Weston College - 1st year AS/2nd year A2

World Development, A Level

millie.taylor — Wed, 28 Sep 2011 11:21:17 +0000

Review date:

25 September, 2012

What will I do on the course?

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Entry Requirements:

At least 5 GCSEs grades A*-C.

Progression:

A degree at university (when combined with other A Levels)
A career such as, environmental management and sustainability, working with non-government organisations in developing countries, meteorology, teaching, travel and tourism.

Application Method:

General Application

Textile Design, A Level

millie.taylor — Wed, 28 Sep 2011 11:14:21 +0000

Review date:

25 September, 2012

What will I do on the course?

This is a varied and inspiring course. It introduces you to the processes, skills and ideas that come with textile design.

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Entry Requirements:

At least 5 GCSEs grades A*-C.

Progression:

The Art Foundation course at Weston College – and then on to a creative degree at university
Careers in textile design, or related areas such as fashion design, theatre costume, interior design, textile conservation, fashion journalism or teaching art and design.

Application Method:

General Application

Sociology, A Level

millie.taylor — Wed, 28 Sep 2011 11:09:03 +0000

Review date:

25 September, 2012

What will I do on the course?

A Level Sociology allows you to explore the nature of society. It examines the way people and the social groups we live in influence and mould us.

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Entry Requirements:

At least 5 GCSEs grades A*-C.

Progression:

A degree at university – Sociology is a good A Level to have to support your other A Levels
Careers include social work, business studies, marketing and work in the legal professions.

Application Method:

General Application

Religious Studies, A Level

millie.taylor — Wed, 28 Sep 2011 11:05:13 +0000

Review date:

25 September, 2012

What will I do on the course?

To study religion is to study what makes us human. Religion has been responsible for anger, conflict and war since time began.

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Entry Requirements:

At least 5 GCSEs grades A*-C. You don’t need a GCSE in Religious Studies, and Atheists are welcome.

Progression:

A degree in Religious Studies, Theology or other subjects like History, Sociology, Philosophy and Psychology at university (when combined with other A Levels)
Careers include clergy, teaching, social work and nursing.

Application Method:

General Application

Psychology, A Level

millie.taylor — Wed, 28 Sep 2011 11:00:47 +0000

Review date:

25 September, 2012

What will I do on the course?

You will study human behaviour and cognition. AS topics include a study of:

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Entry Requirements:

At least 5 GCSEs grades A*-C.

Progression:

A degree in Psychology at university (combined with other A Levels) Careers include clinical, forensic, sports, health, occupational and educational psychology.

Application Method:

General Application

Physics, A Level

millie.taylor — Wed, 28 Sep 2011 10:57:40 +0000

Review date:

25 September, 2012

What will I do on the course?

You will develop your knowledge and understanding of the principles of physics to a great depth.

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Entry Requirements:

At least 5 GCSEs grades A*-C range, including Double or Triple Science or Physics at grade B or above.

Progression:

A degree at univeristy (when combined with other A Levels) Careers include engineering, medicine, communications and environmental sciences, transport and aerospace engineering, research and development and medicine.

Application Method:

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Physical Education, A Level

millie.taylor — Wed, 28 Sep 2011 10:54:24 +0000

Review date:

25 September, 2012

What will I do on the course?

AS Level topics include:

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Entry Requirements:

At least 5 GCSEs grades A*-C. You will also need a keen interest in all aspects of sport and physical education and be playing a sport at a competitive level, or being a member of a sports club.

Progression:

A degree in Sports Science, Physical Education or Sports Coaching. Sport Coaching is offered in partnership with University of Bath at Weston College.
Careers in physiotherapy, teaching, the armed forces and the fitness/leisure industry.

Application Method:

General Application

Photography, A Level

millie.taylor — Wed, 28 Sep 2011 10:48:40 +0000

Review date:

25 September, 2012

What will I do on the course?

You will learn how to take photographs with a manual SLR camera, process black and white film and print your own images.

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Entry Requirements:

At least 5 GCSEs grades A*-C.

Progression:

University Arts London Foundation Diploma in Art, Design and Communication at Weston College
A photography related degree at university
Careers exist as a professional photographer including fashion, advertising, TV and film.

Application Method:

General Application

Philosophy, A Level

millie.taylor — Wed, 28 Sep 2011 10:45:05 +0000

Review date:

25 September, 2012

What will I do on the course?

You will explore the possibilities and limitations of knowledge and how we live our lives.

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Entry Requirements:

At least 5 GCSEs grades A*-C, including at least two or three essay type subjects such as English Literature and History at grades A*-B.

Progression:

A degree at university (when combined with other A Levels) Philosophy supports a wide range of careers including social work, business and law.

Application Method:

General Application

Music, A Level

millie.taylor — Wed, 28 Sep 2011 10:39:09 +0000

Review date:

25 September, 2012

What will I do on the course?

A Level Music will develop your skills in performing, composing, listening and understanding music.

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Entry Requirements:

At least 5 GCSEs grades A*-C, to include Music, plus music grade 5. If you have not taken GCSE Music you will be invited to discuss your music experience.

Progression:

A degree at university (when combined with other related A Levels)
Careers exist in the music industry, as a performer, composer, technician or music management, music retail, music publishing, media, broadcasting, music journalism or teaching.

Application Method:

General Application