A-LeveLs - Leeds City College

A-LevelsProspectus2013-2014

A-LEVELCENTRE

The A Level Centre is located in our awardwinning £9m extension which added 60 moreclassrooms to Park Lane Campus. The buildinghas an environmental focus, including solarpanels and sedum grass roofs.In the region of 500 students study at theCollege’s dedicated A Level Centre, which hasrecently undergone a number of improvementsincluding a dedicated A Level break-out roomwith computers for independent study and socialarea, and new MAC suits for Media Studies.Specialist facilities at Park Lane Campus availablefor A Level students include:• 6 Science Labs• A Film Studio and Film & Media Editing Suites• A Dark room & Photographic Studio• Refurbished Learning Resource Centre(Library+) and Computer Workstations• Students’ Union• A Fitness Centre with Gym Equipment• Refectory CanteenOur Tutors come from a range of relevantacademic and vocational backgrounds and havesubject expertise and teaching qualifications. Theyare able to use their wealth of knowledgeand extensive experience of delivering AS &A2 subjects to bring the curriculum to life andto ensure that you develop the knowledge,understanding and skills you will need to succeedin A Level exams, and for future academic studyand professional careers.Leeds City College offers 19 different AS and A2Level subjects including:at Park Lane Campus - Maths, Further Maths,Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Electronics, Law,Politics, English Lit/Lang, English Literature,Psychology, Sociology, History, Geography,Business Studies, Government & Politics, Art,Photography, Media, Film Studies, ExtendedProject, Economics NEW (subject to approval)at Leeds College of Music- NEW Music (subjectto approval), NEW Music Technology (subject toapproval)at Cockburn High School - Maths, Biology,Chemistry, Law, English Lit/Lang, Psychology,Business Studies, ICTPost 16 Partnership Leeds City College/Cockburn SchoolIn September 2012, Leeds City College opened anew Post 16 center in partnership with CockburnSchool in the South of the City.In 2013, a wide range of academic andvocational courses will be on offer withindedicated post 16 facilities, that will include Alevels, Performing Arts, Sport and much more.This exciting opportunity brings together thepastoral and academic support students havelearnt to expect from a school environmentand Leeds City College’s expertise in deliveringhigh quality post 16 programmes. Leeds CityCollege’s skill and expertise in supportingstudent progression to HE courses is alsoavailable to enhance the student experience.The school is hosting a number of events with thecollege for students and parents/carers to findout more about the opportunities on offer.If you would like more information, please contactJonathan Wathen 0113 307 6127.leedscitycollege.ac.uk | course.enquiry@leedscitycollege.ac.uk | 0113 386 1997 5

ABOUT US

Here at Leeds City College, we offer lots ofcourses at levels for everyone. We also providequality student support and the perfectenvironment to make new friends and grow yourindependence.We provide a relaxed, supportive learningenvironment, and as we are now one of thelargest and most influential colleges in thecountry, with over 50,000 students, we strive tobe an inclusive place to study.It is the individual needs of students which arethe focus of Leeds City College. We provideoutstanding opportunities, facilities and supportfor the people of Leeds and beyond. Our aim isto lead Further Education in the region, pursuingexcellence in everything we do, providing highquality and diverse learning opportunities in asafe, friendly and supportive learning environmentwhile developing the vision for a flagship collegefor the region.We offer a wide ranging curriculum, coveringalmost all subject areas, with academic andvocational qualifications from basic skills andapprenticeships to foundation degrees. Ourcourses are designed to suit the needs ofeveryone, from pre and post-16s to adult learnersand employers.The College holds National Skills Academy statusfor a number of key specialisms – Financial Services,Hospitality, Drink & Food Manufacture, Sport &Fitness, Retail, Sports Community Enterprise andmost recently Creative & Cultural Skills.We work in partnership with a range oforganisations including Leeds City Council, BBCLeeds, Harvey Nichols, Morrisons, Cadbury, andRadio Aire.“Improvingthe learnerexperience is atthe heart of allthe college doesand strategy istranslated wellinto effectiveaction in almostall areas of thislarge and complexorganisation”Ofsted 2012As a result of the assessment conducted in May2012, Leeds City College has now been graded 2(Good) for ‘Overall Effectiveness of Provision’.leedscitycollege.ac.uk | course.enquiry@leedscitycollege.ac.uk | 0113 386 1997 7

Leeds is a trulycosmopolitan city,catering for all tastesand interests.

LEEDS & KEIGHLEYAs the fourth largest city in the UK after London,Birmingham and Manchester, Leeds is exciting,ever growing, and frequently ranks as among themost popular student destinations in the countryas well as a cost effective place to study.Whether it’s socialising or shopping, sport,culture or an escape from the hustle and bustle –Leeds has it all.Keighley is located in the Aire Valley on adirect train route from Leeds and about tenmiles from the centres of Bradford, Halifaxand Skipton. It offers the best of both worlds- a town centre large enough to offer a widerange of shops with a pleasant mix of smallindependent traders alongside major retailers. Thesurrounding countryside offers a wealth of leisureopportunities and is a popular international visitorattraction for walkers and Brontë fans.OUR ESTATES VISIONThis year we have taken forward plans to enhanceour estates portfolio with an exciting 10 yearproperty strategy.Phase 1 of the Property Strategy was the openingof a brand new £35m Keighley Campus inSeptember 2010, after two and a half years underconstruction.The property strategy plans will mean theimprovement of many of our other campusesphased over several years, and include extensiverenovation and relocation of various subject areas.The next phase of the plan is the relocation ofour Thomas Danby Campus provision (RoundhayRoad) in summer 2013. You may have read inthe news that Leeds City College purchased theformer Alf Cooke Printworks building (nearCostco) on Hunslet Road in Leeds.Work has already commenced to clear the siteand building work began in September 2012.During the spring/summer of 2013, theHospitality & Catering, Food Manufacturing, andHair and Beauty departments currently based atThomas Danby Campus will all relocate to thefantastic Printworks Campus.We look forward to seeing you at one of our openevents / tours of the fantastic new PrintworksCampus as soon as dates are announced in 2013.

STORIES ANDEXPERIENCES

Olympic Success: The College was heavilyinvolved with the London 2012 Olympic Games,with students taking part in everything fromcarrying the Olympic torch, baking cakes forcelebration events in Leeds, dancing to crowdson the relay route, and helping out as torchambassadors. Team GB’s Nicola Adams (whobecame the first female boxer to win an Olympicgold medal in the Women’s Fly Final) was aformer student of Leeds City College on theNational Diploma in Software and Development.College Opens New Dining Destination:Leeds City College has joined up with TheFlannels group to open a restaurant in aprestigious city centre location. The FoodAcademy, on the third floor of Flannels,Leeds, showcases the College’s most talentedstudents. On completing training, studentswho excel have the opportunity to secure anapprenticeship at the restaurant, providinginvaluable experience in a professional, highquality environment. Recently, the studentshave worked with Michelin-starred chef,Steve Smith.Sauce of Inspiration: The man behind ReggaeReggae Sauce, Levi Roots, shared the story of hisrise to sauce super stardom with students at LeedsCity College. Levi visited the College’s ThomasDanby Campus to chat to Hospitality & Catering andBusiness students about setting up and succeeding inbusiness. His appearance on the BBC’s Dragons’ Denbrought both Levi and his Reggae Reggae Sauce tothe public’s attention, with his sauce now stocked bymajor retailers and the Levi Roots brand extendedacross a range of other products.Once in a Lifetime Experience: Students and stafffrom Leeds City College received the opportunityof a lifetime when they were granted a privateaudience with His Holiness the Dalai Lama duringhis visit to the city in 2012. The Tibetan spiritualleader and Nobel Peace Prize Laureate was inLeeds as the keynote speaker at the YorkshireInternational Business Convention (YIBC) Leeds2012. As a sponsor of the YIBC, the College wasinvited to bring 100 students and staff to meetprivately with the Dalai Lama, to enable him to givea special message to the young people of the city.leedscitycollege.ac.uk | course.enquiry@leedscitycollege.ac.uk | 0113 386 1997 11

WHAT OURSTUDENTS SAY...

