A Levels

A LevelsDelivering a wide range of popular A Levels, taught by outstanding subject specialists in a state of the art environment.

Barnet and Southgate College is one of the largest, most successful and ambitious colleges in London.

The College remains unique among FE colleges in providing a wide range of AS/A Level opportunities for our learners. Our achievement rate is 96.6% and our learners progress to excellent universities. Our partnership with REED NCFE offers A Level students access to employers and employment opportunities they will not have at other schools or colleges in London. In the A Level department, we treat our learners as partners and involve parents in supporting the journey to excellence. All lecturers and tutors are experienced, specialist A Level teachers and with the A Level centre housed in the newly built, state of the art facility at Wood Street Campus, learners will be studying in a vibrant, lively and innovative environment.

We look forward to working with you to fulfil your ambition for achieving academic excellence.

Terrence Thomas Head of A Levels and Humanities

Welcome to

A Levels

If you are looking for teachers who understand how to get the best out of you, for a place to study A Levels which offers you choice, variety and excellent quality as well as the best progression support and advice, you will find that at Barnet and Southgate College.

Arts 6A Level Film Studies 8A Level Music 9A Level Music Technology 10A Level Photography 11

Sciences 12A Level Biology 14A Level Chemistry 16A Level Mathematics 17A Level Further Mathematics 18A Level Physics 19

Social Sciences 22A Level Business Studies 24A Level Economics 26A Level Government & Politics 27A Level Law 28A Level Psychology 29A Level Sociology 30

Humanities 32A Level English Language & Literature 34A Level English Literature 35A Level History 36AS Extended Project 37

Giving you a helping hand 38

Schools Liaison Team 39

The Fun Stuff 40

Get Digital! 41

Parent Power 42

Getting the right advice for your child 43

Our Study Centres 44

Qualifications Unpicked 46

Your journey to enrolment 48

How to find us 50

Disclaimer: The details in this publication were correct at the time of going to press and we aim to provide accurate and relevant information to inform your choices. However, changes to provision since the printing of this prospectus may occur so please check details via the Barnet and Southgate College website: www.barnetsouthgate.ac.uk

This publication is one of a series of guides that offers you advice on our courses and possible career paths. Other titles in the series include: Art, Design & Visual Culture / Automotive Technologies / Business, Accounting & Computing / Culinary Arts & Hospitality / Hair and Beauty Therapy / Health, Education & Social Care / Learning Difficulties & Independent Living / Property & Construction / Foundation Learning / Pathways to Employment (ESOL) / Sports Science & Management

Contents

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Arts Film Studies / Music / Music Technology / Photography@barnetsouthgate #alevel #alevels #art #bsc

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It’s a very intimate yet social atmosphere in the class Ashley Leon

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A Level

Film Studies @barnetsouthgate #alevel #alevels #film #bsc

AS LevelUnit 1 FM1 Exploring Film FormStudying micro features of film: mise en scene, performance cinematography editing and sound.

Unit 2 FM2 British and American Film Producers and audiences and the relationship between themThe role of macro features of film (narrative and genre) in constructing meanings.

External assessment written paper 2 hours 30 minutes.

Year 2 Advanced LevelUnit 3 FM3 Film Research and Creative ProjectsCompleting a small scale research project designed to develop research skills within the framework of one or more critical approaches used in Film Studies.

Developing creative skills and a deepened understanding of the medium chosen for the creative project.

Unit 4 FM4 Varieties of Film Experience – Issues and DebatesThis unit contributes to synoptic assessment. Understanding will be fostered through studying complex films from different contexts, extending knowledge of the diversity of film and its effects.

Exploring spectatorship issues in relation to a particular type of film.

Applying key concepts and critical approaches gained throughout the course to explore one film in a synoptic manner.

External assessment written paper 2 hours 45 minutes.

Entry requirements for AS/A Level coursesA range of between five and six GCSEs with B grades in appropriate subjects.

Subject specific requirements: AS 6 GCSE’s grade A-C with English Language at grade B.

A2 Minimum grade D in AS Film Studies and 2 other AS passes at minimum grade D.

Subject descriptionFilm Studies is an exciting and successful subject designed to deepen students understanding, appreciation and enjoyment of Film, the major art form of the twentieth century. It includes a variety of production contexts and viewing experiences including British and American Film and World cinema. With its emphases on visual storytelling and aesthetics, it extends areas of experience covered by literature and art history specifications.

Where will the study of Film Studies A Level take me?Many of our Film students go on to university and study Film, English, Art, and Media related degrees.

The study of Film provides useful skills and knowledge relevant to a wide variety of careers, including film and media production, journalism, art and design, marketing and advertising, events organisation.

What other A Levels fit with Film Studies?English Literature and Language, Photography, Art, Drama, History Sociology.

Our students progressed to study at the following universities:

Digital FilmUniversity of Brighton

Digital Film Production (Fast-Track)Ravensbourne

English & Film Studies Trinity Leeds

English Language and Communication/Film StudiesOxford Brookes University

FilmMiddlesex University

Film Falmouth University

Film & Television ProductionEdge Hill

Film & TV ProductionUniversity of Greenwich

Film and Screen StudiesUniversity of Brighton

Film ProductionArts University College Bournemouth

Film ProductionUniversity for the Creative Arts

Film Production Gloucestershire

Film Production University for the Creative Arts

Film Production TechnologyBirmingham City University

Practical Filmmaking (Met Film School)Ravensbourne

Television ProductionMiddlesex University

Theatre ArtsMiddlesex University

Visual Communication (Graphic Communication)Birmingham City University

Exam board: WJEC

Syllabuses: AS Level/A2 Level

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AS LevelUnit 1 PerformingYou will be given lots of opportunities to perform as a soloist and/or in ensembles. Any instrument(s) and/or voice are acceptable as part of a 5-6 minute assessed performance.

Notated and/or improvised performances may be submitted.

Unit 2ComposingYou will develop your composition skills before creating a three-minute piece to a chosen brief.

You will also write a CD sleeve note to describe aspects of your final composition.

Unit 3 Developing Musical UnderstandingYou will focus on an anthology of musical extracts, identifying important musical features and putting them in a social and historical context.

By listening and studying scores you will identify tonal and harmonic features, and then apply this knowledge in the completion of a compositional techniques exercise.

Year 2 Advanced LevelUnit 4 Extended PerformanceYou will extend your performance skills as a soloist and/or as part of an ensemble. Any instrument(s) and/or voice are acceptable as part of a 12-15 minute assessed performance of a balanced programme of music.

Unit 5 Composition and Technical StudyYou will develop further your compositional skills leading to a final three-minute piece to a chosen brief AND the completion of two technical studies.

Unit 6 Composition and Technical StudyYou will listen to music that is familiar and unfamiliar and develop an understanding of how it works. Set works from the anthology (different selections to those in Unit 3) provide the focus.

Entry requirements for AS/A Level coursesA range of between five and six GCSEs with B grades in appropriate subjects.

Subject specific requirements: AS To study AS Music you will need five GCSEs grade A-C including English Language and have GCSE

Music at grade B and/or have passed grade 5 on your instrument. It is desirable to have a sound knowledge of basic music theory.

A2 To study Music you must achieve a high E grade or above for AS. We reserve the right to direct students with a low E Grade to another more suitable subject.

Where will the study of Music A Level take me?The course will extend the three basic areas of Performing, Composing and Listening and

Analysis already encountered at GCSE to a higher level. Although preparation for your solo performances will mostly be undertaken with your instrumental teacher we will involve you in appropriate ensemble performances and time will be allocated within the course for rehearsal.

Your individual composition work will be supported by study of basic harmony and of stylistic procedures. You will develop your listening skills and learn about music from two different areas of study. These will cover a wide range of musical styles and genres, but will include one option from within the western classical tradition. For A2 you will extend these skills still further including a third area of study and you may specialise either in performance or composition.

This AS/A Level in Music can lead to further study in Music or Performing Arts in Higher Education at degree or HND Level. Music can be used as part of your course to broaden your studies and may lead on to a career in the music industry.

What other A Levels fit with Music?English Language & Literature, English Literature, Film & Media Studies which are all available at Barnet and Southgate College.

A Level

Music @barnetsouthgate #alevel #alevels #music #bsc

Exam board: EDEXCEL


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AS Level Unit 1a Practical work:Music Technology Portfolio 1You will present for external assessment two computer sequenced performances and one recording. The exam board will set the musical style of both sequences. The recording will involve drums, bass and lead and/or rhythm guitars as well as keyboards and/or voice. There will also be written work in the form of a logbook for each piece of music.

Unit 1b AS ExamYou will take a 1hr 45 min Listening and Analysis examination at the end of the academic year which will consist of a series of musical extracts on CD with a structured answer booklet.

Year 2 Advanced Level

Unit 2aPractical work:Music Technology Portfolio 2You will present for assessment a full multi-track recording of popular music, a sequenced backing track for a song and a detailed composition using all of the techniques learned in the AS and A2 years.

Unit 2b A2 ExamYou will sit two examinations, one involving technical analysis and commentaries on a variety of aspects of audio production and engineering.

The other is a practical test involving the production of a balanced mix of a set piece of music.

Entry requirements for AS/A Level courses A range of between five and six GCSEs with B grades in appropriate subjects.

Subject specific requirements: AS Some keyboard/piano skills are essential. These are tested during your audition for the course.

It is important to have taken GCSE Music and to be able to play an instrument.

You should have a basic knowledge of music theory and must be able to read music.

A2 To study Music Technology you must achieve a high E grade or above for AS. We reserve the right to direct students with a low E Grade to another more suitable subject.

Subject description You will acquire practical skills relating to sequencing and recording, as well as arranging and composing using music technology.

You will learn to recognise the musical, technical and stylistic features of modern recorded music. In addition, for A2 you will learn to compose and recreate sounds using music technology and will develop your ideas from AS level intomore complex and professionally produced productions.

You will also produce a detailed studio recording of a band.

Where will the study of Music Technology A Level take me? This qualification can lead to further study in Music Technology and many related subjects (e.g. audio engineering, recording studio and media technician work) in Higher Education at degree or HND level. Music Technology also provides students with essential problem solving skills which are invaluable in many other areas.

Music Technology can therefore be a stepping stone into the music, radio, internet, film or any other industry which involves sound production.

What other A Levels fit with Music Technology? Music, English Language & Literature, English Literature, Film & Media Studies which are all available at Barnet and Southgate College.


Audio and Music ProductionBuckinghamshire New University

Audio Recording and ProductionUniversity of Hertfordshire

Music and Audio TechnologyBournemouth

Music Composition and TechnologyUniversity of Hertfordshire

Music TechnologyUniversity of Hertfordshire

Music Technology and Video ProductionUniversity of West London

Music City University London

Popular MusicAnglia Ruskin

MusicBirmingham Conservatorie

MusicGoldsmiths

A Level

Music Technology @barnetsouthgate #alevel #alevels #music #bsc

Exam board: EDEXCEL


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AS Level Unit 1 Coursework Portfolio 30%

Coursework based on themes and subject matter developed from personal starting points.

