Full-time Prospectus | A Level Study Programmes
ENGLISH LITERATURE A Level
If you’re an avid reader, this highly regarded study programme is a natural choice for you. You’ll study a real variety of writing from different periods and genres, building on the skills you’ve acquired at GCSE. The course texts can vary, but are likely to include ‘The Great Gatsby’ by F. Scott Fitzgerald, ‘Wuthering Heights’ by Emily Brontë, Shakespeare’s ‘Othello’ and a variety of poetry. You will also learn how to analyse unseen texts and how to apply your skills in comparison of a wide variety of texts.
This subject is highly regarded at leading universities
In Year 2, you will be encouraged to follow your own interests in coursework through the comparison of two novels. You will also go on to study a further range of texts such as ‘The Help’ by Kathryn Stockett, ‘A Streetcar Named Desire’ by Tennessee Williams and a variety of poetry.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE A Level
If you loved Geography or Biology at GCSE, then this is the A Level for you. How do humans interact with their environment? How can a finite world supply a growing population? Environmental Science is a highly relevant and topical course where you’ll learn to analyse real world problems.
At AS Level there are two fascinating modules: How Nature is Threatened by Human Activities, and the issues around global warming; and, Water Resources and Supplying the World with Building Materials and Metals.
Career opportunities for Environmental Studies graduates keep getting wider
The study programme looks in detail at specific environmental issues including the benefits and problems of farming, fishing and forestry. You’ll also look at the global effects of energy supply and the origins and effects of pollutants and waste.
Fieldwork, laboratory work and an overseas trip are all part of the qualification (students have gone to Iceland in the past). You will also visit Paignton Zoo and the National Marine Aquarium to enhance your understanding of conservation and fisheries.
Fact file: Progression
This is a subject which is highly regarded everywhere. If you want to study English Literature at university, you will have a great choice; you could also progress to Petroc’s Foundation Degree in English with History. A Level English Literature is also useful if you want to study other humanities subjects. Our students have gone on to follow careers in the media, publishing, marketing and teaching, as well as some pursuing academic careers.
How long? Two years.
What do I need? Entry requirements are outlined on page 19.
Course code: FTB013
Fact file:
Progression Students on this subject have gone on to study Higher Education courses in Geography, Geology, Marine Biology, Oceanography and Planning. Environmental Science A Level is accepted by universities for entry on to a broad range of science degrees.
Environmental Science graduates may work for The Environment Agency, nature conservation organisations, local government, education and private industry. Career opportunities keep growing; from wildlife conservationist to waste manager, hydrologist to sustainability officer.
How long? Two years.
What do I need? Entry requirements are outlined on page 19.
Additional GCSE entry requirements: Grade CC in Double Science.
Course code: FTB014
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