Celebrating A-Level ResultsLast year our students achieved a 100% pass ratein a range of AS Level subjects, including BusinessStudies, Film Studies, Accounts, and MediaStudies. Pass rates increased by 10% in Englishand by 14% in Law. Phil Blake Head of Faculty forAccess, A Levels and GCSEs at the College said:“We are delighted with students resultsthis year. It is very encouraging to seeexcellent pass rates in key subjects.These results are testament to the hardwork of our students and quality ofteaching, learning and support theyreceived from our team of dedicatedstaff.”Among this year’s achievers were top studentsSoniya Rehman,18, who achieved A grades inBiology, Chemistry and Psychology. She is planingto study Pharmacy.Shalukman Hussain, 21, who gained A’s in Biologyand Physics and an A* in Chemistry he intends tostudy medicine after a gap year.Pete Restrick...Pete, 21, is going on to study Film Studies at King’sCollege London.In his first year of study, Pete organised a group ofstudents to enter the ‘Spotlight Film Competition’and won the runners-up prize. The same filmwent on to the ‘Golden Owl Film Competition’ inPete’s second year and won.Pete has since written and directed a short filmcalled ‘Light’ which was entered into the ‘InspireFilm Festival’, a national competition open touniversity students. Pete won the category of BestDrama and then took the Best of Festival awardtoo.“College gave me the boost andencouragement to achieve my goalsand pushed me into areas which I hadnot previously been interested, such ascamera work, editing and directing.”Saul Pearson...Saul, a mature student at College, took Fine Art,Geography and Sociology at College.Saul said:“I am over the moon with my grades ofA*AC, and I’m now going on to studyInterdisciplinary Art & Design at LeedsCollege of Art & Design. I’m verysurprised as the exams were really hard.I came back to college at age 29 afterworking at a bar for several years as Iwanted to improve my life and future.”leedscitycollege.ac.uk | course.enquiry@leedscitycollege.ac.uk | 0113 386 1997 13

A-ZSTUDENTSUPPORT

ADDITIONAL SUPPORTAt Leeds City College we make reasonableadjustments to ensure everyone is treated fairlyand gets the most out of college life.Learning Support can include one-to-onesessions, small group work, adapted materials(for example large print or taped notes),communication support workers, learning supportworkers, assistive technology (such as largekeyboards) and assistance with mobility.We invite you to let us know about any supportyou might need with any learning difficultyor disability that you have. We ask for thisinformation so that we can assess your supportneeds and put in place any help you may need tobe able to succeed.We will also ask you if you need any supportwhen you come for an interview, so that we canmake these arrangements in advance. We willdiscuss these needs with you individually andconfidentially.Contact us on: Lynda Taylore. ALS-Team@leedscitycollege.ac.ukt. 0113 216 2189Campaigns and EventsLeeds City College has a pro-active StudentInvolvement Strategy led by students, and supportedby College staff. The Students’ Union and StudentWell-being Team support numerous campaigns,events, volunteering programmes and fundraisingopportunities for students to take part in.CAREERSThe College provides its own Matrix awardwinningCareers Service, available to all past,present and potential students. This serviceis available at all main campus sites, and onrequest at our community sites. Our services areconfidential and impartial.The Careers Service can help and supportyou with a wide range of issues relating toEmployment, Training and Education. We providea range of interactive resources on the CollegeVirtual Learning Environment (VLE), Moodle.These include job profiles, CV writing tools,videos and links to external resources.Services include:• Career planning and change• Job search and preparation• Writing CVs and applications• Planning the next stage of your studies• Choosing and applying to HE/University• Exploring study abroad• Exploring volunteering opportunities• Finding work experience opportunitiesFor more information and contact details onour support services, visit: www.leedscitycollege.ac.uk/supportleedscitycollege.ac.uk | course.enquiry@leedscitycollege.ac.uk | 0113 386 1997 15

CAREERS: Leeds Pathways / Bradford 4LearningIf you are aged 14-19 (or up to 25 with a disabilityor learning difficulty) and live in Leeds you canuse the Leeds Pathways website.The website is a city-wide prospectus detailing allof the learning opportunities available to youngpeople in the area. If you are at school it is likelythat you will also make your application to Collegethrough this website.See your Connexions Personal Adviser in schoolfor details. If you live in Bradford there is a similarsite called Bradford 4 Learning. All of Leeds CityCollege opportunities for 14-19 year olds arelisted on both websites.www.leedspathways.org.ukwww.bradford4learning.comCHILDCAREThe College operates nursery and crècheprovision at a number of its sites; these are allregistered with Ofsted. Places are extremelylimited and you should contact the Help Zoneat the campus when you are applying for acourse at the College.CHILDCARE:Care to Learn Under 20sIf you are under 20, you are entitled to up to £160funding (per child per week) for childcare throughthe ‘Care to Learn’ scheme.For further information visit:www.direct.gov.uk/caretolearnor contact our Student Services Centre.CAREERS: ConnexionsIf you are aged 16 -19 (or up to 25 with adisability or learning difficulty) you have accessto the Connexions Service. Your ConnexionsPersonal Adviser (PA) can help you with makingchoices about learning, work, housing, money,health and personal issues. If you are at school askyour teacher how to contact your ConnexionsPA. If you have left school you can visit your localConnexions centre.Connexions (Leeds)1 Eastgate, Leeds LS2 7LYt: 0113 220 4850Connexions (Keighley, Bradford)79 Low Street, Keighley, BD21 3QPt: 01535 618 100Childcare:CHILDCARE Fund Over 20sContact the campus at which you would like yourchild to attend to see what funding is availableto you. Funding is limited so you are advised tocontact the Help Zone at the campus when youapply for your course.college xtrasStudent Liaison Officers and Students’ UnionOfficers work together to organise a wide range ofsocial and sporting activities for students includingvarious College trips. We are a member of theBritish Colleges’ Sport Leagues and a Football FocusCollege, one of only three in the country.Find out more on Facebook:leedscitycollege.ac.uk/xtras16 Leeds City College | A-Levels 2013-14

