Sixth Form Subject Pages 2025

DENMARK ROAD SIXTH FORM SUBJECT GUIDE

DENMARK ROAD Welcome to our Subject Guide; an opportunity to SIXTH FORM explore our courses in greater depth. Our courses are designed to serve Should you have any further the needs of our high achieving questions our expert staff are students. happy to help. Contact details by subject are provided within this By extending beyond the guide. specification our super-curriculum provides our young people with ‘The Edge’ over their peers. CONTENTS Art: Fine Art 03 Geography 18 Art: Textile Design 04 German 19 Biology History 05 20 Mathematics 21 Business 06 Chemistry Music 07 22 23 Computer Science Physical Education 08 24 Physics Core Mathematics 09 10 Politics Drama 25 11 Psychology Economics 26 27 Religious Studies English Language 12 Sociology 28 English Literature 12 EPQ 14 Spanish 29 30 Engineering Entry requirements 15 French 16 Further Mathematics 17 01

A LEVEL CHOICES ART: FINE ART A Level Units % of A Level Select an additional subject from the Select 3 A Level subjects from the following choices: following choices: Component One: Personal Investigation a) Portfolio of practical work showing their personal response to either a starting Non-exam 60% point, brief, scenario or stimulus, devised by the learner b) A written response of a guided minimum of 1000 words Art: Fine Art AS Art: Fine Art (1 year) Art: Textile Design AS Art: Textile Design (1 year) Biology Core Mathematics (1 year) Component Two: Externally Set Assignment The early release paper will be issued on February 1st and will provide a number Business Extended Project Qualification (1 year) 15 Hour Exam 40% of themes, each with a range of written and visual starting points, briefs and Chemistry Engineering with EPQ (1 year) stimuli Computer Science AS French (1 year) Drama AS Further Mathematics (1 year) Economics AS German (1 year) Course Outline Super-Curriculum English Language AS Mathematics (1 year) English Literature AS Spanish (1 year) This exciting and challenging course encourages students to build Gallery and museum visits French on the artistic skills, knowledge, and understanding acquired at Competitions GCSE. Through a series of practical projects, students will develop Guest speaker presentations Further Mathematics their intellectual, imaginative and creative capabilities. They will Artist workshops German demonstrate their aesthetic understanding and communication Arts leadership opportunities skills through drawing, painting, printmaking, sculpture, digital Geography Any A Level subject (2 years) Dedicated sixth form art studio media and critical analysis. Students are introduced to A Level Art Portfolio guidance History via an extensive range of workshops, teaching them new skills, Technician support Mathematics processes and techniques to enable them to make guided decisions during their personal investigation. Students undertake Music a short-written investigation for their chosen topic – this piece of Physical Education Subject Specific extended writing is excellent evidence for university applications. Physics Entry Requirements Year 12 students also have the unique opportunity to take an Politics additional AS in Art over the year to further enhance their skillset 6 or equivalent in Art or an Art related Psychology (100% portfolio). subject at GCSE. Religious Studies Sociology High levels of motivation and creativity Careers are essential as students are expected Spanish to undertake a considerable amount Many transferable skills are of independent study. cultivated: critical understanding, independence, problem-solving, communication and time management. Students explore creative career paths after studying A Level Art, including degrees in Architecture, Graphic Design, Fine Art, Illustration, Game Design, Marketing and Advertising. Students also pursue Art Foundation courses at various colleges. Contact Mrs R Williams, Subject Leader for Art & Design [email protected] 0022 0033

BIOLOGY ART: TEXTILE DESIGN A Level Units % of A Level A Level Units Paper 1 Biological Processes 37% Component One: Personal Investigation 37% Paper 2 Biological Diversity a) Portfolio of practical work showing their personal response to either Non-exam 60% a starting point, brief, scenario or stimulus, devised by the learner 26% Paper 3 Unified Biology b) A written response of a guided minimum of 1000 words Practical Endorsement in Biology Component Two: Externally Set Assignment Non-examined assessment, where students complete a The early release paper will be issued on February 1st and will provide 15 Hour minimum of 12 practical activities and demonstrate their 40% a number of themes, each with a range of written and visual starting Exam practical competence and skills points, briefs and stimuli Subject Specific Course Outline Subject Specific Course Outline Entry Requirements This exciting and challenging course encourages students to build Entry Requirements Are you inquisitive? Are you curious? Do you have a fascination on the artistic skills, knowledge, and understanding acquired at 6 or equivalent in Biology or 6-6 with animals, plants, microbes, genetics, biotechnology, complex GCSE. Through a series of practical projects, students will develop Combined Sciences at GCSE and 6 living systems, or conservation and the environment? If the theirintellectual, imaginative and creative capabilities. They will 6 or equivalent in Art or an Art related or equivalent in Mathematics. answer is yes, then A-level Biology is the subject for you. demonstrate their aesthetic understanding and communication subject at GCSE. skills through drawing, painting, printmaking, digital media, fabric AS or Core Maths recommended The OCR A-Level Biology course covers a wide range of exciting manipulation and critical analysis. Students are introduced to A High levels of motivation and creativity alongside DRHS 3. and interesting topics, some of which will be familiar to you from Level Art via an extensive range of workshops, teaching them new are essential as students are expected GCSE. It is a subject which blends in-depth theoretical skills, processes and techniques to enable them to make guided to undertake a considerable amount understanding with practical, analytical and problem-solving decisions during their personal investigation. Super-Curriculum of independent study. skills. As you progress through the course, you will build on your existing biology knowledge, and develop the ability to apply this to Students undertake a short-written investigation for their chosen Students are given the opportunity unfamiliar contexts. You will also build on your core mathematical topic – this piece of extended writing is excellent evidence for to take part in many different skills, as there is a strong statistical foundation to the subject, as university applications. Contact activities, including: well as enrich your biological terminology and literacy skills; it may Intermediate Biology Olympiad feel that you are learning a new language! during Year 12 Mrs R Williams, Subject Leader for Art & Careers The Big Biology Questions Club Design [email protected] The course is very demanding but rewarding, and students Biology Olympiad during Year 13 considering studying Biology A-Level must be prepared to work Sixth form students have run the Many transferable skills are cultivated during independently and consistently, by regularly consolidating their school’s Dissection Club, Stem the course: critical understanding, learning and understanding. Additionally, in order to gain top club and Vet club, which gives independence, problem-solving, grades in this subject, students must complete preparatory tasks younger students the opportunity communication and time management. in advance of studying a topic in lessons and regularly read to complete dissections and Students explore creative career paths after beyond the specification to ensure greater depth of knowledge other investigative practical studying A Level Textiles, including degrees in and enhanced ability to better understand the intricacies of work. Fashion and Costume Design, Textiles, Knit biological systems, our impact on the world around us and the Design and Contour. Students also pursue Art effects of global events. Foundation courses at various colleges. Contact Dr Julia Scott, Subject Leader for Biology [email protected] Careers Super-Curriculum Biology opens up a vast range of opportunities for both university Gallery and museum visits degrees and career options, which may enable you to travel and Competitions work all over the world. Careers related to Biology include Guest speaker presentations medicine, nursing, veterinary medicine, pharmacy, physiotherapy, Artist workshops conservation, marine biology, microbiology, food science, sport Arts leadership opportunities science, agricultural engineering, biomechanical engineering and Dedicated sixth form art studio zoology. However, the transferable skills developed in the A-Level Portfolio guidance Biology course would enable you to pursue careers, such as law, Technician support psychology, economics, business and journalism. 0044 05 05

