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Ursuline High School
& Wimbledon College
Course Guide 2020
A Guide for Students and Parents
1 Ursuline High School and Wimbledon College Course Guide 2020
Welcome to the Ursuline High School and Wimbledon
College Sixth Form
This is an exciting time to be choosing Sixth Form courses. In this booklet, we will give you information about
the range of courses which reflect the shared academic and vocational provision of the Ursuline High School and
Wimbledon College. For each course there will be details of the examination board used by that subject, a brief
course outline, details of the knowledge and skills that you will be developing as a student and an overview of
how you will be assessed and examined. More detailed information relating to the courses offered is available on
the subject flyers available on the Sixth Form Open Evening.
Choosing the right course
We offer a range of courses, with different pathways based on prior
attainment at GCSE.
Advanced Level and exciting HE courses. Pearson Edexcel is the main
Nearly all of our A Levels are two-year courses. They are provider of vocational courses and they lead to a BTEC
examined in Year 13 at the end of the two-year course qualification. Some courses are offered as a Single
and graded from A*-E. As of September 2017 all A Level Award, equivalent to one A Level, and others as a
qualifications have changed from modular to linear Double Award, equivalent to two A Levels.
courses, examined at the end of Year 13. Although AS
qualifications still exist, they do not count towards the
GCSE
final A Level. Progression into Year 13 is dependent on
achieving at least a grade D in Year 12. These are one-year courses, similar to those studied at
Key Stage 4. If you have not passed Mathematics or either
Vocational Courses English Literature or English Language with at least a
These courses run over two years. They are graded grade 4, you will have to opt for the relevant course for
Distinction*, Distinction, Merit or Pass. They are recognised you. All students on our Level 2 programme will study
by over 120 Universities and give students access to varied English Language and Mathematics.
Course guide – list of courses on offer
Level 3 – Two Year Courses
Technical courses Economics Advanced Subsidiary Level
English Language Extended Project
T Level: Digital Production,
Design and Development (Triple Award) English Literature
BTEC Applied Science (Diploma) English Literature and Language
BTEC Business Studies (Double Award) French Level 2 – One Year Courses
BTEC Health and Social Care (Single Award) Geography
BTEC Health and Social Care German GCSE
(Double Award) History Mathematics
BTEC IT (Single Award) Mathematics English Language
Cambridge Technical Extended Certificate Further Mathematics English
in Peforming Arts (Single Award) Music Citizenship Studies
Photography
Advanced Level PE (Sports Studies) Vocational courses Level 2
Art and Design Physics (BTECs or equivalent)
Biology Politics Art Award
Business Studies Psychology Creative iMedia
Chemistry Religious Studies BTEC Travel and Tourism
Computing Sociology
Drama and Theatre Studies Spanish
We expect to offer all the courses below, but staffing constraints or student choices may mean that we are unable to offer some
courses.
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To help you choose the right course, you should talk to your tutor, Head of Year or Head of Sixth Form. Both schools
also have specialist careers advisors. Your present teachers have a very good idea of your abilities and the courses
which will suit you. If you are new to the Sixth Form you will be able to access advice after applying. Remember that
final decisions about which subjects or courses can be followed are made in August in the light of examination results
and career aspirations. When choosing courses you should consider:
WHICH SUBJECTS I LIKE BEST AND ENJOY?
• Which courses do I need to do to qualify for the university, college courses or apprenticeships I want to do and for
my future career?
• Does the package of courses look sensible and keep doors open for future progression?
• What do my GCSE grades tell me about my strengths and abilities and for which courses am I qualified?
TECHNICAL COURSES
Technical courses follow a broad programme of study which keeps students’ options open for employment,
further training or further and higher education. The main difference between A Levels and technical courses is
the structure of the programme and the methods of assessment.
• Students enjoy the variety, flexibility and independence which vocational courses offer, as each course is made up of
units which are gained separately.
• Students work on their own and as part of a team, do short projects and longer assignments, and many gain
experience in the workplace.
• Students take more responsibility for their own learning. Technical courses give them opportunities to decide
what to do and how to go about it.
• Students’ work is assessed by coursework and tests as they go along, giving them targets at which to aim.
• Students on technical courses are very often better prepared for university–style independent learning than
students on non-vocational courses.
• Many students will choose to study both technical and non-technical courses together, thus increasing
their skill set and keeping many options open for progression onto Level 3 courses, or into university or
apprenticeships.
THE LEVEL 2 OFFER
Students with the grades relevant to be on this one-year course will study English Literature, English Language
and Mathematics as part of their ‘core’ studies. These subjects are of paramount importance in gaining access to
apprenticeships, into the world of work and also onto Level 3 courses. In addition, there will be a choice of subjects
from which to choose, offered by both Ursuline High School and Wimbledon College. These will not be subjects that
you have studied before, as our experience (and research) shows that students do better when on ‘new’ courses.
CHANGES AFFECTING KEY STAGE 5 COURSES
The Government has introduced changes to several aspects of Advanced Level and Vocational subjects. Some
subjects have had a new specification for first teaching from September 2015, others from 2016 and as of this
academic year (September 2017), all courses, both A Levels and Vocational, have been reformed.
In addition, the AS will now be a stand-alone qualification and will not count towards the A level. All examinations
will now be linear and therefore taken at the end of Year 13, covering the content of all the modules studied in Year 12
and 13.
The last major change affects vocational courses: although they remain essentially assessed through coursework,
as of this academic year (September), students will have to sit an examination at the end of the course and it will
count for 20-30% of their final grade.
