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Introduction BTEC There are three (multiple A level equivalent) courses available: • BTEC Extended National Diploma in Art & Design (three A level equivalent) • BTEC National Diploma in Sport (Performance & Excellence) (two A level equivalent) • BTEC National Diploma in Business (two A level equivalent) These courses can stand alone (and take up the curriculum time equivalent to three AS/A level subjects) or be combined with one AS/A level. Our recommendation for entry onto one of these courses is four or more GCSEs at grade C or better. More importantly, pupils should have the personal qualities appropriate to this style of study. In addition, the BTEC Subsidiary Diploma in Music Technology is available; this can be completed in the curriculum time equivalent to a single AS/A level and can therefore be combined with up to three other courses in the Lower Sixth. Typically, these courses are attractive to Sixth Formers who are capable of working at an advanced level, but who feel better placed to show their potential through coursework assignments, rather than in the traditional examination room setting of most A level assessment. On these courses pupils are largely continuously assessed as they progress through unit assignments and each assessment counts towards their overall grade. Pupils are asked to register their interest in a place on a BTEC course as soon as possible. Please contact the relevant Head of Department. The Sixth Form options scheme The teaching of Sixth Form courses has to fit into the school’s timetable. The Sixth Form curriculum consists of four timetable blocks; you will be allowed to choose no more than one subject in each block. The options available in each block are set out on the ‘Sixth Form Curriculum (2014 – 2016)’ sheet, a copy of which should be available with this booklet. The subject combinations that we are able to offer are based upon our own research and our experience of the sorts of subject combinations which Millfield pupils traditionally choose. Although flexibility is a priority, it is important to note that not all combinations of subjects are possible, just as some are undesirable. Pupils without at least a grade C in GCSE English and/or Mathematics (or the equivalent) will normally be required to take these courses and should allow for this when choosing subjects. Though every attempt will be made to offer the courses shown, the school reserves the right to limit places if demand is too high or close courses if numbers are too low. Timetable for choosing Formal registration for Lower Sixth courses will take place on the first day of the autumn term 2014 (Monday 1st September). In advance of this, on Sunday 31st August, a team of three senior tutors, all heads of academic departments plus the Head of Year will be available to answer any queries at the Lower Sixth Advice Day. Extended Project Qualification (EPQ) The EPQ is an additional qualification available to all Sixth Form pupils. This involves independent research on a topic of the pupil’s own choice. The EPQ carries the same number of UCAS points as an AS level. For further information, please contact: Mr David Trevis (djt@millfieldschool.com) Millfield Sixth Form Courses 2014-2015 3
Introduction Higher education The A level subjects that you choose will ultimately impact on the university courses that are available to you; the table which follows gives details on this. If you are thinking of applying to the USA you should aim to keep your options as broad as possible and you will need to take a Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT) in addition to A levels. The Higher Education & Careers department is available to give expert advice on these areas. Further advice If you have any queries which are not answered in this booklet and you are a current Millfield pupil, please approach your group tutor for initial help and advice. Specific subject information can be obtained by contacting the relevant Head of Department; contact email addresses are included at the end of each subject entry. If you would like guidance on more complex questions concerning subject combinations, Further/ Higher Education & Careers then contact one of the tutors in the Higher Education & Careers team: Mr J J C Brittain, Head of Higher Education & Careers jjb@millfieldschool.com Dr D W Burton, Oxbridge dwb@millfieldschool.com Mr G T Shayler, North American Universities gts@millfieldschool.com Mr S A Briston, Assistant Head of Higher Education & Careers sab@millfieldschool.com 4 Millfield Sixth Form Courses 2014-2015
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