BUSINESS CHEMISTRY A Level Units % of A Level A Level Units % of A Level Paper 1 Marketing, people and global business 35% Paper 1 Periodic Table, Elements and Physical Chemistry 37% Paper 2 Business activities, decisions and strategy 35% Paper 2 Synthesis and Analytical Techniques 37% Paper 3 Investigating business in a competition environment 30% Paper 3 Unified Chemistry 26% Practical Endorsement in Chemistry: Reported We are keen that business students are able to apply the concepts Non exam assessment whereby students complete a minimum of 12 practical activities and Subject Specific separately studied during the course to real-life. Students have the opportunity demonstrate their practical competence. to think critically, analyse data, investigate current issues, and to Entry Requirements improve numerical skills. Students may even use these skills to start their own business. 6 or equivalent in Mathematics or Subject Specific Course Outline Business Studies at GCSE. Entry Requirements Studying Chemistry at DRHS will develop your interest in, and Core Maths recommended Course Outline enthusiasm for this fascinating subject. Staff enable students to build alongside DRHS 3. 6 or equivalent in Chemistry or 6-6 on their existing knowledge from GCSE and develop their Combined Sciences at GCSE and 6 Do you see yourself as the next Sir Alan Sugar or maybe a Dragon? Are understanding of different areas of Chemistry and how they relate to A Level Business students need to or equivalent in Mathematics. you interested in running your own business? What about going each other. The OCR Chemistry A specification offers a content-led have good communication skills and global and following in the footsteps of Sir Richard Branson and approach covering a wide variety of key chemical concepts. We be confident using numbers. AS or Core Maths recommended Virgin? focus on areas such as the key foundations of Chemistry from alongside DRHS 3. atomic structure and the development of key scientific theories over The last two decades have seen a revolution in attitudes to Super-Curriculum time to organic molecules and how they can be synthesised and AS or A Level Maths recommended entrepreneurial activity and the development of globalisation. As a modified to make new and useful materials from pharmaceuticals to for DRHS 4. result, Business has become one of the fastest growing A Levels, The business team hope that flavourings. offering students an opportunity to find out how real businesses students develop a life-long passion organise themselves to achieve a wide range of objectives in a highly for the subject and therefore provide Chemistry is a practical subject and as such key theoretical ideas Super-Curriculum competitive global economy. a range of extra-curricular activities covered throughout the course are reinforced through practical to support this wider interest through experiments wherever possible enabling students to become well- Students will learn about risk, what makes a successful entrepreneur, opportunities such as trips and visits, STEM Club rounded chemists with a deep appreciation of the skills, knowledge financing a business, marketing, human resource management, the Tenner Challenge and Investor Preparation lessons for medicine, and understanding of key scientific methods and techniques. organising business operations, strategic decision making, Challenge. dentistry and veterinary Students are given opportunities to develop their practical investment appraisal and the global environment, and much, much medicine confidence and competence allowing them to synthesise important more. Mentoring of KS3 and GCSE organic compounds like paracetamol and identify substances from Contact students in Chemistry a set of unknown compounds. A Level Business uses real business case studies as its foundation. Mr R Jones, Subject Leader for The course is assessed through terminal exams at the end of the Business & Economics Contact Business is taught by experienced teachers with a track record of second year of the course. The assessment of practical skills is done [email protected] success. Delivery is via taught lessons using current business Mrs L Head, Associate Senior Leader via the Practical Endorsement throughout the duration of the course examples, up-to-date texts, as well as group and individual research Science & STEM and reported separately to the A-Level grade as a Pass/Fail. to consolidate application of knowledge. Students will also be [email protected] stretched using thinking hard strategies, as well as a focus on metacognition which will aid students in becoming more aware of Careers their own learning needs. Chemistry is an essential subject for further study of chemical sciences as well as for pharmacy, veterinary science, medicine, forensics and dentistry. An A-Level in Chemistry is also highly Careers desirable for a wide range of courses including biological or physical sciences, environmental science, geology and psychology. Studying Business can lead students into many interesting careers The skills provided by completing in A-Level in Chemistry are such as finance, banking, running your own business, HR, operations transferable, making this a wellrecognised qualification in the world management and marketing. of work. There are also many exciting opportunities to study Chemistry as part of a joint or combined honours degree, or as part of a sandwich course with a year in industry or in another country. 0066 0077

COMPUTER SCIENCE CORE MATHEMATICS A Level Units % of A Level A Level Units % of AS Level Computer Systems (written exam) 40% Paper 1 Data Analysis, Finance, Estimation & Modelling (1.5 hours, 60 marks) 50% Algorithms and programming (written exam) 40% Paper 2A Statistical Techniques (1.5 hours, 60 marks) 50% Programming Project (non-exam assessment) 20% This is a Level 3 Qualification which is equivalent to an AS qualificaton. It is designed to run alongside 3 A Levels to develop student’s mathematical skill-set beyond GCSE and to support the Maths content embedded within their other subjects. Course Outline Super-Curriculum Careers Course Outline Computer Science builds on the skills developed at GCSE. It The school has been runners-up in Core Maths has been designed with the support and Studying Core Maths helps students develop continues to provide insight into, and experience of how computer the Schools Cyber Challenge help of employers and universities to suit students with their quantitative and problem-solving skills. science works, stimulating your curiosity and encouraging you to Competition and we will continue to a range of grades at GCSE mathematics and provide There is a strong focus on mathematical engage with computer science in your everyday life. enter this competition. You will be them with the quantitative skills needed in a wide reasoning and the practical application of able to help run the Year 8 Cyber range of jobs. It is valuable preparation for the mathematics and statistics. It enables students The main elements are: Day within school and also be able quantitative skills needed for many degree and higher- to use mathematics to deepen their Problem solving using computers to help lower years with their degree apprenticeship courses, particularly subjects understanding of the world around them and to Emphasis on computer programming and algorithms programming challenges. such as Psychology, Geography, Business-related support them to make the best decisions. Emphasis on the mathematical skills used to express courses, Sports and Social Sciences, and Natural Success in Core Maths depends on students computational laws and processes e.g. Boolean algebra/logic We have many links with companies Science courses that do not require AS/A Mathematics. committing to learning through collaboration and comparison of the complexity of algorithms supporting your learning. Many universities and apprenticeships are offering and problem solving – both vital for future lower grade requirements to students wanting to study studies and work. In Year 13, you will produce a programming project of your choice, one of these subjects who have gained a Core Maths that allows you to demonstrate your analytical and programming qualification. The main content of Core Maths includes: skills. A Level subjects such as Biology, Psychology, Contact Financial Maths Geography, Economics, Business Studies and P.E Statistics & Probability require application of Mathematics to their subjects Careers Mr M Waller, Subject Leader for Critical Analysis with a range of 10 – 20% of their specifications including Computer Science Modelling using spreadsheets Maths skills. Core Maths will support progress and [email protected] As well as being a very interesting and important degree subject Estimation attainment within these subjects. In a nutshell…Core in its own right and leading to a variety of careers, A Level Maths will help to open many doors to your future! Computer Science is a vital building block for many other With this course we have the flexibility to create subjects. A typical university course in medicine, geography, personalised pathways for students to ensure science, psychology, economics and engineering, for example, will the topics they cover are linked to their other Super-Curriculum use knowledge and techniques covered in A level Computer subjects. Students who have future interests in Science. The problem solving and computation thinking are skills Computing, Economics and Business will have We run a KS5 Maths trip to Florence or Athens at that are transferable to all situations in life. the opportunity to deepen their understanding October half term. of concepts such as modelling and critical path Many companies will sponsor you through Computer Science analysis, whilst students with a passion for areas There will be opportunities to attend STEM inspiration degrees at university as there is a local and global demand for involving data analysis will have the opportunity lectures and take part in STEM competitions through computer scientists. to focus more on application of statistics. Core the year. Maths will be studied in a single year, examined in May of Year 12 and can be taken alongside three A levels. Subject Subject Specific Specific Entry Entry Requirements Contact Requirements 5 or equivalent in Maths at Mrs G Munro, ASL Mathematics & Computing, 6 or equivalent in Mathematics or Computer Science at GCSE. GCSE. [email protected] 0088 09