3 Ursuline High School and Wimbledon College Course Guide 2020Two Year Courses development of drawing, painting,
photography, textiles, sculpture and
Why choose this course: The A-level
Art and Design course provides
design. The course provides students students with exciting opportunities
with opportunities to develop personal to develop personal creative responses
responses to ideas, observations, to ideas, observations, experiences,
T Level: Digital experiences, environments and cultures environments and cultures in
Production, Design and in practical, critical and contextual forms. practical, critical and contextual
forms. Students are introduced to a
Development Course Fundamentals: variety of experiences employing a
Taught at Ursuline High • Students gain experience of working range of appropriate media, processes
with a range of relevant materials, and techniques and build upon the
Examination Board: Pearson processes, technologies and knowledge, understanding and skills
resources. gained at GCSE with greater depth of
Why choose this course: The Digital
study.
T Level will offer students a mixture • Students explore how ideas, feelings
of classroom learning and ‘on-the- and meanings can be conveyed and Course Fundamentals:
job’ experience during an industry interpreted in images and artefacts
placement of at least 315 hours developing a working vocabulary and • Students will learn how to follow
(approximately 45 days). The course will specialist terminology. a creative process, in which they
provide the knowledge and experience explore and develop approaches
• Students develop an appreciation of
needed to open the door into skilled to communicating ideas visually.
how images and artefacts relate to
employment, further study or a higher They will explore how to generate
the time and place in which they were
apprenticeships and develop new ideas and develop
made and to their social and cultural
their intellectual, imaginative,
contexts.
Course Fundamentals: creative and intuitive capabilities.
• Students complete a substantial EXAMINATION/ASSESSMENT: • Students will learn to be pro-active,
industry placement with a This A level consists of 2 components. persistent and self-motivated,
prestigious employer to gain Component 1 – Personal Portfolio is developing independence of
firsthand experience and develop worth 60% of the overall grade. The mind in developing, refining and
the necessary skills that digital Externally Set assignment is worth 40% of communicating their own ideas,
companies demand the overall grade. their own intentions and their
own personal outcomes in order
• Learners gain an understanding of The Personal Portfolio incorporates three to produce creative, dynamic and
core theories, concepts and skills major elements: supporting studies, exciting outcomes.
necessary for the digital industry practical work, and a personal study.
• Students will understand how
• Students develop specialist skills Personal Portfolio skills are developed
art and design can inspire and
and knowledge necessary for a starting at the beginning of Year 12 and
challenge the viewer through
future career in the digital world lead in to the Personal Portfolio project
interaction with their work and
starting in Summer B and continuing to
EXAMINATION/ASSESSMENT: engagement with their ideas and
the end of Autumn B of the second year.
During Year 12 students will be continue to develop their interest
Students have to work in at least two
examined on two core modules and enjoyment of art and design
disciplines. Graphics, sculpture, Textiles,
and complete an employer set whilst building their knowledge and
Fine Art are examples of the disciplines
project. During Year 13 there is an understanding of art and design
students can choose from.
integration project to complete for and media and technologies in
the occupational specialism element The Externally Set assignment contemporary and past societies
of the course. All projects and exams incorporates two major elements: and cultures.
are externally set and marked. preparatory studies and a 15–hour • Students will be encouraged to
The industrial placement is also a period of sustained focus. The externally work and develop skills in a multi-
compulsory element of the course and set assignment title is released on 1st disciplinary and cross-disciplinary
is required in order to achieve the T February culminating in the 15-hour exam way, exploring the connections
Level (sustained focus) in April. between areas of art, craft and
design and gaining knowledge
The students’ work is both internally and understanding of the scope
assessed throughout the year and and variety of disciplines and
Art and Design externally assessed at the end of the year. approaches including painting and
Taught at Ursuline High drawing, printmaking, sculpture,
lens-based image making and
Examination Board: Pearson Art and Design digital photography.
Edexcel – A Level • EXAMINATION/ASSESSMENT
Taught at Wimbledon College
Why choose this course: The Art and This A level consists of 2 components.
Design course is an exciting and creative Examination Board: Pearson Component 1 – Personal Portfolio is
course that ensures the practical skill Edexcel – AS Level and A Level worth 60% of the overall grade.
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The Externally Set assignment is worth respond to an issue, theme, Examination Board: AQA – A
40% of the overall grade. concept or idea or work to a brief or Level
answer a need in Photography.
Component 1: The Personal Portfolio Why choose this course: In Biology
comprises a portfolio of development • Students gain an appreciation of you need a critical and questioning
work and outcomes based on themes viewpoint, composition, depth approach, enthusiasm, and a real
and ideas developed from personal of field and movement as well interest in the subject. The course
starting points. Students’ skills are as time-based photographic develops the fundamental principles
developed throughout Year 12 and techniques. of biology and helps nurture a passion
lead to a personal study in which pupils for the subject through practical
• Students develop an understanding
develop their contextual research and investigation and engaging learning.
of the appropriate use of the
understanding in a minimum 1000 People wishing to go further in the
camera, film, lenses, filters and
word essay before developing practical following fields would be well suited
lighting for work and techniques
work in response. to the course: biological sciences,
related to the developing and
medicine/medical fields, dentistry,
Component 2: The Externally Set printing of photographic images,
veterinary medicine, marine biology
Assignment requires pupils to where appropriate, presentation
and forensics.
respond to an externally set theme and layout.
with suggested starting points. It This A level consists of 2 components. Course Fundamentals:
incorporates two major elements: Component 1 – Personal Portfolio is
preparatory studies and a 15–hour • Students cover topics including
worth 60% of the overall grade. The biological molecules, cells,
period of sustained focus. The Externally Set assignment is worth 40%
externally set assignment title is organisms and exchange
of the overall grade. substances.