COURSE ENQUIRIESYou can contact the College directly to discuss whatcourses are available. You can do this by telephone(0113 386 1997) or you can come along to any ofthe main campus sites to sit down and talk throughyour ideas with a member of staff.FEES & FUNDINGCourses are normally free for students on fulltimeprogrammes who are aged 18 or underon 31st August of the year you are enrolling,although there may be some course-specificcharges, e.g. for a CRB check where applicable(£44) or for equipment you may need to buy, e.g.scissors for a hairdressing course.Tuition fees are also likely to be free for adultsover 19 who:• Are in receipt of Job Seeker’s Allowance orEmployment Support Allowance in the workrelated activity group.• Are unemployed and in receipt of IncomeSupport or Incapacity Benefit.• Are unwaged dependants of those in receipt ofIncome Support, Incapacity Benefit or WorkingTax Credit.• Are undertaking their first full Level 2 course (allages over 19).• Are undertaking their first Level 3 course (aged19 to 24 only).• Are undertaking an Adult Basic Skills course(literacy or numeracy).• Are enrolling on GCSE English or Maths, whodo not have a grade C or above (age 19 to 24).This applies to UK / European Economic Arearesidents only. Exam and other fees may be payable.Most other students aged 19 or over will paysome fees, depending on their circumstances.Fees are payable on enrolment; fees of £100 ormore can be paid over up to 5 instalments, with25% payable at enrolment.All full time students are expected to pay for anycourse books, equipment, materials, exam re-sitsor CRB checks needed as part of their studies.Some courses may also require the purchase ofuniforms for practical work.FEES & FUNDING: Discretionary LearnerSupport FundsStudents who are experiencing financialdifficulties can apply to the College’sDiscretionary Learner Support Fund and may gethelp with items such as travel, books, materials,equipment or childcare. You can get advice fromany of our Campus Help Zones. We will needto carry out an assessment of your householdincome to confirm whether you are eligible.FEES & FUNDING: 16 – 18 BursariesThis is a Government scheme which replacedEMA in September 2011. Students in ‘vulnerablegroups’ (young people in care, care leavers,young people in receipt of income supportliving independently and disabled young peoplereceiving both Employment Support Allowanceand Disability Living Allowance) will receive aguaranteed bursary of at least £1,200 per year viathe college instead of EMA.leedscitycollege.ac.uk | course.enquiry@leedscitycollege.ac.uk | 0113 386 1997 17

FEES & FUNDING: Adult Learning Grant(ALG)The Adult Learning Grant scheme closed to newapplicants in July 2011. If you are over 19 and ona low income, you can apply to the DiscretionaryLearner Support Fund.FEES & FUNDING: Studying on BenefitsYou may be able to claim Job Seeker’s Allowancewhile studying provided the course covers no morethan 16 hours per week. You must also be activelyseeking work. Studying while you are on benefitscan be complicated but it is by no means impossible.There is flexibility with most of our courses toenable people to study within the 16-hour limit. OurCampus Help Zones can advise you.In recent years Leeds City College has alsobeen successful in accessing European funding(Leonardo, Comenius) to send students on workplacements and project visits across the EuropeanUnion. The College works with partners frommany Member States, including Austria, Estonia,Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Hungary,Ireland, Italy, Poland, Romania, Spain and Sweden.Funding covers the costs of travel,accommodation and subsistence and participationhas included students from many differentvocational sectors - Early Years, Travel &Tourism, Hospitality & Catering, ICT, Leisure &Outdoor Recreation, Hair & Beauty. Projects arecoordinated through the Transnational Funding& Initiatives team in consultation with curriculumstaff to maximise opportunities for students.INTERNATIONALLeeds City College is an exciting place to study;we welcome students from a diverse range ofbackgrounds and religious faithsOur International Office can help you with anyquestions regarding entry requirements, applyingto the College, finding accommodation orapplying for a student visa.We also have a network of overseas collegerepresentatives so there may be someone inyour home country who can help. For furtherinformation please see our internationalprospectus or visit the international section of ourwebsite:leedscitycollege.ac.uk/internationalLIBRARY+The Libraries and ICT Centres at Leeds CityCollege offer you a range of study facilities.We have a wide variety of print and electronicresources to support you while you are studyingat College including books, journals, newspapers,resource boxes, CD ROMs, DVDs and access toelectronic resources.At each campus you will find a suite of careerdevelopment resources to support you. Inaddition you will find electronic resourcesto support your research, including CareersGuidance software, job databases, DVDs and CD-Roms and Internet access.For the latest information, contact details andopening times visit:leedscitycollege.ac.ukand find ‘Library+’ under ‘Support’,or e-mail us on:library@leedscitycollege.ac.uk.leedscitycollege.ac.uk | course.enquiry@leedscitycollege.ac.uk | 0113 386 1997 19

NUSAll students enrolled on a course at Leeds CityCollege are automatically members of theNational Union of Students (NUS). Leeds CityCollege Students’ Union is affiliated to the NUS.The Students’ Union also supports the Freshers’Fair at the beginning of the y ear to introduceyou to some of the societies and clubs that itruns and supports. You are entitled to apply fora NUS extra discount card which enables you toget discounts locally and nationally and it’s also anISIC card for international students.SAFETYLeeds City College has a safeguarding policy toensure that all young people and vulnerable adultsattending college operate in a safe and secureenvironment. The policy describes what we do toprotect young people and vulnerable adults, andwhat procedures we have in place to deal with anyissues that may arise.The policy and procedures are published onthe College website. Staff are trained in childprotection issues and you can talk to anyone ifyou have a difficulty or concern.PARENTS & CARERSWe distribute a helpful Parent Handbook andinvite parents of new students to an eveningevent early on in the Autumn term. We workwith parents/carers and students together andwill make contact regularly and invite them toparents’/ progress evenings during the year.If this approach is of particular concern to you,you would need to talk to your personal tutor.Student Liaison OfficersThese College staff can offer general support tostudents with a range of issues, as well as signpostto other support services either in College orexternally. Student Liaison Officers also promotevarious health and wellbeing services offeredwithin College.STUDENT SERVICESAll our campuses have expert Student ServicesCentres where you will find fully qualifiedstaff keen to provide impartial, confidentialinformation, advice and guidance to all currentand prospective students. You can get helpwith everything from course options, interviewpreparation and careers advice to counselling,personal welfare, finance and additional support.Once you are on your course, you will also beassigned a personal tutor who is responsible foryour welfare and progress. This tutor will provideregular updates on your progress and will be therefor you if you ever have a problem via one-toonesand group sessions.20 Leeds City College | A-Levels 2013-14

STUDENTS’ UNIONAt Leeds City College we make it a priority toensure that we provide an inclusive place tostudy, and welcome disability equality legislationwhich supports the promotion of equality ofopportunity and widening participation ineducation. We are committed to ensuring thatall students achieve their potential. The collegeencourages everyone to participate in learningand actively combats harassment and bullying.Health and wellbeing are high on the agenda atLeeds City College, as well as enabling students toenjoy and achieve on their chosen course of study.A range of service and activities are available tostudents including:• College Xtras• NUS• Campaigns & Events• Student Liaison Officers• Student VoiceStudent VoiceStudent representatives meet regularly andraise any ideas or issues highlighted by fellowclassmates. These can be related to anythingconnected with College life. These points are thenfed back to key College staff for a two-way “yousaid, we did” communication process to begin,whereby these points are noted and actions taken,where appropriate.SUBJECT PROSPECTUSES (MICRO BOOKS)The College’s faculty prospectuses list detailedinformation on all of our courses and are availablefrom all of the main campuses. Most schools alsokeep copies of our prospectuses. If you are atschool contact your Connexions Adviser, he or shewill have copies.TRAVELIf you are a full-time student under 19 years of age(up to your 19th birthday), and you live in WestYorkshire, you can apply for a Metro Scholar’sPermit which entitles you to half price travel onbuses and trains in West Yorkshire:www.wymetro.com/ticketsandpasses/youngpeopleForms are available from Campus Help Zones.Advice is available as to whether you can apply fora free bus pass if you live more than three milesfrom your college campus.leedscitycollege.ac.uk | course.enquiry@leedscitycollege.ac.uk | 0113 386 1997 21

