prospectus 2014/15 - dudley...

Prospectus 2014/15

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Accounting

Biology

Business

Chemistry

Communication & Culture

Computing

Dance

Drama & Theatre Studies

Economics

English Language

English Literature

Environmental Studies

Extended Project Qualifications

Film Studies

Fine Art

French

Geography

Geology

German

Government & Politics

Graphic Design

History

ICT (Information andCommunication Technology)

Law

Mathematics (Pure & Mechanics

or Pure & Statistics)

Media Studies

Music

Photography

Physics

Product Design

Psychology

Religious Studies

Sociology

Sport & Physical Education

Textiles

Subjects

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ContentsWelcome to your future ..................................................................................................................................................04

Our vision ......................................................................................................................................................................05

Your opportunities ........................................................................................................................................................08

Inspiring facilities for inspired minds ................................................................................................................................09

Experience the Dudley Learning Quarter ........................................................................................................................12

Extra curricular ..............................................................................................................................................................13

Students’ Union..............................................................................................................................................................16

Pastoral care ..................................................................................................................................................................17

Moving on ......................................................................................................................................................................20

Working together............................................................................................................................................................21

What we love about Dudley Sixth ..................................................................................................................................23

Subjects pages ..............................................................................................................................................................27

Our approach ................................................................................................................................................................69

Financial help..................................................................................................................................................................72

Admissions ....................................................................................................................................................................73

How to find us ................................................................................................................................................................74

Application form ............................................................................................................................................................76

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Did you know thatFrance’s Eiffel Tower can grow by more than 15cm in height?

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Welcome to your future Find out for yourself why Dudley Sixth could be the place for you.

Dudley Sixth is fast gaining a reputation for being one of

the best places in the region to study A Levels. Opened in

September 2012, we offer AS and A Level courses for

bright and motivated students in fabulous new facilities,

backed up with excellent support and teaching.

Dudley Sixth is a partnership, details of which can be found

in the section entitled ‘Working Together’ on page 21,

although any student with the right entry qualifications and

attitude is welcome. The positive feedback we have already

received from students and parents has been phenomenal.

Read some of the comments yourself in the ‘What we love

about Dudley Sixth’ section on page 23.

This prospectus gives you an overview of our courses

and your career opportunities. But to get a real feel for life at

Dudley Sixth, it’s a good idea to come and talk to us and

to have a look round our fantastic facilities yourself. We’d

be delighted to meet you and hear about your plans for

your future.

In the meantime, you can find out more by visiting

www.dudleysixth.co.uk or calling our enquiries team on

0800 783 6095. We encourage students and parents to

ask plenty of questions – and there’s no time like the

present to get started.

Robert Chapman B.Sc.(Hons), M.A., P.G.C.E.

Director of Dudley Sixth

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Our visionSee why learning is about more than exams and textbooks.

Dudley Sixth doesn’t believe in spoon-feeding students

with information or teaching them merely to pass

examinations. Of course exam success is vital to your

onward career at university or work, but so is the ability to

think for yourself, to question norms and to explore the

ideas that grab your interest.

Thought-provoking discussions – rather than textbooks

and lectures – can help to inspire a lifelong love of learning

in us all. At Dudley Sixth we aim to nurture generations of

inquiring minds.

To help you thrive in your studies, we have created an

environment that is happy, warm and supportive. We will

celebrate your successes and encourage you to be the

best you can possibly be.

Studies indicate thatlearning new thingshelps the brain tochange very quickly.

Did you know jugglinghas shown to change the brain in as little asseven days.

The toughest and meanestdinosaur was likely to havebeen Deinonychus.

It was only about 1.5metres tall, 2.7 metres longand weighed about asmuch as an average man.

So Tyrannosaurus Rex…

Who’s the daddy?

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Your opportunities Seize your chance to grow, as well as learn.

Dudley Sixth furthers your career plans with an

exciting range of traditional and modern AS and A-level

courses. But you should not only leave Dudley Sixth with

excellent qualifications.

It is our hope that you will progress to adult life feeling

confident, mature and ready to pursue your ambitions.

We expect a lot from you – and we think you’ll get a lot

back in return.

Our town centre location makes Dudley Sixth easy to

access. Alongside excellent teaching from experienced

staff, the new facilities of the Dudley Learning Quarter –

including a library, sport and fitness centre, computer

zones and quiet, study-friendly support areas – will help to

facilitate a culture of high achievement for you and your

fellow students.