released on 1st February culminating in
the 15-hour exam (sustained focus) in • The course covers areas on genetics,
EXAMINATION/ASSESSMENT
May. variation, the control of gene
This A level consists of 2 components. expression
Students’ work is both internally Component 1 – Personal Portfolio is • Students study relationships
assessed throughout the two years, and worth 60% of the overall grade. The between organisms, energy
externally assessed at the end of the Externally Set assignment is worth 40% transfers in and between organisms,
Year 13. of the overall grade. how organisms respond to
Component 1: The Personal Portfolio changes in internal and external
comprises a portfolio of development environments, evolution and
Art and Design – work and outcomes based on themes ecosystems
Photography and ideas developed from personal EXAMINATION/ASSESSMENT
Taught at Wimbledon College starting points. Students’ skills are
developed throughout Year 12 and The A level course assessment consists
Examination Board: Pearson lead to a personal study in which pupils of three externally examined papers,
Edexcel – A-Level develop their contextual research and each 2 hours in length. Practical skills
understanding in a minimum 1000 are assessed through core practical
Why choose this course: The word essay before developing practical activities within the two years and
Photography course provides students work in response. the theory is tested through each
with opportunities to develop personal examination. A certificate is delivered
responses to ideas, observations, Component 2: The Externally Set at the end of the A Level course.
experiences, environments and cultures Assignment requires pupils to
in practical, critical and contextual respond to an externally set theme
forms. Students are introduced to a with suggested starting points. It Biology
variety of experiences employing a incorporates two major elements: Taught at Wimbledon College
range of appropriate media, processes preparatory studies and a 15–hour
and techniques and, as the course period of sustained focus. The Examination Board: Pearson
progresses, build upon the knowledge, externally set assignment title is Edexcel - A Level
understanding and skills gained in Year released on 1st February culminating in
12 with greater depth of study in Year the 15-hour exam (sustained focus) in Why choose this course: Biology is a
13. May. fascinating science - a dynamic and
living subject. Arguably one of the
Course Fundamentals: Students’ work is both internally fastest growing areas of science - new
assessed throughout the two years, and discoveries in Biology are pushing
• Students are given opportunity externally assessed at the end of the the boundaries of what we previously
to explore elements of visual Year 13. thought possible. Biology is not without
language, line, form, colour, pattern
its controversies - students of Biology
and texture in the context of
Biology need to ask important questions about
Photography.
when life begins and how we use the
• Students develop an ability to Taught at Ursuline High School power of science.
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• The course aims to introduce students EXAMINATION/ASSESSMENT Examination Board: AQA – A
to the fundamental principles of At A Level 3 Units are required to Level
Biology - including life processes be covered and a 2 hour written
(respiration and photosynthesis), cell examination for each unit sat. Why choose this course: This course
biology, genetics and ecology. suits logical students and enables
EXAMINATION/ASSESSMENT students to have access to a diverse
• The course covers three A level
range of courses at university such
modules: Biochemistry, Microbiology At A Level 3 Units are required to be
as Biochemistry, Medicine, Dentistry,
and Genetics, Physiology, Evolution covered and a 2 hour written examination
Pharmacy,Pharmacology,Environmental
and Ecology, Practical Principles in for each unit sat.
Sciences and Forensics.
Biology.
EXAMINATION/ASSESSMENT Course Fundamentals:
Business Studies Level 3
The A level is taught over two years,
with 3 examined modules and a
BTEC Diploma • In chemistry, students learn how
the study of properties of materials
coursework element. Taught at Ursuline High enables chemists to deduce how
elements are bonding. They will
Examination Board: Pearson observe and explain patterns in the
Business Studies Edexcel BTEC Diploma Periodic Table, as well as explore the
Taught at Wimbledon College Why choose this course: The BTEC Level group of Transition metals in detail.
3 in Business, which is equivalent to • Students will also learn about Organic
Examination Board: OCR - A two GCE A Levels, aims to offer young chemicals, such as Alkanes, Alkenes,
Level people the chance to develop the Alcohols, Halogenoalkanes and many
skills, knowledge and attributes that more. Students develop problem
Why choose this course: The course
they need to succeed in business, or to solving skills through the use of
aims for pupils to develop an interest
progress to further or higher education. spectroscopy. This will be applied
and enthusiasm for the study of business
The nature of the course is mainly to the study of chemical processes
through gaining a holistic understanding
coursework with one exam and two occurring in the atmosphere, focusing
of how businesses operate. For pupils
controlled assessments. on the depletion of the ozone layer
to develop a critical understanding of
organisations and their ability to meet and the greenhouse effect.
Course Fundamentals:
society’s needs and wants and that in • ·They will use mathematics to work
doing so there is a need to be aware of • Business Environment including out the amount of chemicals in a
ethical dilemmas and responsibilities resources and communication given substance. They will investigate
faced by organisations and individuals. • Introduction to Marketing and the use equilibria and how equilibria can be
of new technology displaced. Students will understand
Course Fundamentals: how the speed of reactions can be
• Investigating business (both National
• Meeting Customer Needs and International) controlled and how mathematical
relationships in kinetics enable the
• Marketing Mix and Strategy • Business Ethics
chemist to deduce how chemicals
• Entrepreneurs and leaders • Economics react with one another.
• Financial Planning • Retail
• Human Resources EXAMINATION/ASSESSMENT
• Reserve Management
At the end of Year 13, the A Level is
• Business Objectives and Strategy • Communications Technology
assessment is done through three
• Business Growth • Business Management papers, the A Level assessment is
• Assessing Competitiveness EXAMINATION/ASSESSMENT done through three papers, each 2
hours in length. The first one examines
• Globalisation/ Expansion This course comprises eight units, of
the inorganic chemistry, the second
• Global Marketing which six are mandatory and two are
one examines the organic chemistry.
optionals. Three of the six mandatory
• The Market Physical chemistry is split between the
units will be assessed externally. Units 2
• Business Growth two papers, each paper represents 35%
(Developing a Marketing Campaign), 3
• Managing People of the A-level. The last paper is worth
(Personal and Business Finance) and unit 6
30% of the mark and examines any part
• Raising Finance (Principles of Marketing) are all externally
of the syllabus and elements of the
• Managing finance assessed. This will mean that both unit
practical chemistry. . Students’ practical
2 and 6 will be assessed as a controlled
• External Influences skills will be assessed through activities
assessment whilst unit 3 will be an
• Influences on Business Decisions within the two years and a certificate
external exam.
