Palmer's College courses

...in an area of genuine relevance to the modern world. Accounting is not simply for business, but for any organisation using funds, from an NHS Trust running...

...to develop an understanding of a broad range of materials, with an emphasis on identifying and testing design concepts through a combination of design practice...

...and processes to improve your visual awareness. What do I study? You will learn to use materials and techniques of painting and drawing to analyse...

...Where does Biology take me? Biology is a recognised academic subject and can lead on to careers in Medicine, Dentistry, Physiotherapy, Pharmacy...

...on the decision making process. Students will consider the internal factors involved in the decision making of a business, primarily on the financial elements within an organisation...

...The variety of topics studied is looked upon favourably by universities and employers and the subject sits well alongside the study of most other A-level subjects...

...from the colour of the clothes we wear to the sophisticated modern medicines we take when ill. Chemists work on such things as developing new materials...

...Year 1 (AS). Units 1 and 2: Introduction to Classical Civilisation. Year 1 will engage you in two topics. This could involve the study of Greek and Roman drama...

...and even the clothes we wear. What do I study? The AS places emphasis on personal communication and how different forms of culture are valued...

...You will study four units over two years. One year's study leads to an AS level and successful students can then proceed to the second year to obtain a full A-level in Computing...

...dance appreciation and a detailed study of a historic area of dance. You are expected to understand dance from the perspective of the dancer...

...study of two further set texts from a range of periods. Unit 4: Practical '". Why study Drama & Theatre studies? Theatre has always satisfied a human...

...A2 Economics comprises two externally assessed units, adding an international context. Unit 3: Business Economics and Economic Efficiency. Unit...

...While some students have taken up well-paid apprenticeships offering further training, others have progressed to University courses such as Electronic Engineering...

...you are encouraged to develop your own writing skills, producing writing in different genres and for different audiences and purposes. This unit is internally...

...your ability to write creatively and demonstrate skills in a way which also shows understanding of the texts as a whole. Year 2 (A2) Unit...

...The focus will either be on Elements of the Gothic or Elements of the Pastoral. Examples of some of the authors who you may study are Angela Carter...

...scriptwriting, filming and editing. Students have the choice of creating either a short film (two minutes) or a script extract (800 words). Unit...

...geographical skills paper (fieldwork, ICT, graphs, maps and statistics) Year 2 (A2) Unit 3: - weather and climate and associated hazards...

...and how these elections work; American political parties and their pragmatic beliefs; how candidates are chosen in American elections; how to generate...