CHOOSING THERIGHT COURSE

Where to start?For some people it’s easy knowing what to study.If you really want to be a Plumber, then studyingDance may not be the right choice... and vice-versa.If you’re not sure what you can do, want to do orhow to do it, we have a few tips to help you decide.Consider the following when choosingyour course:• Your Skills and TalentsThink about where your strengths lie. You mightwant to list them or sit and talk them throughwith somebody who knows you well, like a friendor family member or a teacher.• Your Hobbies and InterestsThink about what interests you. Things are easier tolearn when we have a genuine interest in the subjectarea. Try to make links between your hobbies andinterests and the courses on offer. Talking to yourfamily or friends can be helpful here.• Entry RequirementsAll of our courses require that you can show whatskills and talents you have to offer, and that youcan show a genuine interest in the subject. Forsome courses you will need to have qualificationsand be able to show evidence of these. The entryrequirements for all of our courses appear in theCollege Prospectuses, on the College website andon the Leeds Pathways website.Please check that you meet the entryrequirements for the course that you apply for.• Your Career or Job IdeasIf you have a specific career or job idea, it isimportant to make sure that your choice of coursewill help you to achieve this. Some people choosetheir career first and this determines the course theyapply for. Some choose a course that they know theywill find interesting and then explore their careeroptions later. There is no right or wrong approach tothis but help and support is available.• Essential Skills Required for WorkWe want to make sure that everyone has thechance to improve or consolidate their skillsrequired for work and/or HE. All students whohaven’t achieved A*-C in Maths, English and ICTwill be able to study Functional Skills or GCSEsin these areas at a level appropriate to you.Employers tell us that these are essential to work.They will also have the opportunity to developtheir ‘employability’ skills – self-management,team working, problem solving, business andcustomer awareness, positive attitude – as part oftheir learning programme.leedscitycollege.ac.uk | course.enquiry@leedscitycollege.ac.uk | 0113 386 1997 23

QUALIFICATIONROUTE

To know which level you are able to study, simply find where you are in the left column,then choose a level from the middle column. You can find help in this book, by visiting usonline at leedscitycollege.ac.uk, or contacting us with any questions.Current situation level to consider What's nextIn need of additionalhelp and support withlearning• Entry Level 1, 2 or 3• Foundation Learning• Progression onto nextEntry Level or Level 1courseBasic education,few or no formalqualifications, GCSEsE or F grades• Level 1NVQ 1...• Foundation Learning• Level 2 courses• IntermediateApprenticeship• Employment4 GCSEs D and Egrades (inc Maths &English), NVQ Level 1,Foundation Diploma• Level 2NVQ 2, Diploma,Apprenticeship...• Level 3 courses• AdvancedApprenticeship• Employment4 or more GCSEs at Cgrades or above (incMaths & English), NVQL2, BTEC L2 Diploma;Higher Diploma• Level 3NVQ 3, Diploma,Extended Diploma,Apprenticeship...• Higher Education• Higher Apprenticeship• Employment5 or more GCSEs atC grades or above;Higher Diploma• Level 3• AS / A Level courses• Higher Education• Higher Apprenticeship• EmploymentAS / A Levels,InternationalBaccalaureate, NVQ 3,BTEC Level 3 Diploma,Access course• Level 4Degree• Foundation Degree• Degree• Further study atuniversity• Employmentleedscitycollege.ac.uk | course.enquiry@leedscitycollege.ac.uk | 0113 386 1997 25

HOW TOAPPLY

When you are happy with your choice of courseit’s time to get started on your application. Youcan make an application to College in one of thefollowing ways:Online Interactive FormYou can complete an interactive applicationform on our website. This is the quickest, fastestand most secure method of application to theCollege. Please visit the ‘How to Apply’ section onthe website to access the form and find furtherinstructions to help you fill it out.Leeds Pathways/Bradford 4 LearningIf you are aged 14-19 you can make yourapplication to College through your local areaprospectus site.In Leeds this is:www.leedspathways.org.ukIn Bradford/Keighley:www.bradford4learning.comIf you attend school you will be invited tocomplete an application by your ConnexionsAdviser or form teacher.Paper Application FormYou can find an application form online or bycontacting course enquires at any College site, oryou can download a PDF version from our websiteand print it off.Please only fill out a paper application if youcannot apply online.Completing your ApplicationHowever you apply, we will ask you for the sameinformation. As well as your contact details,we will ask you for details of which schools andcolleges you have attended, and any qualificationsor awards you have gained. If you are still atschool you will also need to list your predictedgrades or your mock GCSE grades if you have satthem - your head of year should be able to helpyou with this. We will also ask about any work youhave done, paid or unpaid, and ask you to namea referee.Personal StatementThis is your chance to explain to us why you are asuitable candidate for your choice of course. Youshould give as much information here as you can.This information helps us to decide whether youhave chosen the right course and can really helpwhen you come for interview as the tutor will bemore familiar with you when you arrive.WHAT HAPPENS NEXT?When we receive your application we willacknowledge it promptly. We may also contactyou to clarify your course choice or ask forfurther information if necessary. If you have notheard from us within two weeks of sending yourform, please call the Admissions office to checkthat we have received it. At a later stage we willinvite candidates to visit the College, either for ameeting of applicants or for a personal interview.Following the interview process, we will let youknow the result of your application as soon aspossible.Whatever your query, simply contact our StudentServices Help Zone Centres: leedscitycollege.ac.uk/supportleedscitycollege.ac.uk | course.enquiry@leedscitycollege.ac.uk | 0113 386 1997 27

THE COURSES

Looking to study a fewsubjects at the same time?A-Levels could be the route foryou. These are great if youwant to develop varied skills,and progress to University.Why not take a couple of Sciencesubjects and Maths. Or studyFilm & Media to become the nextTarantino, and throw in someEnglish so you can write yourown scripts.

BiologyAS/A2 Level 3Duration: 1 year eachLocation: PLC (AS)/CHSBusiness StudiesAS/A2 Level 3Duration: 1 year eachLocation: CS (AS)/ PLCAbout the courseThis course covers all aspects of fundamental biologyin plants and animals from cell structure and immunesystems, to ecology and conservation. The awardingbody for this course is OCR.You study three compulsory units for AS:• F211 Cells, Exchange and Transport• F212 Molecules, Biodiversity, Food and Health• F213 Practical skills in BiologyA2 units include:• F214 Communications, Homeostasis and Energy• F215 Control, Genomes and Environment• F216 Further practical skillsEntry RequirementsStandard A Level entry criteria of 5 GCSEs at Grade C orabove, including English and Maths, with a points averageof 5 to study 3 AS Levels and 7 GCSEs at Grade C or abovewith a points average of 6 to study 4 AS Levels.You must have GCSE Maths and Higher tier Englishat grade C and GCSE dual award science/ Core andAdditional at Grade BB or alternatively a grade B inGCSE Biology or a grade B in GCSE Human Physiologyand Health. Mature students may be exempt from someentry requirements, provided they can demonstrate thatthey have equivalent relevant experience and aptitude.You must pass all 3 AS modules at Grade E or above tobe considered for progression onto A2.Future OpportunitiesAS/A level qualifications in Biology are welcomed bymany general employers and employers in the field ofscience and health as well as by admissions tutors forhigher education courses.Possible career opportunities include: Environmentalsciences, Mathematics / Computing, Health relatedcareers, Education, Pharmaceutical industry, Medical/ Scientific Research, Conservation.About the courseThis course takes a problem-solving approach toBusiness Studies. There is an emphasis on enterprise andit will help you understand the nature and working ofindividual businesses and organisations.AS units include:• Unit 1-Developing New Business Ideas• Unit 2a - Managing the BusinessA2 units include:• Unit 3 - International Business• Unit 4 - Making Business DecisionsYou have opportunities to re-sit each unit. In each case,the better result counts.Entry RequirementsStandard A Level entry criteria of 5 GCSEs at Grade C orabove, including English and Maths, with a points averageof 5 to study 3 AS Levels and 7 GCSEs at Grade C or abovewith a points average of 6 to study 4 AS Levels.Students wishing to enrol on the Business Studies ASLevel must have a C at GCSE English Language highertier and C in Mathematics as part of the above.Future OpportunitiesAfter successful completion of the AS-Level you canprogress to A2 Business. The full A-Level qualificationis recognised by all universities and higher educationinstitutions, and is accorded a full quota of UCAS points(required for most university entrants).This programmewill prepare you for a degree course at University. Theskills developed by Business Studies students are widelyrespected by employers as amongst others they includedecision-making, problem-solving, the challenging ofassumptions and the quantification and managementof information. In addition the course encourages anenquiring and critical approach.30 Leeds City College | A-Levels 2013-14

