Barrow Sixth Form College courses

...Competition where they will debate an issue of their choice and carry out a 'mock' parliamentary debate. The competition is judged by a selection of...

...The A2 course focuses on the organisations and professionals that provide health, social care and early-years services. Aspects covered in the A2 units include...

...to study GCSE History then this does NOT prevent you from joining the subject at A Level although we would expect you to have a grade 'B' in your GCSE English...

...You will also have the opportunity to develop your ICT skills and carry out research using the internet. You will undertake a variety of activities...

...Mathematics complements and supports the majority of other subjects offered in college. The AS and A level (AS and A2) courses are based on the AQA Mathematics specification...

...whilst the second module will require you to build on your skills from AS study by investigating a media text/theme in some depth as well as producing...

...Unit 4: Extended Performances (15% A2) In this unit you will extend your performance skills by producing a 12 - 15 minute balanced programme of music which...

...In addition they will give the opportunity to develop relevant skills and knowledge for a career in fields such as health-care, social care or early years and education...

...as a care assistant or early-years worker. You can also use this qualification towards gaining entry onto higher education courses such as a nursing diploma...

...(see section on AS Use of Mathematics) for those not studying AS maths...

...why we obey orders to harm another person. Thinking processes and fruit machine gambling. Unit 3 - Options in Applied Psychology In this section...

...complementary or irrelevant to each other? Unit 2 (AS ) Philosophy of Religion Four topics are studied within this module: The Cosmological Argument for the existence of...

...These include systems of belief, including religion, different explanations of crime and deviance and the study of suicide. A more in-depth investigation of theoretical...

...The A2 course will further develop the language skills through more complex contemporary topics such as social issues, politics and the environment...

...sports law, sponsorship and issues such as performance enhancing drugs. There is a 2 hour written exam in June. Unit 4 (PHED4) - optimising performance in a competitive situation...

...introducing Travel and Tourism which is externally assessed by the exam board. You will find out in this unit about how the Tourism Industry is the fastest...

...often using graphical calculators and computers. The course consists of three units, a compulsory algebra unit, a data analysis unit and a decision mathematics...

...or continuing your education. About the course. The OCR Level 2 National Certificate in Art. National Diploma in Art & Design Entry Requirements There...

...other than an enjoyment of all sporting activities and a willingness to actively participate. It is a superb way of gaining an additional qualification...

...and successful completion will provide a science qualification for entry to many careers, including Nursing and Teaching, and progression to AS Biology...