing for exams. There are social and taster days, helping with the transition from
private study areas, fully equipped with school to college. You’ll be able to sample
IT that you can use whenever you need the courses you are interested in and some
them. Students will be expected to attend you may not have considered and familiarise
all timetabled lessons and unauthorised yourself with the college site. To see more
absences will be monitored. of our campus and facilities, check out our
virtual tour on our website.
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WE’LL SUPPORT
YOU ALL THE WAY
Student Services – here Careers Advice and
to help and advise you Guidance
We know that while you are a sixth form When you first apply to TRC we offer you
student you need support to help you detailed guidance on whether TRC is right
reach your full potential. Whatever your for you and on the implications of your
concern, there will always be someone at choice of subjects or course. All our advice
TRC who will try to help. If you don’t know is independent and impartial – we want you
who to contact then speak to our Student to make informed decisions so that you will
Services reception staff. They can help you be happy here and succeed. Our carefully
find the right person to talk to on a range of crafted careers programme supports the
issues including travel, trips and visits, work Gatsby Benchmarks. Further details can be
placements, timetable and financial help. found at www.trc.ac.uk
Your Progress Tutor Throughout your time at TRC, careers
Your Progress Tutor will meet with you information, advice and guidance is
regularly in whole group sessions and on an available from our experienced level 6
individual basis. qualified Careers Advisers including via
e-guidance. We also organise events Work Experience Changes to the
Your Progress Tutor will help you to: and activities to help you choose your All students at TRC are encouraged to Careers Programme to
• settle in next step after College, whether this be undertake some work placement during accommodate Covid-19
university or work. their time at college. We have a great In these unprecedented times we have had
• meet the requirements of your Learning
track record of providing our students to make some significant changes to our
Agreement These events include:
with high-quality work placements that careers programme offer.
• get the most out of your Study Programme • An annual Careers Fair which attracts are increasingly valued by employers and
and achieve as highly as possible over 70 higher education institutions, universities. Placements offer awareness The Careers Advisers will continue to offer
• plan and move towards your next steps apprenticeship providers and employers. of the real world of work and give you the impartial advice and guidance, either face
into higher education or employment • A Higher Education evening event for chance to try out career options as well as to face in college whilst adhering to social
students and parents. enhancing your CV and university or job/ distancing rules or via e-guidance, Zoom,
• access advice and support when you
apprenticeship application. Microsoft teams etc. Due to the on-going
need it • A Job Ready event to support students
implications of Covid-19, we will prepare our
applying for apprenticeships or work after Placements are an essential part of all
Reviewing your progress college, including a mock interview with an vocational courses at college and will
students for the new challenges ahead by
Your Tutor will help you to track your preparing them with the skills to succeed in
employer. form an important part of your learning.
progress and devise SMART targets to help virtual interview situations, whether that be
• Visits from a range of speakers, including Work experience is also essential for some for university, Apprenticeship or work. We
you make continuous improvements. Your university courses; applicants will not be
university Student Ambassadors, local will look at new approaches to recreate our
teachers will give you on-going feedback accepted unless they have some recent
employers and apprenticeship providers. events whilst maintaining social distancing
and record your grades in an electronic mark relevant work experience - for example
book. We hold consultation evenings for you • Practical help on applying for jobs, rules.
primary teaching, social work and medical
and your parents to discuss your progress. writing CVs and application forms and on
healthcare related courses. Students are Our work placement coordinators will look at
interview techniques.
encouraged to source their own placements alternative ways of providing our students
College intranet • Help with all aspects of applying to in the first instance but we do have 2 with experience of the workplace through
There is an area on the college intranet university. participation in our virtual work experience
dedicated work placement coordinators’
where you will find your personalised programme.
who are there to support the sourcing of
information, for example your timetable and
placements and make sure the relevant
attendance marks and percentages.
insurances and health and safety checks
are in place prior to your placement.
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CENTRE FOR
LEARNING AND
STUDY SKILLS
Making the most How do we work in CLASS?
With the help of qualified professionals,
of your Thomas you will be able to identify, and work on, the
specific skills of your chosen subjects. All
Rotherham College the work that you do in CLASS will be subject
related and help you to achieve success.
experience. You will work on your own individual targets
within a relaxed workshop setting. The
targets may include; extended writing
What do we do in CLASS? skills, understanding your assignments and
The move from school to college can be essay questions, understanding and using
daunting and involves taking on more subject terminology and managing your
advanced skills. It requires a different way workload.
of thinking about your studies and taking
responsibility for the progress of your
learning. Similar to an athlete, a student
“I understand my work in
will need to reflect, analyse, and drive more depth now!”
improvement to become an elite student.
By identifying your key areas for further
development, you can move forward to When will my CLASS
your next success, they may include; lesson be?
improving grades by follow - ing teacher You may refer yourself or one of your
feedback, improving your extended writing teachers, or your tutor, may suggest that
skills or challenging yourself to build your your grades could improve if you have a
confidence. CLASS lesson on your timetable. CLASS will
help you find a suitable time when you are
“CLASS do all they can to not in lesson.
help students in a way that is
best for every individual.” TR Active
TR Active is a programme of activities,
held at lunchtime and after college. It will
enrich your TRC experience by developing
confidence, helping you socialise with
new friends creating the opportunity
to challenge yourself and encouraging
positive mental health.
