Priestley College courses

...WHAT ARE THE KEY AREAS OF STUDY? This is a one year programme equivalent to 4 GCSEs graded A*-C. If this year is successfully completed you will then...

...will learn where the popular holiday destinations are and how to analyse the statistics to assess trends. In addition to these topics, those students taking...

...HOW WILL I BE ASSESSED? There are no exams on this course but you will need to collect evidence of your work in the form of a portfolio. You will complete...

...HOW WILL I BE ASSESSED? Students can take either a Diploma (18 units) or Certificate (12 units) qualification - equivalent to 3 or 2 A levels respectively...

...personal development of communication, planning and team working skills. HOW WILL I BE ASSESSED? You will be continually assessed through assignments...

...psychological perspectives, health, illness and disease and the role of exercise in maintaining health and wellbeing. WHAT SKILLS WILL I NEED AND DEVELOP?...

...where you are invited to take part in team building activities for the National Trust. We also encourage you to take part in the arranged First Aid and Sign Language programmes...

...By a mixture of examinations and internally assessed coursework modules. PRIESTLEY EXTRA You will have the opportunity to take part in enrichment activities including...

...activities and outings, presentations, research skills and career planning. WHAT SKILLS WILL I NEED AND DEVELOP? You will need good communication and presentation skills...

...teaching and many others. WHAT ARE THE KEY AREAS OF STUDY? At AS, you will study different varieties of language, speech and writing, grammar...

...and conferences, hear visiting speakers and attend English enrichments such as creative writing. You will also have the opportunity to join us on one...

...60% Examination. This is for both the AS and the A2 courses. PRIESTLEY EXTRA To develop your understanding of English you will be able to attend theatre performances...

...You can study French alongside many other degree subjects such as law, marketing, business or engineering. WHAT ARE THE KEY AREAS OF STUDY? For AS French...

...You will continue to improve the four communication skills you practised for GCSE: listening, speaking, reading and writing, but gradually at a higher level...

...The A2 course is assessed by 2 exams, one oral and one written. You will be assessed every half term so we can see how you are progressing. PRIESTLEY EXTRA...

...Unit 1 is assessed through an examination in January (40% of your AS year). Unit 2 is assessed through an examination in June (60% of your AS year)...

...You will explore a citizen's rights and responsibilities, and how these are protected and supported. Community Action and Active Citizenship...

...data response questions and short essays. PRIESTLEY EXTRA Critical Thinking students participate in a wide range of enrichment activities in College where...

...covered and real life examples to back up your opinions. You will develop your skills in analysing and presenting arguments, orally and in writing...

...River features and processes, hydrology and the causes and management of flooding. Rivers also form the compulsory fieldwork element of the course...