• Decision Making Techniques is assessed through a Science Practical
Endorsement. It will not contribute to
• Managing Change the overall grade for the qualification,
• Global Markets and Business Chemistry but the result will be recorded on the
• Global Industries and Companies Taught at Ursuline High student’s A level certificate.
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Chemistry problems and design systems and be actively engaged in theatre
software and will apply the academic performance work.
Taught at Wimbledon College principles learned in the classroom to • The course is delivered through a
real world systems. practical and analytical approach to
Examination Board: Pearson
theatre.
Edexcel – A Level Course fundamentals:
Why choose this course: The course EXAMINATION/ASSESSMENT
• Components of a computer and
introduces and extends the ideas and their uses Component 1 - Coursework: Devising
implications of modern chemistry, a live theatre performance (40% of
• Types of software and the the qualification, 80 marks). There
through experimental work. A wide
methodologies used to develop them are two parts to the assessment: a
range of experiments are undertaken
by the student which support the • How data is exchanged between typed or recorded/verbal portfolio
teaching of key concepts. The course systems or a combination of both and the
develops the key skills of data handling • How data is represented and stored performance.
and analysis, thinking creatively, in different structures and the use of
different algorithms Component 2 - Coursework: Text in
planning, problem solving, and the
Performance (20% of the qualification, 60
linking of ideas. • Laws surrounding the use and ethical marks). A group performance realisation
issues that can arise from the use of of one key extract from a performance
Course Fundamentals: computers text and a monologue or duologue
• The relationship between chemical • What is meant by computational performance from one key extract from a
bonding, structure, and the thinking different performance text.
physical and chemical properties of • How computers are used to solve
substances. Externally assessed by a visiting examiner.
problems and programs can be
• How energy transfers and changes to written to solve them Component 3: Theatre Makers in Practice
the order of the system, entropy, can • The use of algorithms to describe Written examination (2 hours 30 minutes,
be used determine the feasibility of problems and standard algorithms 40% of the qualification, 80 marks).
reactions.
EXAMINATION/ASSESSMENT • Section A: Evaluating a live theatre
• The application of chemical
The A level is taught as 3 modules. evaluation.
principles to industrial chemistry and
environmental chemistry. 1. Computer systems: an externally • Section B: As a class, practically
marked paper worth 40% with a 2hr explore a complete performance text,
EXAMINATION/ASSESSMENT focusing on how this can be realised
30 mins exam
The course has several modules - leading for performance. Students answer
to a full A Level at the end of Year 13. 2. Algorithms and programming: an two extended response questions
externally marked paper worth 40% based on an unseen extract from the
Paper 1: 1 hour 45 mins, 90 marks, 30% performance text they have studied.
with a 2hr 30 mins exam
Paper 2: 1 hour 45 mins, 90 marks, 30% • Section C: Practical exploration
3. Programming project: internally
and interpretation of another
Paper 3: 2 hours 30 mins, 120 marks, 40% assesses, externally moderated
complete performance text, in light
project worth 20%
of a chosen theatre practitioner
Students’ practical skills will be – focusing on how this text could
assessed through the Science Practical be reimagined for a contemporary
Endorsement. It will not contribute to the Drama & Theatre Studies audience.
overall grade for the qualification, but the
result will be recorded on the students’ A Taught at Ursuline High
Level certificate. Economics
Examination Board: Pearson
Edexcel – A Level Taught at Ursuline High & Wimbledon
College
Computing Why choose this course: This is an
academic subject, recognised by
Taught at Wimbledon College the universities, designed to attract Examination Board: Pearson
students with an interest in the theatre, Edexcel – A Level
Examination Board: OCR – A TV and theatre production. The course Why choose this course: The course
Level covers theatrical practitioners, past and aims to give an insight into key issues
Why choose this course: : The new present, theatre history and the study in the news affecting everyday life.
linear A level focuses on programming of set plays, and the development of Our goal is to allow you to understand
and emphasises the importance of a critical analytical approach towards the forces driving things like the price
computational thinking as a discipline. contemporary theatre. of oil, exchange rates and the level of
The course also has a focus on Maths, unemployment in an economy. The
Course Fundamentals:
though much of this will be embedded subject is split into two main sections;
in the course. Students will solve • Students will be prepared to microeconomics and macroeconomics.
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Whereas macro looks at the big issues audiences and time periods.
affecting the economy as a whole, • Learn specific linguistic terminology
micro looks at a smaller scale. In the to identify, label, sort and analyse EXAMINATION/ASSESSMENT
first year of the course you will study language The course is taught in modules and
markets, market failure and the UK is assessed through a mixture of non-
• Link to History, Geography and
economy whilst in the second year examined Assessments (coursework) and
foreign languages by understanding
of the course you will study business Examined Assessments.
how English has developed over time
behaviour, the labour market and
global economics. • Cross-over with Psychology and Component 1 – Shakespeare, Drama
Sociology in the research, data and Poetry, Pre-1900. (40% of A Level).
Course Fundamentals: gathering and experimental nature of Examination 2 hours 30 mins.
a real language investigation, as well
• Government debt as the psycho-social reasons for using Component 2 – Comparative and
specific types of language. contextual study. (40% of A Level)
• Unemployment
• Develop their own creative writing. Examination 2 hours 30 mins.
• Exchange rates
EXAMINATION/ASSESSMENT Component 3 – Non-examined
• Prices: why do they always seem to Three examinations on: AssessmentonLiterature,Post-1900.(20%).
rise?
Language Variation – 2 hour 15 mins
• Business: why and how do firms examination (35%); English Language and
compete?