“I wish I had been to CLASS
sooner as it has honestly
been so helpful.”
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SUPPORT FOR
LEARNING
You may have disclosed a support need Mental health Support
that required you to seek support, of It is quite normal for us to experience
some kind, at school. This may include: anxiety, low mood or feelings of not settling
dyslexia, dyspraxia, autism spectrum, in. Deadlines, worries about achieving the
ADHD, mental health conditions (such as required standard and the pressures of
depression or anxiety), a range of medical workload are all expected challenges of
needs and long term health conditions. study, at this level. Making the transition
We strongly suggest that you disclose to college and coping with difficulties can
a support need to help us ensure that be tough, but experiencing stress and
appropriate reasonable adjustments and difficult emotions does not, in itself, denote
support can be arranged. Alternatively, the presence of a mental health condition.
you may be worried that you need support However, when these difficulties become
but haven’t received it previously. We overwhelming or start to have a serious and
have a range of qualified and experienced negative impact on your day to day living, we
professionals that will work with you to would encourage you to talk to your tutor
develop support that will enhance your or a member of the CLASS team for advice
time with us. about where to seek support.
You will have the opportunity to disclose
any support needs during the application Counselling
process but please feel free to discuss People do sometimes have problems for
support with the CLASS team prior to which they may need confidential help and
application, they will be very happy to assist. support. Our counselling service offers
this. For example, you may have personal
problems, stress related problems - or
perhaps you just need help to make choices
that are right for you. If you have a problem
please don’t be afraid to contact our
counsellors for an appointment. A warm
welcome awaits you.
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HELP WITH MONEY WHAT OUR
STUDENTS SAY
A great part of TRC is that it has a
very welcoming, mature and relaxed
environment where everyone
respects each other making it so
easy to make new lifelong friends.
Another excellent aspect to this
college is the teachers are very
supportive and if you struggle with
workload or have any difficulty in
The staff are not only learning CLASS is a great learning
caring of your grades environment to get one to one
but your physical and support to help with your studies.
mental health. Each are
unique and caring in Emily Stuchbury
Student Bursary Fund Support for trips and visits their own ways.
The College has Student Bursary Funds. We recommend that you find out in advance Previous School: Ecclesfield
These are available to help students the cost of any important trips and visits Malik Hijab
who might be experiencing difficulty that are either compulsory or strongly Previous School:
with meeting the costs of their learning. recommended for your courses. If you have Handsworth Grange
Eligibility is based on an assessment of difficulty meeting these costs, help may Community Sports
gross household income and assistance is be available from the Student Bursary
The learning environment
College is great, there’s a lot more
available towards the cost of travel (during Fund. For more information call Karen
term time), books, equipment, meals and Robinson on 01709 300600, email freedom socially and that’s
essential study visits. For more information karen.robinson@thomroth.ac.uk or ask what makes college life
call Karen Robinson on 01709 300600, email at Student Services reception. enjoyable. The teachers are
karen.robinson@thomroth.ac.uk or ask at The college environment is of amazing and you are treated
Student Services reception. Child Care complete opposite as to that of an like an adult by not having to
If you are a young parent under the age average school environment. The say Miss or Sir.
Transport of 20, Care to Learn can help pay towards teachers vividly explore the contents Lauren Flinders
There are special rates for students your childcare and associated travel costs of the lesson to the maximum in an
when it comes to travel; information while you are learning. For more information expressive manor. All students have Previous School:
about discounted bus passes is available visit www.gov.uk/care-to-learn or call a right to a freedom of expression Wingfield Academy
from Student Services, the learner helpline on 0800 121 8989. whether it be inside or outside college
Travelsouthyorkshire.com Alternatively, contact Karen Robinson in representation of the college. From
or your local (main) interchange. on 01709 300600 or email my personal experience, teachers
karen.robinson@thomroth.ac.uk offer all the help they can possibly can
to ensure the students learning is as
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and entitled to purchase a Totum Card which
Previous School: Wingfield Academy
provides a huge range of discounts. Check
out www.Totum.com for a list of offers
currently available or to purchase a card.
18 19ENTRY
REQUIREMENTS
Level 3 Level 2
1) New students entering from Year 11 16 points achieved in 6 GCSE subjects,
A minimum of 5 grade 4 GCSEs [1 of which including at least a grade 3 in English
could be a GCSE equivalent qualification] Language and the potential to meet TRC
in 4 different subjects including English level 3 entry requirements at the end of
Language or Literature. There are also the level 2 year at TRC. Students who have
coursespecific entry requirements – already completed a Year 12 Level 2 course
see table. at another institution will not be eligible for
a further Level 2 course.
The requirement for students to have
achieved at least 4 of the 5 9-4s in GCSE 1) Non-traditional route (to level 2 or 3
subjects can be waived if a student wants to dependent on screening results)
study a BTEC/ technical-based programme. The following students will be eligible for
the non-traditional entry route.