Unit 2 Controlled Assignment 20%

A critical contextual assignment with a controlled test.

Year 2 Advanced Level Unit 3 Personal Investigation 30%

Integrated images and a written component.

Unit 4 Controlled Assignment 20%

Externally set assignment.


Subject specific requirements:

AS 5-6 GCSEs grade A-C with Art/Photography grade B.

A2 Minimum Grade D in AS Photography and 2 other AS passes.

Subject description This course will cover a broad range of photography skills including darkroom work and studio flash units. The use of digital SLRs and film cameras will enable you to develop skills in the darkroom and on location. You will be encouraged to develop your own work, this needs to be accompanied with research and an annotated sketchbook. All background research will inform the final presentation pieces.

Throughout the course you will be given the opportunity to analyse and evaluate the work of various artists and photographers; this will provide the context for your own work.

Where will the study of Photography A Level take me? A Level Photography can lead to a Foundation course in Art or Photography; with a very good portfolio, you can progress to a Degree in Photography or a related course. The study of Photography provides useful skills and knowledge relevant to a wide variety of careers, including film and media production, photo journalism, art and design, marketing and advertising.

What other A Levels fit with Photography? Film Studies, Music, English Literature and Language, English Literature, Art, Drama, History, Sociology


AnimationLeeds Metropolitan University

AnimationMiddlesex University

AnimationUniversity of Westminster

Digital Advertising and DesignRavensbourne

Digital Media TechnologiesUniversity of Bedfordshire

Documentary PhotographyUniversity of Wales, Newport

PhotographyUniversity for the Creative Arts

PhotographyMiddlesex University

PhotographyCanterbury Christ Church University

PhotographyKingston University London

PhotographyStaffordshire

PhotographyUniversity of Greenwich

Photography/Photography in EuropeNottingham Trent University

Documentary PhotographyUniversity of Wales, Newport

A Level

Photography @barnetsouthgate #alevel #alevels #photography #bsc

Exam board: WJEC

Syllabuses: 3570

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Sciences Biology / Chemistry / Mathematics / Further Mathematics / Physics / Applied Science / Applied Science (Medical Science)@barnetsouthgate #alevel #alevels #science #bsc

The facilities and science labs at college are really great and always available. George Cunningham

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AS LevelUnit 1 Lifestyle, Transport, Genes and Health• Structure and function of carbohydrates,

lipids and proteins; enzyme action

• Structure and properties of cell membranes; passive and active transport

• Structure and role of DNA and RNA

• Replication; protein synthesis

• Monohybrid inheritance

• Gene mutations

• Principles of gene therapy; social and ethical issues.

Unit 2 Development, Plants and the Environment• Cell structure and ultrastructure of

eukaryote and prokaryote cells: cell specialisation

• The role of meiosis

• Genotype and environmental influence

• Stem cell research and its implications

• Biodiversity, adaptations and natural selection

• Principles of taxonomy

• Plant cell structure

• Transport of water in plants

• Uses of plant products.

Unit 3 Practical Biology and Research SkillsStudents write a report of between 1500 and 2000 words. This will be either a record of a visit to a site of biological interest or a report of research into a biological topic.

Year 2 Advanced Level Unit 4 The Natural Environment and Species Survival• Photosynthesis; energy transfer within

ecosystems

• Evidence for global warming

• Evolution through natural selection and speciation

• Nutrient recycling

• DNA profiling and PCR

• Structure of bacteria and viruses

• Infectious diseases (eg AIDS and TB) and immunology.

Unit 5 Energy, Exercise and Coordination• ATP, glycolysis, anaerobic/aerobic

respiration

• Control and functioning of heart; ventilation and cardiac output

• Homeostasis

• The nervous system

• Impact of exercise on body, and improving performance

• Hormonal coordination

• Brain structure and development

• Imbalances in brain chemicals

• Human Genome Project.

Unit 6 Practical Biology and Investigative SkillsStudents will complete a written report of an experimental investigation, which they have devised and carried out.


Subject specific requirements: AS 6 GCSEs including B in Additional Science and a C in Maths.

A2 D at AS Biology + GCSE requirements for AS.

Subject description Biology is a popular subject. Through the course students develop an understanding of the natural world and develop important study and research skills. An enquiring mind is essential for success in this subject and the course will enhance your ability to analyse and evaluate scientific methodology. Well-developed English skills are desirable.

Where will the study of Biology A Level take me? The study of A Level Biology leads to many fields of study including -Medicine, Biology, Teaching,

Pharmacy, Pharmacology, Environmental health, Nursing, forensics, Physiotherapy, podiatry etc.

What other A Levels fit with Biology? Chemistry, Psychology, Maths, Physics, English.

A Level

Biology @barnetsouthgate #alevel #alevels #biology #bsc

Exam board:EDEXCEL

Syllabuses: 8BIO1/9BIO1

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Animal Science Writtle College

Biological ScienceKingston University London

Biological SciencesUniversity of Hertfordshire

BiologyQueen Mary

Biomedical ScienceSurrey

Biomedical ScienceUniversity of Bedfordshire

Biomedical ScienceBrunel University

Biomedical ScienceKingston University London

Biomedical ScienceUniversity of Westminster

Biomedical ScienceUniversity of Essex

Biomedical ScienceMiddlesex University

Biomedical Science Coventry University

Biomedical Science University of Essex

Biomedical Science – Physiology & PharmacologyLeeds Metropolitan University

Biomedical Sciences Manchester

Cosmetic ScienceUniversity of the Arts London

Environmental ConservationBangor

Environmental Health ScienceMiddlesex University

Health and BioScience – Extended DegreeUniversity of East London

Health and Life SciencesCoventry University

Human Biology & Science with Foundation YearKeele

Human NutritionChester

Medicine East Anglia

Mental Health NursingUniversity of Bedfordshire

Mental Health NursingDe Montfort University

MidwiferyBirmingham City

Midwifery Middlesex University

Sport and Exercise ScienceLiverpool John Moores

Exercise, Nutrition & Health with Foundation YearKingston University London

ZoologyNottingham Trent

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AS Level Unit 1 The Core Principles of Chemistry ContentsFormulae, equations and amount of substance, energetics, atomic structure and the periodic table, bonding, introductory organic chemistry.

Unit 2 Applications of Core Principles ofChemistry Contents Shapes of molecules and ions, intermediate bonding and bond polarity, intermolecular forces, redox, the periodic table – groups 2 and 7, kinetics, chemical equilibria, organic chemistry, mechanisms, mass spectra and IR, green chemistry.

Unit 3 Chemistry Laboratory Skills 1A range of practical activities and three assessed practicals (unseen).

Year 2 Advanced LevelUnit 4 General Principles of Chemistry 1Rates, Equilbria and further organic chemistry.

Unit 5 General Principles of Chemistry 2Transition metals and nitrogen chemistry.

Unit 6 Chemistry Laboratory Skills 2A range of practical activities and three assessed practicals (unseen).


Subject specific requirements: AS GCSE Core Science B or above, additional science B or above, Maths B or above. You may be asked to take a diagnostic test.

A2 AS Chemistry grade D or above.

Subject description Chemistry is a very demanding subject but also a very interesting one. Essentially chemistry explores the physical universe and explains the nature of the material and processes which sustain it. The course begins with introductory topics which develop basic chemistry skills such as chemical formulae and equations, chemical calculations and practical techniques. Students will then study the topics indicated above in three separate units and complete at least one practical session per week.

Where will the study of Chemistry A Level take me? Many of our chemistry students go on to university and study science based degrees such as medicine, pharmacy, biomedical science and biochemistry. Others pursue non-science degrees because the study of chemistry allowed them to acquire skills that are transferable across disciplines.

The study of chemistry provides useful skills and knowledge relevant to a wide variety of careers, including Medicine, Dentistry, Pharmacy, Analytical chemistry, Biomedical science, Biochemistry, Forensics, Teaching, Nursing and Environmental Science.

What other A Levels fit with Chemistry? Biology, Mathematics, Physics and Psychology


Aeronautical EngineeringBrighton

Biochemistry University of Huddersfield

Biochemistry University of Essex

Biomedical SciencesEssex

Chemistry University College London

Pharmaceutical Chemistry with Industrial YearQueen Mary, University of London

Pharmacology Kingston University London

Pharmacology Kings College

Pharmaceutical Chemistry with Industrial YearQueen Mary, University of London

A Level

Chemistry @barnetsouthgate #alevel #alevels #chemistry

Exam board: EDEXCEL

Syllabuses: AS Level 8CH01/A2 Level 9CH01

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A Level

Mathematics @barnetsouthgate #alevel #alevels #maths #bsc

AS Level Unit 1 Core Mathematics 1Algebra, quadratic function, equations and inequalities, geometry, sequences and series, differentiation and integration.

Unit 2 Core Mathematics 2Algebra, functions, exponential and logarithmic functions, geometry, binomial expansion, radian measure and trigonometry, trigonometric functions and identities, geometric sequences and series, differentiation and integration.

Unit 3 Mechanics 1 (suitable for students studying also Physics) or Statistics 1 (suitable for students of other subjects)

Mechanics 1Kinematics, dynamics, statics, moments, vectors.

Statistics 1Representation and summary of data, probabilities, correlation and regression, discrete random variables, normal distribution.

Year 2 Advanced Level Unit 4 Core Mathematics 3Algebraic fractions, functions and transformations, numerical methods, trigonometry, differentiation.

Unit 5 Core Mathematics 4Partial fractions, coordinate geometry, binomial expansion, differentiation, integration, vectors.

Unit 6 Mechanics 2 or Statistics 2Mechanics 2: Kinematics, centre of mass, work and energy, collisions, statics.

Statistics 2: Binomial and Poisson distributions, normal approximation, continuous random variables, uniform distribution, sampling and hypothesis testing.


Subject specific requirements: AS In addition to the above, learners must have passed mathematics at GCSE grade B or above.

A2In addition to the above, learners must have achieved a grade D at AS Level mathematics and mathematics GCSE grade B.

Subject descriptionThe course is an exciting one with students exploring many aspects of mathematics.

Problem solving skills are enhanced in the pure maths units and practical applications of mathematics are examined in the mechanics and statistics options. The course involves the use of technology in the form of graphical calculators and computers, investigations and practical work in addition to excellent classroom teaching.

Where will the study of Mathematics A Level take me? Students taking mathematics often progress on to university courses in medicine, dentistry, science or financial disciplines, and also degrees in mathematics itself. Mathematics is often an essential A Level requirement for these courses. It also prepares students for the world of work.