Child Language – 1 hour (20%);
Literature
Investigating Language (pre-release) 1 Taught at Wimbledon College
EXAMINATION/ASSESSMENT
hour 45 mins (25%).
There are three two hour written
examinations at the end of the A A ‘Crafting Language’ coursework folder
Examination Board: AQA – A
Level course. Paper 1 will focus on is also submitted consisting of two pieces
Level
markets and business behaviour (35%), of original writing plus an analytical, Why choose this course: The course
Paper 2 will focus on the national and reflective commentary (20%). aims to develop and improve pupils’
global economy (35%) whilst Paper ability to understand key ideas of
3 will focus on microeconomics and grammar, lexis, syntax and the like in
macroeconomics (30%).
English Literature communication which may be verbal or
written. Pupils understand how writers
Taught at Ursuline High & Wimbledon attempt to re-create rhythms of natural
English Language College speech and dialogue in their literary
works as well as developing ability to
Taught at Ursuline High Examination Board: OCR – A closely analyse language.
Level
Examination Board: Pearson Course Fundamentals:
Why choose this course: The course
Edexcel – A Level
aims to develop and improve students’ • Understanding of technical
Why choose this course: This course ability to understand and analyse terminology and application
covers language variation: how 21st literature across all three main forms:
century language varies according to prose, poetry and drama. For success • Understanding how language varies
identity and use, and how language in English Literature, students must across different text types
has changed over time from 1550 to combine a thorough knowledge of the • Ability to read a variety of texts and
the present day. Students study how set texts with the ability to present a understand how meaning is created
children between the ages of 0 and 8 reasoned and coherent line of thought.
learn to speak and write. Later in the The ability to compare different writers’ • An understanding of the differences
course they submit a creative writing styles and approaches is a key objective between spoken and written forms of
folder choosing between fiction or along with and enthusiasm for literature communication.
journalism genres, together with a and wide reading.
EXAMINATION/ASSESSMENT
reflective commentary. Finally they
select a specialist language topic Course Fundamentals: The course is taught in modules and
such as English dialects or language is a mixture of Coursework and Exam
• Students enhance their skills on Assessment.
and power, and conduct their own
close prose analysis
linguistic investigation in preparation
• Students develop a consideration Paper 1: written exam: 3 hours, 100
for examination.
of how language and structure are marks, 40%
Course Fundamentals: manipulated for effect.
Paper 2: written exam: 2 hours 30 mins,
• Extend GCSE skills, comparing how • Students gain an insight into the role 100 marks, 40%
writers convey identity considering of context in shaping great literature.
different genres, purposes and • Students compare texts across genres Coursework: 50 marks, 20%
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Extended Project project an audience. All aspects are • section b) Changing places
assessed and grades A*-E awarded by
Qualification • section c) Contemporary urban
the centre supervisor and coordinator; environments
Taught at Ursuline High & Wimbledon projects are then moderated by the
College examination board. PAPER 3 (no exam)
• Geography Fieldwork investigation:
Examination Board: Ursuline
60 marks. 20% of A Level (3 000 – 4
High: AQA; Wimbledon College: Geography 000 words)
Pearson Edexcel
Taught at Ursuline High & Wimbledon
Why choose this course: The Extended College
Project Qualification (EPQ) is equivalent Health and Social Care
to an AS Level qualification, with the Examination Board: AQA – A Extended Certificate
possibility of attaining an A* grade. The Level
EPQ allows each student to embark on a Taught at Ursuline High
largely self-directed and self-motivated Why choose this course: Geography is
project. Students must choose a topic, often regarded as a bridge between Examination Board: Pearson
plan, research and develop their idea the arts and the sciences; it aims to Edexcel – BTEC Level 3 National
and decide on their finished product. develop an understanding of the Extended Certificate
variable nature of the earth’s physical
We encourage creativity and curiosity. A landscape and the complex nature of Why choose this course: BTEC Level 3
project topic may be directly related to our own relationships and interactions National Extended Certificate in Health
a student’s main study programme, but with the environment. The course and Social Care aims to provide an
should look beyond the specification. aims to investigate both Human and introduction the sector. It is for students
Students will learn taught skills such Physical Geography in greater depth. who are interested in learning about
as how to choose a topic and phrase Topics include: Water and Carbon the health and social care sector. The
a title; how to select, evaluate and Cycles, Coastal systems, Hazards, Global extended certificate is equivalent in size
reference research sources; how to systems and Governance, Changing to one A Level.
structure an argument, as well as Places and Population. Students will
project-management skills. Course Fundamentals:
be engaged through the most up
to date topical material as well as by The mandatory content of the
A finished EPQ product may take the form attending field trips to carry out and qualification incorporates topics
of a: learn techniques of geographical relevant across the health and social
investigations. care sector:
• research based written report (5,000
words) Course Fundamentals: • Human Lifespan Development
• production*(e.g.charityevent,fashion
• Students develop an enjoyment • Working in Health and Social Care
show or sports event etc.)
of both Human and Physical
• an artefact* (e.g. piece of art, a Geography • Meeting Individual Care and
computer game or realised design) Support Needs.
• Students gain an interest in
*A written report must accompany these the world around them and an The optional units cover the biological
options. appreciation of our planet and sociological topics relevant to the
different parts of the health and social
Course Fundamentals: • Students further develop their high
care sectors.
level of written communication
• EPQ is an additional qualification skills.
Optional units include:
choice, taught in just 2 periods a • Students become proficient in
week; students are expected to do analysing and interpreting graphical • Sociological Perspectives
the majority of their project outside data
lesson times. • Psychological Perspectives
• Students may choose to do a project EXAMINATION/ASSESSMENT • Supporting Individuals with
on a topic of their choice. PAPER 1 Physical – 2.5 hour exam: 120 Additional Needs
marks. 40% of A Level
• The EPQ can link to any subject, future • Physiological Disorders and their
• section a) Water and Carbon Cycles
career choices, or hobbies / interests. Care.
