A Level in Cheshire

...a large number of universities now encourage students to continue their language studies alongside their main discipline. Look at what the University prospectuses...

...AS / A2 General Studies WHY TAKE GENERAL STUDIES? If you have a curiosity about the world we live in and are willing to engage in arguments and discussions...

...Economics will enable you to understand the nature of economic choices, and how economic issues, problems, and institutions affect everyday...

...The course is for people who like solving problems! You will learn how to solve complex mathematical problems including algebra, calculus, and geometry...

...An appreciation and understanding of music is also something, of course, that you can keep with you and enjoy for a lifetime! Facilities The Music Department...

...Students will study and collect data on the River Wyre in the Trough of Bowland. WHAT SKILLS WILL I NEED AND DEVELOP? There is a strong emphasis on fieldwork...

...challenging and relevant to contemporary issues by building on the concepts of How Science Works that are introduced at GCSE. AS Level...

...choice and the creation of a television documentary. Will I need anything else? How long & often do I attend? The course is delivered in three sessions a week for two years...

...but also as threads that permeate the four units: AOS1: The Principles and Practice of Music Technology. This involves a study of the essential techniques...

...earthquakes, volcanoes and how rocks respond to stress. We also study the three major rock groups in detail to find out what they tell us about the Earth's history...

...Instrumentation Systems, High Power Switching Systems, Audio Systems. UNIT Six Design Project Project Planning, System development, Complete system...

...You will also have the opportunity to take part in a number of solo and ensemble public performances. Will I need anything else? Students will need...

...looking at the processes of improvising, rehearsing and performing. You will then devise and perform a fourth piece that combines all 3 art forms to...

...ideas and values. You will also have a choice between two different options for History, allowing you to study the aspects of History which excite and intrigue you...

...Comparative Analysis through Independent Study For this unit you will produce a 2500 word coursework essay. You will compare two texts: one will be a poetry...

...During the course you will look at the development of music technology and study the different types of music including western, classical, popular music and...

...to experiments on the inner secrets of the nucleus. The rewards of Physics include a deeper understanding of the universe and the development of skills...

...WHAT ARE THE KEY AREAS OF STUDY? The AS concentrates on a number of key philosophical themes, intended to provide students with a broad introduction to philosophy...

...and non-literary contexts, and speech. You will also write a piece of your own work, based on the study of non-fiction writing. Unit Four: Comparative...

...work and you will develop your own individual style. What is the course about? The focus of this course is performance in the three disciplines of dance...