DRAMA ECONOMICS A Level Units % of A Level A Level Units % of A Level Component 1: Devising Unit 1 Markets and Business Behaviour 35% 40% Assessment: NEA Internally assessed, externally moderated Unit 2 The National and Global Economy 35% Component 2: Text in Performance Assessment: NEA Externally assessed 20% Unit 3 Microeconomics and Macroeconomics 30% The Economics Team aims to inspire the next generation of economists. We want our students to become Component 3: Theatre Makers in Practice economists and develop skills which will allow them to challenge assumptions, to think critically, to 40% Assessment: Written exam (Summer, Year 13) communicate effectively, to pose questions, to solve problems and to teach others about economics. Subject Specific Entry Careers Course Outline Course Outline The A-Level Edexcel Drama course equips students with Interested in learning about how the UK economy Requirements The A-Level Edexcel Drama course is designed to valuable skills for various creative and analytical works? Want to know what impact Brexit has had develop students’ creative and analytical skills careers. Possible career pathways include: on the UK economy? Want to understand what 6 or equivalent in Mathematics or Economics at GCSE. through both practical and theoretical studies. It Theatre and Performing Arts: Actor, Director, Playwright, inflation is and how it affects you? AS or Core Maths recommended alongside DRHS 3. provides a comprehensive exploration of drama Stage Manager, Set Designer, Theatre Technician and theatre, from devising original work to Film and Media: Film Director, Producer, Screenwriter, Economics is an academic subject that is held in Economics A Level is available for new students to take analysing and performing established texts. The Cinematographer, Editor, Sound Designer high regard by major universities. As a subject it as well as students who have completed a GCSE in course covers: Education: Drama Teacher, Workshop Facilitator, combines well with both the Arts and Science Economics. Drama Therapist disciplines. The course is rigorous in its approach Practical Performance Communication and Arts Management so a taste for mathematical-type reasoning is Students engage in practical activities, including Arts Administrator, Public Relations Specialist, Event useful although the mathematical content of the group performances, monologues, and Super-Curriculum Coordinator, Talent Agent, Casting Director course is low. duologues, where they apply techniques from The Economics team hope that students develop a life- Creative Writing and Content Creation: Copywriter, prominent theatre practitioners to enhance their long passion for the subject and therefore provide a Content Creator, Scriptwriter, Editor, Literary Agent In the study of microeconomics students will learn performances. range of extra-curricular activities to support this wider Beyond specific career roles, the course develops how markets operate, why they fail, what interest through opportunities such as trips and visits, transferable skills in public speaking, creativity, governments can do to intervene, the nature of Text Analysis the Tenner Challenge and Investor Challenge. teamwork, critical analysis, and project management, competition amongst firms and how firms make The course involves an in-depth study of selected which can benefit students in a wide range of pricing and output decisions. In the study of plays from the perspective of actors, directors, professional fields. macroeconomics students will learn about key and designers. Students analyse how these texts government objectives in the economy and can be interpreted and adapted for various policies to control unemployment, inflation, audiences and performance contexts. Super-Curriculum interest rates, exchange rates and economic growth. Students will develop an understanding of Live Theatre visits (at least three per year) Contact Live Theatre Evaluation economic models and apply these to the UK and KS4 / KS5 Drama Productions (Performing, Students attend live theatre productions, where Mr R Jones, Subject Leader for Business & Economics the global economy as they examine the UK’s Designing, Assistant Directing) they critically evaluate the performance, direction, [email protected] economic relationships with other countries. Whole-School Musical Productions design elements, and audience impact. This Opportunity to Lead Whole-School House Drama experience strengthens their ability to analyse Students will be taught by experienced teachers Productions theatre in real-world settings. with a track record of success. Delivery is via Leading Lower School Drama Workshops taught lessons using current economic data, up- Workshop Visits from Practitioners, Script-Writers Reflective Practice to-date texts, as well as group and individual and Companies The course emphasises the importance of research to consolidate application of knowledge. reflective practice through written evaluations and Students will also be stretched using thinking hard portfolios, where students document their creative Subject Specific strategies, as well as a focus on metacognition processes and decisions. This reflection sharpens which will aid students in becoming more aware Entry their critical thinking and self-awareness in the of their own learning needs. creative process. Requirements Level 6 or equivalent in Careers Drama at GCSE Contact Level 6 or equivalent in Studying Economics can lead students into a Mr J Fitch, Head of Drama either English Language variety of careers: banking, finance, accountancy, [email protected] or English Literature at law, stocks and shares, investment banking and GCSE many more. 10 11

ENGLISH LANGUAGE ENGLISH LITERATURE A Level Units % of A Level A Level Units % of A Level Unit 1 Language, the Individual and Society 40% Unit 1 Shakespeare Drama and poetry pre-1900 40% Hamlet, A Doll’s House by Henrik Ibsen and the poetry of Christina Rossetti Unit 2 Language Diversity and Change 40% Unit 2 Comparative and contextual study - Dystopian Fiction Unit 3 Non Examination Assessment: Language in Action 20% Nineteen Eighty-Four by George Orwell and The Handmaid’s Tale by Margaret Atwood. 40% Secondary texts include Fahrenheit 451 by Ray Bradbury, The Road by Cormac McCarthy and Brave New World by Aldous Huxley. Unit 3 Literature post-1900 Course Outline Super-Curriculum Coursework- Women in Literature Ariel by Sylvia Plath, Purple Hibiscus by Chimamanda Ngozi 20% Adichie and The Glass Menagerie by Tennessee Williams English Language A Level at Denmark Road High School is Some examples include: lectures; both exciting and challenging as it provides students with an involvement with an online school opportunity to explore language as a vital social tool; one that newspaper; debating in the ESU School’s Course Outline Subject Specific is technical, functional and expressive. English Language Public Speaking Competition; mentoring encourages students to develop an informed and technical lower school students; National Writing Entry Requirements English Literature A Level is a brilliant course, providing genuine response to language data and theoretical concepts competitions; leading involvement in excitement and academic challenge. It gives students the opportunity alongside the development of a student’s written ability. House Drama and House English; reading to pursue their own reading tastes and to experience a wide range of 6 or equivalent in English Literature at and literary societies (both student and writing from Shakespeare right up to the very best of contemporary, GCSE. Throughout the A Level course, independent wider reading teacher led). 21st Century literature. We encourage all of our students to develop an and exploration of the subject is vital as the course informed personal response to what they have read, based on close encourages students to develop their critical and conceptual analysis, independent thinking and class discussion. Throughout the A thinking skills. The A Level coursework provides the Level course, independent wider reading is an essential element, as is opportunity for students to develop their skills of data Contact Subject Specific the need to place texts in their social and historical context. Students collection and analysis in an area of language that is of will also develop their critical and conceptual thinking skills, applying Entry Requirements Mr D Beard, Associate Senior Leader particular interest to them. literary theoretical approaches to the reading of a text, and analysing English & Drama a text in response to literary criticism. 6 or equivalent in English Language at [email protected] The A Level course develops a student’s deep knowledge of GCSE. Lexis and Semantics, Grammar and Syntax, Discourse, The A Level coursework provides the opportunity for students to Pragmatics and Phonology that is then used to understand develop their independent research and extended essay writing skills. the complexities of Language within Gender and Society, as In addition to the teacher-guided study of set texts, the ‘Comparative well as Language across time and Child Language and Contextual’ exam component enables students to choose their Development. Contact own texts and independently explore the fascinating genre of dystopian fiction. Mr D Beard, Associate Senior Leader English & Drama [email protected] Careers Careers Employers recognise that an applicant with an A Level in English Literature will be a good Employers recognise that an applicant communicator. The course can be a valuable with an A Level in English Language will support to other essay subjects but can also be a good communicator with a well be an enjoyable contrast with Science or developed writing style. The course can Mathematics. A degree in English Literature is a be a valuable support to other essay springboard into many careers, such as those based subjects but can also be an in the media, publishing, advertising, enjoyable contrast with Science or management, education and public relations. Mathematics. A degree in English Language is a springboard into many Super-Curriculum careers, such as linguistics and speech therapy, education, journalism, We pride ourselves on the wide range of publishing, advertising and public enrichment opportunities available in the relations. department, including: Sixth Form reading groups; the Monica Sims Essay Prize; Literature Society; the DRHS Poetry Competition; mentoring lower school students; National writing competitions, to name a few. 12 13