ChemistyAS/A2 Level 3Duration: 1 year eachlocation: CS (AS)/PLCAbout the courseThe course develops and builds on the chemistry studiedat GCSE. You are taught by experienced, enthusiasticstaff in well-equipped laboratories. You learn by groupwork, individual study, traditional lectures, videos and avariety of ICT based applications.Your practical skills will be developed in regularly setlaboratory tasks.AS units include:• Unit 1 - Atoms, bonds and groups• Unit 2 - Chains, Energy and Resources• Unit 3 - Practical workA2 units include:• Unit 4 - Rings, Polymers and Analysis• Unit 5 - Equilibria, Energetics and Elements• Unit 6 - Further practical ChemistyEntry RequirementsStandard A Level entry criteria of 5 GCSEs at Grade C orabove, including English and Maths, with a points averageof 5 to study 3 AS Levels and 7 GCSEs at Grade C or abovewith a points average of 6 to study 4 AS Levels.You must have GCSE Maths and Higher tier Englishat grade C and GCSE dual award science/ Core andAdditional at Grade BB or alternatively a grade B inGCSE Chemistry. Mature students may be exemptfrom some entry requirements, provided they candemonstrate that they have equivalent relevantexperience and aptitude.You must pass all 3 AS modules at Grade E or above tobe considered for progression onto A2.Future OpportunitiesAS/ A level qualifications in Chemistry are welcomed bymany employers and specifically employers involved inscience and technology.The qualification could lead to a career in: material orenvironmental science, the pharmaceutical industry,medicine or other health related careers. Engineering,forensic science, scientific research or education.Economics (new-subjectto Approval)As Level 3Duration: 1 yearLocation: PLCAbout the courseThis course will develop an understanding of, and aninsight into, micro and macro economics.You study two units for AS:ECON1: Markets and market failureECON2: The National Economy.This course is designed to:• develop an interest and enthusiasm for economicsand its contribution to the wider economic and socialenvironment.• develop an understanding of a range of concepts andacquire an ability to use these concepts in a variety ofdifferent contexts.• develop an enquiring, critical and thoughtful‘economist’s mind’.• practise skills, qualities and attitudes which willequip them for the challenges, opportunities andresponsibilities of adult and working life.• develop an understanding of current economic issues,problems and institutions that affect everyday life.• apply economic concepts and theories in a range ofcontexts and appreciate their value and limitations inexplaining real world phenomena.• analyse, explain and evaluate the strengths andweaknesses of the market economy and the role ofgovernment within it.Entry RequirementsStandard A Level entry criteria of 5 GCSEs at Grade C orabove, including English and Maths, with a points averageof 5 to study 3 AS Levels and 7 GCSEs at Grade C or abovewith a points average of 6 to study 4 AS Levels.Future OpportunitiesAfter successful completion of the AS-Level you canprogress to A2 Economics.leedscitycollege.ac.uk | course.enquiry@leedscitycollege.ac.uk | 0113 386 1997 31

ElectronicsAS/A2 Level 3Duration: 1 year eachlocation: PLCAbout the courseThe course follows on from the GCSE Scienceprogrammes, extending knowledge about thefundamentals of Electronics as a preparation for HigherEducation or employment in science-based careers.In A2 Electronics, you will deepen your knowledge andunderstanding of electronics, with particular focus onthe use of programmable chips, stepper motors androbotics. This includes some computer programming.You will also develop your skills both theoretical andpractical in communication and radio systems.Entry RequirementsStandard A Level entry criteria of 5 GCSEs at Grade C orabove, including English and Maths, with a points averageof 5 to study 3 AS Levels and 7 GCSEs at Grade C or abovewith a points average of 6 to study 4 AS Levels.You must have GCSE Maths and English grade Cor above and Double Award Science grade BB orabove. Students who have studied the new sciencespecifications need to have obtained at least BB incore and additional science (not applied) or gradeB in Physics if they have done the separate sciencespecifications.Future OpportunitiesAS and A-Level qualifications in Electronics are welcomedby employers in the field of science and engineering as wellas by admissions tutors for higher education courses.Possible career opportunities are: Electronic engineering,Mathematics / Computing, Aeronautical engineering,Electrical engineering. Many electronic engineers foundtheir own businesses, as well as being highly sought-afterby private companies. Electronics is a numerate discipline,and is of interest to many other employers.English Languageand LiteratureAS/A2 Level 3Duration: 1 year eachlocation: PLCAbout the courseAS English Language and Literature Specification AQAB [1726 2726] This course provides a more advancedstudy of English Language and Literature. There is onecoursework module- ELLB2- and one final examinationat the end of the year (ELLB1).A2 English language and Literature is a unitisedprogramme. The units consist of ELLB 3 and ELLB 4.Unit 3 consists of two parts. Part one is based on aset text which is a literary text and is studied for theduration of the year. Part two analyses a range of literarytexts and compares literary representations of speechwith ‘talk in life’. Unit 4 consists of the analysis ofpoems, plays and prose from a list of authors and thereis a creative writing element and critical analysis of yourauthorial decision process in completing a text basedupon a literary source.Entry RequirementsStandard A Level entry criteria of 5 GCSEs at Grade C orabove, including English and Maths, with a points averageof 5 to study 3 AS Levels and 7 GCSEs at Grade C or abovewith a points average of 6 to study 4 AS Levels.This must include GCSE English at Grade C Higher Tier.Future OpportunitiesAfter successful completion of the AS-Level you canprogress to A2 English. The full A-Level qualificationis recognised by all universities and higher educationinstitutions, and is accorded a full quota of UCAS points(required for most university entrants).32 Leeds City College | A-Levels 2013-14

