Barrow Sixth Form College courses

...offering attractive career prospects in accountants' offices, industry and commerce and central and local government. In addition to the accountancy profession...

...probably concentrate on one or two core disciplines, enabling an appropriate level of specialism. The six units are sector related. They focus on developing...

...and Employment in Business. Six of these topics are internally assessed and four are externally assessed. As some of the topic titles suggest hands...

...Health and Development. Examples of possible degree courses include Nursing, Early Years and Primary Teaching, Speech and Language Therapy, Childhood Studies...

...in the broad context of the Travel and Tourism industries. In this rapidly changing, challenging, dynamic and global business environment learners...

...and the legislation that affects ICT users. This exam is based on a case study and uses materials prepared in advance. Unit 3 (AS) ICT solutions for individuals...

...In the fourth and final unit you will again have a preparatory period leading this time to a twelve hour final exam piece that should demonstrate all...

...visits by practising artists or higher education tutors will be organised as appropriate throughout the year. Assessment occurs regularly, giving you valuable...

...The Variety of Living Organisms, which includes variation in DNA, cells, gas exchange and transport systems. The practical assignment which is designed...

...managers and employees, and between businesses and their customers. The media constantly reports changes in the business world, examining issues like the effects of new technology...

...the theory in short, easy to learn, sections; the Activities provide laboratory work and other types of learning experiences. The AS themes are the Elements of...

...Mathematics and English is preferred. In addition we would expect students following the Computing course to also study an AS in one of the following...

...English/ English Literature and a passion for reading. About the Course Advanced/Advanced Subsidiary GCE English Literature is a popular course which...

...and would like to develop a critical and enquiring...

...The opportunity for a prolonged stay in France may be provided via a study visit to Paris in Year 2. It is envisaged that you will work towards the AQA AS/A level qualification...

...Further Mathematics must be studied alongside A level Mathematics. The courses are useful if you wish to specialise in Mathematics, Physics...

...While the AS part of the course deals with the major themes of Conflict and Space, the A2 part deals with Power and Change. The themes will be tackled...

...geography expedition which could be to anywhere in the world. So far we have visited the French Alps, Borneo, Thailand, Tanzania and Morocco...

...option to travel further afield and visit an internationally renowned geological location. Geology has strong links with geography and science...

...we will deal with and extend topics familiar in Years 10 and 11, such as daily life, sport and holidays, and introduce more advanced topics such as the media...