Full-time Prospectus | A Level Study Programmes
HISTORY A Level
If History interested you at GCSE, this A Level is a great choice. Over two years, you’ll study a variety of topics including a British depth study and a selection of 20th Century World History modules, including Russia and Germany.
High level analysis skills are valued by employers
If you’re hoping to progress to university, History is a highly respected degree choice and will give you the advanced analytical and evaluative skills prized by both universities and employers. The subject itself includes elements of Politics, Geography, Economics, Media, Psychology and Sociology, therefore making History an excellent and adaptable choice that easily combines with most other A Levels.
In the first year, students will develop both their core written study skills and oral skills via debates, presentations and group work, alongside support given to prepare students for the exams in Year 2.
In the second year, you’ll focus on a controversial historical period, whilst developing key independent learning skills via a coursework-based historical enquiry.
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Progression Many students progress to university degree courses in History or joint degrees with another subject, including the Foundation Degree in History with English at Petroc. The high-level skills of analysis and evaluation you’ll develop are in great demand by all leading professions and employers. History can lead to a range of professional careers and disciplines, including journalism, archaeology, law, business, teaching, management, librarianship and information science.
How long? Two years.
What do I need? Entry requirements are outlined on page 19.
Course code: FTB021
Study this course alongside A Levels.
On this course, you will have the opportunity to develop your English and Maths skills if required.
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INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
BTEC Certificate/Extended Certificate
From creating websites to learning how to make yourself more employable, this valuable study programme will help you develop both your creative side and your technical computing ability, allowing you to be more workplace-ready. Through this two year qualification, you’ll acquire a range of IT skills, such as developing your design skills and how to apply these to create websites and animations.
Designed to help you develop specialist skills required in the IT industry
Students take this qualification alongside a programme of three AS Levels, which may be in non-computing subjects. The subject comprises six units, two of which are mandatory and four optional. The two units you must take are Communications and Employability Skills, and Computer Systems. Your choices are Client Side Web Development, Web Server Scripting, Programming, and Game Design. You’ll complete three units (including the mandatory ones) in the first year, followed by the further three in the second year.
Fact file: Progression
This subject is designed to help you develop specialist skills required in the IT industry. Web design, graphic art, animator, computer games design, or computer games programming are all career paths you might consider. In UCAS points, this qualification is equivalent to an AS/A Level, so it’s valuable to help you gain entry to the university of your choice.
How long? Two years.
What do I need? Entry requirements are outlined on page 19.
Course code: FTB023
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