2) New students joining from a year 12
• Students who because of serious illness
level 3 course at another institution
have not been able to take the full range
Where students have studied the same of GCSEs.
specifications as followed at TRC transfer
• Students who have been in the country
might be possible for the second year of
for less than 2 academic years.
study where a student’s circumstances
require this – e.g. a move to the area from • Students who have been home schooled
another part of the country. A satisfactory but achieved Maths and English GCSE.
reference from the student’s previous In the above circumstances students will be
school is required. able to complete a Skills for Life Screening
More usually students wanting to apply here Assessment and placed on appropriate
after a year at another institution are looking courses.
for a fresh start on different subjects from
Please visit www.trc.ac.uk for up-to-date
the ones they have taken. In these instances
entry requirements.
the student must have a supportive
reference – indicating a good record of
STUDY
effort - from the institution where they have
studied Year 12 courses and they need to
have strengths in the subjects they now wish
PROGRAMME
to study at TRC, evidenced by 6 grades in
these or related subjects at GCSE, in addition
to the standard TRC entry requirements.
3) New students joining from a year 12
level 2 course at another institution
General entry requirements. Additionally A Level study programme: BTEC study programme:
these students need to have successfully 5 GCSEs at grade 4 or better (including 4 GCSEs at grade 4 or better including
completed the level 2 course taken in Year 12 English Language or Literature) and a English Language or Literature.
and to have a supportive reference from the minimum GCSE average of 4.5.
institution at which this course was taken.
20 21COURSE
Mathematics A Level Grade 6 Maths.
Media Studies
Grade 5 English.
A Level
SPECIFIC ENTRY Music A Level
Grade 4 GCSE Music/BTEC or Grade V theory and a
practical audition.
REQUIREMENTS 2021
Music Technology
Grade 4 GCSE Music or Music Tech.
A Level
Grade 5 English. Grade 4 in another
Philosophy A Level
humanities subject.
Sept 2021 Subject Specific requirements in Grade 4 GCSE Art or related qualification (Grade 6 if taken
Subject Photography A Level
addition to the level 3 entry requirements in combination with another Art based course).
GCSE Science (2x Grade 6, with a 6 in Biology if taken GCSE Science (2 x Grade 6, with a 6 in Physics if taken
Biology A Level Physics A Level
separately). Grade 5 Maths. separately). Grade 6 Maths.
Business A Level Grade 5 English. Grade 4 Maths. Politics A Level Grade 5 English.
GCSE Science (2x Grade 6, with a 6 in Chemistry if taken Grade 5 Maths. (2x Grade 4) in GCSE Science.
Chemistry A Level Psychology A Level
separately). Grade 6 Maths. Grade 5 English.
Computer Science Religious Studies Grade 5 in English. Grade 4 in Religious Studies
Grade 6 Maths. A Level (if taken).
A Level
Economics A Level Grade 5 English. Grade 5 Maths. Sociology A Level Grade 5 English. Grade 4 in Sociology (if taken).
English Language Grade 6 GCSE Spanish. Applicants with a grade 5, with a
Grade 5 English. Spanish A Level proven aptitude in the language, will require and interview
A Level
with a language teacher.
English Literature Grade 5 English. Grade 5 English Literature
Applied Law Grade 4 in English. Grade 3 in Maths.
A Level (if taken).
Applied Psychology Grade 4 in GCSE Science. Grade 3 in Maths.
Film A Level Grade 5 in English.
Grade 4 GCSE Art or related qualification (Grade 6 if taken Applied Science Grade 4 in GCSE Science. Grade 4 in Maths.
Fine Art A Level
in combination with another Art based course). Business Grade 3 in Maths.
Grade 6 GCSE French. Applicants with a grade 5, with a Business Grade 3 in Maths.
French A Level proven aptitude in the language, will require and interview
with a language teacher. Childcare Grade 4 in English. Grade 4 in Maths.
Further Mathematics IT Grade 4 in Maths.
Grade 7 Maths.
A Level
Sport Grade 3 in Maths.
Grade 5 English. Grade 4 Maths.
Geography A Level
Grade 4 in Geography (if taken).
Additional Entry to that above
Geology A Level GCSE Science (2 x Grade 4). Grade 5 Maths.
Grade 6 GCSE German. Applicants with a grade 5, with a Minimum average
German A Level proven aptitude in the language, will require and interview GCSE score Subjects
with a language teacher. required
Graphic 5 Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Further Maths.
Grade 4 GCSE Art or related qualification (Grade 6 if taken
Communication
in combination with another Art based course).
A Level 4.5 Computer Science, Economics, Law, Mathematics.
History A Level Grade 5 English. Grade 4 in History (if taken). 4.25 French, Geography, Philosophy, Psychology.
Law A Level Grade 5 English. Grade 3 Maths. 4 Business, Geology, German, Sociology.
22 23WHAT ELSE CAN SPORTS
I GET INVOLVED IN? CENTRE
TR Sports is set in the college grounds Along with the gym and classes, we offer
and is open to students throughout the lunch time football, badminton and table
day and to the public and students in the tennis.
evening.
All students can get access to evening
During your time at the college you will activities by seeking parental permission.
get use of the gym for a small charge of This includes gym, classes and rental of
£10 for the year. Instructors can design a the sports hall and astro turf. (Form to be
programme based on the individuals needs completed from SPC reception.)
free of charge.