What other A Levels fit with Mathematics? Mathematics will complement virtually all A Level programmes. Students often take mathematics alongside combinations of science subjects such as chemistry, biology and physics. It also supports financial subjects like business, accounts and economics. Additionally, many students take further mathematics alongside Humanities subjects in order to have a varied programme of study.


Aerospace TechnologyCoventry

Civil Engineering University of Greenwich

Civil Engineering London South Bank

Civil Engineering University of Portsmouth

Civil Engineering with Foundation YearUniversity of Greenwich

Computer ScienceSwansea

EngineeringCity of London

EngineeringBirmingham

Electrical and Electronic EngineeringManchester Metropolitan

MathematicsNottingham

MathematicsSouthampton

MathematicsUniversity of Kent

MathematicsLondon Metropolitan University

Mathematics Liverpool

Mathematics for Financial ManagementUniversity of Portsmouth

Exam board: EDEXCEL

Syllabuses: AS Level 8371/A2 Level 9371

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AS Level Unit 1 Further Mathematics 1Complex numbers, numerical methods, coordinate systems, matrix algebra, series and proof.

Unit 2 Decision Mathematics 1Algorithms, graphs, route inspection problem, critical path analysis, linear programming and matchings.

Unit 3 Mechanics 1 (if student studying Statistics 1 already) or Statistics 1 (if student studying Mechanics 1 already)

Mechanics 1:Kinematics, dynamics, statics, moments, vectors.

Statistics 1:Representation and summary of data, probabilities, correlation and regression, discrete random variables, normal distribution.

Year 2 Advanced Level Unit 4 Further Mathematics 2 Inequalities, series, further complex numbers, differentiation equations first and second order, Maclaurin and Taylor series, polar coordinates.

Unit 5 & 6 The choice is individually discussed with students who completed AS Further Mathematics.


Subject specific requirements: AS In addition to the above, learners must have passed mathematics at GCSE grade A or above.

A2 A2 is not always available as a part of a full time course. Students could discuss the possibility of completing A Level Further Mathematics on individual basis with a curriculum manager.

Subject description Studying of Further Mathematics enables students to develop better mathematical skills and increase knowledge. For someone who enjoys mathematics, it provides a challenge and a chance to explore new and more sophisticated mathematical concepts. The higher level of confidence and enjoyment of the subject leads to better attainment across all mathematics modules and maths related subjects. Choosing AS Further Maths makes the transition to a mathematics-rich university course easier.

Where will the study of Further Mathematics A Level take me? Students taking Further Mathematics often progress on to university courses in mathematics, statistics, engineering but also medicine, dentistry, science or financial disciplines.

Further Mathematics is often an essential A Level requirement for courses at Russell group universities.

What other A Levels fit with Further Mathematics? Further Mathematics will complement virtually all A Level programmes. Students often take Further Mathematics alongside combinations of science mainly physics but also chemistry and biology. It also supports subjects financial subjects like business, accounts and economics


AccountingLeeds Metropolitan University

Accounting & FinanceAnglia Ruskin

Accounting and FinanceBournemouth

Accounting and Finance Middlesex University

Accounting and Finance Liverpool John Moores

Accounting and Finance Oxford Brookes University

Accounting and Finance with an InternshipUniversity of West London

Accounting and FinanceSurrey

Aerospace TechnologyCoventry

Computer ScienceSwansea


EngineeringCity of London

EngineeringBirmingham

FinanceUniversity of Hertfordshire

Finance including year abroadUniversity of Essex

MathematicsNottingham

MathematicsSouthampton

A Level

Further Mathematics @barnetsouthgate #alevel #alevels #maths #bsc

Exam board: EDEXCEL


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A Level

Physics @barnetsouthgate #alevel #alevels #physics #bsc

Advanced Subsidiary Level: 8PH01 (Year 1) Unit 1 Physics on the go (6PH01)Mechanics: Forces and how they affect rectilinear motion, Work, Energy & Power.

Materials: Forces and how they affect Fluids and Solids.

Unit 2 Physics at work (6PH02)Waves: Nature: Transmission, Reflection and Superposition.

Electricity: Potential Difference, Current and their relationship, Resistance and Resistivity, Electric circuits.

Light: Nature, Photoelectric effect, Spectra.

Unit 3 Practical investigations: referring relationships to y = mx + c, devising a fair investigation, construct accurate tables and collecting adequate data, constructing appropriate graphs, using gradients to verify relationships.

Accuracy & Errors: Identifying, calculating and adjusting for errors, comparing results and comparing on accuracy.

Year 2 Advanced Level: 9PH01 Unit 4 Physics on the Move (6PH04)Fields: Electric (including capacitors), Magnetic (including Electromagnetic effects).

Particle Physics: Probing matter and structure of matter, particle accelerators, Particles and their interactions.

Unit 5 Physics from Creation to Collapse (6PH05)Thermal Physics: Heat and Temperature, Kinetic theory.

Radioactivity: Nuclear decay & nature, Nuclear fission & fusion.

Oscillation: Simple harmonic motion, Resonance and damping.

Unit 6 Experimental Physics (6PH06)Practical investigations: Referring non-linear relationships to y = mx + c, devising a fair investigation, constructing accurate tables and collecting adequate data, constructing appropriate graphs, using gradients to verify non-linear relationships, Make improvements to investigations.

Accuracy & Errors: Identifying, calculating & adjusting for errors, comparing results, commenting on accuracy and how to improve.

Entry requirements for AS/A Level courses A range of five to six GCSEs at grade A* to C to include grade C in English Language and grade B in appropriate subjects.

Subject specific requirements: AS Grade B at GCSE Mathematics.

As well as: Grade B at GCSE Physics (or grade B in both GCSE Science & GCSE Additional Science).

A2 Grade D at AS Physics and AS Mathematics.

Subject description Physics is a demanding subject that would be of interest to those that are prepared to develop skills that will allow them to give descriptions of the underlying concepts and principles that predict the physical world.

For this students will develop skills of evaluation, insight and analysis. They will be able to demonstrate good practical skills and investigate relationships in a systematic and methodical manner and work with a high level of organisation to improve their accuracy. Students will be able to rationalise and describe abstract concepts in a logical method using clear trail of thought that will allow them to link theory to practice and share their work with others.

Where will the study of Physics A Level take me? Physics A Level will take students into any discipline. It’s main progression is into physical science or mathematical degrees. that requires systematic and rational evaluative skills.

What other A Levels fit with Physics? Maths. Chemistry. Biology.

Exam board: EDEXCEL

Syllabuses: AS Level 89PH01/A2 Level 9PH01

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Architectural DesignUniversity of Westminster

Architectural DesignUniversity of the Arts London

ArchitectureRavensbourne

ArchitectureUniversity of East London

ArchitectureKingston University London

ArchitectureUniversity of Greenwich

ArchitectureUniversity of Portsmouth

Architecture & Interior Design – Extended DegreeLondon Metropolitan University

Building SurveyingLeeds Metropolitan University

Built Environment FoundationUniversity of Greenwich

Built Environment with Foundation YearOxford Brookes University

Construction Management Birmingham City University

Diagnostic Radiography London South Bank


EngineeringBirmingham University

Physics University of Sussex

Physics and AstronomyQueen Mary

Physics – Extended DegreeUniversity of Hertfordshire

RadiographyCity University London

Radiography – Diagnostic ImagingCity University London

A Level PhysicsContinued

Social Sciences Business Studies / Economics / Government & Politics / Law / Psychology / Sociology / Applied Science (Medical Science)@barnetsouthgate #alevel #alevels #socialsciences #bsc

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I am looking for a career in investment banking Jason Brade

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A Level

Business Studies @barnetsouthgate #alevel #alevels #business #bsc

AS Level Unit 1 Starting a BusinessLegal structures, location, staffing, market research, business ideas, risk and finance including cash flow, costs and revenues, break even and budgets. The focus will be on the startup stage of a business.

Unit 2 Managing a BusinessDevelopment of cash flow, budgets and profits, organisational structures, effective workforces, operations management including quality and technology, marketing and the competitive environment. The focus will be on developing businesses.

Year 2 Advanced Level Unit 3 Strategies for SuccessFinancial analysis including published accounts and investment appraisal, marketing strategies, operations strategies (production) and human resource strategies. The focus will be on large public limited companies.

Unit 4 The Business Environment and Managing ChangeCorporate Aims and Objectives, Changes in the Business Environment including economic, technological, social, political and competitive change. Managing change includes causes, planning, impacts of leadership and culture, strategic tools and implementation of change.

The focus will be on very large public limited companies.


Subject specific requirements:AS A minimum of 5 GCSE academic subjects, grades A* to C. Grade B in either English Language,

Mathematics or a suitable subject.

A2 A minimum of a Grade E in Business Studies. If transferring from another institution, the student must have a sound academic reference.

Subject descriptionBusiness Studies allows students to explore the factors which enable firms to compete with rivals and determine which strategies to adopt to promote a successful enterprise. A strong focus on ethical and social responsibilities gives the student the opportunity to view qualitative issues as part of the study of the business environment. Students are encouraged to adopt a critical attitude to business behaviour and will be required to evaluate company performance and suggest strategies for improvement.

Where will the study of Business Studies A Level take me? Most students go on to University to study Business Management, Business and Finance and business-related Degrees. Business Studies provides essential skills and knowledge relevant to a wide variety of careers, including law, human resources, marketing, public relations, market research, teaching and self-employment.

What other A Levels fit with Business Studies? Subjects that complement Business Studies include Accounting, Law, Economics, Mathematics and Government and Politics.

Other combinations may also prove attractive to Universities and employers.