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Inspiring facilitiesfor inspired minds.

Dudley Sixth has been built just for you! It has well

equipped teaching rooms and laboratories as well as

computer zones and quiet study-friendly support areas.

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We’ve thought about what you need to achieve your

AS and A Levels, including the right environment.

We provide the rooms, equipment and resources you

need to study, together with a happy, warm and

supportive learning environment.

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Opening Spring 2014The Dudley Learning Quarter is set to grow further with

the addition of Dudley Enhance, a purpose-built resource

centre for our A Level students opening in Spring 2014.

Packed full of exciting technology and designed to

support A Level studies, one of Dudley Enhance’s key

features is a large lecture theatre which can seat up to

100 students. There will also be an iPoint Student Learning

Centre, seminar and teaching rooms, lots of spaces to

study and relax, as well as a mathematics Innovation

Centre with dedicated resources to support our

A Level maths students.

The strikingly modern building will also house a café where

students can relax with drinks and refreshments. Snacks

and meals will be produced by Dudley College’s catering

students in the purpose-built training kitchen, giving these

chefs-in-the-making that all-important experience to make

them stand out from the crowd when they enter the

hospitality industry.

This distinctive new building, situated between Dudley

Sixth and the planned new engineering and manufacturing

centre Dudley Advance, is guaranteed to provided the

best possible learning environment for our A Level

students to succeed.

Dudley College – The Broadway

Dudley Evolve

Dudley Aspire

Dudley Sixth

Priory Villa

Dudley Enhance – Opening Spring 2014

Dudley Advance Centre for Engineering and Manufacturing Technology – Opening Autumn 2014

Dudley College – Motor Vehicle Centre

Bus Station

Police Station

Coronation Gardens

Dudley MBC Council House

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Experience the DudleyLearning Quarter

If you are a student at Dudley Sixth you have access to

all the great facilities in the Dudley Learning Quarter.

Packed full of exciting technology and social spaces,

the Dudley Learning Quarter provides you with the very

best to inspire your learning, guarantee fun and ensure

you achieve your goals.

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Extra curricularHave some serious fun during your time at Dudley Sixth.

At AS and A-level, you may have reduced the

number of subjects you’re studying, but that’s no

reason to narrow your horizons. Dudley Sixth offers a

range of mind-expanding extra curricular activities to

enhance your time with us.

Whether you’re into drama, dance and music, or

sport and outdoor adventure, there’s some serious fun to

be had out of hours at Dudley Sixth. In addition there will

be opportunities to help mentor other students, participate

in community projects or be a volunteer helper in a range

of organisations.

There is a grown-up element to all this, too. As well as

helping you to build lasting friendships and reminding you

that life isn’t all about exams, our extracurricular activities

will look great on your CV, making you stand out to

potential employers or university admissions officers.

Team DudleyWe are very proud to be working with Team Dudley to offer

a fantastic sports development programme which gives

you the chance to study and pursue your sporting interests

at the same time. Team Dudley Sport has been developed

to demonstrate our commitment to sport and add value to

your experience as a student.

Through Team Dudley Sport, you can:

• Receive specialised coaching and training for six

hours per week

• Compete regionally and nationally in British

Colleges Sports tournaments

• Attend trials for regional and national squads

• Get involved in volunteering in the local area

• Undertake coaching and leadership qualifications.

To find out more visit www.teamdudley.co.uk

Duke of Edinburgh Bronze and Silver Awards These exciting and prestigious

awards give you the opportunity to

take part in a range of challenging

activities. You will learn map reading

and survival skills, take part in

expeditions and complete a

volunteering project. You will

make new friends and enjoy a

spirit of adventure.

This doesn’t happen on Earth because theatmosphere puts alayer of oxidizedmaterial between thesurfaces. This processis called cold welding.

Did you know if two piecesof metal touch in space,they become permanentlystuck together?

A prince of theKingdom of Merciacalled Dudd or Dudobuilt a fortress. Addthe suffix ‘ley’ or ‘lea’which means land andyou get the likely originof the area’s name.

Did you know the firstmention of a castle atDudley was 700 A.D.?

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Students’ UnionA real taste for life.

Being a part of our Students’ Union will give you a real

taste for life at university.