For more information on the facilities please
We have a variety of exercise classes visit www.trsports.co.uk,
run in the evening and there should be a call 01709 300700 or email
choice available for you during the day, sports@trc.ac.uk
such as Circuits, LBT, Studio cycling, Body
conditioning, etc.
OPENING
We want you to make the most of the There is a varied programme of additional TIMES
time that you spend at the College. As courses such as first aid, sign language,
Monday – Thursday 9.00am - 4.15pm
well as giving you the opportunity to College production, student newspaper,
Friday 9.00am - 3.15pm
achieve high academic standards, we also counselling awareness, sports massage
offer a range of additional activities to and the debating group, where students The Sports Centre is open later and at
complement the academic programme. have the opportunity to develop their skills weekends. Parental permission must be given
in non-traditional study. We also offer for access other than for the times indicated,
These activities are offered at different
the Duke of Edinburgh Scheme allowing Monday – Thursday 4.45pm-9pm,
times throughout the year; some may last
students to develop their skills through Friday 3.30pm-8.00pm and
all year, while others may last only a few
physical, skill and volunteering sections, Saturday/Sunday
weeks. Some activities are available only in
culminating in an expedition to the 9.00am-2.00pm.
timetabled blocks, but many are available
Peak District.
at other times, including lunchtimes. The
activities available give you the flexibility to We offer numerous trips and visits, such
mix and match activities to fit in with your as the TRC South Africa volunteering trip,
academic programme, and will give you which offer students the opportunity to
the opportunity to meet new people, try explore different cultures, visit different
something new and maybe even learn continents and get involved in helping
new skills. other communities.
Our range of enrichment activities are You will be provided with details of the
designed to boost the enjoyment, health activities soon after you enrol at the
and employability of our students and College, and, if you think there are other
are organised through the TR Additional activities that could be offered, just let
Courses (TRAC) and TR Active programme. us know!
24 25WHAT NEXT?
Studying at TRC can really keep your options Employment Gap Year
You can enter paid employment straight from Taking a Gap Year after college can give you
open for your future career. completing your level 3 qualification. There
are plenty of recruitment websites available
time to decide whether in fact you want
to go to university, or the time to consider
listing current vacancies. The most common different career paths.
Whether you’ve studied an A-level or Apprenticeships jobs for college leavers are Business
BTEC Level 3 pathway, an exciting range Apprenticeships offer a great opportunity Many students use the time to travel, gain
Administration, Childcare, Finance related,
of progression opportunities awaits you. to enter the labour market and gain work experience, or undertake voluntary
Health and Social Care, ICT and Retail.
Our Options Event, Preparation for HE, industry experience as well as the skills work – all of which look great on university
Job Ready and Recruitment Fair events in and qualifications employers are looking The Careers staff at TRC can offer you and work applications.
addition to tutor and specialist careers for while you earn. The increase in degree practical advice on applying for jobs,
support help you make an informed level apprenticeships and variety of Visit www.gapyear.com to find out loads of
including employability workshops on
decision about which is the right next apprenticeships make this an option important information about taking a gap
completing job applications, improving your
step for you after college. for various vocational pathways. More year and ideas for how to spend the time!
CV and interview skills.
information can be found at Alternatively, if you are interested in the
The Shape Your Future information available Alternatively, you could apply for a work
www.apprenticeships.gov.uk STEM subjects and want to gain industry
at www.trc.ac.uk will help generate some experience or an internship placement
ideas of the range of employers, jobs, Apprenticeships are available across experience in one of these fields, visit
within a company to see if it’s the kind of
salaries, degree and apprentice options many sectors including: www.etrust.org.uk/theyear-in-industry
work you want to do. It is most likely this
depending on the combination of subjects which lists available placements.
• Accounting would be unpaid, but would give you the
you study. opportunity to gain experience within the
• Business
sector which interests you and valuable
Support Available
If, like around 70% of our students, you • Law Careers information is available throughout
• ICT and Digital Marketing work skills.
decide university is the option for you, your time at TRC. You can make an
• Some Health and Care occupations appointment to see one of our level 6
we have a team of UCAS specialists and a
• Engineering and Manufacturing Vocational Route
number of partnership agreements with qualified Careers Advisers to discuss your
• Sports - Fitness If you already know what career you
universities to help get you there. future plans and career aspirations … and
• Leisure, Travel and Tourism would like to embark upon, then working
the best way in.
We have a strong track record of • Retail and Commerce towards a vocational qualification is a
supporting students securing offers for great route into the sector. There are You could also visit
Russell Group universities in a wide range Generally, if you have studied A Levels/ BTEC many vocational areas to look into and nationalcareersservice.direct.gov.uk
of degree courses including: you can start an Apprenticeship at Advanced courses are available at a number of
or Higher level, and in some cases progress levels, including university equivalent. Come and speak to our Careers Advisers at
• Medicine our Open Evenings about where our courses
onto a Foundation Degree and even a Speak to our Careers Advisers to find out
• Allied Health professions can take you!
Degree. Apprenticeships are recognised and more about NVQs, BTECs and Foundation
• Pharmacy
valued by employers as they show you have Degrees. These vocational qualifications
• Law
the skills and training to perform well in a role are provided by local colleges in the region.