Exam board: AQA

Syllabuses: AS Level 1131/A2 Level 1131/Overall A Level 2130

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Business Studies University of Bedfordshire

BusinessBirmingham City University

BusinessNottingham Trent University

Business & ManagementBrunel University

Business and EconomicsBirmingham City University

Business and FinanceUniversity of Hertfordshire

Business and HR Management The University of Northampton

Business and ManagementBrunel University

Business and Management Aston University

Business and Marketing De Montfort University

Business Information Systems University of East London

Business Information Systems Middlesex University

Business ManagementSwansea

Business ManagementBrunel University

Business ManagementBPP University

Business ManagementUniversity of Greenwich School of Management

Business ManagementUniversity of Greenwich

Business ManagementBirmingham City University

Business Management BPP University

Business Management University of Greenwich School of Management

Business Management & Human ResourcesNottingham Trent University

Business Management and MarketingNottingham Trent University

Business Management ExtendedMiddlesex University

Business Management Marketing – Extended DegreeMiddlesex University

Business Management with Industrial PlacementKingston University London

Business Management, Sport & P.ELiverpool Hope

Business StudiesLondon South Bank

Business StudiesThe University of Northampton

Business StudiesUniversity of Hertfordshire

Business with AccountingKingston University London

Business/Information SystemsUniversity of Hertfordshire

Business/MarketingUniversity of Hertfordshire

International BusinessUniversity of Hertfordshire

International Studies Goldsmiths

International Travel & Tourism ManagementUniversity College Birmingham

LawBirmingham

ManagementNottingham Trent University

Management StudiesNottingham

MarketingUniversity of Essex

Marketing with AdvertisingUniversity of Hertfordshire

Public Management and BusinessPlymouth

Sales and MarketingCoventry University

Tourism Management Plymouth

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AS Level Unit 1 Market in Action (F581)1. The reasons for individuals, organisations

and societies having to make choices

2. Competitive markets and how they work

3. Market failure and government intervention

Unit 2 The National and InternationalEconomy (F582)1. Aggregate demand and aggregate supply

and their interaction

2. Government economic policy objectives

3. The application of macroeconomic policy instruments and the international economy

Year 2 Advanced Level Unit 3 Transport Economics (F584)1. Transport, transport trends and the

economy,

2. Market structures and competitive behaviour in transport markets

3. Market failure and the role of intervention in transport markets

4. Transport economics and government policy

Unit 4 The Global Economy (F585)1. Macroeconomic performance

2. Trade and integration

3. Development and sustainability

4. The economics of globalisation

Entry requirements for AS/A2 Level courses A range of between five and six GCSEs with B grades in appropriate subjects.


AS A minimum of 5 GCSE academic subjects, grades A* to C. Grade B in either English Language, Mathematics or a suitable subject.

A2 In addition to the above, learners must have achieved a grade D at AS Level.

Subject description The course will enable you to develop an understanding of the economic concepts and theories that guide business, government and individual decisions. Economic issues are analysed and investigated both nationally and internationally.

Where will the study of Economics A Level take me? Many of our Economics students go on to university and study Economics or Economics related degrees. Studying Economics will give you not only a good starting point for your career but also the opportunity to learn how to think like an economist. It will also broaden your intellectual training, provide you with the foundations of knowledge of how the economy works and help you to develop the relevant skills for the constructive use of that knowledge.

Economics graduates are employed in a range of posts which include banking, investment, manufacturing, transport, communications, insurance and retailing industries, as well as in government agencies, consulting and charitable organisations.

What other A Levels fit with Economics? Mathematics; Business Studies; Accounts; Law; Psychology; History and Sociology.


EconomicsThe University of Northampton

EconomicsMiddlesex University

Economics The University of Northampton

EconomicsNottingham

Economics and LawPlymouth

Economics and BusinessWestminster

Public Management and BusinessPlymouth

A Level

Economics @barnetsouthgate #alevel #alevels #economics #bsc

Exam board: OCR

Syllabuses: AS Level H061/A2 Level H461

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A Level

Government & Politics @barnetsouthgate #alevel #alevels #government #politics #bsc

AS Level Unit 1 People and PoliticsDemocracy and political participation, elections, political parties and pressure groups.

Unit 2Governing the UK Constitutions, parliament, the executive, the judiciary and rights in the UK.

Year 2 Advanced Level Unit 3 Introducing Political Ideology

In unit three students study the following political ideologies: liberalism, conservatism, socialism and anarchism.

Unit 4 Other Ideological Traditions

Ideologies studied are nationalism, feminism, ecologism and multiculturalism.

Entry requirements for AS/A Level courses

A range of between five and six GCSEs with B grades in appropriate subjects.


AS A minimum of 5 GCSE academic subjects, grades A* to C with a Grade B in a suitable subject.

A2 Grade D in AS Government & Politics.

Subject description Government and Politics is a popular subject. Through the subject, students develop an understanding of the British political system. They develop their conceptual understanding of political issues and ideas. Students, also, develop important study, research and essay writing skills.

Where will the study of Government and Politics A Level take me? Most students go on to university to a range of courses. Past students have joined courses, such as, Politics, Law, Economics, International Relations and History, English, Journalism.

What other A Levels fit with Government and Politics? A Level Economics, Law, History, Business Studies, Film Studies, Sociology, English Language and Literature.


American StudiesDerby

International StudiesGoldsmiths

International RelationsSOAS

PoliticsYork

PoliticsRoyal Holloway

Political Studies Aberystwyth

Politics and English LanguageAston University

Politics and International RelationsNottingham Trent University

Exam board: EDEXCEL

Syllabuses: AS Level 8GP01/A2 Level 9GP01

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AS Level Unit 1 The English Legal System

The study of Police Powers, Criminal Procedure, Sentencing, Solicitors and Barristers, Judges, Juries, Magistrates and Civil Procedure.

Unit 2 Sources of Law The study of Legislation, Judicial Precedent, Statutory Interpretation, EU Law and The Law Commission.

Year 2 Advanced Level Unit 3 Criminal Law 1Study of Principles of Criminal Liability, Murder and Manslaughter, Partial Defences, Non-Fatal Offences, Theft, Robbery, Burglary and Defences of Insanity, Automatism, Intoxication, Consent, Duress, Necessity and Self Defence.

Unit 4 Synoptic ModuleSet by exam board each year.




AS A minimum of 5 GCSE academic subjects, grades A* to C. Grade C in English Language and a B grade in a suitable subject.

A2 In addition to the above, learners must have achieved a grade D at AS Level.

Subject description This is a subject for learners interested in developing an understanding of the main principles of English Law. In the first year the AS focuses on analysing the English Legal System. It will provide knowledge on the criminal process from when a suspect is arrested, the trial and if convicted the range of sentences. It will explore the civil process starting from bringing a claim in the courts, the trial and the legal personnel involved. In addition it will involve analysing the theory of law making by Judges, Parliament and the EU.

In the second year the main focus is the Criminal Law. This will involve studying the most serious criminal offences such as murder, manslaughter, robbery and wounding with intent. Students will then have to advise a defendant of possible defences such as loss of self-control, intoxication and self-defence.

Students enjoy Law as it develops the ability to debate legal arguments, focus on current legal issues, develop their analytical skills and problem solve.

Where will the study of Law A Level take me? Many of our law students go on to university and study Law, Criminology and combined degrees with Politics, Business and Economics. Others pursue Humanities and Business degrees.

The study of law provides useful skills and knowledge relevant to a wide variety of careers, including Solicitor, Barrister, Criminologist, Legal Consultants, Economist, Accountancy, Business, Psychologist, Marketing, Public Relations and Teaching.

What other A Levels fit with Law? Subjects that complement law include: Business Studies, Economics, English, Government and Politics, History, Psychology, Sociology, – which are all available at Barnet and Southgate College


CriminologyChester

LawCity University London

LawBPP University

LawUniversity of Westminster

LawUniversity of Hertfordshire

LawMiddlesex University

Law Anglia Ruskin

Law Brunel University

Law St Mary’s University

LawCardiff

LawBournemouth

LawBrighton

Law and Human BiologyUniversity of Hertfordshire

Law and SociologyUniversity of Kent

Law with SociologyCanterbury Christ Church University

A Level

Law @barnetsouthgate #alevel #alevels #law #bsc

Exam board: OCR

Syllabuses: AS Level H124/A2 Level H524

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AS Level Unit 1 Memory, Attachments and ResearchMethods (PSYA1)In each of the above we will look at Psychological theory and then relate this to real life situations.

Unit 2 Abnormality Stress and Social Influence in each of the above area we will look at Psychological theory and then relate this to real life situations.

Year 2 Advanced Level Unit 3 Topics in Psychology (PSYA3)In this section we will select topics for you to study. In the past these have included Biorhythms, Perception, Relationships, and Eating Behaviour.

Unit 4 Psychopathology, Psychology in Action and Research Methods (PSYA4)This is an applied paper where we look at Psychological issues in real life. Topics may include Addiction or Media Psychology, Schizophrenia and Research Methods.


Subject specific requirements: AS To study AS Psychology you will need six GCSEs grade A-C including English Language, Maths and Science. Either English, Maths or Science must be a B grade.

A2 To study A2 Psychology you must achieve a high E grade or above. We reserve the right to direct students with a low E grade to another more suitable subject.

Subject description Psychology explores various explanations of human behaviour. You will explore the role of genetics and the role of the environment and culture in shaping behaviour. In AS Psychology you will study topics such as: – What is abnormal? How important are children’s early relationships?, What is stress and how can we manage it?, How does our memory works and how can we improve it?

At A2 you will explore theories of relationships and why they break up, theories of perception and how we perceive the world and how and why people develop mental illness. Psychology is not about your personal opinions but rather about evaluating theories using a body of scientific evidence.

Where will the study of Psychology A Level take me? Many of our Psychology students go on to university and study Social Science and related degrees. Others pursue Humanities or Science degrees.

The study of Psychology provides useful skills and knowledge relevant to a wide variety of careers, including Law, Social Work, Human Resources, Marketing, Public Relations, Market Research, Teaching, and Nursing.

What other A Levels fit with Psychology?Sociology, Biology, Physics, Law, Business Studies, Economics, Film Studies, History, and all English specification – which are all available at Barnet and Southgate College.


Applied Psychology and CriminologyUniversity of Brighton

Crime Scene and Forensic InvestigationLondon Metropolitan University

CriminologyUniversity of Kent

Criminology (Criminal Justice)Middlesex University

Criminology and Criminal Justice with PsychologyDe Montfort University

Police Studies with Criminal InvestigationUniversity Buckinghamshire

PsychologyUniversity of Portsmouth

PsychologySt Mary’s University

PsychologyMiddlesex University

PsychologyStaffordshire University

PsychologyKingston University London

PsychologyUniversity of Huddersfield

PsychologyCoventry University

PsychologyUniversity of Leicester

Psychology University of Portsmouth

Psychology University of East London

PsychologyRoyal Holloway

PsychologyOxford Brookes

PsychologyGoldsmiths

PsychologyBrunel

Psychology (Counselling Skills)Middlesex University

Psychology (Criminology)Middlesex University

Psychology with NeuroscienceSussex

A Level

Psychology

@barnetsouthgate #alevel #alevels #psychology #bsc

Exam board: AQA (A)


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AS Level Unit 1 Families and Households (SCLY1)A detailed examination of the family and households with a focus on areas such as childhood, divorce, social change and demography.

Unit 2 Education with Research Methods (SCLY2)An analytical examination of the education system with a focus on why some groups do better in education, who benefits from education and how students experience education. In research methods we examine how sociologists go about investigating society.

Year 2 Advanced Level Unit 3 Beliefs in Society (SCLY3) A thorough examination of the beliefs that shape the way we see the world.

Unit 4 Crime and Deviance with Theory andMethods (SCLY4)An exploration of the causes of crime and rule breaking in society, and an analysis of sociological theory.


Subject specific requirements: AS To study AS Sociology you will need six GCSEs grade A-C including English Language. Also a B grade in a suitable subject.