(with option of EPQ) EPQ ENGINEERING Level 3 Extended Project Qualification – worth up to 28 UCAS points (equivalent to an AS level). Careers Course Outline Careers Course Outline The EPQ Course provides an exciting opportunity for An EPQ will help students to develop an Engineering is a fantastic blend of theoretical knowledge This is an excellent option for students students to go on a research journey. They will set invaluable range of extra study skills, and practical skills. It takes concepts learned in subjects who are considering a career in themselves a challenging question and pursue their enabling them to prepare for both the such as Physics, Computing and Mathematics and applies engineering of any description – whether own path to answer it. This can be a written academic demands of university work as well as future them to physical projects that will also develop design and that is through a higher education course essay or a practical product they make. The course employment. It is highly valued by higher problem-solving skills. at University, or through an involves both a taught skills element and extended education institutions, as it demonstrates a apprenticeship or degree apprenticeship. autonomous work by the students. The students are dedication to independent learning and is This is not a formal qualification, but will allow students to allocated an EPQ supervisor who meets with them at often included in offers made by institutions. build up an “engineering portfolio” to showcase themselves regular intervals to guide and supervise them with the It is also particularly useful for students who when applying for engineering courses or apprenticeships progress of their projects. opt for an EPQ project related to an area of (including degree apprenticeships). Students will also have future study, to help to substantiate evidence the option to complete a practical Extended Project Subject Specific Entry The taught skills lessons take place throughout Year 12 for their interest in a specific degree course. Qualification (EPQ) based on one of their projects, as well as and focus on developing students’ ability in and potentially gaining Industrial Gold Cadets accreditation. It Requirements understanding of the following areas: will take up six lessons per fortnight, so should be taken alongside three other A-Level subjects (it will not be feasible Super-Curriculum Research skills including the ability to search for and 6 or equivalent in GCSE Physics or 6-6 in for students wishing to take four other traditional A-Levels identify suitable academic sources of information Combined Science or minimum Grade 6 Access to home learning opportunities due to time constraints). Skills/techniques that will be required for the safe in GCSE Computing. (EPQ online courses on futurelearn.com) and effective execution of the project Outside speakers (University talks on In addition to the theory and skills taught in lessons, some of ICT skills that will enhance the production and/or If you are not taking A-Level/AS/Core benefits of EPQ) the projects that students can get involved in include: development of the extended project report Mathematics you must also have Opportunity to access university and Project management skills achieved a minimum of a 6 in GCSE academic libraries to read cutting edge The format and structure of accepted academic Mathematics. research Greenpower challenge: students build and race an electric forms of research report powered kit car! As part of this project, students will identify Referencing, the evaluation of sources and the some area in which the standard design can be improved, prevention of plagiarism and complete a project based around this, and Presentation skills implementing it into the car to improve performance, Subject Specific before trying it out at race days. Contact Assessment is either in the form of a written academic Entry Requirements report of 5,000 words or by creating an “artefact”, such EDT Engineering Project*: students are partnered with a Mr J Schofield, as a piece of art, accompanied by a short report local engineering company to come up with an engineering 6 grades at 6 or equivalent. [email protected] explaining how their research determined their decision solution to a real-world problem set by our mentors. For the Mr M Waller, [email protected] making. Every student is also required to complete a past three years we have been partnered with Mira production log, which outlines their project plans, their Showers, and worked on projects relating to shower use, management and progress of the project and how they Contact encouraging greater use of reusable menstrual cups, and acted on the advice and support from their supervisors. reducing water wasted in the home. Mrs M Frampton, EPQ Coordinator Students have to reflect on each stage they undertake [email protected] whilst completing their projects and consider possible *In order to be formally entered into the EDT project and ways to improve. The final component of the EPQ is an gain Industrial Gold Cadets accreditation there is a cost of oral presentation, which also involves answering around £70-£80 per student – this includes all associated questions from an invited audience at the end to test costs for the whole year, including visits and links with our understanding. mentors, as well as a two-day University workshop and residential to work on their project. https://www.etrust.org.uk/ic-gold-readmore Everyday Engineering: this is a national competition introduced by the Royal Academy of Engineering to “find the UK’s kitchen table engineers – people with ideas and innovations that could make or are making our daily lives more sustainable.” https://raeng.org.uk/ned-competition 14 15

FURTHER MATHEMATICS FRENCH Paper A Level Units % of A Level A Level Units % of A Level Paper 1 9FM0/01 Core Pure Mathematics 1 (1.5 hours, 75 marks) 25% Paper 1 Listening, Reading and Writing 50% Paper 2 9FM0/02 Core Pure Mathematics 2 (1.5 hours, 75 marks) 25% Paper 3 9FM0/03 One from a choice of: Decision 1, Further Statistics 1, Further (1.5 hours, 75 marks) 25% Paper 2 Writing (Cultural topics) 20% Mechanics 1 or Further Pure 1 Paper 4 9FM0/04 One from a choice of: Further Statistics 1 or 2, Further Mechanics 1 Speaking exam 30% (1.5 hours, 75 marks) 25% or 2, Decision Mathematics 1 or 2 and Further Pure 2 Assessment: all papers sat at the end of the second year of the course. NB Students taking 3/4 other A levels can choose to take AS Further Mathematics in June of Year 12. There are two papers: Core Pure Mathematics (50%) and a Further Mathematics option (50%) and the course is taught alongside A level in Year 12. Super-Curriculum Students taking 3 other A levels can choose to take AS Course Outline Super-Curriculum French in June of Year 12. There are three papers: Listening, We are organising a trip to Normandy for 3 days to introduce our students to reading and writing (45%), Writing (25%) and Speaking Core Pure Mathematics 1 and 2 are compulsory units and are learnt We invite you to take part in the UK the historical France: William the (30%) and the course is taught alongside A level in Year 12. alongside Pure 1 and 2 in A level Mathematics. They include the new Senior Mathematics Challenge, and Conqueror (Bayeux Tapestry) and topics of proof, complex numbers, matrices, polar coordinates, Team Challenge. We recommend events of WW2. hyperbolics and differential equations, as well as further work on that you expand your subject algebra, functions, calculus and vectors. knowledge by delving into books such Work experience is available during as Fermat’s Last Theorem or The Course Outline half terms and the Easter holidays in a There is an element of choice for the remaining 50% of the course Codebook by Simon Singh or perhaps variety of French cities, in association which will be agreed with students nearer the time. E, the story of a number. by Eli Maor. French in the Sixth Form is lively, interactive and challenging. with Blue Stamp work experience. Decision Mathematics 1 covers an application of Mathematics that does not feature in the A level and includes algorithms, graph Subject Specific The course is based around the study of topics, which include theory, critical path analysis and linear programming. social issues and trends, and political and artistic culture. Entry Requirements Building on statistics in the A level, Further Statistics 1 includes linear regression, discrete and continuous distributions, correlation Further Mathematics can only be Subject Specific Lessons are conducted mainly in French and practise and hypothesis testing. This could be extended with Further selected if A Level Mathematics has listening, speaking, reading and writing equally. Statistics 2 which focuses mainly on combining random variables, Entry Requirements also been selected. estimation, confidence intervals and probability generating Resources include the internet, magazines, film, music, functions. 6 or equivalent in French at GCSE and 8 or equivalent in Maths at GCSE. literature, Kerboodle and internet sites such as tv5monde.fr. Further Mechanics 1 develops the subject from A level by 6 or Equivalent in English Language. considering momentum, impulse, collisions, centres of mass, Level 2 Further Maths GCSE an All students are encouraged to spend time in France during energy, elastic strings and springs. Further Mechanics 2 goes on to advantage. their course and we assist them in finding work experience consider kinematics, dynamics, circular motions and rigid bodies. placements in Year 12. Further Pure 1 and 2 are the most challenging units that really Contact Contact extend and deepen knowledge and skills in relation to calculus, Mrs G Munro, ASL Mathematics & differential equations, coordinate systems, matrices, complex Mrs H Garner Computing, Careers numbers, series, numerical methods and inequalities. There is also [email protected] [email protected] a chance to meet new topics that also occur att university in terms French is a highly respected A Level, which is accepted as a of number theory and groups. qualification for entry onto virtually all degree courses, including the study of another language from “scratch”. Careers Whilst not essential for all Mathematics degrees, the top universities French is also available at university in combination with a (including Oxford and Cambridge) strongly recommend the study of wide choice of other subjects. Employers are increasingly Further Mathematics. Studying Further Mathematics is definitely a looking for applicants with language skills and the powers of significant advantage when embarking on a Mathematics degree as analysis that language learning develops. the course covers a lot of the first year of the degree course. Further Mathematics is also a particular advantage for students studying French speakers are particularly sought after as it remains science and engineering at university. one of the most widespread languages in the world, with speakers in Europe, Africa, the Americas and the Pacific. It is However, it is also a very interesting and exciting course in its own also an official language of many international organisations, right and helps to develop skills that will enable studentsto think such as the UN, the EU and the IOC. logically, analyse situations efficiently and make deductions from assumptions. In a nutshell - A level Further Mathematics is enjoyable, interesting and highly valuable. 16 17

