A Level in Warrington

...Having Spanish is extremely useful if you want to work in business, marketing, journalism, law and the tourist industry or any career demanding good communication...

...a broad module in which you will consider a range of themes and controversies in archaeology and also complete a Personal Study, a coursework module...

...You should have a strong interest in current affairs. Study of topical issues will also aid you in developing skills in effective debating, essay-writing...

...You will also construct your own arguments. In credibility exercises you will consider the reliability and credibility of witnesses in a variety of scenarios...

...the nature-nurture debate, media, artistic and political trends will be covered. In the second year the topics will be: Change and Progress in art science and technology...

...and the development of analysis skills throughout the course. You will be able to practise a wide range of generic and transferable skills, essential for advanced level students...

...there is a residential fieldtrip. In recent years we have visited Iceland and Sicily where we have studied the volcanoes and their effects. We also...

...AS / A2 History WHY TAKE HISTORY? Students choose to study History because it involves a fascinating journey into exploring past societies, individuals...

...WHAT SKILLS WILL I NEED AND DEVELOP? You will need to have strong written and spoken communication skills, as much of the course will require discussion of difficult ideas...

...Minister and the significance of Parliament. The A2 course builds upon the topics covered in the AS course focuses upon American politics. Knowledge...

...(you and me) and the experiences we have and why people think and behave in the ways that they do ('the scientific study of human behaviour and experiences')...

...critical and reflective approach. There will be opportunity to engage in discussions and debates honing your argumentative skills. You will engage in group...

...Sociology also considers how individuals can be linked by common characteristics like class, gender and ethnicity, and how their experiences and life chances...

...extensive opportunities of international visits available at Priestley to widen their experiences and awareness of other cultures and development...

...Computer Club such as designing robots, creating websites and playing games...

...In the second year a further two units are studied, a written examination that focuses on the use and impact of ICT, and coursework which is an extensive...

...You must have dance experience preferably in contemporary or ballet technique. You will need to have some technical ability and be willing to develop...

...part in public performances of your exam work and you will be expected to attend theatre visits. You will also have the opportunity to participate in workshops...

...in discussing and writing about films, analysing the camerawork, the soundtrack, the set-design, or researching how they have been produced and marketed to attract an audience...

...and you will develop your understanding of certain critical perspectives relating to the media. WHAT SKILLS WILL I NEED AND DEVELOP? The subject has...