A2 To study A2 Sociology you must achieve a high E grade or above. We reserve the right to direct students with a low E Grade to another more suitable subject.

Subject description Essentially sociology is a critical analysis of society. It explores the behaviour of social groups and attempts to explain why different people in society have different life chances. For example, why do some people live longer than others? Why do girls do better in the education system than boys? Why do some engage in criminal activity?

You will focus on changing patterns and trends, for example shifts in the crime rate and changes in the divorce rate. Sociology seeks to propose explanations for such changes and thus attempts to offer explanations for social behaviour.

Where will the study of Sociology A Level take me? Most of our Sociology students go on to university and study Social Science and related degrees. Others pursue Humanities degrees.

The study of Sociology provides useful skills and knowledge relevant to a wide variety of careers, including Law, Social Work, Human Resources, Marketing, Public Relations, Market Research, Teaching, and Nursing.

What other A Levels fit with Sociology? Psychology, Government and Politics, Law, English, Film Studies, Economics, History and the Extended Project Qualification.


Criminology and SociologyRoyal Holloway

MediaSOAS

Media and SocietyLeicester

PoliticsSheffield

Politics and Social PolicyAston

Psychology with SociologyLeicester

Social WorkUniversity of East London

Social WorkMiddlesex University

Social WorkOxford Brookes University

SociologyUniversity of East London

SociologyBirmingham

SociologyGoldsmiths

Sociology (Criminology)Middlesex University

Sociology and Criminology Coventry University

Sociology and PhilosophyManchester

Social PolicySalford University

Sociology and Social PolicyKent

A Level

Sociology @barnetsouthgate #alevel #alevels #sociology #bsc

Exam board: AQA


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HumanitiesEnglish Language & Literature / English Literature / History / Extended Project@barnetsouthgate #alevel #alevels #humanities #bsc

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A Level

English Language & Literature

AS Level Unit 1 Exploring Voices in Speech and Writing(6EL01)External assessment 2 hours 15 minutes – short question style data response to unseen material. Written and spoken language and prose study. Close reading of one prose text from a prescribed list and reading from a range of other texts.

Unit 2 Creating Texts (6EL02) Thematic study (2000-2500 words) to produce own writing for different audiences and purposes. One prose fiction text and one from either drama or poetry, and reading from a wider range of texts.

Year 2 Advanced Level Unit 3 Varieties in Language and Literature (6EL03)External assessment 2 hours 45 minutes. Written and spoken language and either drama or poetry study. Two drama or two poetry texts from a prescribed list and reading from a range of texts.

Unit 4 Presenting the World (6ELO4)Topic base research leading to the production of own writing. One text from any genre and reading from a range of texts (2500-3000 words) own writing 1000 word commentary. Free choice of texts to produce three pieces of writing: literary, nonfiction, and an analytical evaluative commentary.


Subject specific requirements: AS 6 GCSEs grade A-C with English Language at grade B.

A2 Minimum grade D and 2 other AS passes at minimum grade D.

Subject descriptionThis vital subject encourages students to develop their interest and enjoyment in English Language and Literature by using integrated linguistic and literary approaches in their reading and interpretation of texts.

Also to engage creatively and independently with a wide range of spoken, written and multimodal texts. And to undertake independent and sustained studies to develop skills as producers and interpreters of language.

Where will the study of English Language & Literature A Level take me? English Language and Literature is a national curriculum subject and is a gateway to a good university degree as well as broadening and deepening knowledge and skills. Relevant degrees would provide opportunities in teaching; the media, – especially journalism; and the creative arts.

What other A Levels fit with English Language & Literature? Film Studies, History, Law, Government & Politics, History Sociology


Advertising Coventry University

Advertising and Brand CommunicationUniversity for the Creative Arts

Advertising, Public Relations and MediaMiddlesex University

EnglishSouthampton

English and American LiteratureKent

Film StudiesWinchester

JournalismKings College London

JournalismUniversity Roehampton

JournalismDe Montfort University

Journalism with Foundation YearUniversity of Central Lancashire

Media & Creative IndustriesUniversity of East London

Media and Communication (Television)Birmingham City University

Media and Communication (with pathways)De Montfort University

Media and CommunicationsBirmingham City University

Media and CommunicationsGoldsmiths

Media and Cultural StudiesUniversity of the Arts London

Media Production (Radio)University of Bedfordshire

Media Production (Scriptwriting)University of Bedfordshire

Media Production and Moving Imaging The University of Northampton

Multimedia Broadcast JournalismUniversity of Brighton

Public Relations, Media and MarketingCanterbury Christ Church University

Sports JournalismUniversity of the Arts London

Sports Journalism – Extended DegreeUniversity of East London

Exam board: EDEXCEL


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AS Level Unit 1 Texts in Context (LTA1 A2)2 hour written examination (open book) 60% of AS, 30% of A Level:

Option A Victorian Literature

Option B World War One Literature

Studying Victorian Literature; Set text 1 poetry. Wider reading 1 poetry 1 prose, 1 drama.

Studying World War One Literature; Set text 1 poetry. Wider reading 1 poetry, 1prose 1drama.

Unit 2 Creative Study (LITA2)40% of AWS, 20% of A Level.

Two tasks: 1 prose text and one on drama texts 2000-2500 words in total.

Year 2 Advanced Level Unit 3 Reading for Meaning (LITA3)30% of A Level, 2 hour 30 minutes written examination (closed book) 80 marks.

Two questions involving unprepared extracts and wider reading on the unit theme of Love through The Ages.

Unit 4 Extended Essay and Shakespeare Study (LITA4)20% of A Level Coursework 70 marks.

Extended comparative essay of 3000 words includes the writers’ style & techniques, choices of genre; different narrative techniques; individual choices of language & their effects; writers’ structures and themes.



Subject specific requirements: AS 6 GCSEs grade A-C with English Language at grade B.

A2 Minimum grade D in English Literature and 2 other AS passes at minimum grade D.

Subject description English Literature will encourage students to develop an interest in and enjoyment of literary texts through reading widely, critically and independently, across centuries, genre and gender, and through experience of an extensive range of views about texts and how to read them.

Where will the study of English Literature A Level take me? A good degree that offers opportunities in Creative Arts, Media, Teaching. It also develops analytical skills, problem solving and will enable you to write fluently and think conceptually.

What other A Levels fit with English Literature? Film Studies, History, Art, Drama, Sociology, Law Psychology Government & Politics.


English LiteratureAngela Ruskin

English LiteratureKeele

English LiteratureLeeds Metropolitan University

English Literature and Creative Writing University of Westminster

English Literature with Creative WritingUniversity of Hertfordshire

Creative Writing & English Literature Middlesex University

A Level

English Literature @barnetsouthgate #alevel #alevels #english #bsc

Exam board: AQA


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A Level

History @barnetsouthgate #alevel #alevels #history #bsc

AS Level Unit 1 Britain 1830-85: Representation and Reform• The Great Reform Act: its immediate causes

(from 1830)

• Chartism: origins of the movement from 1832; course and nature of threat to the authorities; its impact on politics and the political culture of working people

• Parliamentary reform and redistribution, 1867-85

• The implications of parliamentary reform for the development of the Whig/Liberal and Tory/Conservative parties

Unit 2 The Expansion and Challenge of Nationalism• The Unification of Germany 1848-90

• Republicanism, Civil War and Francoism in Spain, 1931-75

Year 2 Advanced Level Unit 3 The Challenge of FascismFrom Kaiser to Fuhrer: Germany 1900-1945

• The Second Reich c.1900-1919

• Weimar Germany 1919-1929

• The rise of the Nazis to 1933

• Life in wartime Germany 1959-45

• The extent of German responsibility for WWI

• The impact of Nazi rule over Germany 1933-39

Unit 4 The Making of Modern Russia 1856-1964This is a coursework unit. Students research and complete a written assignment on aspects of Russian history.

The study of Russia from the Tsar Alexander II (1855-1881) to the end of the Khrushchev period.


Subject specific requirements: AS GCSE History or an appropriate subject at B grade.

A2 Grade D or above at AS Level.

Subject description History is a popular subject. Through the subject students develop an understanding of the past and develop their conceptual understanding of the issues and ideas involved in the study of history. Students also develop important study and research skills and the ability to analyse and evaluate historical writing and sources.

Where will the study of History A Level take me? Most students go on to university to study a range of subjects. Past students have joined degree courses in History, English Literature, Economics, Journalism, Law, and Sociology.

What other A Levels fit with History? Government and Politics, Economics, Law, Sociology, Film Studies, English language and literature.


European HistoryKent

HistoryRoyal Holloway

HistoryUniversity of Leeds

History Canterbury Christchurch University

History University of Portsmouth

Exam board: EDEXCEL

Syllabuses: AS Level 8HI01/A2 Level 9HI01

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AS Level The Extended Project can be in the form of either:

• a dissertation

• an investigation/field study with statistical analysis

• a performance

• an artefact


Subject specific requirementsAll learners must be on the A2 year of their A Level course.

All learners must have a grade B in English Language and be committed to the course.

All learners will need a recommendation from either their personal tutor or a member of teaching staff.

Subject description This is an AS equivalent course which lasts for one year. It will sit alongside your normal A Level choices and offers an extra dimension to your programme of study. It is the only AS in which an A* can be awarded. The Extended Project (EP) can be in the form of either a dissertation, an investigation/field study with statistical analysis, a performance or an artefact. You will have to track your progress with an activity log and also give an oral presentation at the end about your EP discussing the research process and your experiences. The EP has been devised to develop a range of skills such as independent learning skills, investigation/research skills, how to be a critical thinker, oral and written communication skills. It has also been developed as a response to universities and employers concerns that young people do not have these skills. Interestingly students gain most marks on the processes involved in the EP rather than the outcome (the completed project itself).

The topic/research question that you select can either complement current studies or be based on future interests, perhaps career aspirations such as medicine.

Where will the study of AS Extended Project take me? The EP is proving a popular additional qualification nationally with a 51% increase in entries in 2011 (24,099 students). It has only been available for three years but has taken off rapidly, with one university admissions tutor calling for ministers to make them compulsory. (Source: TES 19/08/2011).

AS Extended Project @barnetsouthgate #alevel #alevels #bsc

(Note it does not progress to an A2 Level)

Exam board: EDEXCEL

Syllabuses: AS Level ZPJ30

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Contact our School Liaison TeamOur experienced School Liaison Officers can visit your school to give support and guidance on the many options available to students when they leave school.

We offer bespoke “have a go” taster sessions that can take place at school or we can coordinate large group visits to our 3 main campuses, where students will get to experience a real college environment and “have a go” at a range of exciting career options, from hairdressing to engineering. Alternatively we can simply attend your careers and options days or visit school assemblies with a targeted presentations to suit your needs.