GEOGRAPHY GERMAN A Level Units % of A Level A Level Units % of A Level Physical Systems - Coastal landscapes, Earth’s life support system, including coasts 22% Paper 1 Listening, Reading and Writing 50% Human Interactions - Changing Spaces, Making Places, Global Migration and Human Rights 22% Paper 2 Writing (Cultural topics) 20% Geographical Debates - Hazardous Earth. Disease dilemmas 36% Speaking exam 30% Investigative Geography - Independent Investigation (Non-Examination Assessment) 20% Assessment: all papers sat at the end of the second year of the course. NB Students taking 3 other A levels can choose to take AS German in June of Year 12. There are three papers: Listening, reading and writing (45%), Writing (25%) and Speaking (30%) and the course is taught alongside A level in Year 12. Course Outline Super-Curriculum Course Outline Super-Curriculum Fieldwork is required to be undertaken for 4 days German at A Level builds on the knowledge, understanding and Support in finding work experience “I’ve never met such dedicated teachers. In throughout the A Level, to include both Physical and skills gained at GCSE. It constitutes an integrated study with a in Germany Geography the staff support you to achieve Human Geography subject matter. We regularly run focus on language, culture and society. Trips to language events around your very best, it was my favourite subject and I international trips. the country, including the Goethe am looking forward to studying it at university.” We foster a range of transferable skills in the subject, including Institut. The A Level allows students to study a communication, critical thinking, research skills and creativity. combination of scientific Geography alongside human interaction in preparation for their Subject Specific Students will develop their knowledge and understanding by using Subject Specific further studies and careers. A Level Geography authentic sources in German. Entry Requirements has been designed to give students the Entry Requirements knowledge, understanding and skills necessary Lessons are conducted for the most part in German and develop 6 or equivalent in German at GCSE and to become engaged global citizens. The students’ reading, listening, writing and speaking skills. 6 or Equivalent in English Language. physical systems engage learners in the 6 or equivalent in Geography at GCSE. landscape and the earth’s life support systems. We use myriad resources, including the internet, magazines, Human interactions explore the nature of Core Maths recommended alongside DRHS 3. interactive vocabulary activities, music, film and literature. Contact places and how they change over time. Mrs K Loveridge, Subject Leader for We encourage students to spend time in a German-speaking German country during their course and are able to assist them in finding Contact Careers [email protected] work placements in Year 12. Geography is highly valued by universities as Mrs E Thomas, Subject Leader for Geography an A Level choice. We support students through [email protected] Careers their applications to university and have successful Oxbridge applicants as well as German is a highly-respected A Level, which can be students going to other top universities used to gain entry to many degree courses as an including Durham, Exeter, Leeds and St ancillary subject, normally allowing you to learn Andrews. The study of Geography another language, such as Italian, ab initio. With complements other subjects as well; this is German a widely-spoken language in Eastern reflected in the variety of degree courses and Europe, as well as being the most common mother- careers that students have undertaken in tongue in Western Europe, the fact that we do more recent years, such as medicine, architecture, trade with Germany than any other country in the EU accountancy, teaching, law, civil engineering, means German speakers are particularly sought American studies, logistics and the police. after. An A Level in German also affords you the Other careers linked closely to Geography opportunity of a paid year abroad in a German- include Urban Planning, Meteorology, speaking country, whether or not you study the Commerce, Travel and Tourism, Surveying, Civil subject at university. Service, Health Service, Overseas Development and overseas Aid Organisations. 18 19

HISTORY MATHEMATICS A Level Units % of A Level A Level Units % of A Level Unit 1 The Later Tudors 1547-1603: Elizabeth I, Mary Queen of Scots, the Spanish Armada, Revolts Paper 1 9MA0/01 Pure Mathematics 1 (2 hours, 100 marks) 33.3% 25% and Rebellions Paper 2 9MA0/02 Pure Mathematics 2 (2 hours, 100 marks) 33.3% Unit 2 South Africa 1948-99: Apartheid, Nelson Mandela and world reaction 15% Paper 3 9MA0/03 Statistics and Mechanics (2 hours, 100 marks) 33.3% Unit 3 The Middle East 1908-2011: Israel, Terrorism, The Gulf War and the “Arab Spring” 40% Unit 4 Personal Study. Independent research on a topic of your choice, with support and NB Students taking 3 other A levels can choose to take AS Mathematics in June of Year 12. There are two guidance from your teacher, to produce an extended essay. Current Year 13 students are papers: Pure Mathematics (62.5%) and Statistics and Mechanics(37.5%) and the course is taught alongside A 20% studying topics such as Hitler's rise to power, the Spanish Civil War, 18th Century piracy, the level in Year 12. beginning of the Cold War as well as the French Revolution Super-Curriculum Super-Curriculum Course Outline Course Outline History is a fascinating subject in its own right. We A Level Mathematics is aimed at students who enjoy the analytical We have made a number of visits to the University of We run a KS5 maths trip to Florence or hope students have enjoyed their GCSE courses and problem-solving aspects of GCSE Mathematics. Strong Gloucester in recent years. To access their library to Athens at October half-term. and want to have the opportunity to study it further. algebraic manipulation skills in GCSE topics such as quadratic support students with their learning as well as equations, surds, laws of indices and rearranging formulae are a attending the Heritage Conference organised by As strong mathematicians we value History explains why the world is like it is today and pre-requisite of the course. The mathematics course is divided Voices Gloucester. Here students take part in your help as Year 12 mentors for KS3 gives students an understanding of how societies into two separate areas: Pure and Applied. workshops with experts and have experienced lectures and 4. We encourage the most able to deal with problems and opportunities. by people such as Tracy Borman OBE. In addition to take part in the UK Senior Mathematics Pure mathematics extends GCSE as well as introducing new topics this we have established links with the local Challenge. Just think of the news at the moment: financial and includes: functions, coordinate geometry, sequences, series, Archaeology unit, Gloucester Archives and Museum to meltdown; worries about European power; crisis in trigonometry, exponentials, logarithms, calculus, vectors and show what History is like beyond the classroom. Each Subject Specific the Middle East; tense relations with Russia; the numerical methods. year we go to watch the musical ‘SIX’ about Henry VIII power of religion to cause conflict. and his wives at the Everyman Theatre. Students are Entry Requirements The applied elements of the course are statistics and Mechanics. also encouraged to take part in various History based All these things have happened before, and by Statistics includes data handling, modelling and probability. competitions such as the Great Debate organised by 7 or equivalent in Maths at GCSE. learning from the past we can understand how to Initially, the course reviews GCSE elements on data, averages and the Historical Association. We have also had a group of deal with the present. spread, as well as probability, but develops to look in detail at A level students take part in a prestigious project to GCSE Further Mathematics, or statistical distributions and hypothesis testing. Mechanics is help tell the stories of the diverse population of equivalent, is an advantage but is not usually new for most students although there are overlaps with Gloucester, culminating in an exhibition at the City essential. Careers Physics. The course covers: mathematical models in mechanics; Museum. The most recent focus was on the vectors, kinematics of a particle moving in a straight line; Kindertransport and its links to a house nearby the History is one of the most popular subjects for Contact dynamics of a particle moving in a straight line or plane; statics of school. students to study at university, and we have been a particle and moments. Mrs G Munro, ASL Mathematics & successful in helping many students to gain places Subject Specific Computing, at Oxbridge and other top universities over the Careers [email protected] years. Entry Requirements As well as being a very interesting and important History students are in demand for a variety of 6 or equivalent in History at GCSE. degree subject in its own right and leading to a careers in business, government, finance, the variety of careers, A Level Mathematics is a vital media and Law because of the skills they learn: Contact building block for many other subjects. A typical to sift information and decide what is reliable; • university course in medicine, geography, science, to reach informed judgements about major Mr N Salmon, Subject Leader for History & Politics psychology, economics, engineering and computer issues; [email protected] science, for example, will use knowledge and to present ideas coherently both orally and in techniques covered in A level Mathematics. The writing. course also provides students with the necessary skills to begin to explain the world around them in Also, many universities value History as an A Level an elegant and concise way. Research by the for students wishing to study medicine, as the Russell Group of leading UK universities states that above qualities, allied to excellence in Science, help students taking A Level Mathematics increase their to make students effective communicators and earnings by over 13%, compared with those of non- team-workers. mathematicians. In a nutshell ... A level Mathematics is enjoyable, interesting and highly valuable. 20 21