English LiteratureAS/A2 Level 3Duration: 1 year eachlocation: PLCAbout the courseYou will develop your interests and enjoyment of EnglishLiterature through reading poetry, prose, dramatic andnon-fiction texts. You will be able to write critically andindependently; commenting on genre, gender andhistorical contexts. You will experience and evaluate arange of views about texts and about the reception oftexts.AS units include:Unit 1: Texts in Context (Examined) LTA1B World WarOne Literature - poetry and wider readingUnit 2: LITA2 Creative Study (CWK 2000-2500 words intotal) 2 pieces, one on prose the other on drama. Rangeof options.A2 units include:Unit 3 LITA3 ‘Reading For Meaning’ an examined(closed boo) unit;Unit 4 LITA3 (coursework) ‘Extended Essay andShakespeare Study’Entry RequirementsStandard A Level entry criteria of 5 GCSEs at Grade C orabove, including English and Maths, with a points averageof 5 to study 3 AS Levels and 7 GCSEs at Grade C or abovewith a points average of 6 to study 4 AS Levels.AS: You must have GCSE English at grade ‘B’. Studentsshould preferably also have GCSE English Literature atgrade ‘C’. Consideration will be given to students with agrade ‘B’ for GCSE English literature but ‘C’ for English.A2: You must have an E overall for AS English Literaturewith at least an E in both AS English Literature units.Extended ProjectQualificationA2 Level 3Duration: 1 yearlocation: PLCAbout the courseThis qualification is based on the AQA Specification.The Extended Project will help you to develop andextend an area of personal interest within one of yourA level subjects or you can devise your own projectoutside of the A level programme. Your project willbe based on a topic of your own choice, which will beagreed as appropriate by the EPQ coordinator.Students are required, with appropriate supervision, to:• choose an area of interest• draft a title and aims of the project for formal approval• plan, research and carry out the project• deliver a presentation to a specified audience• provide evidence of all stages of project developmentand production for assessment.Entry RequirementsStandard A Level entry criteria of 5 GCSEs at Grade C orabove, including English and Maths, with a points averageof 5 to study 3 AS Levels and 7 GCSEs at Grade C or abovewith a points average of 6 to study 4 AS Levels.You are expected to have passed your AS subjects and willbe given the opportunity to pick up this course at A2.Future OpportunitiesThis programme will prepare you for a degree course atUniversity. It develops and provides evidence of the skillsuniversities are looking for.Future OpportunitiesAn English Literature A level will equip you for a rangeof university courses. An English Literature degree isan obvious choice but many of our students takingMedia, Science and Journalism courses have found theknowledge acquired on this programme invaluable.leedscitycollege.ac.uk | course.enquiry@leedscitycollege.ac.uk | 0113 386 1997 33

Film StudiesAS/A2 Level 3Duration: 1 year eachlocation: PLCFine ArtAS/A2 Level 3Duration: 1 year eachLocation: PLCAbout the courseIn AS Film Studies, you will have the opportunity todevelop your appreciation and understanding of filmas both the dominant art form of the 20th Century,and as a commercial business. You will engage withvarious differing types of film (such as Horror and ‘Teen’film); deconstructing texts to explore how films createmeaning for an audience. You will also create yourown films as part of your coursework, culminating in a‘cinema evening’ where students (and guests) will havethe opportunity to see their films on the ‘big screen’.In A2 Film Studies, you will deepen your knowledgeand understanding of film, with particular focus on howvarious factors, such as cultural expectation, institutionalrequirements and artistic vision, will shape a particularfilm text. You will also broaden your knowledge ofcinema, beginning to consider film that lies outside thenorm of ‘mainstream’ commercial film.Entry RequirementsStandard A Level entry criteria of 5 GCSEs at Grade C orabove, including English and Maths, with a points averageof 5 to study 3 AS Levels and 7 GCSEs at Grade C or abovewith a points average of 6 to study 4 AS Levels.This must include GCSE English at Grade C.A keen interest in film.Future OpportunitiesAfter successful completion of the AS-Level youcan progress to A2 Film Studies. The full A-Levelqualification is recognised by all universities andhigher education institutions, and is accorded fullquota of UCAS points (required for most universityentrants).The majority of our students progress on to a rangeof HE courses. Many go on to study degrees in ‘Film& Television Production’ or ‘Film/Media Studies’, butour students have also progressed to a range of othercourses including Journalism, American Studies, Art,Textiles, Law, Business & Marketing.About the courseThis course will develop your ability to appreciate thevisual world, enabling you to respond in a creative andpersonal way. Whilst you will investigate the work ofother traditional and contemporary artists, this coursewill allow you to autonomously develop, finding yourown identity as an artist. Throughout the course youwill use research to develop ideas from an individualview, and will experiment with materials and techniques,finally producing work that reflects moral, social, culturaland contemporary issues.The A2 course builds on experiences and skills from AS,allowing you to build a greater degree of specialisationin your chosen artistic medium/s. You will start theyear working on a set project. Then, as your confidencedevelops, you will work on a self-directed brief, whichyou will design to fit within a set theme. Towards theend of the year you will have the opportunity to exhibityour work.Entry RequirementsStandard A Level entry criteria of 5 GCSEs at Grade C orabove, including English and Maths, with a points averageof 5 to study 3 AS Levels and 7 GCSEs at Grade C or abovewith a points average of 6 to study 4 AS Levels.Grade ‘C’ or above in an art and design subject ortextiles/graphics specialism from technology GCSE.Students must have successfully completed AS FineArt (achieving a passing grade in each AS Module,and a minimum of an ‘E’ grade overall) in order to beconsidered for A2 Fine Art.Future OpportunitiesThe A-Level in Fine Art is ideal preparation forprogression onto a range of higher education artcourses at Art College or University, such as degrees inillustration, animation, architecture, interior design, andfine art. However, students can also progress to a rangeof other courses including film, media, photography,animation, history, architecture, English and humanities.34 Leeds City College | A-Levels 2013-14

Further mathsAS/A2 Level 3Duration: 1 year eachLocation: PLCGEographyAS/A2 Level 3Duration: 1 year eachLocation: PLCAbout the courseThe course runs alongside the AS Level in Mathsand consists of 3 additional modules: Further Pure 1,Statistics 1 and Mechanics 2. Running along side theA2 Level: Pure 2, 3 or 4, Statistics 2, Decision 2 orMechanics 3 depending on the needs/interests of thestudent body. The awarding body is AQA.Entry RequirementsFull-time Standard A Level entry criteria of 5 GCSEs atGrade C or above, including English and Maths, with apoints average of 5 to study 3 AS Levels and 7 GCSEs atGrade C or above with a points average of 6 to study 4AS Levels.To study A2 Further Maths you must have GCSE Mathsat grade A or above and have passed AS Further Mathswith at least a grade E in all modules.Future OpportunitiesA level qualifications in Further Maths are welcomedby many general employers and employers in the fieldsof science, health, accountancy, teaching, insurance,engineering etc. as well as providing access to highereducation courses in Maths, Sciences, Engineeringetc. Further Maths AS is preferred as an entrancerequirement for many Universities to study Mathematicsor Engineering.About the courseThe exam board is AQA. AS Geography extends anddevelops geographical understanding beyond GCSEGeography.AQA A2 Geography extends beyond AS, with a differentselection of A2 topics and assessment structure. Thereis a more detailed or in-depth approach in general, withslightly more emphasis on Physical Geography topics.Entry RequirementsStandard A Level entry criteria of 5 GCSEs at Grade C orabove, including English and Maths, with a points averageof 5 to study 3 AS Levels and 7 GCSEs at Grade C or abovewith a points average of 6 to study 4 AS Levels.In addition to the overall A Level centre requirementsfor entry, A2 geography requires a pass at grade E orabove in each AS Geography Unit.Future OpportunitiesA2 Geography is a respected humanities subject whichcombines well with several other science or humanitiessubjects and is a sound preparation for various universitycourses which can include BSc Geography/Geology,BA Geography/Human Geography amongst others.As an A Level qualification this can lead to careers inhumanities and science.leedscitycollege.ac.uk | course.enquiry@leedscitycollege.ac.uk | 0113 386 1997 35