Meet our School Liaison team• Have a go sessions • Help completing applications

• Your assemblies • Open days

• Options days • Careers day

Dionne WilliamsonCareers Adviser

As the Colleges careers specialist Dionne can help answer all of the difficult and challenging questions students may have, what are my career options, what happens next and what do I do if I don’t get my results?

[email protected] 8200 8300

Elizabeth ScottCurriculum Manager for Creative Industries

Elizabeth specialises in our Hairdressing curriculum and can help coordinate school curriculum visits to clarify the many study routes available beyond school.


Sue BakerCurriculum Manager for A LevelsGCSEs and Science

Sue specialises in our academic curriculum and can help coordinate school curriculum visits to clarify the many study routes available beyond school.


James PageEvents Planner & School Liaison Team Coordinator

James is your first port of call to coordinate any School Liaison events and have a go sessions. If you’re not sure of your requirements or think you have a tricky request please contact him and he will be happy to help out. He can also assist with requests for College brochures, marketing and promotional materials.


Nicholas NanikhanCollege Sports Maker

Nicholas is our sports enrichment expert and is responsible for coordinating all our sports activities at College from our basketball, football and netball clubs to insanity aerobics, you can follow all the action and updates from Nicholas @bsc_sport


James EdgerleySports Development & Commercial Officer

James coordinates the College’s many sports industry partnerships and can bring to life the career options available within the sports industry as well an insight into our work with employers.


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Zumba Southgate Campus Gym Badminton ClubTable Tennis ClubVolleyball TuesdaysJogging ClubFootball ClubNetball ClubBoxing Classes

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CLASS TRIPS

Home and abroad

WOMEN’S CLUB

10%SAVINGat The Salon, The Spa and The Restaurant.

A great place to chill and relax, with a new library set up.

10% OFF

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Why not become a Student Governor or a Student Rep?

LIKE TO BEHEARD?

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Get Digital!Before you start your course, we will be asking you to complete an online induction specific to your course. Go online and take a look: http://tinyurl.com/qgfzepg

We look forward to welcoming you to the world of online and blended learning.Angela Rideau, E-learning Coordinator.

Access 24/7, whenever, wherever

Download coursematerials andassignments

Contact yourcourse tutors

Communicate withother students

File courseworkand create a portfolio

for potential employersand universities

Learn independently

Submit assignments online

College WiFi

Ask aboutuseful apps for

your subjects

Interactive whiteboards

Track your targets and individual learning plans with Promonitor

Come to College and BYOD

(Bring Your Own Device)

Onlineinduction

eBooks and the latest online journals

PCs

Digital literacy support tutorials, online and onsite

Digital Helpdesk (DigiDesk), support and access to IT and digital learning tools

Be a DigiDeskAdvisor and gainwork experience

Apple iMacs

Moodle online learning environment

E-learning

Fun Stuff Joining a club or society is a great way to meet new people, have fun and be part of College life.

Zumba Southgate Campus Gym Badminton ClubTable Tennis ClubVolleyball TuesdaysJogging ClubFootball ClubNetball ClubBoxing Classes

Basketball ClubInsanity AerobicsTable Tennis

Follow @bsc_sport

DEBATING

CLUBImprove your communication and advocacy skills with our debating club.

ARTBlue Beanz Art Gallery, for learners with learning difficulties and disabilities and Arts 89, for mental health students.

Get nominated for an award at our annual black tie do!

WORK

HARD

POOLTABLE

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CHESS CLUB

Got your popcorn ready?

FILM CLUB

StarbucksA great place to meet for a coffee and a chat between classes.

PLACEMENTSWORKWe work with a large network of local employers and advertise voluntary and paid work experience opportunities to our students. We also offer support to students on work placement and guide them on how to make the most out of work opportunities.

ESOLConversation groupsHave fun and meet people from all over the world while practising your spoken English.

BONJOURPRIVET

Game On!

THE EXPERTSMEET

Meet Industry experts from a host of fields, and get support entering industry competitions

Vouchers and Kobo e-reader to be won.

CLASS TRIPS

Home and abroad

WOMEN’S CLUB

10%SAVINGat The Salon, The Spa and The Restaurant.

A great place to chill and relax, with a new library set up.

10% OFF

HUBIN THE

Why not become a Student Governor or a Student Rep?

LIKE TO BEHEARD?

GAMES CLUB

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Parent PowerFrom September 2013 the education leaving age rose to 17 and from 2015 it will rise again, to 18. However, post 16 education doesn’t just mean staying at school full-time: your child can stay at school, go to college, or take up an apprenticeship or a part-time training course. They can earn money and learn new skills at the same time if they want to.

Our A Level department is the second largest provider in the Barnet and Enfield areas, which provides those who wish to progress onto Higher

Education a clear route. However, for many students academic routes are not the most appropriate option; with an increasing number of vocational and professional education programmes on offer there are now other exciting pathways which lead students to greater success and fulfilment in their working life.

A recent Edge Foundation survey discovered that many young people are being actively discouraged from opting for vocational and professional education - with just a quarter of parents (27%) judging it to be worthwhile*. This is despite evidence that people who choose a practical, hands-on approach to learning are as fulfilled as people who took an academic route.**

Additionally, research from the 2012 First Steps to Wealth Report, illustrates that the lifetime earnings of a graduate are comparable with the lifetime earnings of many former apprentices - for example construction apprentices earn a total of £1,504,000 over their life time compared with £1,612,000 for a graduate,*** dispelling the fear that university degrees lead to much higher life time incomes.

The survey identified that many students (22%) are being advised by parents and schools that they are ‘too clever’ for vocational and professional education. Only half (51%) of parents encouraged their child’s choice to pursue vocational qualifications, compared to three quarters (74%) who were happy to support their child through an academic route.

This highlights a growing problem: you as parents are not getting access to the most up to date career information to allow you to make informed choices about your children’s future. We understand that parents remain the biggest influence on their children’s education (44%), so we need to equip you with the knowledge and skills to be able to give sound, informed advice about the options available for you child.

There continues to be a stigma attached to vocational and professional education which is unfounded. This country has a huge challenge ahead in ensuring that our children are equipped with the right skills to ensure a successful workforce of the future, and parents are part of that journey. It is essential that parents understand the future job market and therefore enable and encourage their children to train appropriately so they do not become another number in the endless list of university graduates that cannot secure employment.

Recent independent research commissioned by the Association of Colleges (AoC) found that many parents admit they struggle to give their child the right advise when it comes to the world of work. The Barnet and Southgate College REED NCFE Employment Zone has been developed with this research in mind. At the REED NCFE Employment Zone students are professionally guided to help them find the right job after their course, and they are taught how to think and behave in a work environment. This is done via work placements, interview training, CV writing skills and specialist careers advice as well as sessions run by employers within their subject area. In a recent survey of 1,264 employers conducted by REED, 97% put the workplace ‘mind-set’ element ahead of skills, as something they look for when recruiting. In a further study of 30,000 CVs, REED found that demonstrating a workplace mind-set on a CV “tripled your chances of getting and keeping” the best job.

Barnet and Southgate College recognise parents as a valuable source of information to help us provide you with the detail to make an informed choice about your child’s future education and progress. We want to know what is it you want from us in terms of advice and guidance and how we can help you to better advice your children? With this in mind we have developed various communications channels for you to engage with us.

A parents’ webpage: http://www.barnetsouthgate.ac.uk/information-for-parents

a parents’ Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/BarnetSouthgateParents

and look out for our Parents’ Survey, coming soon!

To encourage you to engage with us we often offer prize draws for survey entrants, these include track days, short culinary arts courses, spa treatments and many more – so it’s worthwhile! Let us know what you want, and what you think.

The Edge Foundation Survey*Research conducted by OnePoll in January 2014, surveyed 2,230 people aged 18-35 in full time employment in the UK.

**Respondents were asked to score on a scale of 1-10 (where 10 = happiest)

***Research sourced from the First Steps to Wealth Report, published in 2012

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Getting the right advice for your child“It is essential that parents understand the future job market and therefore enable and encourage their children to train appropriately.”

There are five careers advisors at Barnet and Southgate College, two are based at Wood Street, two at Southgate and one at Grahame Park.

Members of our team also work at Edmonton Green, Child’s Hill Library and Burnt Oak Community Centre.

The essence of careers guidance is helping people to make decisions about learning and work, and to manage their career progress. Advisers do this through offering one-to-one help and delivering group workshops. Our aim is to give students a full picture of their options, talk through the pros and cons and help each student to identify the best course for them.

Some common questions students ask are: What are my options for next year, What should I study at university, Can you check my personal statement, Would you have a look at my CV, What jobs can I get after this course and even: I want to earn lots of money but I don’t want to work very hard – what should I do?!

However, a fundamental part of the careers adviser’s code is impartiality. We are not a sales team working on behalf of the College and it’s not our job to sign up your child to College courses. Our role is to explore the full range of appropriate options with them, looking at the advantages and disadvantages and through this to help young people make decisions which are right for them – and that actually might not be to study on a course at Barnet and Southgate College.

We welcome parents to come in and talk to us with their child. In fact, this can be really helpful as parents know their children well and often have useful insight regarding what their children enjoy and are good at.

“I think we offer a number of things at College that schools just do not offer. I think we offer a wider range of opportunities in our mix of academic and vocational courses and consequently the chance to study something

new which is not available in school; a fresh start - a chance to define yourself as you wish, rather than conforming to other people’s established expectations of you; a chance to interact with a broader mix of people and to expand your horizons.

As part of our job we attend a number of external events such as Higher Education Fairs with students, and we also participate in school events. We are also starting to work at Employer Fairs this year so that students can meet employers and find out about jobs, apprenticeships, volunteering and training opportunities.

It’s important for us to connect with students at schools and within college. At the beginning of the academic year, the Learner Services team carry out induction talks with each group of new students. This gives us the opportunity to tell students about our services and how to find us. Class tutors can also sign up for further group talks which gives us the opportunity to reach more students. We cover things like Introduction to Higher Education, Alternatives to HE, Applying to University, Writing a Personal Statement, what to do next after your current course, Preparing for Interviews and Career opportunities in specific fields and Progression.

Sometimes students sign up for a course which really doesn’t suit them which can easily lead to de-motivation and under performance. We can help support them to identify better options and channel their energies into something they are more enthusiastic about. We are here to help them take the next step, whether that’s Higher Education, another further education course, an apprenticeship or employment.

We also help to equip students with the knowledge and skills they need to put their career plans into action so that they can get into the courses for the job they want.”

Susan Jackson, Careers Advisor

I love my job. I meet a variety of people at different stages in their lives and with such a wide range of needs and ambitions. There’s always something new to learn and I receive continuous on-going training and this has all sorts of benefits. For example, I recently went to an event at a local university which was focused on nursing and midwifery. Learning about what makes a high calibre applicant for these degrees has really helped me when advising clients and giving mock interviews.