MUSIC PHYSICAL EDUCATION A Level Units % of A Level A Level Units % of A Level Component 1 Appraising (2.5 hour examination) 40% Unit 1 Section A: Applied anatomy and physiology Written exam: 2 hours - 35% Component 2 Performance (10 minute performance) 35% Section B: Skill acquisition Section C: Sport and society Component 3 Composition (2 compositions) 25% Unit 2 Section A: Exercise physiology and biomechanics Written exam: 2 hours - 35% Section B: Sport psychology Course Outline Super-Curriculum Section C: Sport and society and technology in sport The A Level specification builds on the skills developed in GCSE Students are expected to be involved Unit 3 Music. Students will be encouraged to engage critically and in at least one school group; Senior Internal assessment, external Students assessed as a performer in the full sided version of one activity, creatively with a wide range of music and musical contexts. Choir, Glee Choir, Senior Orchestra, moderation - 30% plus: written analysis of performance. Brass Ensemble, Concert Band, Jazz The specification allows the development of your own particular Band, Guitar Group, Sixth Form strengths and interests, encourages lifelong learning and provides Chamber Choir, Flute Choir or String access to higher education and university degree courses in Ensemble. All groups cater for a variety Course Outline Subject Specific music and music-related subjects as well as music-related and of standards. Concerts are regularly Students will explore all areas of Physical Education including Entry Requirements other careers. held within school and at external physiology, psychology, sociology, biomechanics and skill venues including Cheltenham Jazz 6 or equivalent in Physical Education acquisition. Understanding sports performance from all angles in Students will extend their performance and composition skills Festival. at GCSE or 6 or equivalent in Biology or a dynamic and practical way. We are proud of the rapport we whilst also developing their listening and analytical skills by Combined Science. establish with the students in A level PE and this has contributed to studying a variety of pieces of music from three areas of study. many of our students going on to complete university degrees The course has one compulsory area ofstudy (Western classical Practical sport (on the AQA Subject Specific within the sports sector. We provide a personalised learning tradition 1650–1910) and a choice of two further options from a list Specification) played out of school to experience that captures the passion that students have for this of six (Pop music; Music for media; Music for theatre; Jazz; Entry Requirements a competitive level is essential. increasingly diverse and interesting subject at A level. Contemporary traditional music; Art music since 1910). The examination will ask questions related to the set works and also to 6 or equivalent in Music at GCSE. Students are not required to have draw links between the set works and an unfamiliar extract of studied GCSE Physical Education in Careers music. Approximately Grade 6 at Practical order to be successful in A Level Level. The sport and leisure industry has been one of the largest growth Physical Education. industries over the last five years. Physical Education has Careers This varied and exciting course developed as a subject, and is now regarded as rigorously It is anticipated that students will have requires the study and performance of academic by universities. Recently, students have gone onto study a keen interest in sport and participate Music A Level can lead directly to further a wide range of music, but also caters Medicine, Physiotherapy, Sport and Exercise Science, Sports regularly in their chosen sport, at club study at university or conservatoire but is for individual strengths and interests. Therapy as well as Physical Education. level or above. Students should show a also studied by students looking to broaden high level of commitment and their range of skills at A Level. Music has It is essential, however, that students aptitude towards their chosen sport. many applications and can lead to work in should have a real enjoyment of Super-Curriculum performing, Teaching, Recording, Media and music! Advertising, Journalism, Publishing, Business Students are given the opportunity to and the Armed Forces. It is a fully recognised participate in a wide variety of recreational and academic subject that combines practical competitive activities on Wednesday and creative skills with analytical and critical afternoons. Girls represent the school in netball, work. It is highly regarded by universities, as football and rounders fixtures. Boys compete in it requires excellent personal and football, rounders and basketball fixtures interpersonal skills, as well as demanding throughout the year, against local schools. high levels of discipline, self-motivation and There is also a wide range of house self-confidence in presenting oneself in a events/compeitions throughout the year public situation. including badminton, benchball, dance, netball, tennis and rounders. Contact Mrs D Day, Subject Leader for Music Contact [email protected] Mrs J Simpson or Mrs L Dannatt - Joint Subject Mrs H Warner, Subject Leader for Music Leaders for PE [email protected] [email protected] and [email protected] 22 23

PHYSICS POLITICS A Level Units % of A Level Component Modules Covered Assessment % of A Level Component 1 - UK Politics Democracy and Participation, Political Parties. Electoral Systems, Modelling Physics (01) 1, 2, 3 and 5 Exam - 100 marks 37% Voting Behaviour and the Media. Also, studying Political Ideas in Conservatism, Liberalism and 33.3% Socialism. Exploring Physics (02) 1, 2, 4 and 6 Exam 100 marks 37% Component 2 - UK Government The Constitution, Parliament, Prime Minister and Executive and 33.3% Unified Physics (03) 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 and 6 (all modules) Exam - 70 marks 26% relationships between branches. Also, Feminism as a non-core Political Idea Practical Endorsement Non examined assessment - skills Component 3 - US Politics The US Constitution and Federalism, US Congress, The Presidency, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 and 6 (all modules) N/A 33.3% in Physics (04) embedded throughout Supreme Court and Democracy, Participation and Civil Rights. Course Outline Super-Curriculum Course Outline Super-Curriculum Physics is a fascinating subject! Our teachers love exploring and We aim to attend Parliament at least We are always on the look-out for In Government and Politics students learn about the British and understanding how and why the world and universe work, and once every two years. This is normally opportunities to run extra-curricular American political systems and political ideas and thinkers sharing that joy with our students: throughout the physics organised with our local MP. On the trip events, trips and other opportunities to through discussion and debate, student presentations and curriculum, we take every opportunity to discuss interesting you get to witness what MPs are doing further students’ understanding and researching news stories and case studies. ideas, explain natural phenomena, and tackle the huge variety of in Parliament and have the opportunity interest in Physics! Examples of the questions that our students have about everything. to speak to some. There is also a visit to enrichment opportunities we have Politics is up-to-date, controversial and informative and affects a Supreme Court in London where offered in the last couple of years everything in the world around us, from leaving the E.U. to civil Physics develops a wide range of transferable skills, from the students can discuss and debate include, attending events such as A- liberties. Students learn to make balanced arguments and to application of mathematical problem solving to real-life around some of the latest issues facing Level Physics Live and Physics in consider different points of view. Co-curricular Activities learning is situations, practical skills and the scientific method. barristers and judges. In recent years Action. If you are interested in extremely important for Politics. Students are encouraged to we have had local politicians come engineering, please also check out the attend debating society and county-wide debating competitions. Students will cover a variety of topics, from ideas that have been into school to speak and share ideas engineering page for more introduced before, such as forces, energy and electricity, to new with students. Most recently we had information about more hands-on We also arrange guest speakers: in previous years Gloucester’s MP topics like quantum physics. The budding astrophysicists among newly appointed MP for Gloucester Alex opportunities! has spoken and we have hosted a husting for local prospective you will no doubt be pleased to know that the course also covers McIntyre speak to Year 12. candidates for Parliament prior to the General Election. All of this is gravitational fields, astrophysics and cosmology! designed to support the work completed in class. There is also the opportunity to pursue an area of interest not covered by the course – for example, relativity, or the application Subject Specific Entry Subject Specific of Physics to materials science – and present your research. Requirements Careers Entry Requirements Universities view Government and Politics A Level as a subject that Careers 6 or equivalent in GCSE Physics or 6-6 6 or equivalent in English Language or equips students with the skills and knowledge needed to excel in in GSCE Combined Sciences and 7 or Physics is an excellent basis for many career paths due to the English Literature and 6 in a a wide range of courses. Many of our students go on to study equivalent in GSCE Mathematics skills and mindset it develops. In addition to further study of pure Humanities subject (History, Politics related subjects at university and we have a strong record Physics or Astrophysics, the knowledge gained from the A-Level Geography or Religious Studies) at of success in helping students to gain entry to Oxbridge to study Studying AS or A-Level Maths in Physics course can be used in a whole range of applications: GCSE. Politics. A Politics degree provides a good foundation for all addition to Physics is recommended from nuclear medicine to energy generation; from rollercoaster manner of careers including Finance, Banking, Management, Civil and very helpful, but not compulsory design to material science and engineering; from sports analysis Service, PR and Advertising, Teaching, Media and Journalism, to computer game programming and everything in between! Healthcare Management, working for think-tanks, working for Physics can be studied alongside and will complement a variety pressure groups such as Amnesty and Greenpeace and, of of other subjects depending on what career path you are course, working in Politics! interested in; however, Mathematics is extremely useful! Contact Contact Mr N Salmon, Subject Leader for History Mr J Schofield, Subject Leader for Physics & Politics [email protected] [email protected] 24 25