• section b) Coastal Systems and
• Promotes strong essay writing,
landscapes EXAMINATION/ASSESSMENT
investigative, research and
management skills. • section c) Hazards There are 3 mandatory units, 1 internal
• Field trip summer of year 12 and 2 external. Students must complete
EXAMINATION/ASSESSMENT: and achieve at pass grade or above for
As well as the finished product, PAPER 2 Human - 2.5 hour exam: 120 all these units. Unit 1: Human Lifespan
students must also record their project marks. 40% of A Level Development and Unit 2: Working in
process in their Production Log and • section a) Global systems and global Health and Social Care are 1 hour and
give a formal presentation about their governance 30 minutes written exam units.
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Health and Social Care Health and Social Care is a mandatory hours 30 mins (Civil Rights in the USA)
synoptic unit which requires students
Diploma Unit 4 – Coursework assignment – 4000
to complete a pre-released article and
Taught at Ursuline High their secondary research, drawing word essay (20% - Development of
together their knowledge and Rights for Women)
Examination Board: Pearson understanding of working practices and
Edexcel – BTEC Level 3 National provisions of services.
Diploma History
Work experience
Why choose this course: BTEC Level 3 Taught at Wimbledon College
National Diploma in Health and Social Students are required to complete
Care aims to provide an introduction 100 hours of work experience with the
Examination Board: OCR–A Level
the sector. It is for learners who are health and social care sector. Learners
interested in learning about the will be provided with a work experience Why choose this course: The aim of the
health and social care sector as part log for them to record the skills they History A Level course is to ensure that
of a balanced study programme. The develop on their placement, and to plan students will develop their interest in
Diploma is equivalent in size to two A for their placement and development. and enthusiasm for the subject and an
Levels. understanding of its intrinsic value and
significance. They will be able to build
Course Fundamentals
History on their knowledge of the past through
The mandatory content of the experiencing a broad and balanced
Taught at Ursuline High course of study. The two-year course
qualification incorporates topics
relevant across the health and social will develop a range of skills including:
Examination Board: OCR – A
care sector: Level In the first year, students study a British
period and enquiry unit ‘From Pitt to
• Human Lifespan Development Why choose this course: Students will Peel 1783-1853’ and a non-British period
• Working in Health and Social Care undertake breadth and depth studies to ‘The Cold War 1941-95.’ In the second
• Meeting Individual Care and develop an understanding of a specific year, students follow a thematic study
Support Needs. time period as well as the key events unit containing a focus on historical
and turning points in History. Students interpretations ‘Britain and Ireland
• Principles of Safe Practice in Health build an extensive knowledge of the 1791-1921,’ whilst also researching and
and Social Care topics studied as well as developing writing up a 3000-4000 word essay on
• Enquiries into Current Research in skills such as analysis, evaluation and an aspect of ‘Nazi Germany 1933-45.’
Health and Social Care interpretation.
• Promoting Public Health. • From Pitt to Peel
Course Fundamentals:
The optional units cover the biological • The Cold War
and sociological topics relevant to the • Students study the Early Tudors in • Britain and Ireland
different parts of the health and social England (1485-1558)
• Nazi Germany Coursework
care sectors. • Democracy and Dictatorship in
Germany (1919-1963) EXAMINATION/ASSESSMENT
Optional units include:
• Students cover work on Civil Rights The course is assessed through
• Sociological Perspectives in the USA (1865-1992) coursework and external examination.
• Psychological Perspectives • The Development of Rights for
Unit 1: (25%) Examination: 1 hour 30
Women in Great Britain (1865-c.1918)
• Supporting Individuals with mins
is the core focus of the coursework
Additional Needs
assignment Unit 2 (15%) Examination: 1 hour
• Physiological Disorders and their
Care EXAMINATION/ASSESSMENT Unit 3 (40%) Examination: 2 hours 30
• Nutritional Health. There are four units in the A Level: mins
EXAMINATION/ASSESSMENT Units 1 and 2 are studied in Year 12 and Unit 4 – Coursework assignment – 4000
There are 6 mandatory units. Students Units 3 and 4 are studied in Year 13. word essay (20%)
must complete and achieve at pass
Unit 1 – British period study (25%).
grade or above for all the 3 mandatory
Examination: 1 hour 30 mins (Early
external units. Students must complete
all 3 mandatory internal units and
Tudors) IT
achieve a pass or above in 2 of Unit 2 – Non-British period study (15%). Taught at Ursuline High & Wimbledon
these units. Unit 1: Human Lifespan Examination: 1 hour (Democracy and College
Development and Unit 2: Working in Dictatorship in Germany)
Health and Social Care are 1 hour and Examination board: Pearson
30 minutes written exam units. Unit Unit 3 – Thematic study on historical Edexcel – BTEC Level 3 National
4: Enquires into Current Research in interpretations (40%). Examination: 2 Extended Certificate
10 Ursuline High School and Wimbledon College Course Guide 2020Two Year Courses
Why choose this course: This course content is compulsory without Section A: Statistics (50 marks); Section
qualification is equivalent to one A any options for choice. Two-thirds of B: Mechanics (50 marks)
Level and provides students with up- the course content is pure mathematics
to-date IT industry knowledge as well and one-third content is applied
as a range of practical skills required mathematics. The applied mathematics Mathematics – Further
to succeed in higher education and content consists of half statistics and half
in a modern day career. Students mechanics.
