A Level in Warrington

...reading and writing skills as you did for GCSE. You will learn to express your ideas and opinions on the range of topics we study. You will also strengthen...

...Amy also held a position on the College Council...

...You will also explore the role of individual citizens, and how, through pressure groups and campaigns, they work together to bring about change...

...whilst developing your own ability to make decisions and draw conclusions based on evidence and using logic. It develops skills that can be used in A level or vocational areas...

...PRIESTLEY EXTRA Students have the opportunity to participate in a range of activities through the College's enrichment programmes that will enhance the course...

...maps, graphs, statistics and articles. PRIESTLEY EXTRA Geography offers a range of practical and fieldwork experiences, including biannual visits to Sicily (2011)...

...water supply, energy resources and metals. There are also assessed fieldwork visits. WHAT SKILLS WILL I NEED AND DEVELOP? You should have good written and communication skills...

...by admissions tutors for universities, as it equips you with so many transferable skills. WHAT ARE THE KEY AREAS OF STUDY? There are two History options...

...These are the kinds of questions that are considered in the study of Philosophy at both AS and A2 level, and you will come into contact with a range...

...AS / A2 Politics WHY TAKE POLITICS? Politics affects virtually everything we do in our day-to-day lives; the type of education we receive, the quality of housing we live...

...Chester Zoo to hear talks on primate behaviour and undertake your own observational research and hear from specialist invited speakers...

...Situation Ethics and Religious Teaching on the nature and value of human life, exploring topics such as Abortion and Euthanasia. Unit two looks at Religion...

...AS / A2 Sociology WHY TAKE SOCIOLOGY? Sociology is the study of society. It focuses on institutions and systems that work together to ensure the smooth running of our world...

...the World around you is an obvious starting point. In addition, the breadth of knowledge gained from your other subjects, your own experiences or travel...

...It will help you to develop your computing skills and find out more about how they work, what exactly goes on inside them and how the different components communicate...

...government, education, leisure or the home. In this increasingly technological age studying how technology can be used in the solution of a variety of problems is worthwhile...

...with other like minded individuals. Application is through audition, and is open to anyone studying at Priestley although previous dance experience is essential...

...throughout the year. In A2 you will devise your own piece of theatre based on a stimulus. You will also explore how theatre has changed since the...

...You will need to be open to watching films very closely, pausing and analysing the detail of particular shots, making detailed notes and putting together...

...how media texts communicate meanings about gender, ethnicity, and social class. A close study of a media industry such as the newspaper industry will explore...