• Maths
and the ability to progress. We have a number of links with HE and FE
• Biology, Chemistry, Physics
providers offering these courses including:
• English Some apprenticeships are not available
Sheffield Hallam University, RNN, Barnsley
• Engineering in the local area so you may have to look
College, Doncaster College, The University
• Fashion further afield or consider another route i.e.
of Huddersfield, The University of Hull,
• Journalism a college course, if you are set on a specific
Nottingham Trent University, Leeds Beckett
• Media career area.
University and the University of Derby.
• Primary Teaching
For more information visit www.gov.uk/
• Spanish
further-education-skills/apprenticeships
• Sports Coaching
• Computing + Games Design TRC runs a Recruitment Event every year,
• Art, Design and Media featuring local Apprenticeship Providers
• Psychology and Employers, to support students looking
• Economics, Business & Accounting to enter apprenticeships.
26 27RESULTS 2020
These were our Advanced Level results for 2020:
Subject A* A B C D E U Total Pass % Pass BTEC Extended Diploma D*D*D* D*D*D D*DD DDD DDM DMM MMM MMP MPP PPP U Total Pass % Pass
Art (A Level) 4 4 11 5 0 1 0 25 25 100.0%
BTEC Extended Diploma 6 0 1 1 1 0 0 1 0 0 0 10 10 100.0%
in Business
Biology (A Level) 4 13 17 25 12 17 0 88 88 100.0%
Business (A Level) 2 4 18 17 10 1 0 52 52 100.0%
BTEC Extended Diploma 12 7 1 2 4 0 2 1 0 2 1 32 31 96.9%
in Health & Social Care
CACHE Diploma 7 11 0 0 0 0 0 18 18 100.0%
BTEC Extended Diploma
Chemistry (A Level) 4 7 12 14 13 12 0 62 62 100.0% 1 5 3 2 3 0 1 0 0 0 0 15 15 100.0%
in Sport
Computing (A Level) 0 1 3 3 2 3 0 12 12 100.0%
BTEC Extended Diploma
Economics (A Level) 2 9 12 12 4 2 0 41 41 100.0% 3 1 2 2 1 1 2 2 2 1 3 20 17 85.0%
in Science
English Language (A Level) 1 4 15 23 4 0 0 47 47 100.0%
TOTAL 22 13 7 7 9 1 5 4 2 3 4 77 73 94.8%
English Literature (A Level) 2 8 20 23 3 0 0 56 56 100.0%
Film Studies (A Level) 1 2 5 6 2 1 0 17 17 100.0%
French (A Level) 3 4 2 0 1 0 0 10 10 100.0% BTEC Diploma D*D* D*D DD DM MM MP PP U Total Pass % Pass
Further Maths (A Level) 3 3 2 1 0 0 0 9 9 100.0%
BTEC Diploma in Business 12 8 6 5 4 4 1 0 40 40 100.0%
Geography (A Level) 3 7 10 16 3 1 0 40 40 100.0%
BTEC Diploma in Health 9 5 1 2 0 1 0 0 18 18 100.0%
Geology (A Level) 0 1 2 3 3 0 0 9 9 100.0% & Social Care
German (A Level) 1 2 2 0 1 0 0 6 6 100.0%
BTEC National Diploma 0 1 1 0 2 0 1 0 5 5 100.0%
Graphic Communitcation (A Level) 1 5 3 3 1 0 0 13 13 100.0% in Performing Arts
History (A Level) 5 6 12 15 9 0 0 47 47 100.0% BTEC Diploma in Science 1 3 2 1 2 2 0 0 11 11 100.0%
Law (A Level) 1 4 11 18 12 5 0 51 51 100.0% BTEC Diploma in Sport 2 3 5 2 0 0 1 1 14 13 92.9%
Maths (A Level) 9 23 17 15 3 2 0 69 69 100.0% TOTAL 24 20 15 10 8 7 3 1 88 87 98.9%
Media Studies (A Level) 3 1 5 8 1 1 0 19 19 100.0%
Music (A Level) 0 0 2 2 2 0 0 6 6 100.0%
BTEC Subsidiary Diploma D* D M P U Total Pass % Pass
Music Technology (A Level) 1 0 3 4 0 1 0 9 9 100.0%
Photography (A Level) 3 5 4 2 2 1 0 17 17 100.0% BTEC Subsidiary Diploma in Business 19 7 7 5 0 38 38 100.0%
Physical Education (A Level) 0 2 4 2 2 0 0 10 10 100.0% BTEC Subsidiary Diploma in Health & Social Care 18 5 2 3 0 28 28 100.0%
Philosophy (A Level) 0 2 2 3 5 2 0 14 14 100.0% BTEC Subsidiary Diploma in IT 18 12 6 1 0 37 37 100.0%
Physics (A Level) 2 7 7 6 5 4 0 31 31 100.0% BTEC Subsidiary Diploma in Law 44 0 2 2 0 48 48 100.0%
Psychology (A Level) 4 6 17 34 14 5 0 80 80 100.0% BTEC Subsidiary Diploma in Media 6 3 7 5 0 21 21 100.0%
Religious Studies (A Level) 0 4 2 3 4 0 0 13 13 100.0% BTEC Extended Certificate in Performing Arts 1 1 2 1 0 5 5 96.3%
Sociology (A Level) 1 4 8 12 8 2 0 35 35 100.0% BTEC Subsidiary Diploma in Science 12 2 12 0 1 27 26 100.0%
Spanish (A Level) 3 1 3 1 0 0 0 8 8 100.0% BTEC Subsidiary Diploma in Sport 22 6 3 1 0 32 32 100.0%
TOTAL 70 150 231 276 126 61 0 914 914 100.0% BTEC Subsidiary Diploma in Travel & Tourism 1 4 2 1 0 8 8 100.0%
TOTAL 141 40 43 19 1 244 243 99.6%
Level 3 A* A B C D E U Total Pass % Pass
Level 3 Core Maths 0 4 1 3 3 0 0 11 11 100.0%
Level 3 Diploma in Financial Studies 0 0 6 2 2 0 0 10 10 100.0%
Criminology 5 18 13 18 17 5 0 76 76 100.0%
(Results correct at time of print)
These results are a reflection of a rigorously moderated process, as established by Ofqual. They broadly reflect
the colleges three year trend and are primarily Centre Assessed Grades (CAGs), with minor individual uplifts /
adjustments, following the Ofqual moderation process.
