On this course you will achieve a qualification which is equivalent to one A Level and it has been designed to be part of a typical two-year study programme.

This course and the qualification you will achieve is equivalent to one A Level and it has been designed to be part of a typical two-year study programme, alongside A Levels. The qualification carries UCAS points and is recognised by higher education providers as contributing to the admission requirements of many relevant courses.

The BTEC National Extended Certificate in Applied Human Biology is very well-structured course leading to a nationally recognised qualification equivalent to 1 A Level, to be taken alongside other A Levels. It is a great choice if you are looking for a career where you would like to make a difference to the health and lives of others.

Do you love the tactile qualities of fabrics and stitch? Do you enjoy drawing and visualising your ideas through a hands on approach to materials? The Textiles course encourages you to explore the breadth of approaches available within contemporary textiles today, developing your skills in stitched, printed and constructed textile processes. Different interests and strengths are highly valued, giving you the opportunity to design one off textile art pieces (both two and three dimensional), interior products or wearable accessories.

Spanish is the official language in 20 countries and, with more than 480 million native speakers, is the second most widely spoken mother-tongue language in the world. Spanish is one of the official languages of the United Nations, the European Union and numerous other international organisations. A language qualification is highly valued by universities and employers alike and there are ever increasing opportunities for Spanish speakers to work in Europe, Latin America and the US.

Sociology is the study of society, explanations of social behaviour and an investigation into individuals’ relationship with society. It focuses on the social world and the influence of families, education, religion, the criminal justice system, social class, race and gender on our social experiences. Sociologists claim that society is the single most important influence in your life, and would argue that our behaviour can be largely explained by social circumstances and life experiences.

A successful Psychology student has an appetite for understanding how scientific principles can be applied to human behaviour. If you are interested in people and inquisitive about their behaviour, this is the subject for you.

The study of politics is the study of power. Who has it? Why do they have it? How can we change this?

If you are interested in questions like "what is a Higgs boson?" and "what happens if I travel near to the speed of light?", then the A Level Physics specification will challenge you to consider these questions and many more.

The Physical Education course is designed for those students who have an interest in the main theoretical components of physical education and also for those who display a high sporting level in at least one sport as a performer and/or coach. The course looks at anatomical, physiological and psychological theories and applies them to current sporting activity and performance. Everyone on the course will undertake personal study, where you will analyse sporting performance and develop ways to improve either your own personal skill level or that of others. You are also assessed in personal skill levels and in competitive practical situations.