Sixth Form Prospectus - Kimbolton School

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EngineeringEnglishEnvironmental StudiesFrenchGeographyGeologyHistoryLaw/CriminologyMathematicsMedia Studies/CommunicationMedicineMusicNursingNutrition/DieteticsPharmacology/PharmacyPhilosophy/TheologyPhysicsPhysiologyPhysiotherapyPoliticsPsychologySociologySpanishSports Studies/ScienceStatisticsVeterinary ScienceMaths and Physics plus another science (Chem or Bio)and/or DT, depending on the branch of engineering:aeronautical, biomedical, chemical, mechanical, etc.English Literature or English Lang and LitAny two sciences; GeographyFrenchGeography; Maths can be an advantageMaths and Physics or any two sciencesAny arts subject; History very much an advantageHistory, Politics, English, Maths, LanguagesMaths and sometimes Further MathsEnglish Lang and Lit and/or Politics an advantageChemistry and Biology, plus Physics and/or Mathsand/or a non-science (consult medical school entryrequirements carefully)MusicChemistry and/or BiologyFT; ChemistryChemistry and one or two sciencesHistory or English or Politics helpfulPhysics and MathsChemistry and two other sciencesOne or two sciences; PE may be relevantPolitics and any social science or arts subjectBiology an advantage, with Maths or HumanitiesAny social science or arts subjectSpanishPE; a science or social science an advantageMathsChemistry, Biology and Physics or Maths
Recommended resources for students researching University and Higher Education options:What you can do with your A levels (Kimbolton School, March 2012)The Times Good University Guide 2013The Virgin Guide to British Universities 2013University Degree Course Offers (Brian Heap) 2013What do Graduates Do? (UCAS, annual)www.ucas.ac.uk/coursesearchwww.prospects.ac.ukwww.guardian.co.uk/universityguideAll resources, including prospectuses from all UK universities, are available in the Careers Room.Lower Sixth students have two ‘UCAS Preparation’ days in the post-AS period in June. These consistof a full-day university visit, a trip to the local UCAS Higher Education Convention, guidance sessionson course choice, student finance and writing a Personal Statement, and registration with UCAS forthe following term’s application. We are also introducing a question-and-answer session with recentOKs now at university.All students are allocated a University Adviser to guide them through the UCAS process.CAREERS FAIRWe also hold the Kimbolton School Careers Fair in April. This event gives students the opportunityto make contact with over 65 different professionals in a wide range of career areas. Many workexperience opportunities have opened up as a result of the Fair over the last two years.Thanks to the enthusiastic support of parents and OKs alike, a wide range of professions and industriesare represented including medicine, architecture, law, the media, business, retail, engineering, thearmed forces and the environment. There is always plenty of productive chat which inspires manypupils to consider new areas and to conduct further research.
Page 1 and 2: Kimbolton SchoolSIXTH FORM 2013-201
Page 3 and 4: From the Head of Sixth FormLife in
Page 5 and 6: In the Upper Sixth there is a ‘Pr
Page 7 and 8: Vanbrugh LibraryThe Vanbrugh Librar
Page 9 and 10: Thinking of Boarding?Some thoughts
Page 11 and 12: ART: CRITICAL & CONTEXTUAL STUDIESM
Page 13 and 14: BUSINESS STUDIESIf you are ever goi
Page 15 and 16: DESIGN & TECHNOLOGY - PRODUCT DESIG
Page 17 and 18: ECONOMICSEconomists examine why peo
Page 21 and 22: GEOGRAPHYGeography is a flexible su
Page 23 and 24: MATHEMATICSMathematics is an increa
Page 25 and 26: MUSICKimbolton is an exciting place
Page 27 and 28: PHYSICSPhysicists concern themselve
Page 29 and 30: SPANISHWhy learn Spanish in the Six
Page 31 and 32: SAMPLE EXTENSION COURSE DETAILS:CCF
Page 33 and 34: OTHER OPTIONS INCLUDE:AstronomyDuke
Page 35 and 36: MUSIC AT KIMBOLTONMusic plays a cen
Page 37 and 38: OUTDOOR PURSUITSThe Outdoor Pursuit
Page 39 and 40: CAREERS EDUCATION & GUIDANCEThe Car
Page 41 and 42: Information PagesThe Options Choice
Page 43 and 44: Sixth Form CoursesThe following sub
Page 45 and 46: Exam ResultsWhichever subjects you
Page 47: APPLYING FOR UNIVERSITYPreparing to
Page 51 and 52: Joseph joined the School in the Six
Page 53: Kimbolton SchoolKimbolton School, K

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