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SIXTH FORM COURSES
Advanced Level Courses
These subjects are two year courses, being completed at the end of Year 13. Please also see the
subject entry requirements grid.
A Level subjects
Art, craft and design English language Media studies
Biology English literature Physical education
Business French Physics
Chemistry Further mathematics Politics
Computer science Geography Psychology
Design & technology: fashion and textiles German Religion, philosophy and ethics
Design & technology: product design History Sociology
Mathematics
Vocational Level 3 subjects
Digital media Level 3 Cambridge Technical Extended Certificate
RSL music practitioners Level 3 Advanced Subsidiary Diploma (performance or music technology)
Performing arts Level 3 Cambridge Technical Extended Certificate
Vocational business Level 3 Cambridge Technical Extended Certificate
Enrichment Level 3 (equivalent to Advanced Subsidiary Level)
AQA Level 3 mathematical studies (core maths): one year course
Of course not all combinations of subjects can be made available. The decision as to whether a
course will run is dependent on the number of students who opt for it. Option columns will be
issued following a first survey of choices which will take place shortly after the information
evening in January.
The Extended Project Qualification (EPQ)
The EPQ is a qualification equivalent to half a full A level. During Year 12, students are required to
study a one period a week course in EPQ preparation. Students then submit a proposal for a
project of their own which might well be informed by their subjects or be a complementary study.
Guided self-study leads to a project and a presentation in a format agreed by the student and the
supervisor. This qualification will be completed during Year 12.
Universities have been very favourable in their responses to this qualification, with many making
lower offers to students who have an EPQ, and others recognising the EPQ as contributing to UCAS
tariff points when making offers of places.
