Economics
Subject entry requirements: GCSE 5 grades 9-4 including GCSE English and Mathematics at grade 6. If you have studies Business GCSE, we would expect you to have gained at least a grade 6. The Pearson Edexcel Economics A course is structured into four themes and consists of three externally examined papers. Students build knowledge and […]
English Literature
Specification: AQA Specification B Subject entry requirements: GCSE grade 7 or higher in English Literature and English Language English Literature at A Level is all about how you can thoughtfully and critically form an argument: you will adopt a variety of lenses, explore texts through aspects of two different genres before coming to your own […]
English Language & Literature
Specification: AQA Subject entry requirements: GCSE Grade 7 or higher in one English qualification and Grade 6 or higher in the other English Language and Literature explores literary and non-literary texts though the analytical tools of linguistics. We consider how individual identities, societies and the wider world are represented and recreated in novels, drama, poetry […]
Film
Specification: EDUQAS Subject entry requirements: To have studied Film or Media previously would be an advantage but not a requirement Finham Park’s Film Department has acquired a national reputation for excellence in the last five years. Film Studies is one of the most interesting courses on offer here, covering the textual analysis skills of English, […]
French
Specification: AQA Subject entry requirements: GCSE grade 6 or higher in French Do you want a qualification that stands out? Do you want to develop an understanding of the rapidly growing and developing French-speaking world? Do you want the opportunity to refine your language skills to be able to communicate effectively in France and beyond? […]
BTEC Food Science and Nutrition
Level 3 Applied Certificate in Food Science and Nutrition Level 3 Diploma in Food Science and Nutrition An understanding of food science and nutrition is relevant to many industries and job roles. Care providers and nutritionists in hospitals use this knowledge, as do sports coaches and fitness instructors. Hotels and restaurants, food manufacturers and government […]
Further Mathematics
Specification: Edexcel Course Subject entry requirements: GCSE grade 7 or higher in Mathematics (GCSE grade 8 or higher in Mathematics is preferred) The content consists of pure and applied Mathematics (2 exams for each strand). The pure content will be covered over two compulsory papers; the first will mostly be covered in year 12 and […]
Geography
Specification: OCR Subject entry requirements: GCSE grade 6 or higher in Geography The study of Geography is an exploration around the world of the evolving and sensitive relationship between the natural and human world; nurturing global citizens of the future. Embarking on studying geography for A Level provides a distinctive opportunity to make sense of […]
Graphic Communication
Specification: Edexel Subject entry requirements: GCSE grade 5 or higher in Graphics or GCSE grade 5 or higher in Fine Art Our graphic artists, record, create and make images in response to theme and concept. Our learners explore a wide range of historical and contemporary illustrators, designers and artists. Students test and develop work by […]
History
Specification: AQA Subject entry requirements: GCSE grade 6 or higher in History Studying History at A Level requires students to complete exams in both the British (the English Civil War) and European (Tsarist and Communist Russia) elements of the course. Students also write a piece of coursework which allows them to explore the period of […]