The Students’ Union campaigns for students’ rights,

speaks on your behalf and promotes social activities. By

joining the Union, you will have opportunities to travel,

volunteer and have fun.

Our Students’ Union promotes a ‘class rep’ system

whereby you can either stand yourself or elect one of your

peers to represent you on a college-wide basis. You can

also stand for election as a member of the Students’ Union

Executive team.

Membership of the Students’ Union is free and NUS cards

are available from www.nus.org.uk for a small charge.

You can contact the Students’ Union by emailing them at

[email protected] or call 0800 783 6095.

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Pastoral careChoose a supportive, happy environment for achieving your potential.

As a student at Dudley Sixth you are on the brink of

adulthood and so our teaching staff will treat you

accordingly, encouraging you to be independent and

express your thoughts and ideas as an individual.

All learners, however, may need extra support from time to

time. You may be feeling vulnerable because of friendship,

relationship or family problems, or perhaps you are

struggling to cope with your homework.

To ensure your well-being we have a first class system of

pastoral care. Your personal tutor will usually be your first

point of contact for advice. Our student support team is

happy to help at any time too.

We also have qualified counsellors, mentors and other

advisers who can give you confidential support on any

matter which might be holding you back.

Disability statementDudley Sixth has an open and welcoming policy towards

applicants and students who may have a disability or

learning difficulty.

We recognise the rights of all students to be treated fairly

and to have equal access to facilities and services.

Dudley Sixth has a range of specialist staff who encourage,

support and enhance the educational experience of

students with disabilities and learning difficulties.

We are committed to quality improvement in the services

we offer and have an on-going programme of development

in order to widen participation.

We continuously review the effectiveness of our provision

to meet the specific needs, interests and aspirations of

all learners.

The average adult heartpumps about 6,000 - 7,500litres of blood per day.

Did you know as well as atraditional symbol of love,the human heart is one ofthe hardest workingorgans in the body?

As icebergs melt, theyleak nutrients into theocean around them.Recent studies haveshown that the watersurrounding icebergsteems with plankton, fish and other sea life.

Did you know icebergsfeed the fish?

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Moving onArm yourself with the skills you need in the future.

Dudley Sixth provides an important springboard between

school and Higher Education or the world of work, so we

always have our eyes on your future. However, the choices

that lie before you can be complex and confusing – that’s

where we come in.

We have the expertise to guide you through the whole

university admissions process, through both personal

advice sessions and by providing the opportunity to attend

university open days and Higher Education fairs.

We aim to make sure your next step is the right

one for you.

Working togetherSomething for everyone.

Dudley Sixth is open to all school leavers.

However, it is a partnership with the following schools:

• The Coseley School

• The Holly Hall Academy

• The High Arcal School

• Castle High School and Visual Arts College

• The Dormston School

• Dudley College.

If you are from one of the partner schools you will

benefit from having one of your teachers as your

personal tutor. You will also have the opportunity to be

a role model and mentor to younger pupils at the school.

You may even find one of your teachers delivering part of

your A Level course.

If you are not from a partner school – don’t worry. Our

dedicated and experienced team of teachers will give you

all the help and support you need.

“Dudley Sixth provides an ideal environment for those

students who want the reassurance of familiar faces and

yet new opportunities to grow and develop.”

• Amanda Elwiss – Headteacher, The Coseley School

• Graham Lloyd – Principal, The Holly Hall Academy

• Jo Manson – Headteacher, The High Arcal School

• Michelle King – Headteacher, Castle High School

and Visual Arts College

• Ben Stitchman – Headteacher,

The Dormston School

• Lowell Williams – Principal, Dudley College.

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The aircraft is an artisticcreation of a 1916 BritishSopwith Camel, designedby Rudolph de Harak andconstructed by sculptorWilliam Tarr. It was hoistedinto place by crane in 1969and hasn’t moved since.

Did you know a British World War I planesits on a skyscraper in Lower Manhattan, New York?

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What we love about Dudley Sixth

“A Levels are definitelyharder than GCSEs,but you get lots ofhelp from the teacherswhich has made iteasier to settle down.”

Students from Castle High School and Visual Arts College

“I’m studying for myChemistry A Level,which is greatbecause all the desksand equipment inthe labs are new.”

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“When we’re not inlessons there’s loadsof computers aroundso you can get onwith your work.”

