Post 16 Programmes of Study
Level 3
Students studying level 3 programmes of study can choose from one of the following pathways:
- 3 x A levels
- A combination of 1 or 2 A levels alongside a double award Applied General Qualification
- 2 x double award Applied General Qualifications
- 1 x T Level
Students may also opt to study Level 3 Mathematical Studies (Core Maths) and/or the Extended Project Qualification alongside their programme of study.
Our A level subject offer includes the following subjects (all 5 hours per week):
- Art
- Biology
- Business
- Chemistry
- Computer Science
- Drama & Theatre
- Economics
- English Language
- English Literature
- Fashion & Textiles
- Further Maths
- Geography
- Graphic Communication
- History
- Languages: French/Spanish
- Mathematics
- Music
- Philosophy, Religion & Ethics
- Photography
- Physical Education
- Physics
- Politics
- Product Design
- Psychology
- Sociology
Our Applied General Qualification offer includes the following subjects:
- BTEC Diploma in Applied Science (10 hours per week)
- BTEC Diploma in Business (10 hours per week)
- WJEC Applied Diploma in Criminology (5 hours per week)
- Cambridge Technicals in IT (5 or 10 hours per week)
- BTEC Diploma in Sport (10 hours per week)
Our T Level offer includes the following subjects (with occupational specialism):
- Education and Early Years (Early Years Educator) (12 hours per week with two days per week on industry placement)
- Health (Adult Nursing) (16 hours per week with one day per week on industry placement)
All our level 3 study programmes exceed 580+ planned learning hours and include the following additional components in addition to students’ timetabled lessons:
- Morning registration – including one weekly Act of Worship
- Supervised independent study
- Tutor period for delivery of RSHE and Careers and Employability programmes
- Critical Thinking for delivery of Core RS programme
- Work experience
Level 2
Students studying level 2 programmes will undertake a level 2 qualification from the list below in addition to maths and/or English GCSE as appropriate (4 hours each per week).
- BTEC Applied Science (12 hours per week)
- BTEC Business (12 hours per week)
- Cambridge Technicals in IT (12 hours per week)
- BTEC Sport (12 hours per week)
- NCFE Cache Health & Social Care (12 hours per week)
All our level 2 study programmes exceed 580+ planned learning hours and include the following additional components in addition to students’ timetabled lessons:
- Morning registration – including one weekly Act of Worship
- Supervised independent study
- Tutor period for delivery of RSHE and Careers and Employability programmes
- Critical Thinking for delivery of Core RS programme
- Work experience