Peter Symonds College courses

...You will also be encouraged to make connections with the work of other artists and the wider context of art and throughout the course you will have...

...stem cells, cloning and genetic manipulation; the course concentrates mainly on an in depth study and understanding of the main concepts and processes of...

...examined by a 1 hour 30 minute data response paper which is 60% of the AS mark. The A2 course consists of: Unit 3: Strategies for Success Examined...

...by the examining board (OCR). There are no timetabled exams for this qualification. The full award and units from this qualification are graded as...

...* Business enterprise: Looks at how to develop ideas, how to carry out research and promote products or services. * Business administration...

...extracting elements from the earth Atmosphere: the chemistrybehind ozone depletion and global warming The Polymer Revolution: origins and development...

...students' taking responsibility for their own workload. Students work as a class, in small groups and individually, researching, asking critical questions...

...In exploring the effectiveness of our communication and our sense of self we also investigate the importance of non-verbal communication, exploring...

...Data Representation and Practical Exercise This unit looks the processes of computation, algorithm design and the stages of problem solving...

...group discussions and debates. You'll learn from a variety of materials including current affairs programmes and newspaper articles. You'll be expected...

...dancer as a performer and the significance of dances and this understanding will be assessed through a written examination. In your A2 year you will create...

...need for advanced essay writing skills. You will also need a strong background in Drama. You will have gained at least a grade C in GCSE Drama or in equivalent...

...Economics is a subject that involves much discussion in lessons of current issues in the news. Theories are constructed to help our understanding of markets and economies...

...students who have difficulty meeting these costs. Key Skills Nearly all students on this course produce evidence of attainment for Key Skills Communication...

...candidates must complete the two AS modules plus two further A2 modules. Financial Implications In accordance with the College policy, students are expected...

...Career Possibilities A level English Literature leads on naturally to Higher Education courses in English and other Arts or Humanities subjects...

...planet and what we can do to reduce our impact. The underlying theme is '-How can increasing numbers of people have a good quality of life without damaging...

...½ hour paper . 60%)The Film Audience. You will study British and American cinema industries and learn about the interaction between producers and audiences British Film...

...You will learn to speak and write at length in French about all aspects of society and culture in France. Enthusiasm and a commitment to learning are essential...

...AS/A2 FURTHER MATHEMATICS OCR (MEI) (1-2 years) PLEASE REFER TO THE MATHEMATICS COURSE LEAFLET...