28 29COURSES 2021
Lots of courses link A LEVELS Level Page OTHER LEVEL 3 LEVEL 2 AND
COURSES Level Page GCSES Level Page
particularly well Biology 3 32
BTEC Applied Law 3 90 BTEC Level 2 Certificate
Business Studies 3 34
together, but in a few Chemistry 3 36 BTEC Applied Psychology 3 92
in Business 2 126
cases you cannot Computer Science 3 38 BTEC Applied Science 3 94
GCSE English Language 2 127
GCSE Financial Education 2 128
combine two very Economics 3 40 BTEC Extended Certificate
in Business
3 96
GCSE History 2 129
similar courses. English Language 3 42
BTEC Diploma in Business 3 98 GCSE Mathematics 2 130
English Literature 3 44
Please see page 22 for details on Film 3 46 BTEC Extended Diploma CTEC Media Studies 2 131
3 100
the individual entry requirements for in Business
each course in addition to the general Fine Art 3 48 GCSE Combined 2 132
NCFE CACHE Early Years Science Trilogy
guidance given. 3 102
French 3 50 Education and Care
Look carefully at the individual entries for
Further Mathematics 3 52 NCFE CACHE Childcare
the subjects you are interested in. Where
and Education Early 3 104
SPORTS
there are costs for trips indicated, don’t be Geography 3 54
Years Educator
ACADEMIES Level Page
put off – look at the section Help with Money
Geology 3 56 Sports Academies 2/3 133
on page 18 to see how we can help. BTEC Creative
German 3 58 3 106
Media Production
Graphic Communication 3 60 Level 3 Applied General 3 108
History 3 62 Diploma in Criminology
Law 3 64 BTEC Dance 3 110
Mathematics 3 66 BTEC Health & Social Care 3 112
Media Studies 3 68 BTEC IT 3 114
Music 3 70 BTEC Extended Certificate
3 116
Performing Arts (Acting)
Music Technology 3 72
BTEC Extended Diploma
Philosophy 3 74 3 118
Performing Arts
Photography 3 76
BTEC Sport - Outdoor 3 120
Physics 3 78 Activities
Politics 3 80 BTEC Sport - Fitness 3 122
Psychology 3 82 and Personal Training
Religious Studies 3 84 BTEC Sport - Coaching 3 124
and Development
Sociology 3 86
Spanish 3 88
30 Courses expected to run at time of print. 31A LEVEL
BIOLOGY A-LEVELS
Level 3 • Qualification: A Level • Duration: 2 Years
What will I study? Communication, homeostasis Cost Careers
and energy No more than £25 per day trip. Veterinary medicine, medicine,
Development of Practical Skills
This is a module based upon the anatomy dentistry, optometry, biology, zoology,
This covers the skills of planning, and physiology of the body, it covers Assessment ecology, animal science, marine
implementing, analysis and evaluation excretion as an example of homeostatic Three written examinations. Practical biology, life sciences, zookeeper, animal
through a series of class practicals, and control, the nervous and endocrine endorsement. care, veterinary nursing, pharmacy,
field work to prepare students for future systems, plant and animal responses pharmacology, physiotherapy, sports
careers and higher level study in Science. to environmental change, followed by Entry Criteria science, ecology, forensic science,
photosynthesis and respiration. In addition Minimum average GCSE score required genetics, biochemistry, biotechnology,
Foundations in Biology 5. GCSE Science 6,6 (with a 6 in Biology if
to preparing students for a career in biological/environmental/biomedical
This module prepares students for A level healthcare, it is useful for future sports taken separately.) Grade 5 Maths. engineering, paramedic, midwifery, nursing,
study in biology. Topics covered include, related careers. microbiology, botany, animal behaviour and
cell structure, biological molecules, Useful Supporting Courses wildlife conservation.
including DNA and enzymes, followed by Genetics, evolution and ecosystems This course links very well with all other
the study of biological membranes, cell sciences, including geology, psychology,
You will study the control of cellular
division, cell diversity and organisation of maths, health and social care and PE.