Students from The Coseley School

Students from The Dormston School

Students from The Dormston School

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“My A Level timetablemeans I have gapsbetween some of mylessons, so I canchoose what I do andwhen I do it.”

Students from The Holly Hall Academy

What we love about Dudley Sixth continued

“Seeing a familiar facefrom my old schoolwhen I first started atDudley Sixth stoppedme being so nervousabout studyingsomewhere new.”

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“It was great to havesome of my friendsfrom my old schoolaround when I startedat Dudley Sixth, butnow I’ve made lots ofnew friends as well.”

Students from The High Arcal School

SubjectsFollow your interests and see where they lead…

The following pages outline the subjects available at Dudley

Sixth. All students study three or four subjects. To be in

with a chance of joining us in September 2014 you are

encouraged to apply as soon as possible.

Entry RequirementsTo study AS levels, you will require a minimum of 5 GCSEs,

including two at grade B and three at grade C. English

Language must be one of these.

In addition, individual subjects have their own specific

requirements (see the following pages for details).

To progress from AS to A2, students are expected to pass

three subjects with minimum grades of D D E.

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AccountingGCE AS/A2 Level

Course AimsWhile studying on this course you will develop a knowledgeand understanding of Financial Accounting.

Entry RequirementsTo study GCE AS Level, a grade B in maths is required inaddition to the criteria outlined on page 27.

To study GCE A Level, a grade D at AS Level is required.

Course ContentGCE AS LevelUnit 1 - Introduction to Financial Accounting• Purposes of Accounting• Accounting records: subsidiary books and ledger accounts

• Verification of accounting records• Income statements and balance sheets including simple adjustments.

Unit 2 - The Accounting Information System • Types of business organisation• Accounting concepts• Further aspects of the preparation of the incomestatements and balance sheets of sole traders

• Internal accounts of limited companies• Ratio analysis and business performance• Introduction to budgeting and budgetary control• The impact of ICT in accounting.

GCE A2 LevelUnit - Further Aspects of Financial Accounting• Sources of finance• Incomplete records• Partnership accounts • Published accounts of limited companies• Accounting standards• Stock valuation.

Unit 4 - Further Aspects of Management Accounting• Manufacturing accounts• Marginal, absorption and activity based costing• Standard costing and variance analysis• Capital investment appraisal• Budgeting and further considerations• Other factors affecting decision making.

Course AssessmentWritten examinations:• GCE AS Level - 2 exams• GCE A (A2) Level - 2 exams.

MaterialsRecommended textbooks to be advised by your tutor.Extensive use will be made of the internet and relevantwebsites will be an important source of material to studythis course.

ProgressA degree in Accounting at University, or NVQ Level 3Accounting progressing to CIMA Accountancy professional programmes.

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BiologyGCE AS/A2 Level

Course AimsThis course will equip you with the knowledge and practicalskills to study Biology or a related subject at university.

Entry RequirementsTo study GCE AS Level, two B grades in Science (includingBiology if separate sciences studied) plus grade C in Mathsare required in addition to the criteria outlined on page 27.If grade B is achieved in Maths the second science (withinthe Triple Award) would be considered at grade C.

To study GCE A Level a grade D at AS Level is required.

Course ContentGCE AS LevelUnit 1 (30%) - Cells, Exchange and TransportTopics include: cell structure, cell division, transportmethods, plant transport, the structure and function of the heart.

Unit 2 (50%) - Molecules, Biodiversity, Food and HealthTopics include: biological molecules such as carbohydratesand proteins, biodiversity and classification, diet and foodplus immunity and infectious diseases such as TB and malaria.

Unit 3 (20%) - Practical Skills in Biology 1Topics include: qualitative, quantitative and evaluativepractical tasks carried out under supervised conditions.

GCE A2 LevelUnit 4 (30%) - Communication, Homeostasis and EnergyTopics include: the biochemistry of photosynthesis andrespiration, hormones, the kidney and the nervous system.

Unit 5 (50%) - Control, Genomes and EnvironmentTopics include: genetics, protein synthesis, genetechnology, biotechnology, ecosystems, populations and sustainability.

Unit 6 (20%) - Practical Skills in Biology 2Topics include: qualitative, quantitative and evaluativepractical tasks carried out under supervised conditions.

Course AssessmentWritten examinations:• GCE AS Level - 2 exams • GCE A (A2) Level - 2 exams • Practical work under supervised conditions.

