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DRAMA
(including Drama and
Theatre Studies)
AS Level Drama and Theatre Studies – Edexcel
If you successfully complete the course, you will have a
thorough understanding of drama and theatre, highly
developed analytical and creative skills and an ability to
communicate effectively with others. The AS Drama and
Theatre Studies provides an opportunity to study plays
from the view of a director, designer, performer and critic.
The qualification is designed to enable you to acquire a
knowledge and understanding of the language of drama,
as well as developing your performing and analytical skills.
The course will complement other arts subjects, as well
as English and will improve vocal and presentation skills.
You will study the ‘Exploration of Drama and Theatre’ - the
study of two contrasting plays in a practical and active
way, analysing the way written plays can be interpreted
for performance. You will also study ‘Theatre Text in
Performance’ which offers you a chance to demonstrate
skills in a performance environment to an audience.
Recently graduated students who have studied this
subject have been successful in gaining places on degree
courses such as Drama and English at universities such as
Northampton, Bristol and Leeds.
ENGLISH
(including GCSE English Language)
AS Level English Literature – AQA
Studying English means studying literature in many forms.
This demands great commitment and a variety of skills,
not least of which is a genuine desire to read books of
all genres and periods, from Chaucer onwards. English
Literature includes studying novels, plays, poetry, nonfiction
and short stories. You will be able to make some
choices about your areas of study, especially in your
coursework modules, but you should also expect to study
texts outside of your current experience. You will learn to
use critical concepts and terminology with understanding
and discrimination. You will be encouraged to reflect on
your own responses to texts, considering other readers’
interpretations, with awareness of the contexts in which
texts were written. The AS course focuses on developing
students’ understanding of aspects of narrative in post
1990 novels and poetry from 1800-1945; dramatic genre
study will focus on the genre ‘drama’ and in the sense of
the sub-genre ‘tragedy’ with reference to one Shakespeare
and one independent choice play.
Recently graduated students who have studied this subject
have been successful in gaining places on degree courses
such as English, PPE, Journalism and Law at universities
such as Cambridge, Oxford and Bristol.
GCSE Level English Language – AQA
In the event of a student not attaining a ‘C’ grade in English
Language at GCSE Level, it will be possible to retake this
exam in one year. Students will study a range of prose
fiction, poetry and non-fiction material. Pupils are expected
to be able to write in various styles, taking into account
the audience and ensuring appropriate language choice.
Pupils will be assessed on their ability to read forms of nonfiction
texts and analyse the effects of linguistic devices.
Students will also do a range of different speaking and
listening activities, including role-play, group and individual
presentations.
GEOGRAPHY
AS Level Geography – Edexcel
This new four-unit specification allows a balance between
your own particular physical, human and/or environmental
interests and key geographical topics. It will provide
students with the knowledge, understanding and skills
for further study at higher education or for employment.
Emphasis is on contemporary issues, fieldwork and
research. Within the physical section, ‘World at Risk’ you
will look at a range of natural hazards and within the
human section you will study the nature and effects of
globalisation. Geographical investigations allow you to look
in detail at the topics of re-branding places and crowded
coasts. You will design and undertake fieldwork in both
topics and will be expected to attend a residential fieldtrip.
The course also includes compulsory residential fieldwork.
Recently graduated students who have studied this
subject have been successful in gaining places on degree
courses such as Geography, Geology and Oceanography at
Cambridge.
HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE
BTEC Level 3 National Diploma in Health and
Social Care – Edexcel
This course has been developed in the sector to focus
on education and training for Health and Social Care
employees. You will have the opportunity to gain a
nationally recognised, vocationally specific qualification to
enter employment in the Health and Social Care sector or
to progress to higher education. The eight core units give
learners an introduction and understanding of Health and
Social care. The course is mapped to the NHS knowledge
and skills framework, which was developed as part of the
agenda for change process for updating the way NHS staff
roles are defined and developed. Alongside this, it provides
robust opportunities for you to gain knowledge and
understanding of a wide range of subject areas relating to
health and social care. This course is worth the equivalent
of two A Levels. You will be required to do work experience
as integral to the course.
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