activities such as protein synthesis and
living organisms. All topics in this module enzyme activation, the fascinating world
will be covered in specific detail in later of genetics, including genetic disorders.
modules. This is followed by genome manipulation,
cloning and biotechnology to help with
Exchange and transport
disease prevention and treatment and
This module covers the structure and the manufacture of useful products. This
function of the gas exchange system in is followed by ecosystems, populations
mammals, fish and insects, followed by and conservation through sustainability.
animal transport systems, which link to Students take a global outlook of the world
modules covered in sports studies. The around them and how human activity
module is completed by plant transport, can by modified to preserve ecosystems.
in which students study plant structure, This module links to the International
the role of xylem and phloem and plants Conservation trip to South Africa.
have evolved to survive in extreme
environments. Study Visits
Field work and biodiversity / conservation
Biodiversity, evolution and disease trips to the Zoo / wildlife parks and the
You will study communicable diseases, Natural History Museum. All biology
disease prevention and the immune students are invited to join an international
system. This is particularly relevant conservation trip to South Africa in
for the large numbers of students who July based in Kruger National Park and
follow a career in health care. The unit Sodwana Bay Marine Nature Reserve.
concludes with biodiversity, classification
and evolution. Students investigate the
problems facing the wide variety of species
on the planet, how they evolve to cope with
a changing environment, the role of zoos in
conservation and how modern techniques
are being used to assist in the classification
of current and new species.
32 33A LEVEL
BUSINESS A-LEVELS
Level 3 • Qualification: A Level • Duration: 2 Years
What will I study? Study Visits
You will study a range of issues that Day visits such as production plant or
cover the everyday activities of Cadbury World. These are very helpful
businesses such as; but not compulsory.
• Marketing, including market research, Cost
promotional methods, pricing Approximately £20 per trip.
strategies and the growing use of
social media to promote and respond Assessment
to customer needs. Examination only, three separate
papers.
• Finance, including costs, revenues,
breakeven analysis, cashflow and Entry Criteria
budgets. Minimum average GCSE score required
4. Grade 5 English. Grade 4 Maths.
• Production, including the different
methods of products, lean
manufacturing techniques and the
Useful Supporting
importance of quality and efficiency in
Courses
Any other subjects, especially
the production process.
Economics, Maths and IT.
• Managing people, including workforce
planning, recruitment and selection, Careers
motivation and leadership styles. Business Analyst, Project Manager,
Risk Manager and Human Resources
• Business strategy, including mergers Manager.
and takeovers, market and product
development, globalisation, emerging
economies and ethics.
You will study techniques to help a
business formulate a strategy for
example critical path analysis, decision
trees and ratio analysis. You will also
study lots of topical business issues and
current news items and be issued a pre
released research theme which paper 3
will be based upon.
34 35A LEVEL
CHEMISTRY A-LEVELS
Level 3 • Qualification: A Level • Duration: 2 Years
Module 4 – Core Organic Chemistry Study Visits
This module provides an introduction to We are constantly looking at additional trips
the world of organic chemistry and its that could enhance your experience and
application, particularly in the reactions of learning on the A level Chemistry course.
and synthesis of a wide range of organic We run a Trip to the Natural History Museum
compounds, which is incredibly important in as well as having visitors form Universities
the pharmaceutical industry. You will study into college including the Royal Society of
the basic concepts of organic chemistry, Chemistry’s Spectroscopy in a Suitcase
the properties and reactions of alkanes, visit, during which you get the opportunity
alkenes, alcohols and haloalkanes, followed to synthesise paracetamol and analyse its
by organic synthesis and spectroscopy. structure.
Module 5 – Physical Chemistry and Cost
Transition Elements A day trip normally costs approximately £25.
The content of this module builds upon
the knowledge and understanding from Assessment
Modules 2 and 3. In this module, you will Three written examinations at the end of
cover in more detail rates of reaction, year 13. You will also study and perform
equilibria, acids, bases and pH, buffers practical work throughout the course to
and neutralisation, enthalpy, entropy, be able to gain a qualification called the
redox reactions, electrode potentials and Practical endorsement.
transition elements.
Entry Criteria
Module 6 – Organic Chemistry and Minimum average GCSE score required 5.
Analysis GCSE Science 6,6 (with a 6 in Chemistry if
What will I study? Module 2 – Foundations in Chemistry taken separately.) GCSE Maths 6.
