History (AQA)

History involves the study of concepts, cause and effect and continuity and change. It requires the development of the skills of research, analysis and problem solving.

Human Biology (OCR)

Students who study Human Biology A level will gain insight into much more than just how the body works! Lots of interesting
research is taking place in the field of medicine, genetics and biotechnology. The course will introduce many aspects of medical research, including the treatment of disease. Gene genomes and cloning are all included. The career possibilities are wide ranging from Sports and Leisure to Medical Sales, Medical training, Pharmacy and Physiotherapy. Most students go on to study in Higher Education where the choice of degree options gives plenty of scope for employment.

Applied ICT (OCR)

The GCE AS and A2 in Applied ICT are designed to: Introduce students to work related application skills; Provide technical knowledge, skills and understanding associated with Information and Computing Technology; Equip learners with some of the skills they will need in employment or in further education and training.

Italian (Edexcel)

This class caters for students who have previously studied and undertaken examinations in Italian. The course encourages students to further their speaking, listening, reading and writing skills as well as study aspects of life and culture in Italy and other parts of the world where Italian is spoken.

Law (AQA)

Studying Law will enable you to develop your interest and enjoyment of this subject through the study of challenging areas of law. You will develop analytical skills by tackling case studies. The aim is to relate as far as possible to everyday situations.

Leisure Studies (Edexcel)

The leisure industry is often referred to as the fastest growing industry in the world. For A Level students this is the alternative to A Level Physical Education. You will learn about the scope of the leisure industry and apply your learning to projects of your
choice. You will organise and evaluate a sports event. As part of the course you will have access to the sports and fitness centres at the Wellington Road campus.

Mathematics (Edexcel)

Maths is a challenging but interesting and rewarding subject to study at A level. If you want to be successful you must be prepared
to work hard but the work can very enjoyable.Maths is highly regarded by many employers. It is an essential requirement for entry on to courses at Universities in Mathematics, Statistics, Engineering and Physics and highly desirable for courses such as Computer Science, Pure and Applied Sciences, Economics and some Business degrees.

Media Studies (AQA)

This course develops your understanding of the ways in which the media work. You will study television programmes, films, advertising, popular music and newspapers and the impact of new media technologies including the Internet. You will study the ways in which the media industry works and how audiences receive and use the media products.

BTEC National Certificate in Applied Science (Medical Science)

Medical science is the use of scientific methods to assist in the diagnosis and analysis of various medical conditions and research into new methods and treatments.This full-time two year qualification combines written theory with the practical skills required for working within the field of medical science, research and higher studies whether that is at a hospital or in the laboratory. It is equivalent to 2 A-Levels, with classes scheduled throughout the week, and for suitable students can be combined with an additional AS-Level. Successful completion of the course can lead students onto university courses to study various medical sciences or other
qualifications within analytical science.

Physics (Edexcel)

Physics is arguably the most exciting part of all science and technology. It explains everything from quarks to quasars, bosons to black holes and deals with both living and inanimate systems. Physics is playing an important part in the development of
telecommunications, medical diagnosis, laser surgery, aircraft design and in countless other applications, both in industry and the
home.An understanding of the concepts of Physics leads some way to understanding the nature of life itself. Physics is the ‘glue’
which holds the sciences together. The course has a high practical content and students are expected to carry out weekly
investigations and report upon them. We are continually increasing the amount of computer interfacing in the laboratory. Lectures are backed up by demonstrations, computer simulations and interactive programmes.

Psychology (Edexcel)

Psychology is about the study of human - and to some extent animal - behaviour. The discipline contains many schools of thought that have different approaches to what-it-is-to-be-human. For example, at the social level you will learn that our behaviour is influenced by others. At the biological level, conditions such as schizophrenia may be caused by excessive chemical activity in the brain. Psychology is a science and you will be expected to develop your statistical and mathematical skills. You will also be expected to participate in and conduct experiments and research.

 Sociology (AQA)

Sociology involves a rigorous study of a variety of sociological perspectives, and develops the ability to evaluate critically. Sociology is a useful background for study social sciences, law and the humanities. You may progress into social work, careers in the health services, advertising and marketing, the media, the police and the legal profession.

Spanish (Edexcel)

This class caters for students who have previously undertaken examinations in Spanish. The course encourages students to further their speaking, listening, reading and writing skills as well as study aspects of life and culture in Spain and Latin America.