PSYCHOLOGY RELIGIOUS STUDIES A Level Units % of A Level A Level Units % of A Level Paper 1 - Foundations in Psychology Unit 1 Philosophy of Religion 33.3% Topic 1: Social Psychology Topic 2: Cognitive Psychology 35% Unit 2 Religious Ethics 33.3% Topic 3: Biological Psychology Topic 4: Learning Theories Unit 3 Development of Christian Thought 33.3% Paper 2 - Applications of Psychology Topic 5: Clinical Psychology 35% Topic 6: Criminological Psychology Course Outline Super-Curriculum Paper 3 - Psychological Skills We attend one A Level Religious Studies is another name for Philosophy, Ethics and Topic 7: Psychological skills, Research Methods, Synoptic Review of Studies, Issues and debates 30% Philosophy/Ethics conference, where Theology but it is oh so much more than that! in Psychology we hear philosophers lecture and debate issues relevant to the syllabus. Students of Religious Studies will grapple with issues that have We invite in speakers who are relevant ultimate meaning - What is human nature? What is right? How to the course. We discuss films and can we know? Where does God fit into this all? Does God even Course Outline Subject Specific their philosophical/ethical themes. exist? Psychology is the study of human behaviour: how we think and Entry Requirements act, what influences our actions, child development, emotions, Religious Studies has 3 main overarching themes: Philosophy, mental illness, personality, why people commit crime and how we Ethics and Development of Christian Thought. 6 or equivalent in English Language or can prevent crime, and many other fascinating aspects of human English Literature and 6 in Subject Specific experience. Philosophy is thinking about Big Questions such as Do people have Mathematics or Science. souls? How strong is the evidence for God existing? Can you call Entry Requirements Psychology involves the scientific study of human behaviour and anything evil? If so, what? How relevant are Plato’s and Aristotle’s Core Maths recommended alongside cognition from biological, psychological and social perspectives. 6 or equivalent in Religious Studies (full ideas to the 21st Century? DRHS 3. Topics studied include: obedience and prejudice, phobias, or short course) or 6 or Equivalent in memory, aggression, addiction, gender development, criminal English Language at GCSE if RS not Ethics covers topics such as Euthanasia, Business, and Sex. We behaviour and clinical disorders. Students will study psychological studied at GCSE. also study what different ethical theories (Natural Law, Situation research in four key areas for paper 1 at A Level: the social, ethics, Kantian ethics, and Utilitarianism) are and what they think Contact cognitive, learning and biological approaches. of these moral issues. We will also discuss the idea of defining Dr S Young, Subject Leader for goodness and whether people have a conscience and why? In papers 2 and 3 at A level, students will apply psychological Psychology [email protected] Contact theories to criminal and clinical psychology in particular; students Development of Religious Thought gives us the chance to go a bit will also gain knowledge of a wide range of research methods, deeper to see how Christian thought has changed over time. We Revd C Dunnett, Subject Leader for issues, perspectives and debates in Psychology. will tackle questions such as Who is saved? Do heaven and hell Religious Studies really exist? Is God a she? How relevant is Christianity in a world [email protected] that seems to be increasingly secular. Careers Religious Studies is a discursive A level, grounded in the past but relevant for the 21st century, so get ready to join in with your own Psychology offers a broad range of career thoughts and ideas. opportunities and is regarded by many employers as a very good bridge between humanities and science based subjects. A Careers degree in Psychology will be useful for any Studying Religious Studies is excellent training in thinking for job that requires working with others, such yourself, and it encourages open-mindedness. as Medicine and the caring professions, the Legal profession, Business and Marketing. It is highly regarded by universities and employers alike because it encourages students to analyse, argue and research Specific careers include Psychologist, such independently. Obviously, it leads well into further study of as Clinical, Forensic and Educational Philosophy, PPE or Theology, but the application of philosophical Psychologist, Law, Social work, Health ideas to practical moral issues is especially relevant for those professions, Teaching, Human Resource considering careers in the law, medicine or the media. The skills management, the Police, Journalism, the developed, such as critical writing, are transferable to any degree Prison and Probation Service. course, including English, History and Politics. 26 27