This module builds upon the content
The A Level Chemistry course offered This module acts as an introduction to
the course, covering a wide range of basic
studied in Modules 2 and 4. It introduces Useful Supporting Courses
at TRC is taught in modern dedicated several new functional groups, including This course links very well with other
chemistry laboratories by specialist chemical concepts, each of which will be
aromatic compounds, carbonyls, carboxylic sciences and is particularly important
chemistry teachers and offers a broad studied in more detail in later modules. This
acids, amines, amides, amino acids and for students wishing to follow a career in
introduction and insight into to the module covers atoms, ions, compounds,
polymers. It emphasises the importance medicine or related fields.
three branches of chemistry: organic, equations, amount of substance, acids,
of further organic synthesis, investigating
redox reactions, electrons, bonding,
inorganic and physical.
shapes of molecules and intermolecular
different ways of producing organic Careers
compounds and multi-step synthetic Pharmacy, medicine, dentistry, chemical
Module 1 – Development of Practical Skills forces.
pathways. It also studies analytical engineering, material science, veterinary
Chemistry is a practical subject and techniques such as chromatography and science, biomedical science, environmental
Module 3 – Periodic Table and Energy
experimental work helps to develop NMR spectroscopy, which are used in chemist, water quality chemist,
important practical skills needed to collect The focus of this module is inorganic and organic and forensic analysis. cosmetic chemist, agricultural chemist,
and analyse experimental data, as well as physical chemistry. It covers trends in the
biochemistry, forensic science, analytical
enhancing your understanding of chemical periodic table, reactivity trends in Group 2
chemist, optometry, and health care
theory. It also covers the fundamental skills and the halogens, enthalpy changes and
scientist.
of planning, implementing, analysis and their determination, rates of reaction and
evaluation. equilibria, including how these concepts
are applied in everyday life and in industrial
processes.
36 37A LEVEL
COMPUTER SCIENCE A-LEVELS
Level 3 • Qualification: A Level • Duration: 2 Years
What will I study? Assessment
Year 1 Paper 1 (40% of A Level):
1. Fundamentals of programming. • On screen exam with practical
programming & short answer theory
2. Fundamentals of data structures.
questions.
3. Fundamentals of algorithms.
• Using a skeleton C# program.
4. Theory of computation.
• Topics 1-4. • 2 hours 30 minutes.
5. Fundamentals of data representation.
Paper 2 (40% of A Level):
6. Fundamentals of computer systems.
• Written exam with short & extended
7. Fundamentals of computer answer questions.
organisation and architecture.
• Topics 5-12. • 2 hours 30 minutes.
8. Consequences of uses of computing.
Non Exam Assessment
9. F
undamentals of communication (20% of A Level):
and networking.
• Assesses a student’s ability to use the
knowledge and skills gained through
Year 2 Above in more detail, plus:
the course.
10. Fundamentals of databases.
• Must solve a (real-life) practical
11. Big Data. problem.
12. Fundamentals of functional • Large scope for potential projects.
programming.
• Able to use any language or IDE (may
13. N
on-exam assessment - the require your own laptop).
computing practical project.
Entry Criteria
Study Visits Minimum average GCSE score required
University visits focused on studying 4.5. Grade 6 Maths.
Computing courses at Sheffield
University & Sheffield Hallam University. Useful Supporting Courses
Students often combine Computer
Cost Science with Mathematics and Science
N/A subjects. Students are advised against
taking both Computer Science and BTEC
IT (or should take careers advice before
doing so).
Careers
Data Analyst, Information Systems
Manager, IT Consultant and Web
Designer.
38 39A LEVEL
ECONOMICS A-LEVELS
Level 3 • Qualification: A Level • Duration: 2 Years
What will I study? Assessment
1st Year Paper 1:
Developing an understanding of Microeconomics: comprising one data
economic theory, you will investigate response question from a choice of two
a range of broad economic issues and and one essay from a choice of three
topics. titles (2 hours).
These include: how prices are Paper 2:
determined in markets, the problems Macroeconomics: comprising one data
of providing public services such as the response question from a choice of two
NHS and policing, and how the credit and one essay from a choice of three
crunch caused shocks to our economy. titles (2 hours).
Further to this, a high standard of
English Language skills will be required Paper 3:
to evaluate and analyse economic Synoptic: comprising of 30 multiple
issues and individual’s behaviour as well choice questions and an economic data
as being able to use maths skills to a response (2 hours).
high degree.
Entry Criteria
2nd Year Minimum average GCSE score required
Here you will undertake a more in- 4.5. Grade 5 English. Grade 5 Maths.
depth study (at the ‘micro’ level) of
the behaviour of firms and how they Useful Supporting
operate, the benefits of competition Courses
and what is behind the psychology of Any other subjects, especially Maths
consumption patterns. and Further Maths.
You will also examine a range of Careers
macroeconomic issues such as the Statistician, Accountant, Stockbroker
arguments for and against increased
social provision and debates
and Local Government Officer.
TOMOS HADLEY What I like about TRC
The staff are accommodating and
surrounding appropriate levels of taxes. produce good classroom engagement.
Previous school
In depth analysis of the impact of China Incorporating flipped learning provides
UTC Olympic Legacy Park.
and the UK’s decision to leave the EU will substantial independence and wider
also be part of the focus. Subjects studied at TRC understanding of your subject.
Economics, English Literature and History.
Study Visits How is TRC similar / different to school?
Bloomberg Labs (University of Derby). Future career plan Socially speaking there is such a wide
To study for a PHd in History and research variety of people to meet. This may
Cost early 20th century. seem frightening initially, but it will soon
£5-£10. become your favourite bit as you meet
Why I chose TRC
I searched for a place that encouraged some different but incredible characters.
independence but still maintained a good My advice to Y11 students
level of student support. Get an idea of where you want to be
in 10, 15 year’s time. Goals like that are
really what will spur you out of bed when
college gets tough.
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