I think employers these days are looking for a work ‘mind-set’ and by that I mean a willingness to turn up on time, focus on the task and apply themselves, a readiness to muck in and do both the humble and the more complex tasks, a willingness to learn and to sometimes put up with the odd mundane task. Everyone has to start somewhere.

I’ve been working at the College for nearly two years and there have been so many good things about this job but two in particular that stand out to me is when a student walks out of your office with a smile on their face because they have a plan and they’re excited about it and secondly when they rush up to you in the corridor to tell you that they’ve been offered a place on the course they wanted or have got the job that they went for, it’s very rewarding indeed.

Parent PowerFrom September 2013 the education leaving age rose to 17 and from 2015 it will rise again, to 18. However, post 16 education doesn’t just mean staying at school full-time: your child can stay at school, go to college, or take up an apprenticeship or a part-time training course. They can earn money and learn new skills at the same time if they want to.

Our A Level department is the second largest provider in the Barnet and Enfield areas, which provides those who wish to progress onto Higher

Education a clear route. However, for many students academic routes are not the most appropriate option; with an increasing number of vocational and professional education programmes on offer there are now other exciting pathways which lead students to greater success and fulfilment in their working life.

A recent Edge Foundation survey discovered that many young people are being actively discouraged from opting for vocational and professional education - with just a quarter of parents (27%) judging it to be worthwhile*. This is despite evidence that people who choose a practical, hands-on approach to learning are as fulfilled as people who took an academic route.**

Additionally, research from the 2012 First Steps to Wealth Report, illustrates that the lifetime earnings of a graduate are comparable with the lifetime earnings of many former apprentices - for example construction apprentices earn a total of £1,504,000 over their life time compared with £1,612,000 for a graduate,*** dispelling the fear that university degrees lead to much higher life time incomes.

The survey identified that many students (22%) are being advised by parents and schools that they are ‘too clever’ for vocational and professional education. Only half (51%) of parents encouraged their child’s choice to pursue vocational qualifications, compared to three quarters (74%) who were happy to support their child through an academic route.

This highlights a growing problem: you as parents are not getting access to the most up to date career information to allow you to make informed choices about your children’s future. We understand that parents remain the biggest influence on their children’s education (44%), so we need to equip you with the knowledge and skills to be able to give sound, informed advice about the options available for you child.

There continues to be a stigma attached to vocational and professional education which is unfounded. This country has a huge challenge ahead in ensuring that our children are equipped with the right skills to ensure a successful workforce of the future, and parents are part of that journey. It is essential that parents understand the future job market and therefore enable and encourage their children to train appropriately so they do not become another number in the endless list of university graduates that cannot secure employment.

Recent independent research commissioned by the Association of Colleges (AoC) found that many parents admit they struggle to give their child the right advise when it comes to the world of work. The Barnet and Southgate College REED NCFE Employment Zone has been developed with this research in mind. At the REED NCFE Employment Zone students are professionally guided to help them find the right job after their course, and they are taught how to think and behave in a work environment. This is done via work placements, interview training, CV writing skills and specialist careers advice as well as sessions run by employers within their subject area. In a recent survey of 1,264 employers conducted by REED, 97% put the workplace ‘mind-set’ element ahead of skills, as something they look for when recruiting. In a further study of 30,000 CVs, REED found that demonstrating a workplace mind-set on a CV “tripled your chances of getting and keeping” the best job.

Barnet and Southgate College recognise parents as a valuable source of information to help us provide you with the detail to make an informed choice about your child’s future education and progress. We want to know what is it you want from us in terms of advice and guidance and how we can help you to better advice your children? With this in mind we have developed various communications channels for you to engage with us.

A parents’ webpage: http://www.barnetsouthgate.ac.uk/information-for-parents

a parents’ Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/BarnetSouthgateParents

and look out for our Parents’ Survey, coming soon!

To encourage you to engage with us we often offer prize draws for survey entrants, these include track days, short culinary arts courses, spa treatments and many more – so it’s worthwhile! Let us know what you want, and what you think.

The Edge Foundation Survey*Research conducted by OnePoll in January 2014, surveyed 2,230 people aged 18-35 in full time employment in the UK.

**Respondents were asked to score on a scale of 1-10 (where 10 = happiest)

***Research sourced from the First Steps to Wealth Report, published in 2012

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Our Study CentresBarnet and Southgate College features many state-of-the-art facilities, including Mac studios and comfortable, modern relaxation areas.

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Qualifications UnpickedA guide to qualifications and levels.

What is a BTEC?BTEC courses...• Give you specialist, practical skills,

knowledge and understanding of a specific job area

• Include lots of theory and written work, but some practical, hands on tasks too

How long does a BTEC last?• Level 1 = 1 year

• Level 2 = 1 year

• Level 3* = 2 years

* In the first year you will study 90 credits in some instances and if successful will progress onto the 2nd year completing an Extended Diploma.

How is a BTEC assessed?• Most BTECs are assessed through

coursework, although, on some subjects there are now some external assessment requirements

Can I study anything else with a BTEC?• Possibly GCSEs in English/Maths or

Functional Skills

• Possibly A Level/s with a BTEC Level 3

What can I do after a BTEC?• Further study (including Higher Education),

training or employment

Who might BTECs be suitable for?• Those who have an idea about their future

career and the subject area they need to study

• Those who are better at coursework than exams

• Those who wish to keep Higher Education as an option (after Level 3)

What are Vocational Courses?Vocational courses...• Give you skills and knowledge in a particular

subject for a specific job/employment job/employment sector

• Are more practical than A Levels or BTECs

• Help you gain a recognised qualification for the industry you wish to work in

What are examples of vocational qualifications?• Diploma, NVQ, IMI, City & Guilds, AAT,

CACHE Diploma

How long does a course last?• 1 year for each level

How is a vocational qualification assessed?• Vocational courses are assessed by a

mixture of coursework and practical and written assessments and external assessments

Can I study anything else with a vocational course?• Possibly Functional Skills or GCSEs

English/Maths

What can I do after a vocational course?• Further study, training or employment

Who might a vocational course be suitable for?• Those who know exactly what job they

wish to go into and want to develop some relevant skills for this

• Those who are fairly practical

• Those who are not particularly interested in Higher Education as an option

What is a Technical Baccalaureate?Technical Baccalaureates... • Are Level 3 vocational programmes which

include 3 important elements:

• A high-quality level 3 vocational qualification - recognised and endorsed by industry

• A level 3 ̀maths’ qualification

• The extended project qualification, which develops and test students’ skills in extended writing, communication, research, and self-discipline and self-motivation

This new vocational pathway provides young people aspiring to a vocational career a first-class alternative to the more traditional A Level route, ensuring they leave college with both high level technical and employability skills needed for successful progression into the workplace.

What are Apprenticeships?Apprenticeships...• Provide on-the-job training where you

undertake work with an employer and are released for a proportion of the time to undertake your studies. Apprentices are paid at least minimum wage

What qualification would I get?• A NVQ Level 2, 3 , 4 or 5

How long does an apprenticeship last?• Depends on you, your employer and the job

area (3 months - 3 years)

How is an apprenticeship assessed?• A mixture of practical and written

assessments which are used to slowly build up a portfolio of work

Will I study anything else with an apprenticeship?• Functional Skills e.g. English, Maths, IT

What can I do after and apprenticeship?• Employment or higher level apprenticeship

Who might an apprenticeship be suitable for?• Those who want to work, earn and study at

the same time

• Those who know exactly what job they wish to go into

• Those who want to develop work-related skills and experience through an employer whilst gaining a qualification


What are Traineeships?Traineeships...• Are a pre-apprenticeship option for those who are not quite ready for an apprenticeship. Traineeships provide work preparation training, English and maths support (if required) and a work experience placement with an employer.

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What are A Levels? A Levels...• Involve study of general academic subjects

at Level 3

How long does an A Level course last?• 2 years: usually study 3 or 4 AS Levels in the

1st year and 3 A2 Levels in 2nd Year.

How are A Levels assessed?• A Levels are assessed mainly by exams, but

can include course work for some subjects.

Can I study anything else whilst I’m studying A Levels?• Possibly GCSE English/Maths or

Functional Skills

• Possibly a BTEC at Level 3 (Subsidiary Diploma)

What can I do after A Levels?• The majority of students progress onto

Higher Education either here at the College, or at university, however further training or employment is also an option

Who might A Levels be suitable for?• Those who want to keep career options open

• Those interested in careers where Higher Education qualifications are required, for which A levels are essential

• Those interested in progressing to Higher Education

• Those who are better at exams than course work

What are Access Courses?Access qualifications are...• Qualifications which prepare students for

study at university

• Qualifications for those who left school without qualifications such as A Levels, or those looking to gain promotion or change careers and require a Higher Education qualification to do so

• For applicants who are 19 years or above

What are Higher National Diplomas?HNDs are...• For those students wanting a practical route

to the workplace

• Work related Higher Education qualifications

• These are highly-valued by employers

What are Foundation Degrees?Foundation Degrees are...• An alternative to university with practical

and industry related elements. They are equivalent to the first 2 years of a degree; and you would complete your final year at university

• Designed to equip you with the skills and knowledge that businesses are looking for

• An alternative route into Higher Education

What are Higher Education Certificates?Our Higher Education Certificates are...• Certificates designed to give you the skills

and knowledge required by employers

• Our HE Certificates are run in conjunction with Middlesex University and will enable you to progress into Higher Education with this institution.

What are Professional Programmes?Professional Programmes are...• For those who know the profession they

want to work within and need a certain qualification to do so, or are trying to progress within their job

• For those who would like to change careers and need a qualification to help them do so

What are Teacher Training qualifications?Teacher Training qualifications are...• For students who want to teach in primary,

secondary, further or Higher Education.

Entry Requirements for coursesTo study at Level 1 you will need to have gained:• Good level of literacy and numeracy

• Some GCSEs grades A* E for some courses or an Entry Level qualification

To study at Level 2 you will need to have gained:• A minimum of 2 GCSEs grades at A*- D, or a

Level 1 qualification

These may need to include particular subjects and/or Level 1 literacy/numeracy

To study at Level 3 you will need to have gained:• 5-6 GCSEs grades at A*- C, or a Level 2

qualification

These may need to include particular subjects such as English and Maths, and/or possibly B grades in some subjects

For study at Level 4 or 5:There are no clearly defined entry requirements as many different factors are taken into account, including work experience, life experience and previous study. This will all be discussed with you at your interview.

If you are unsure about what Level you should be studying, our staff will help you at your interview or speak to one of our Customer Service Advisors who will be able to help you in setting up an appointment with our Careers Advisors.

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HEHEACCESSEE TRAINEESHIPQualifications UnpickedA guide to qualifications and levels.

