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City of Wolverhampton College's Sixth Form Provision

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The dedication required

A level study involves about five hours per week per subject in class, plus tutorials.

A typical A level student will spend about 22 hours per week in class in year one, reducing to about 17 hours per week in year two.

Homework and Private Study

A level students should expect to work for an average of at least five hours per subject per week in addition to time spent in class.

This will vary, depending upon individual academic needs, but will inevitably increase as exams approach. Each student should do a minimum of 4 - 5 hours homework per subject per week.

This includes holidays, which need to be carefully planned so you don't neglect your studies. In the weeks before exams you will need to spend more time on each subject.

Advanced Courses are a full-time job!

At College you will not be in classes all of the time, as you were in school. Your timetable will have 'free time'. It is up to you how you manage your time but you will certainly need to use some free time as private study in the Learning Centres in College.

Your teachers and Personal Tutors will encourage you to develop the study skills you will need to make the best use of your time outside classes.

Coursework

Some subjects involve coursework, notably Media Studies and Art. Coursework is often stimulating and enjoyable to pursue, but you should not let it take over your studies totally.

If you organise your coursework tasks effectively and meet deadlines promptly, you will not be distracted from the main assessment facing you in examinations.

 

Tutorial support

The tutorial programme ensures that you will develop advanced study skills and are carefully prepared for Higher Education applications and interviews.

Everyone has the support of a Personal Tutor who will regularly review progress and help with all aspects of the course.

Students from the college are selected for highly competitive courses at universities throughout the country.

The college has special links with local universities such as Wolverhampton and Staffordshire.