The A Level is made up of 3 components: Physical Geography; Human Geography; Fieldwork The aim of the course is to use contemporary case studies to examine key themes and Geographical issues. A relevant curriculum… At a time of growing concern about climate change, shrinking energy resources and global poverty – Geography is one of the most relevant courses you could choose to study.

We follow the AQA specification for Art & Design. This course aims to provide you with a broad foundation in Art and to develop skills from GCSE. Aiming to promote the individual and creative development of student’s work and establishing confidence in creating artwork using a variety of approaches, techniques and skills.

Topics studied include:

• Cell biology and biological molecules
• DNA and Genetics
• Organ systems and exchange
• Energy transfers in and between organisms(A level only)
• How organisms respond to changes in their internal and external environment (A level only)
• Genetics, populations, evolution and ecosystems (A level only) • The control of gene expression (A level only)

We follow the AQA specification for Art & Design. This course aims to provide you with a broad foundation in Photography and to develop skills from a creative GCSE subject. Aiming to promote the individual and creative development of student’s work and establishing confidence in creating work using a variety of approaches, techniques and skills.

This course provides an opportunity to develop not only your understanding of scientific topics, but improve your practical laboratory skills, providing an ideal preparation for a career in the scientific workplace. Topics studied include;

• Microbiology & Genetics
• Physiology & Biomedical Science
• Organic and Inorganic Chemistry
• Material Science
•  Astronomy
• And more…

You will study the interrelated nature of Business using business models, theories and techniques to support analysis of contemporary business issues and situations. You will examine topics and issues that are relevant in today’s society, through key contemporary developments such as digital technology, business ethics and globalisation.

A-Level Chemistry is an exciting course, which is academically demanding. Students study new theories and learn how to apply them in explaining change in the universe. Practical work illustrates these ideas and students gain new skills in planning and carrying out experiments.

Topics covered:

• Physical Chemistry
• Organic Chemistry
• Inorganic Chemistry

There will be plenty of varied reading about ideas, concepts and theories relating to language. There is a focus on new linguistic techniques, both for use in your own writing and for applying to texts created by others to consider different uses of language. You will be able to producing sustained, controlled analytical writing full of personal ideas and responses by the end of two years.

There are two topics of assessment – Language, the Individual and Society and Language Diversity and Change. The course is assessed via two exams worth 40% and a coursework investigation on own choice of issue relating to language worth 20%.

There will be plenty of varied reading about ideas, concepts and techniques relating to language and literature. There is a focus on new linguistic frameworks, both for use in your own writing and for applying to texts created by others to consider different uses of language. You will be able to producing sustained, controlled analytical writing full of personal ideas and responses by the end of two years. You will study a variety of literary and non-literary texts.

Some possible text choices:

• The Kite Runner
• The Great Gatsby
• Into the Wild
• Othello

There are two topics of assessment – Paper 1 is Telling Stories and Paper 2 is Exploring Conflict. The course is assessed via these two exams worth 40% and a coursework investigation on your own choice of issue relating to language and/or literature worth 20%.

The Extended Project will develop and extend from one or more of the student’s study areas and/or from an area of personal interest or activity outside their main programme of study. It will be based on a topic chosen by the student(s) and agreed as appropriate by the centre.

Delivery of the Extended Project Qualification in centres will involve some teaching of the necessary skills, supervision and assessment of the student’s progress. It will involve extended autonomous work by the student. It will require in total 120 guided learning hours.