Mathematics
will develop a common core of IT Taught at Wimbledon College
knowledge and study areas such as The pure mathematics content includes
the relationship between hardware algebra and functions, coordinate Examination Board: Pearson
and software that form an IT system, geometry, trigonometry, calculus, Edexcel – A Level
managing and processing data vectors and proofs. The statistics
content includes statistical sampling, Why choose this course: This course
to support business, using IT to
data presentation and interpretation, is ideal for students who have a passion
communicate and share information,
probability, statistical distributions in Mathematics and who thrive on
computational thinking skills and the
and statistical hypothesis testing. challenge. Students develop the skills
principles of designing and developing
The mechanics content includes to explore new and more sophisticated
computer programs.
kinematics, forces and Newton’s laws mathematical concepts beyond A Level
Course Fundamentals: and moments. Mathematics.
The objective of this qualification is Course Fundamentals: Course Fundamentals:
to give learners the opportunity to
• A strong skill set of algebraic • The course is designed so that
develop their knowledge and skills
manipulation is essential to the students aim for an A Level in
in information technology systems,
development of skills from GCSE Mathematics in their first year and
systems management and social media
to A Level then they move on to begin the
in business and programming.
Further Maths modules which
• Applied content makes use of
Learners will study these units: build on prior knowledge and
mathematical techniques within
understanding.
Unit 1: Information Technology Systems contextualised problem solving
situations. • Students should already have a
(Y13 –External Assessment – 2 hr natural aptitude for solving problems
Written exam) • Mechanics includes the study of and a great enjoyment of the subject.
motion, force, momentum and Problem solving is a key component
Unit 2: Creating Systems to Manage kinematics of the course.
Information (Y12 –External Assessment • Statistics includes the study of
– 10hr practical exam) probability, statistical diagrams, EXAMINATION/ASSESSMENT
correlation and measures of average. All papers 1hr 30 mins
Unit 3: Using Social Media in Business
(Y12 – Assignment, internally assessed) The Edexcel pre-released large data
set (LDS) containing real data is used Paper 1 – Further Pure Maths 1
Unit 6: Data Management (Y13 – during the course to enable students to Paper 2 – Further Pure Maths 2
Assignment, internally assessed) become familiar with it as some of the
exam questions are based on the LDS. Paper 3 – Further Maths Option 1 One
EXAMINATION/ASSESSMENT • Use of ICT is an integral part of the from Further Pure, Further Statistics,
This course consists of 4 units in total course, particularly in the statistics Further Mechanics, Decision Maths
including 3 mandatory units and 1 content
Paper 4 – Further Maths Option 2 One
optional unit. The grades offered are • Real-life modelling is an integral part from Further Pure, Further Statistics,
Pass, Merit, Distinction and Distinction*. of the course Further Mechanics, Decision Maths
EXAMINATION/ASSESSMENT
Mathematics A-Level Mathematics is examined in three
Modern Languages:
papers of equal weighting at the end of
Taught at Ursuline High & Wimbledon Year 13. A calculator is allowed in all three French
College exam papers Taught at Ursuline High & Wimbledon
College
Examination Board: Pearson Paper 1: 2 hours – 100 marks – Pure
Edexcel – A Level mathematics content assessed at A level
German
standard
Why choose this course: For the suitable Taught at Ursuline High
candidate, Mathematics is a valuable A Paper 2: 2 hours – 100 marks –
Level qualification which has become Remaining pure mathematics content Spanish
increasing desirable in recent years Taught at Ursuline High School &
as a support subject in areas such as Paper 3: 2 hours –100 marks – statistics Wimbledon College
Science, Geography, Economics and and mechanics content from both years
Business Studies. The whole of the linear split into two sections.
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Examination Board: AQA – A students organising events / although, depending on the style of
Level screening of films and seminar at BFI music being composed and / or the
and the target language institutes given brief, it may be possible to use
Why choose this course: Modern (French,Goethe,Cervantes)/seminars alternative scores. One composition has
Languages are highly regarded by and debates attended via our “Lingua to be at least four minutes long and the
universities and studying a language at Franca” link with Kings’ College other at least one minute long. In total
A Level offers the opportunity to not both pieces must have a duration of at
only continue with languages in further EXAMINATION/ASSESSMENT least six minutes.
education, but also to integrate it as The assessment consists of three papers.
a part of many degrees, thus adding Paper 1 is the Listening, Reading and For the appraisal assessment students
an additional life skill to your CV. The Writing assessment (2h30mins and 50% will study music from a range of styles
emphasis in new syllabuses is on of the A-Level) ; Paper 2 is the Writing and traditions including vocal music,
contemporary issues, current affairs and assessment (2 hours and 20% of A-Level) instrumental music, music for film,
communicationskills,theabilitytodiscuss and Paper 3 is the Speaking assessment popular music and jazz, fusions and new
and debate contemporary and often (21-23 minutes, including 5 minutes directions. There are three set works
controversial society issues in the target preparation time and 30% of the A-Level). and a wide range of other related music
language. The course provides many to study for each area. There is a final
opportunities to attend conferences two hour written examination in which
and cultural events throughout the year.
There is also an opportunity for work
Music students’ knowledge and understanding
is tested through a mixture of listening
experience abroad during February Taught at Ursuline High / Wimbledon questions and written responses.
half-term - in France, Spain or Germany College
- which has proved an invaluable
experience for previous students. Examination Board: Pearson
Edexcel – A Level Performing Arts (Drama)
Course Fundamentals: Cambridge Technical
• A seven-week module focusing
Why choose this course: This course Extended Certificate
continues the format of study from the
on consolidating and deepening GCSE Music course and, as such, is divided
Level 3
students’ knowledge and between performing music, composing Taught at Wimbledon College
understanding of the grammar. music and appraising a wide range of
• Practice and experience of the pieces. Students will learn to perform, Examination Board: OCR
language as well as the culture are compose and appreciate different types
gained through the weekly use of music, developing critical and creative Why choose this course: The course
of authentic topical material, e.g. thinking,cultural,aestheticandemotional aims to develop your love of drama,
traditional /current songs, newspaper awareness, and the ability to make music theatre, film and preformance. You will
headlines, magazine articles, radio individually and as part of a group. All improve your ability to work within
and TV programmes, now accessible styles of music can be submitted for the a team, as well as your performance
via the internet. Students also have performing and composing elements. skills and your critical awareness of
the opportunity and are encouraged Students will need to be able to follow performance.
to borrow DVDs and watch films on a conventional notation and be able to use
Course Fundamentals:
regular basis. notation software.