government & PoliticsAS/A2 Level 3Duration: 1 year eachLocation: PLCHistoryAS/A2 Level 3Duration: 1 year eachlocation: PLCAbout the courseThe AS Government & Politics course (H095) is taughtto meet the requirements of the OCR specification. Itwill provide you with a good grounding in how politicsoperates in the United Kingdom and its system ofgovernment. Very few students study Government& Politics at GCSE. Therefore, it will be a new subjectto the vast majority of you. You are not expected tohave any prior knowledge of politics before startingthe course. However, you must be prepared to readnewspapers and watch news programmes.At A2, you will choose from two options of study: F853Contemporary US Government and Politics with F855US Government and Politics OR F854 Political Ideasand Concepts with F856 Political ideas and Concepts inPractice.Entry RequirementsStandard A Level entry criteria of 5 GCSEs at Grade C orabove, including English and Maths, with a points averageof 5 to study 3 AS Levels and 7 GCSEs at Grade C or abovewith a points average of 6 to study 4 AS Levels.This must include GCSE English at Grade C Higher Tier.In order to progress onto A2 Level students mustachieve a minimum of a Grade E in all papers at ASLevel.Future OpportunitiesAfter successful completion of the AS-Level you canprogress to A2 Politics. The full A-Level qualificationis recognised by all universities and higher educationinstitutions, and is accorded a full quota of UCAS points(required for most university entrants).Many students of politics pursue careers in the publicsector, the legal profession, journalism or research. It is asuitable subject for anyone hoping to secure work in anoffice environment. Or alternatively, you could be thenext prime minister!About the courseThis course introduces you to some of the mostimportant subjects and problems in British andEuropean economic, political and social history of thelast 200 years.At AS Level you will study:• Paper 1 - Historical Explanation - Robespierre and theFrench Revolution, 1774-95• Paper 2 - Using Historical Evidence - The impact ofwar on British society since 1900.At A2 Level you will study:• Paper 1 - Historical Controversy - DifferentInterpretations of Witch Hunting in Early ModernEurope• Paper 2 - Historical Significance - Coursework consistsof a personal study (3000 words) and a research diary.Entry RequirementsStandard A Level entry criteria of 5 GCSEs at Grade C orabove, including English and Maths, with a points averageof 5 to study 3 AS Levels and 7 GCSEs at Grade C or abovewith a points average of 6 to study 4 AS Levels.In order to study A2 Level History, you will need to havecompleted AS History.Those students joining from other institutions, havingcompleted their AS History elsewhere, will need to meetthe A Level centre entrance requirements and shouldalso have achieved a C at GCSE English Language on thehigher paper.Future OpportunitiesThis programme will prepare you for a degree courseat University. The skills developed by History studentsare widely respected by employers as amongstothers they include the ability to think critically, solveproblems and create arguments.36 Leeds City College | A-Levels 2013-14

LawAS/A2 Level 3Duration: 1 year eachLocation: PLCMathsAS/A2 Level 3Duration: 1 year eachlocation: CS (AS)/PLCAbout the courseThe course will provide grounding in the main principlesof the English Legal System.AS Unit G151: English Legal System and AS Unit G152:Sources of Law concentrate on various aspects of theEnglish legal system, including: the courts; alternativemethods of dispute resolution; police powers; principlesof sentencing; the judiciary; the legal profession;provision and funding of legal services; lay magistrates;juries; doctrine of precedent; Acts of Parliament;delegated legislation; statutory interpretation; EuropeanUnion law.A2 Units G153 and G154 (Criminal Law) cover:principles of criminal liability; actus reus; mens rea;strict liability; attempts; general defences; murder;manslaughter; non-fatal offences against the personsuch as common assault, Actual Bodily Harm andGrievous Bodily Harm; theft; burglary; robbery.Entry requirementsStandard A Level entry criteria of 5 GCSEs at Grade Cor above, including English and Maths, with a pointsaverage of 5 to study 3 AS Levels and 7 GCSEs at GradeC or above with a points average of 6.This must include C in higher tier GCSE English.To progress onto A2 Law students must have achieved aminimum of a Grade E in all papers at AS Level.Future opportunitiesAfter successful completion of the AS-Level you canprogress to A2 Law. The full A-Level qualification isrecognised by all universities and higher educationinstitutions, and is accorded a full quota of UCAS points(required for most university entrants).About the courseAS level comprising of three units to achieve. Core 1 andCore 2 are compulsory units whereas the third unit is achoice between Statistics 1 and Mechanics 1.• Core: Algebra, geometry, trigonometry, calculus,series.• Statistics: Probability, binomial distribution, normaldistribution, confidence intervals, correlation andregression.• Mechanics: Mass, force, equilibrium, friction, vectorsand dynamics.You will study 3 more modules at A2: Core, Core 4 andDecision 1.• Core: Algebra, geometry, trigonometry, calculus,series, vectors, numerical methods.• Decision: Networks, shortest path problems,graph theory, matchings, algorithms and linearprogramming.Entry RequirementsYou must meet the Standard A Level entry criteria of5 GCSEs at Grade C or above, including English andMaths, with a points average of 5 to study 3 AS Levelsand 7 GCSEs at Grade C or above with a points averageof 6 to study 4 AS Levels.You must also have GCSE Maths at grade B or above.You must pass all 3 AS modules at Grade E to beconsidered for progression onto A2.Future OpportunitiesAS/A2 level qualifications in Maths are welcomed bymany general employers and employers in the fieldsof science, health, economics, accountancy, teaching,insurance, engineering etc. as well as providing accessto higher education courses in Maths, Sciences,Engineering etc.leedscitycollege.ac.uk | course.enquiry@leedscitycollege.ac.uk | 0113 386 1997 37

MediaAS/A2 Level 3Duration: 1 year eachLocation: PLCAbout the courseIn AS Media Studies, you will explore various typesof media product, from ‘traditional’ forms like printand television through to new media, such as socialnetworking sites and viral marketing. You will investigatehow these products create meaning for the audience,and consider how they affect our perception of theworld around us.In A2 Media Studies, you will deepen your knowledge ofmedia products and their relationship to our perceptionof the outside world, and will begin to engage with mediatheory at a more complex level in order to understandand explain the role of media in modern society. Youwill also undertake an independent research projectinvestigating an issue in the contemporary media,creating a product that is linked to your investigation.Entry RequirementsStandard A Level entry criteria of 5 GCSEs at Grade C orabove, including English and Maths, with a points averageof 5 to study 3 AS Levels and 7 GCSEs at Grade C or abovewith a points average of 6 to study 4 AS Levels.This must include GCSE English at Grade C.Students must have successfully completed AS MediaStudies (with a pass grade in each AS Module, anda minimum of an ‘E’ grade overall) in order to beconsidered for A2 Media Studies.Progression onto A2 Media Studies is subject toapproval by Student/Subject tutors.Future OpportunitiesMedia Studies develops an extremely broad rangeof skills, from analytical skills and problem solvingto logistical and organisational abilities, making it anattractive qualification to a wide range of potentialemployers.After successful completion of the AS-Level youcan progress to A2 Media Studies. The full A-Levelqualification is recognised by all universities and highereducation institutions, and is accorded full quota ofUCAS points (required for most university entrants).Music (New-Subjectto Approval)AS Level 3Duration: 1 yearLocation: PLCAbout the courseThis course aims to provide you with skills andknowledge in the areas of:• Performing Music: Solo & Ensemble• Composing• Developing Musical Understanding: theory, history,score reading & analysisIt forms a natural progression path from GCSE Music ora similar level 2 music qualification. The course is taughtby specialist staff who are all practicing musicians.Entry RequirementsStandard A Level entry criteria of 5 GCSEs at Grade C orabove, including English and Maths, with a points averageof 5 to study 3 AS Levels and 7 GCSEs at Grade C or abovewith a points average of 6 to study 4 AS Levels.These must include:GCSE English at Grade C Higher Tier,GCSE Music at Grade C and/or Grade V Practical andGrade V Theory (or equivalents)Future OpportunitiesAfter successful completion of the AS Level Music youcan progress onto the A2 Music.Students may then choose to progress into HigherEducation or related employment in the music industry.The full A-Level qualification is recognised by alluniversities and higher education institutions, and isaccorded a full quota of UCAS points (required for mostuniversity entrants).38 Leeds City College | A-Levels 2013-14

