Course Content Content is split into six teaching modules: Module 1 – Development of practical skills in chemistry Module 2 – Foundations in chemistry Module 3 – Periodic and energy Module 4 – Core organic chemistry Module 5 – Physical chemistry and transition elements Module 6 – Organic chemistry and analysis Scheme of Assessment Paper 1: Periodic table, elements & physical chemistry (2hrs 15 mins) (37% of total A level) Paper 2: Synthesis and analytical techniques (2hrs 15 mins) (37% of total A level) 3: Unified chemistry (2hrs 15 mins) (26% of total A level) Practical endorsement in chemistry (Reported separately) Progression Choosing Chemistry at A Level will provide you with plenty of opportunities for further progression. Progression to university is recommended and it can be combined with other sciences to widen your opportunities. Chemistry is a very relevant subject and can open up pathways into Biochemistry, Pharmacy, and Medicine or, when combined with non-science subjects, provide opportunities in the Social Sciences and humanities. Combining Chemistry with Physics and Mathematics provides a sound basis for technically based degrees such as Engineering. Further Information available: and Theatre Course Name: A Level Drama and Theatre Exam & Syllabus Number: AQA 7262 Course Aims Our Drama and Theatre course offers students the opportunity to explore drama as a practical art form in which ideas and meaning are communicated to an audience through choices of form, style and convention. Students will: create, perform and respond to drama and theatre explore the relationship between theory and practice develop the creativity and independence to become effective theatre-makers the subject content details the knowledge, understanding and skills that students are expected to develop throughout the course of Course Content A Level Drama is split into the following three components: 1. Drama and Theatre: the theatrical processes and practices involved in interpreting and performing theatre. 2. Creating original Students will the social, cultural and historical context in which the practitioner is/was working theatrical purpose and practice
read and comprehend mathematical arguments and articles concerning applications of mathematics acquire the skills needed to use technology and be of limitations develop an awareness of the relevance of mathematics to fields of study Course Content Pure 1 and Pure Maths 2, will consist of the following topics: Proof Algebra and functions Coordinate geometry in the (x,y) plane Sequences and series Trigonometry Exponentials and logarithms Differentiation Integration Numerical methods Vectors The third unit, Statistics and Mechanics, will consist of the following topics: Statistical sampling Data presentation and interpretation Probability Statistical distributions Statistical hypothesis testing Quantities and units in mechanics Kinematics Forces and Newton’s laws Moments Scheme of Assessment Paper 1: Pure Mathematics 1 (2 hr) (33.3% of total A Level) Paper 2: Pure Mathematics 2 (2 hr) (33.3% of total A Level) Paper 3: Statistics and Mechanics (2 hr) (33.3% of total A Level) Progression Mathematics is a highly transferable qualification and will aid your entry on to numerous numerical based degree courses such as Accountancy, Economics, Engineering and the Sciences. Students with A-Level Mathematics on average earn 10% more than those without. Further Information available: BTEC Digital (Single Award) Course Name: PEARSON BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate in Creative Digital Media Production (single award) Exam Board & Syllabus Number: PEARSON 601/7467/5 Course Aims BTEC Digital provides a coherent introduction to the study of creative digital media production at this level. Develop an understanding of the media industry through analysing media representations and pitching and producing media projects. It is designed for learners who aim to progress to higher education and ultimately to employment, possibly in the media industries, as part of a programme of study alongside other BTEC Nationals or A Levels. Equivalent to 1 A Level
Scheme of Assessment Paper 1: Introductory Topics in Psychology (2hrs) (33.3% of total A-level) Paper 2: Psychology in Context (2 hrs) (33.3% of total A-level) Paper 3: Issues and Options in Psychology (2 hrs) (33.3% of total A Level) Progression Psychology opens many pathways for careers and further study after A Level. It lends itself well to careers in the Psychology sector – from counselling to Clinical Psychology but it also helps to build pathways into other careers, including Medicine, Pharmacy, Business, Advertising etc. The scientific and maths content along with the essay skills and high level application required in the exams, equips students with transferable skills that they can apply to a whole host of careers. Further Information available: Sociology Course Name: A Level Sociology Exam Board & Syllabus Number: AQA 7192 Course Aims The A Sociology will encourage students to: acquire knowledge and a critical understanding of contemporary social processes and social changes appreciate the significance of theoretical and conceptual issues in sociological debate understand and evaluate sociological methodology and a of research methods through active involvement in the research process develop skills that enable individuals to focus on their personal identity, roles and responsibilities within society develop a lifelong interest in social issues Course Content The A Sociology course is split into three units: Education with Theory and Methods: The role and functions of the education system, including its relationship to the economy and to class structure Differential educational achievement of social groups by social class, gender and ethnicity in contemporary society. Relationships and processes within schools The significance of educational policies, understanding of the structure, role, impact and experience of and access to education; the impact of globalisation on educational policy Methods in Context Research Methods and Sociological Theory Education with Theory and Methods: The role and functions of the education system, including its relationship to the economy and to class structure Differential educational achievement of social groups by social class, gender and ethnicity in contemporary society. Relationships and processes within schools The significance of educational policies, understanding of the structure, role, impact and experience of and access to education; the impact of globalisation on educational policy