• Students will study topics related • Professions in the performaing
to aspects of, culture, politics and Course Fundamentals: arts sector and how to sustain
literature of the countries where the • performing music (30%) a career in this field, with
language is spoken and students practicalopportunities.
• composing music (30%)
are expected to extend their studies • Learning about community arts
at home using various forms of • appraising music (40%)
projects, one of which you will also
media; homework, prep work and plan
EXAMINATION/ASSESSMENT
independent learning sessions are
The student will prepare a recital at least • Learning about theatre companies
all used to help the students acquire
eight minutes in length in which they will and how they use particular styles
key further education study skills as
perform one or more pieces. They can of work
well as to ensure that they experience
sing or play and this can be undertaken • You will also develop performances
and enjoy the language outside the
as a soloist or in an ensemble. The style and show that you understand the
classroom.
of music performed is chosen by the creative processes involved
• In teaching and learning the target candidate.
language predominates once the EXAMINATION/ASSESSMENT
grammar module has been done, The composing element requires the
The course has several units.
and answers in English are kept to submission of two compositions at
a minimum so students feel fully least one of which has to be based on Unit 1 – Portfolio – externally assesses
immersed. Some of the opportunities a brief set by Edexcel. It is likely that
to attend conferences and cultural all candidates would use conventional Unit 2 –Project proposal – extrnally
events, via the KS5 society include: notation and notation software for this assessed
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Unit 3 – Performance – externally performance & Analysis of Performance. Why choose this course: The course
assessed aims to introduce the laws, theories and
models of modern physics and explore
Unit 4 – Documantary evidence of
the development process – internally Physics their practical applications. Students are
encouraged to reinforce their knowledge
assessed Taught at Ursuline High through extensive practical work.
Unit 8 – Performing Repertoire- Examination Board: AQA – A Course Fundamentals:
devising performances in the style of Level
practitioners • Mechanics
Why choose this course: Physics • Materials
is an excellent subject that leads to
• Waves
many further education pathways
Physical Education (Sports including Medical Physics, Radiography, • Electricity
Studies) Architecture, Actuary, Optician, • Light
Taught at Wimbledon College Engineering and even Stock Broking. The • Thermal Energy
AQA Physics specification incorporates
Examination Board: OCR – A many aspects of Physics from our • Nuclear Decay
Level everyday lives into its course. This • Oscillations
engaging and inspiring GCE Physics • Astrophysics and Cosmology
Why choose this course: Physical
specification houses both classical and
Education examines both the practical • Further Mechanics
modern day physics concepts under the
aspects of Physical Education but also • Electric and Magnetic Fields
one course of study. The students look
the theoretical aspects such as Anatomy
at ideas that defined Physics through the • Particle Physics
and Physiology, Biomechanics, Acquiring
ages, from Newtonian ideas of projectile
Movement Skills, Sports Psychology and EXAMINATION/ASSESSMENT
motion to modern day advances such
Socio-cultural/Contemporary Issues.
as particle physics, the development of Unit 1 Advanced Physics I
Students have the chance to coach or
medical physics and the production of Exam 1hr 45 30%
perform in a practical area of Physical
the atomic bomb.
Education. Unit 2 Advanced Physics 11
Course Fundamentals: Exam 1hr 45 30%
Course Fundamentals:
• The first year of the syllabus is broken General and Practical principles
• Paper 1 (90 marks – 30% of total
up into 5 topics: Measurement and Exam 2hr 30 40%
A level – 2 hour exam) on applied
their errors, Particles and radiation,
anatomy & physiology, exercise
Mechanics and materials, Waves and Practical endorsement
physiology and biomechanics.
Electricity. In the second year, students
• Paper 2 (60 marks – 20% of total continue their studies with three
A level – 1 hour exam) on skill
acquisition and sports psychology.
further compulsory topics: Further Politics
mechanics and thermal physics, Fields
• Paper 3 (60 marks – 20% of total A and their consequences and Nuclear Taught at Ursuline High and
level – 1 hour exam) on Sport and physics. Wimbledon College
society & contemporary issues in • In addition to this the students must
physical activity and sport. choose at least one of the special
Examination Board: Pearson
• Students evaluate and analyse topics below: Astrophysics, Medical
Edexcel – A Level
performance in their chosen sport. physics, Turning points in physics, Why choose this course: Students
They are only assessed in one sporting Engineering physics (re-branded will gain knowledge and an informed
activity over the 2 years which is 30% Applied physics) and Electronics. understanding of contemporary
of the total grade. political structures and issues in their
EXAMINATION/ASSESSMENT historical context, both within the
EXAMINATION/ASSESSMENT There are three 2 hour papers: Paper 1 United Kingdom and globally. The
3 written exams (34% of A Level), Paper 2 (34% of A Level) changing nature of politics and the
and Paper 3 (32% of A Level). In addition relationships between political ideas,
Physiological factors effecting to theoretical work, students will be
performance – 90 marks 2-hour written institutions and processes will also
expected to develop 12 key practical skill be studied. Students will develop the
paper sets through topic based practicals. ability to critically analyse, interpret and
Psychological factors effecting evaluate political information to form
performance – 60 marks 1-hour written arguments and make judgements
paper Physics
Course Fundamentals:
Socio-cultural issues – 60 marks 1 hour Taught at Wimbledon College
written paper Unit 1: Political Participation & Core
Examination Board: Pearson Political Ideas in the UK. Students will
Practical exam – 60 marks practical Edexcel – A Level study:
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