Music Technology (New-Subject to Approval)AS Level 3Duration: 1 yearLocation: PLCAbout the courseThis course provides you with skills and knowledge inthe subject of music technology including areas such assequencing, recording, composing, analysing, producingand technological development. You will be taught byspecialist music technologists in purpose built facilities.Entry RequirementsStandard A Level entry criteria of 5 GCSEs at Grade C orabove, including English and Maths, with a points averageof 5 to study 3 AS Levels and 7 GCSEs at Grade C or abovewith a points average of 6 to study 4 AS Levels.These must include:GCSE English at Grade C Higher Tier,GCSE Music at Grade C (or equivalent)Future OpportunitiesAfter successful completion of the AS Level MusicTechnology you can progress onto the A2 MusicTechnology.Students may then choose to progress into HigherEducation or related employment in the music industry.The full A-Level qualification is recognised by all universitiesand higher education institutions, and is accorded afull quota of UCAS points (required for most universityentrants).PhotographyAS/A2 Level 3Duration: 1 year eachLocation: PLCAbout the courseYou will cover a wide range of photographic practicewhich must show the development of your artistic ideas.There are a number of briefs throughout the coursewhich give you the opportunity to explore the visualelements of photography. You must show evidence ofplanning and evaluation throughout your course. Youare encouraged to put in extra time outside your normalclass time both on practical activities and research.Please note the College will charge you for film andphotographic paper. It is not essential to own your owncamera but it is easier to practice and improve your skillif you have easy access to equipment.Entry RequirementsStandard A Level entry criteria of 5 GCSEs at Grade C orabove, including English and Maths, with a points averageof 5 to study 3 AS Levels and 7 GCSEs at Grade C or abovewith a points average of 6 to study 4 AS Levels.For AS Photography these must include EnglishLanguage at grade C or above, and a grade C or abovein a Creative Arts subject (if taken).Entry to the A2 course requires you to have successfullycompleted the AS course.Future OpportunitiesThe qualification can lead to full specialist courses inphotography, such the Photography foundation degree.Several students are currently studying for higher levelcourses in photography and/or media. Combinedwith other ‘A’ Levels this qualification can also lead touniversity courses in other subjects.leedscitycollege.ac.uk | course.enquiry@leedscitycollege.ac.uk | 0113 386 1997 39

PhysicsAS/A2 Level 3Duration: 1 year eachlocation: CS (AS)/PLCPsychologyAS/A2 Level 3Duration: 1 year eachlocation: CS (AS)/PLCAbout the courseThe course follows on from the GCSE Scienceprogrammes, extending knowledge about thefundamentals of physics as a preparation for HigherEducation or employment in science-based careers.The course is designed to give access to all students,regardless of preferred learning style. Classes give avaried learning experience, with practical work, DVDs,poster-making, learning games and the use of ICT fordata-logging, processing data and explaining physicsconcepts as well as practice with exam questions.Entry RequirementsYou must meet the Standard A Level entry criteria of5 GCSEs at Grade C or above, including English andMaths, with a points average of 5 to study 3 AS Levelsand 7 GCSEs at Grade C or above with a points averageof 6 to study 4 AS Levels.You must have GCSE English grade C or above, Mathsgrade B or above and and Double Award Sciencegrade BB or above. Students who have studied the newscience specifications need to have obtained at least BBin core and additional science (not applied) or gradeB in Physics if they have done the separate sciencespecifications.To prgree to A2, you will have passed all three units froma current AS specification with at least grade E.Future OpportunitiesAS and A-Level qualifications in Physics are welcomed byemployers in the field of science and engineering as wellas by admissions tutors for higher education courses.Possible career opportunities are: Geological sciences,Mathematics / Computing, Astronomy, Health relatedcareers, Climatologist, Architecture, Oceanographer,Design, Aeronautical engineering, specialist engineering.Physicists are highly sought-after in the private sectorand command high salaries. Physics is also a numeratediscipline, with skills that are valuable to many otheremployers.About the courseThe exam board is AQA and you will study specificationA. You will gain knowledge and understanding on abroad range of topics, e.g. Memory and Stress. Thecourse aims to provide an insight into the nature ofpsychology as a science.The A2 course is designed to develop your knowledge,from AS level psychology, of the psychologicalapproaches, theories, concepts and methods, andof how science works. You will also be introduced toimportant issues and debates within psychology asapplied to contemporary psychological topics.Entry RequirementsStandard A Level entry criteria of 5 GCSEs at Grade Cor above, including English and Maths, with a pointsaverage of 5 to study 3 AS Levels and 7 GCSEs at GradeC or above with a points average of 6 to study 4 ASLevels.For AS psychology, these must include the followingGCSEs: English Language (grade C higher tier), Maths(grade C) and Science (double CC).In addition to the overall A Level programme entryrequirements, students must have a minimum of twograde Es in the AS level psychology units to progressonto the A2 programme.Future OpportunitiesThe AS programme will enable you to progress on to A2level psychology.Many students go on to higher education aftercompleting A-Levels. A-Level Psychology is consideredto be appropriate for many different degree coursesincluding Psychology, Pharmacy, Business, Personnel,Teaching and Accountancy. Possible career routesinclude specialist areas of Psychology, such as Forensic,Occupational and Health.40 Leeds City College | A-Levels 2013-14

SociologyAS/A2 Level 3Duration: 1 year eachlocation: CS (AS)/PLCAbout the courseThe exam board is AQA. The A2 Sociology courseinvolves the study of society and its effect on theindividual. Students will study how individuals areinfluenced by background factors such as class,gender and ethnicity, belonging to these social groupsdetermines what kind of career you do, where youlive, even how long you may live. Also understandinga variety of theoretical perspectives is essentialin sociology, understanding and applying theseperspectives is the key to success throughout all unitscovered in the course.Entry RequirementsStandard A Level entry criteria of 5 GCSEs at Grade C orabove, including English and Maths, with a points averageof 5 to study 3 AS Levels and 7 GCSEs at Grade C or abovewith a points average of 6 to study 4 AS Levels.For AS Sociology these must include English Language(Higher Tier) grade C or above.In addition to the overall A Level programme entryrequirements, students must have a minimum of twograde Es in the AS level sociology units to progress ontothe A2 programme.Future OpportunitiesThe AS programme will enable you to progress on to A2level sociology.Many students go on to higher education aftercompleting A-Levels. A-Level Sociology is considered tobe appropriate for many different degree courses. Thisprogramme could lead to careers in: Public Relations;Teaching; Local and Central Government; Managementand Business; Journalism; Social Work; ProbationService; Youth and Community Work; Nursing.leedscitycollege.ac.uk | course.enquiry@leedscitycollege.ac.uk | 0113 386 1997 41

Leeds City College hassupport and facilities forthe blind and partiallysighted includingtranscribed publicationsand speech software.To find out more abouthow we can help blindand partially sightedstudents, please contact0113 216 2375DisclaimerThe information in this prospectus is, as far as possible,accurate at the time of publication, but is subjectto change for unforeseen reasons at the College’sabsolute discretion.Leeds City College takes all reasonable steps to provideservices as set out in this prospectus; it does not howeverguarantee the provision of such educational services,programmes and facilities.Leeds City College reserves the right to amend,withdraw, cancel, alter or amalgamate any or partof the programme, locations, facilities or costs atany time.Please be aware the location of some of the coursesoffered could be subject to change between time ofapplication and actual start date.All courses run subject to enrolment of minimumnumbers.Please check the website for the most up-to-dateinformation which should be consulted beforeapplication.www.leedscitycollege.ac.uk

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