Why Study Accounting? Whatever your chosen career, you will come across accounting, whether you decide to run your own business or work as part of a large organisation. Accounting forms the backbone of any business, […]
Why Study Biology? Biology is a wide-ranging subject, covering many aspects of life processes from the micro to the global. Biology A Level reflects this with a diverse range of topics, including: Biological compounds; Cell […]
Why Study Business? Business Studies is an exciting, dynamic and ever changing subject. It is relevant to everyone whether you will be running your own business empire, working for someone else or are a consumer […]
Why Study Chemistry? Chemistry is fun and involves a lot of practical activities and games. Some of the topics that we cover over the two years are: Amount of substance; Redox; Acids, bases and buffers; […]
Why Study Classical Civilisation? If you would like to know why Oedipus married his mother, why Cronos ate all his children and how one woman caused an entire war then Classical Civilisation is for you. […]
Why Study Computer Science? Computer Science is a practical and yet intensely creative subject where learners can apply the academic principles learned in class to real world systems. Within the course, you will study a […]
Why Study Dance? This course offers you the chance to develop your skills in choreography, performance and analysis. Energy and commitment are the main requirements for this physically and mentally demanding course. Technical classes focus […]
Why Study Drama and Theatre Studies? This course offers the wonderful opportunity to practically and theoretically explore all aspects of theatre. You will develop acting, directing and design skills as well as building self-assurance and […]
Why Study Economics? Economics is a highly regarded academic subject which is valued by both employers and universities. It develops skills which complement science, social science and arts subjects. Economics involves the study of the […]
Why Study English Language? There are very few, if any, areas of our lives that do not involve using language. Studying English Language at A Level will enable you to learn about the structures and […]
Why Study English Literature? This course invites you to explore the whole human experience and to discover different worlds through engaging with a wide range of literature: novels, poetry and drama. As part of the […]
Why Study Environmental Science? Environmental Science covers a range of topics that are relevant to all aspects of our day to day lives and also very current in the media. Issues such as plastic in […]
Why Study Film Studies? This course is for anyone who loves the experience of cinema and endlessly discussing the films they’ve seen. Film Studies provides an opportunity to learn about production, distribution and exhibition in […]
Why Study Fine Art? Studying Fine Art will enable you to develop your skills and confidence. It’s about Making – Looking at – Thinking about – Feeling about – Knowing about and responding to the […]
Why Study French? Spoken in over 29 countries in the world, French is also the most widely taught modern language both nationally and at the College. Its importance is reflected locally, with an increasing number […]
Why Study Further Mathematics? If you enjoy Mathematics, both for its practical applications and for its own sake, you relish the challenge of problem solving, and A Level Mathematics is just not enough Maths, then […]
Why Study Geography? Geography encompasses a wide range of topics and skills and allows us to understand basic physical systems that affect everyday life (eg. earth-sun relationships, water cycles, wind and ocean currents). It also […]
Why Study Geology? Geology is the study of the Earth’s interior and the science associated with the way the Earth formed and its structure. Where Geographers might be interested in the impact of an event, […]
Why Study German? The ability to speak a language is a vital skill in today’s international world. As Germany is our biggest trading partner, there is a need for fluent speakers of the language to […]
Why Study Graphic Design? Studying Graphic Design will enable you to work with ideas, concepts, images and type. You will be producing images and arranging written and visual information for print. You will gain design […]
Why Study History? ‘Not to know what took place before you were born is to remain a child forever’ The study of what happened in the past is vital to our understanding of the present. […]
Why Study Law? This is a qualification which focuses on a wide range of legal issues such as where law comes from and why it exists, how the legal system works, criminal law including offences […]
Why Study Mathematics? The main reason to study Mathematics is that it is interesting, challenging and enjoyable. There is joy to be had in solving a difficult problem or seeing underlying patterns and connections. There […]
Why Study Media Studies? Are you a Netflix binge watcher, a vlogger, a gamer, a social networker, or simply a casual consumer of media products? Whatever your relationship with the mass media, you will benefit […]
Why Study Music A Level? The course is aimed at those who have a serious interest in music and well-developed practical skills. It involves written, theory and aural work, as well as composing and performing. […]
Why Study Philosophy, Ethics and Religion? Philosophy, Ethics and Religion is about people and their questions. The subject gets to grips with people’s real lives, what they believe and what makes them act as they […]
Why Study Photography? Studying Photography will enable you to develop your confidence and understanding in communicating visually. The course is aimed at students who have an interest in art and design and wish to explore […]
Why Study Physical Education? This fascinating course is aimed at broadening learners understanding of the science behind sports performance. It looks at Physical Education from both a theoretical and practical perspective and there is a […]
Why Study Physics? Physicists are fascinated by the world around them and love to solve problems in a variety of contexts: from the subatomic realm of tiny particles to the vast celestial bodies of the […]
Why Study Politics? ‘I have come to the conclusion that politics is too serious a matter to be left to the politicians’. Studying Politics will develop your awareness of contemporary issues and understanding of the […]
Why Study Psychology? Psychology is the scientific study of mind and behaviour. If you are interested in understanding why people behave in particular ways, then this may be the subject for you. This course aims […]
Why Study Sociology? ’I love to study people, and that’s basically what Sociology is’ – Kamaru Usman ‘The function of Sociology, as of every science, is reveal that which is hidden’ – Pierre Bourdieu Have […]
Why Study Spanish? Spanish, the first language of 22 nations and 300 million people, is developing rapidly as a language of increasing importance here in Britain, not only because of the many links through tourism […]