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Prospectus 2007 30/8/06 15:23 Page 8 6 Business Studies This course will be of interest to anyone interested in the world of work and covers such topics as starting your own business, marketing and motivation. If you are interested in how the business world operates or if you are looking for a career in business, this is the course for you. The AS course is divided into 3 modules: module 1 covers Marketing, Accounting and Finance; module 2 covers People and Operations Management; and module 3 covers External Influences and Objectives and Strategy. Modules 1 and 2 are tested by data response questions, while module 3 is tested by case study. The A2 course is divided into 3 modules: module 4 covers Marketing, Accounting and Finance; module 5 covers People and Operations Management; and module 6 covers External Influences,Objectives and Strategy. Entry Requirements 5 good GCSE passes An interest in business Specification AQA AS/A Level Business Studies Assessment: Business Studies A2 builds on the work done in Year 12 on the AS Business Studies course. The course also offers students the opportunity to research their own business idea, in the form of a coursework project. Prospects: A/AS Level Business Studies is a recognised entry qualification to a wide range of degree courses. With further European integration, Business Studies with German or French will provide excellent possibilities for the future, in areas such as banking, accountancy, marketing and business administration. For AS level: Two Data response Exams Case study Exam For A level: Two Case Study Exams Business Report and Essay Business Studies would go well with…... Geography, RE, French, German, IT, Media Studies and many other subjects. Course Tutor Mr C Segrave
Prospectus 2007 30/8/06 15:23 Page 9 7 Chemistry Entry Requirements Grade BB in Science at GCSE Specification AQA Chemistry AS/A Level. Assessment: AS Level: 3 x modular units examined in Year 12. Unit 3 also includes a coursework element to be completed by mid-May. A2 Level: 3 x modular units: 2 units of Further Chemistry and coursework; 1 synoptic unit. Chemistry would go well with … If you are logical, good at identifying patterns and interested in how and why materials behave as they do then why not consider studying A Level Chemistry? You will learn how to apply your logical and mathematical reasoning to a range of scientific ideas and will find out why the work of chemists has had such an impact on the world we live in. The experience of studying Chemistry will enable you to further develop the skills you already have including your ability to carry out complex practical work. Chemistry is a useful subject for a wide range of careers that goes beyond the obvious choices of Industrial Chemistry, Pharmacist, Doctor or Vet. We have had a number of students who following successful completion of their A levels have studied Chemical Engineering at university. This can then potentially lead to jobs in the local area at Glaxo or BNFL. Chemistry is also a useful support subject for those wishing to continue studying Biological Sciences. It provides useful backup for the biochemical aspects of the A level Biology course that we offer and is also important for those students wishing to continue studying Biology at university. Prospects: Various subjects such as Biology, Maths, Physics, Geology and Geography. Course Tutors Dr S M Bennett Chemistry is essential for the study of medicine and veterinary science, almost essential for biology and useful for a number of other degree courses. A combination with Maths is useful for those planning to study Chemistry at degree level. A wide range of career prospects is open to students of Chemistry as the subject has many practical applications, such as pharmacy and chemical engineering. Chemistry
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