What is a BTEC?BTEC courses...• Give you specialist, practical skills,

knowledge and understanding of a specific job area

• Include lots of theory and written work, but some practical, hands on tasks too

How long does a BTEC last?• Level 1 = 1 year

• Level 2 = 1 year

• Level 3* = 2 years

* In the first year you will study 90 credits in some instances and if successful will progress onto the 2nd year completing an Extended Diploma.

How is a BTEC assessed?• Most BTECs are assessed through

coursework, although, on some subjects there are now some external assessment requirements

Can I study anything else with a BTEC?• Possibly GCSEs in English/Maths or

Functional Skills

• Possibly A Level/s with a BTEC Level 3

What can I do after a BTEC?• Further study (including Higher Education),

training or employment

Who might BTECs be suitable for?• Those who have an idea about their future

career and the subject area they need to study

• Those who are better at coursework than exams

• Those who wish to keep Higher Education as an option (after Level 3)

What are Vocational Courses?Vocational courses...• Give you skills and knowledge in a particular

subject for a specific job/employment job/employment sector

• Are more practical than A Levels or BTECs

• Help you gain a recognised qualification for the industry you wish to work in

What are examples of vocational qualifications?• Diploma, NVQ, IMI, City & Guilds, AAT,

CACHE Diploma

How long does a course last?• 1 year for each level

How is a vocational qualification assessed?• Vocational courses are assessed by a

mixture of coursework and practical and written assessments and external assessments

Can I study anything else with a vocational course?• Possibly Functional Skills or GCSEs

English/Maths

What can I do after a vocational course?• Further study, training or employment

Who might a vocational course be suitable for?• Those who know exactly what job they

wish to go into and want to develop some relevant skills for this


• Those who are not particularly interested in Higher Education as an option

What is a Technical Baccalaureate?Technical Baccalaureates... • Are Level 3 vocational programmes which

include 3 important elements:

• A high-quality level 3 vocational qualification - recognised and endorsed by industry

• A level 3 ̀maths’ qualification

• The extended project qualification, which develops and test students’ skills in extended writing, communication, research, and self-discipline and self-motivation

This new vocational pathway provides young people aspiring to a vocational career a first-class alternative to the more traditional A Level route, ensuring they leave college with both high level technical and employability skills needed for successful progression into the workplace.

What are Apprenticeships?Apprenticeships...• Provide on-the-job training where you

undertake work with an employer and are released for a proportion of the time to undertake your studies. Apprentices are paid at least minimum wage

What qualification would I get?• A NVQ Level 2, 3 , 4 or 5

How long does an apprenticeship last?• Depends on you, your employer and the job

area (3 months - 3 years)

How is an apprenticeship assessed?• A mixture of practical and written

assessments which are used to slowly build up a portfolio of work

Will I study anything else with an apprenticeship?• Functional Skills e.g. English, Maths, IT

What can I do after and apprenticeship?• Employment or higher level apprenticeship

Who might an apprenticeship be suitable for?• Those who want to work, earn and study at

the same time

• Those who know exactly what job they wish to go into

• Those who want to develop work-related skills and experience through an employer whilst gaining a qualification


What are Traineeships?Traineeships...• Are a pre-apprenticeship option for those who are not quite ready for an apprenticeship. Traineeships provide work preparation training, English and maths support (if required) and a work experience placement with an employer.

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Your journey to enrolmentIf your course requires an interview, this is what you should expect. However some part time courses do not require an interview so you can go straight to enrolment.

STEP 1 STEP 2 STEP 3ENQUIRY WE WILL

INVITE YOU TO ATTEND AN

OPEN EVENT

Apply or enrol online via the apply button on our website.

Download application form and post to any campus.

Download application form and drop in to nearest campus.

ONLINE: ENQUIRY FORM

PHONE: 020 8266 4000

IN PERSON: AT AN EVENT

ONLINE: POST ON FACEBOOK

ONLINE: ASK ON TWITTER

PHONE: TEXT ‘1COL’ TO 88020

Bring proof of

portfolio of work if relevant.

Let us know if you can’t attend and we will set you a new date.

Make us aware of any support requirements you may have.

BY EMAIL

BY POST

APPLICATION INTERVIEW

BY SMS

BY SOCIAL MEDIA POSTS

WE WILL INVITE YOU TO

A COURSE INTERVIEW

BY EMAIL

BY POST

BY SMS


ONLINEBY PHONEIN PERSON


IN PERSON

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WE WILL REMIND YOU TO COME IN AND ENROL

BY EMAIL

BY SMS


STEP 4 STEP 5

Go in person to the campus where your course takes place.

You must bring proof of ID,

reference if appropriate,and anything else that you have been asked to provide.

If you are an adult learner looking for fee discounts you must bring in up-to-date

If you are a paying learner enrolling on a course that doesn't need an interview you can enrol online or in person.

To secure your place you must bring in proof of results, reference or anything else you are asked for.

Unconditional means you can go straight to enrolment.

Referral means you will be refered to another department and have a new interview set up.

Conditional means that you have to meet

some conditions before you enrol. These could be a reference, exam

results or a combination and will be explained at your interview.

OFFER ENROLMENTWE WILL INVITE YOU

TO ATTEND A STUDENT

ORIENTATION OR TASTER EVENT AND

TO COMPLETE YOUR ONLINE INDUCTION ACTIVITY

BY EMAIL

BY POST

BY SMS

CONDITIONALUNCONDITIONAL REFERRAL

IN PERSON

Your journey to enrolmentIf your course requires an interview, this is what you should expect. However some part time courses do not require an interview so you can go straight to enrolment.

STEP 1 STEP 2 STEP 3ENQUIRY WE WILL

INVITE YOU TO ATTEND AN

OPEN EVENT

Apply or enrol online via the apply button on our website.

Download application form and post to any campus.

Download application form and drop in to nearest campus.

ONLINE: ENQUIRY FORM

PHONE: 020 8266 4000

IN PERSON: AT AN EVENT

ONLINE: POST ON FACEBOOK

ONLINE: ASK ON TWITTER

PHONE: TEXT ‘1COL’ TO 88020

Bring proof of

portfolio of work if relevant.

Let us know if you can’t attend and we will set you a new date.

Make us aware of any support requirements you may have.

BY EMAIL

BY POST

APPLICATION INTERVIEW

BY SMS


WE WILL INVITE YOU TO

A COURSE INTERVIEW

BY EMAIL

BY POST

BY SMS




IN PERSON

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How to find us

Wood Street Campus Wood StreetBarnet EN5 4AZTel: 020 8200 8300Tube: High Barnet (Northern Line, Zone 5)Bus: 34, 84, 107, 184, 234, 263, 307, 326, 384, 389

Grahame Park CampusGrahame Park WayLondon NW9 5RATel: 020 8200 8300Car: On-site parking available.Tube & Train: Colindale (Northern Line, Zone 4) and Mill Hill Broadway (Thameslink) are just a 20 minute walk or a bus ride away.Bus: 113, 186, 204, 221, 302, 303, 382

Southgate Campus High StreetSouthgateLondon N14 6BSTel: 020 8200 8300 Tube: Southgate (Piccadilly line, Zone 4). The Southgate Campus is approximately 200m/2 minutes walk from the station.Bus: W6, W9,121,125, 298, 299, 382

Edmonton Green Campus 2nd Floor23 St. George’s ChambersSouth MallEdmonton GreenLondon N9 0TSTel: 020 8345 7209Train: Edmonton Green (Greater Anglia)Bus: 102, 144, 149, 191, 192, 259, 279, 349, 491, W6, W8

Hospitality House11-59 High RoadEast FinchleyLondon N2 [email protected]: 020 3074 1200Car: Parking available for £5 per day.Tube: East Finchley (Northern Line, Zone 3) Hospitality House is located directly opposite the station.Bus: H3, 102, 143, 234, 263, 603

SCBPUnit 1Baird RoadEnfield EN1 1SJTel: 0208 443 [email protected] Car: On-site parking available Train: Southbury Station (Greater Anglia), SCBP is a 5 minute walk from the stationBus: 121, 191, 307, 313

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OakleighPark

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Mill HillEast

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Colindale

BurntOak

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Silver Street

White HartLane

BruceGrove

Southgate

PalmersGreen

Bowes Park

AlexandraPalace

Hornsey

Wood Green

TurnpikeLane

ArnosGrove

BoundsGreen

WinchmoreHill

Grange Park

Enfield ChaseEnfield Town

Bush HillPark

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How to find us

Wood Street Campus Wood StreetBarnet EN5 4AZTel: 020 8200 8300Tube: High Barnet (Northern Line, Zone 5)Bus: 34, 84, 107, 184, 234, 263, 307, 326, 384, 389

Grahame Park CampusGrahame Park WayLondon NW9 5RATel: 020 8200 8300Car: On-site parking available.Tube & Train: Colindale (Northern Line, Zone 4) and Mill Hill Broadway (Thameslink) are just a 20 minute walk or a bus ride away.Bus: 113, 186, 204, 221, 302, 303, 382

Southgate Campus High StreetSouthgateLondon N14 6BSTel: 020 8200 8300 Tube: Southgate (Piccadilly line, Zone 4). The Southgate Campus is approximately 200m/2 minutes walk from the station.Bus: W6, W9,121,125, 298, 299, 382

Edmonton Green Campus 2nd Floor23 St. George’s ChambersSouth MallEdmonton GreenLondon N9 0TSTel: 020 8345 7209Train: Edmonton Green (Greater Anglia)Bus: 102, 144, 149, 191, 192, 259, 279, 349, 491, W6, W8

Hospitality House11-59 High RoadEast FinchleyLondon N2 [email protected]: 020 3074 1200Car: Parking available for £5 per day.Tube: East Finchley (Northern Line, Zone 3) Hospitality House is located directly opposite the station.Bus: H3, 102, 143, 234, 263, 603

SCBPUnit 1Baird RoadEnfield EN1 1SJTel: 0208 443 [email protected] Car: On-site parking available Train: Southbury Station (Greater Anglia), SCBP is a 5 minute walk from the stationBus: 121, 191, 307, 313

Barnet

Enfield

OakleighPark

Cockfosters

OakwoodHigh

Barnet

Totteridge &Whetstone

WoodsidePark

West Finchley

East Finchley

FinchleyCentral

Mill HillEast

Mill Hill Broadway

Hendon

HendonCentral

Colindale

BurntOak

EdmontonGreen

Silver Street

White HartLane

BruceGrove

Southgate

PalmersGreen

Bowes Park

AlexandraPalace

Hornsey

Wood Green

TurnpikeLane

ArnosGrove

BoundsGreen

WinchmoreHill

Grange Park

Enfield ChaseEnfield Town

Bush HillPark

Southbury

TurkeyStreet

GordonHill

Crews Hill

M25M25

M1

M1

M25

NewBarnet

HadleyWood

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