Grade BB in GCSE Science (double award), or grade B in GCSE Chemistry (single award) Grade C in GCSE Mathematics

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1 A LEVEL BIOLOGY Grade BB in GCSE Science (double award), or grade B in GCSE Biology (single award) Grade C in GCSE English Cells, Exchange and Transport Molecules, Biodiversity, Food and Health Practical Skills 1 Communication, Homeostasis and Energy Control, Genomes and Environment Practical Skills 2 A LEVEL BUSINESS STUDIES Grade C in GCSE English and Mathematics Four other academic GCSE subjects No pre-requisite of Business Studies is necessary. Planning and Financing a Business Managing a Business Strategies for Success The Business Environment & Managing Change A LEVEL CHEMISTRY Grade BB in GCSE Science (double award), or grade B in GCSE Chemistry (single award) Grade C in GCSE Mathematics Atoms, Bonds and Groups Chains, Energy and Resources

2 Practical Skills 1 Rings, Polymers and Analysis Equilibria, Energetics and Elements Practical Skills 2 A LEVEL ENGLISH LITERATURE Grade B in GCSE English Language, English Literature or History Course outline: This course is suitable for you if you enjoy reading in your own time; if you are interested in analysing novels, plays and poetry at GCSE and find it satisfying then you should consider this option. Learning methods include writing essays, exploring the meaning created in texts such as DVDs, creating displays, individual research, and extra-curricular activities, such as discussing texts in performance. You will work in pairs and in small groups, in addition to taking part in larger group discussions. As well as learning in the classroom, you will be expected to carry out a sizeable amount of reading and writing tasks in your own time. Explorations in Prose and Poetry Explorations in Drama Interpretations of Prose and Poetry Reflections in Literary Studies A LEVEL ENGLISH LANGUAGE & LITERATURE Grade B at GCSE preferably English Language, English Literature or History Exploring Voices in Speech and Writing Creating Texts Varieties in Language and Literature Presenting the World

3 A LEVEL GOVERNMENT & POLITICS Grade B at GCSE preferably English Language, English Literature or History People and Politics Governing the UK Introducing Political Ideologies (Socialism, Liberalism, Conservatism and Anarchism) Other Ideological Traditions (Feminism, Nationalism, Ecologism and Multiculturalism) A LEVEL INFORMATION & COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY Grade C or above in GCSE Mathematics Grade C or above in GCSE English Course outline: Information and Communications Technology has many facets and pervades the whole curriculum. The AS and A level programme cover ICT from the appreciation of ICT applications through to examining the implications of ICT on businesses, their policies and strategies, and social, legal and health issues of ICT. The emphasis in both years is the practical application of ICT and students use a task driven approach to problem solving and decision-making. Application packages are used to solve problems and develop systems. Information Systems Presenting Information Task (Coursework) Use & Impact of ICT Relational database project (Coursework) A LEVEL LAW Grade B in GCSE English

4 English Legal System Sources of Law 1 Criminal Law Criminal Law Special Study AS/A LEVEL FURTHER MATHEMATICS: MEI Grade A/A in GCSE Mathematics Grade B in C2 module for A Level Mathematics students intending to take up AS Further Mathematics. Course outline: Further Mathematics is for students who have proven mathematical ability. They will possess mathematical flair, passion and love for the subject. Many students will go on to read Mathematics at University or follow a course that has significant mathematical content e.g. Engineering. Some of the Additional Further Mathematics modules may be delivered on-line via the Further Maths Network Further Concepts for Advanced Maths Numerical Methods Statistics 2 Further Methods for Advanced Maths Statistics 3 Statistics 1 or Mechanics 3 A LEVEL MATHEMATICS Grade B in GCSE Mathematics Introduction to Advanced Maths Concepts for Advanced Maths Mechanics 1 or Statistics 1 Methods for Advanced Maths

5 Application of Advanced Maths Statistics 2 or Mechanics 2 A LEVEL MEDIA STUDIES Grade C in GCSE English Media Representations and Responses Media Production Processes Media Investigation and Production Media Text, Industry and Audience A LEVEL PHYSICS Grade BB in GCSE Science (double award), or grade B in GCSE Physics (single award) Grade C in GCSE Mathematics Mechanics Electrons, waves & Photons Practical Skills 1 Newtonian World Fields, Particles and Frontiers of Physics Practical Skills 2 A LEVEL PSYCHOLOGY Grade C or above in GCSE English Language, Mathematics and Double Science / Biology Three other academic subjects at grade C

6 Cognitive and Social processes Understanding the Individual Application of Psychology two applications: Clinical and Criminological Psychology How Psychology Works Clinical Psychology and Synoptic A LEVEL SOCIOLOGY Grade B or above in GCSE English Language, Literature, History or Religious Studies Five other academic subjects at grade C Families and Households Education Beliefs in Society Theory & Methods and Crime and Deviance