Priestley College courses

...able to move onto the Certificate or Diploma in Public Services. During the course you will cover 6 subject areas; 3 core units and 3 specialist units...

...You will learn how to deal with customer complaints and will role play situations to show your understanding. To improve your geographical knowledge...

...The BTEC Introductory Diploma is designed to give you an opportunity to explore and study a variety of different vocational areas to help you to develop personal skills...

...There are no examinations. PRIESTLEY EXTRA Part of your planned programme of study gives you the opportunity to take part in enrichment activities which...

...LEARNING AND DEVELOPMENT? The course provides the knowledge to equip you to work effectively with young children from 0 to 8 years. Work experience plays...

...Units on the Advanced GCE Health and Social Care course include; understanding human behaviour, working in health and social care, effective communication...

...In addition you will study areas of Sociology and Psychology, apply your knowledge in realistic and practical ways including case studies, small research...

...using a wide range of learning approaches including problem solving, work related assignments, work placements and visits and real life projects...

...You need to be well motivated and hard working in order to complete your portfolio of work. Asdan is a one year programme studied alongside your subjects...

...independent research skills using the internet, Virtual Learning Environment and Learning Resource Centre. You will develop analytical skills as well...

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

...AS / A2 English Literature WHY TAKE ENGLISH LITERATURE? If you enjoy reading, have a questioning mind, enjoy debate and want to learn how to present...

...Environmental Issues and Social and Political Issues. You will also study either two French films or a French film and a French book. The choice will be yours...

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

...Having Spanish is extremely useful if you want to work in business, marketing, journalism, law and the tourist industry or any career demanding good communication...

...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...

...the nature-nurture debate, media, artistic and political trends will be covered. In the second year the topics will be: Change and Progress in art science and technology...

...maps, graphs, statistics and articles. PRIESTLEY EXTRA Geography offers a range of practical and fieldwork experiences, including biannual visits to Sicily (2011)...