SOCIOLOGY SPANISH A Level Units % of A Level A Level Units % of A Level Socialisation, culture and identity Paper 1 Listening, Reading and Writing 50% 30% Section A: Introducing socialisation, culture and identity, Section B: Media Paper 2 Writing (Cultural topics) 20% Researching and understanding social inequalities Section A: Research methods and researching social inequalities 35% Speaking exam 30% Section B: Understanding social inequalities Assessment: all papers sat at the end of the second year of the course. Crime and Deviance Theoretical debates and how these relate to a contemporary global society. 35% Section A: Globalisation and the digital social world Students taking 3 other A levels can choose to take AS Section B: Crime and deviance Super-Curriculum Spanish in June of Year 12. There are three papers: Listening, reading and writing (45%), Writing (25%) and Students participate in the Stroud lectures in Speaking (30%) and the course is taught alongside A level Course Outline Super-Curriculum November, where they learn about a variety in Year 12. of modern Hispanic topics. Work Experience In Sociology, students study the relationship between the The Sociology department organise in Spain in October half term, February half individual and society by analysing human relationships and the trips to attend national Sociology term or the Easter holidays. Students are also role of institutions and social processes. We explore a range of conferences aimed at A Level invited to participate in the Spanish social issues such as why some people behave in certain ways, students, attend crown court to learn Course Outline exchange to Galapagar, near Madrid, with why some suffer more disadvantage than others and how agents more about the legal system and students their age. Spanish at Denmark Road is vibrant, enjoyable and of socialisation such as the family, and religion can impact our apply our learning to real life engaging in equal measure. Students study a variety of sense of identity and our life chances. situations and we are keen to engage topics relevant to the young adult such as equal rights, with wider media and literature and multiculturalism, artistic culture in the Hispanic world and Students are introduced to working as and thinking like a will engage with opportunities where Subject Specific popular movements. sociologist by learning the methodology of sociological research appropriate. We learn more about the and the language that accompanies it. way society is structured and Entry Requirements Lessons, where Spanish is the primary language of controlled by attending Crown Court teaching, are student centered and focus on all key skill Sociology allows students to make sense of the society in which and visiting the Houses of Parliament. 6 or equivalent in Spanish at GCSE and areas: listening, speaking, reading and writing. Students they live and to understand their responsibility to others. It is a 6 or Equivalent in English Language. Exciting refreshments to the also see the Spanish Assistant Eloisa each week for oral subject that can remove blinkers and give students the knowledge specification will enliven the A level practice in small groups. to make a difference. Society and sociological ideas constantly specification from September 2025. If evolve. In response to this, we use a variety of contemporary you would like to find out more about Contact The Spanish department is very well resourced with media and IT in lessons to enable students to apply sociological these visit A refreshed Sociology A learning aids such as kerboodle and a suite of dedicated theory effectively. Level for today’s students laptops. Mr V Groom, Subject Leader for Careers Subject Specific Spanish All students are strongly encouraged to spend time in [email protected] Students are encouraged to develop a sociological Spain during their course. The Spanish department helps Entry Requirements perspective, which allows them to connect their personal students with work experience trips to Spain, where most 6 or equivalent in Sociology or 6 or issues to public concerns and to understand the relationship recently they have worked in the tourist office in Segovia to Equivalent in English Language at between individuals and the wider society. This understanding improve their linguistic skills. GCSE if Sociology not studied at GCSE. enables individuals and communities to resolve specific social issues. Many Sociology students make use of their sociological skills and experience to pursue occupations within research, Contact Careers while others prefer to go into the private sector. Mrs J Waskett, Subject Leader for Universities are always keen to take on students Sociology [email protected] with A levels in Spanish as the skills acquired, Specific careers include Teaching, Law, Social work, the Police, from oral communication and essay writing to roles within the Justice System, Aid organisations, the Charities an ability to learn something new and analyse sector, Human Rights, and Journalism. are transferable to just about any other subject. At university, Spanish is frequently studied on its Sociology students are expected to carry out independent own, but more often with one or more research and to analyse each new perspective they are languages, sometimes learnt from ‘scratch’, or taught. These skills mean that an A Level in Sociology leads with a wide choice of other subjects. In a well into further study of Sociology, Criminology, Law, country where students with high level Psychology, Politics, English and History. Students of Sociology language skills are increasingly frequently few never forget the impact it has on the way they see the world, and far between, employers are always looking and this is a useful addition to any career. for these applicants. 28 29

DENMARK ROAD SIXTH FORM ENTRY REQUIREMENTS The level of challenge and independence required at Sixth Form is much greater than at GCSE. While we support all our Based on prior students to make this leap attainment and your with confidence, our entry future career pathway, requirements help ensure decide whether DRHS 4 or that everyone embarks on DRHS 3 is right for you. an appropriate number and combination of courses. DRHS 4 DRHS 3 4 A Levels 3 A Levels With the option to study one of the following: AS in Mathematics, Further Mathematics, Fine Art, French, German, Spanish EPQ, EPQ with Engineering, Core Mathematics All students study Discover+ and undertake work experience 7 x GCSEs at 9-7 6 x GCSEs at 9-6 Minimum of 5 in English and Mathematics Minimum of 5 in English and Mathematics See individual subject requirements See individual subject requirements 30 31

Minimum Entry Requirement and Further Minimum Entry Requirement and Further Subject Subject Recommendations (Grades refer to GCSE) Recommendations (Grades refer to GCSE) Art: Fine Art 6 or equivalent in Art or an Art related subject at GCSE 6 or equivalent in Geography at GCSE. Core Maths Geography recommended alongside DRHS 3. Art: Textile Design 6 or equivalent in Art or an Art related subject at GCSE 6 or equivalent in German at GCSE and 6 or Equivalent in German 6 or equivalent in Biology or 6-6 Combined Sciences at English Language. Biology GCSE and 6 or equivalent in Mathematics. AS or Core Maths recommended alongside DRHS 3. History 6 or equivalent in History at GCSE 6 or equivalent in Mathematics or Business Studies at at Business Mathematics 7 or equivalent in Maths at GCSE. GCSE. Core Maths recommended alongside DRHS 3. 6 or equivalent in Music at GCSE. Approximately Grade 6 at 6 or equivalent in Chemistry or 6-6 Combined Sciences at Music Practical Level. GCSE and 6 or equivalent in Mathematics. AS or Core Chemistry Maths recommended alongside DRHS 3. AS or A Level 6 or equivalent in Physical Education at GCSE or 6 or Maths recommended for DRHS 4. equivalent in Biology or Combined Science. Practical sport Physical Education (on the AQA Specification) played out of school to a 6 or equivalent in Mathematics or Computer Science at Computer Science competitive level is essential. GCSE 6 or equivalent in Physics or 6-6 Combined Sciences at Core Mathematics 5 or equivalent in Mathematics at GCSE GCSE and 6 or equivalent in Mathematics. AS or Core Physics Maths recommended alongside DRHS 3. AS or A Level 6 or equivalent in Drama at GCSE. Maths recommended for DRHS 4. Drama 6 or equivalent in either English Language or English Literature at GCSE. 6 or equivalent in English Language or English Literature Politics and 6 in a Humanities subject (History, Geography or 6 or equivalent in Mathematics or Economics at GCSE. AS or Economics Religious Studies) at GCSE. Core Maths recommended alongside DRHS 3. 6 or equivalent in English Language or English Literature English Language 6 or equivalent in English Language at GCSE Psychology and 6 in Mathematics or Science. Core Maths recommended alongside DRHS 3. English Literature 6 or equivalent in English Literature at GCSE 6 or equivalent in Religious Studies (full or short course) or Extended Project 6 grades at 6 or equivalent. Consider this as an option Religious Studies 6 or Equivalent in English Language at GCSE if RS not Qualification (EPQ) along with DRHS 3. studied at GCSE. 6 or equivalent in GCSE Physics or 6-6 in Combined 6 or equivalent in Sociology or 6 or Equivalent in English Science or minimum Grade 6 in GCSE Computing. If you are Sociology Engineering (with EPQ) Language at GCSE if Sociology not studied at GCSE. not taking A-Level/AS/Core Mathematics you must also have achieved a minimum of a 6 in GCSE Mathematics. 6 or equivalent in Spanish at GCSE and 6 or Equivalent in Spanish English Language. 6 or equivalent in French at GCSE and 6 or Equivalent in French English Language. 8 or equivalent in Maths at GCSE. Level 2 Further Maths Further Mathematics GCSE an advantage. 32 33

We strongly encourage all applicants to follow our 3+1 model for selecting their options. If you choose to study 3 A Levels, please use this table as a guide to help you select your +1 subject: A-Level subject Recommended + 1 choices Rationale combinations 2 or 3 subjects from the You have selected at least two Science or Social Science, all of which require an element of following (but no Maths): competency with Mathematics. Biology, Business, Chemistry, Core Mathematics supports and enhances mathematical skills developed at GCSE and extends Economics, Geography, Core Mathematics them to study financial mathematics and applied statistics. The Core Mathematics qualification will Physical Education, Physics, also support you when preparing for the mathematical component of your other subjects. Sociology. Extended Project Qualification Maths and 2 subjects from the Extended Project Qualification with Engineering You have selected three Maths/Science subjects. You can broaden your sixth form experience by following: AS Art/Textiles selecting an EPQ where you can undertake some personal research into an area of your choice or Biology, Chemistry, Computer AS Language selecting an AS subject in Art, Textiles or Languages which are all very different to the Maths/Science Science, Further Maths, Physics (AS Further Maths if Further Maths has not been focus in your 3 A Levels. selected as an A Level) Extended Project Qualification AS Art/Textiles AS Language We encourage to select the +1 subject that supports you to show breadth in your studies. Any other combination of three AS Maths subjects AS Further Maths (A Level Maths must be selected) 34 35