MaterialsRecommended textbooks and internet sites to be advisedby your tutor.

ProgressHigher Education to study biology, medicine, dentistry,veterinary and other related science courses.

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BusinessGCE AS/A2 Level

Course AimsThis course will prepare you for opportunities in mostbusiness or local government organisations or to progressto Higher Education.

Entry RequirementsTo study GCE AS Level grade C in maths and B in Englishare required, in addition to the criteria outlined on page 27.


Course ContentGCE AS Level Unit 1 - Planning and Financing a BusinessTopics studied include: starting a new venture, the motives, challenges and problems arising from starting a new enterprise. Different legal formats and associatedissues. Recruitment and selection with reference to legaland ethical considerations. Financial planning includingcash flow forecasting, break-even, budgeting andprofitability. The importance of the marketing function in a new business.

Unit 2 - Managing a BusinessTopics studied include: managing an existing businessventure with regards to financial management and problemsolving. Different organisational structures that areavailable. Improving workforce effectiveness and motivatingemployees. Operational management with the emphasis onmaking decisions linked to quality initiatives and updatingtechnological resources. The marketing concept is furtherinvestigated and the importance of using the mix effectively.

GCE A2 Level Unit 3 - Strategies for Success Topics studied include: Strategic objectives for the overalldirection of a business. Topics can be broken down into

the 4 main functional areas including: Financial strategieswith the emphasis on setting objectives and assessment ofperformance. Selecting appropriate marketing strategiesand developing marketing plans. Operational strategieswith the emphasis on the scale and resource mix toimplementation of lean production techniques. HumanResource strategies including workforce planning andmanaging the employer-employee relationship.

Unit 4 - The Business Environment and Managing ChangeTopics studied include: Understanding mission, aims and objectives. Investigate how a business analyseschanges in the external environment covering economicconditions, political and legal conditions, social trends and the technological environment. There is also aconsideration of the critical relationship betweenbusinesses and their competitive environment. Internalcauses of change for a business including leadership andcultural differences and the importance of appropriatestrategic decisions in various situations.

Course Assessment• GCE AS Level - 2 exams • GCE A (A2) Level - 2 exams.

MaterialsYou are provided with textbooks; however, you are requiredto provide all other materials.

ProgressHigher Education to study business orientatedprogrammes to include Accountancy, Enterprise, Business and Management.

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ChemistryGCE AS/A2 Level

Course AimsThis course will provide you with knowledge andunderstanding of facts, principles and concepts fromdifferent areas of chemistry.

Entry RequirementsTo study GCE AS Level, two B grades in Double AwardScience (or BBC in Triple Award, to include a B inChemistry) plus grade B in Maths are required in addition tothe criteria outlined on page 27.


Course ContentGCE AS Level Unit 1Topics include: Atomic structure, bonding, molecalculations and an introduction to organic chemistry;worth 33.3% of the AS course.

Unit 2Topics include: Energetics, kinetics, halogen chemistry,alkaline earth metal chemistry, further organic chemistrye.g. haloalkanes, Analytical chemistry; worth 46.7 % of theAS course.

Unit 3 - CourseworkInvestigative and practical skills in AS Chemistry - a teacherassessed practical skills unit and externally moderated byAQA worth 20% of the total AS GCE marks.

GCE A2 Level Unit 4Topics include: Further kinetics, acids, bases and buffers,advanced organic chemistry e.g. aromatic chemistry,further analytical chemistry; worth 20% of the full A Level.

Unit 5 Chem 5 - Energetics, Redox And Inorganic ChemistryThis is a 1 hour and 45 minute written paper worth 20% of the total Advanced GCE marks.

Unit 6 - CourseworkInvestigative and practical skills in AS Chemistry - a teacherassessed practical skills unit,externally moderated by AQA - worth 10% of the total Advanced GCE marks.

Course AssessmentThis will be done by examination of the above units. Youwill sit the AS Chemistry exams in June. Unit 3 and Unit 6are assessed through laboratory-based practical work.

MaterialsRecommended textbooks: AQA Chemistry for AS and AQA Chemistry for A2. These books are loaned to you ascourse texts; laboratory coats and safety glasses will alsobe provided. You will need to buy a scientific calculator(approximate cost £10).

ProgressMany Science-based degrees such as biomedical science,forensic science, environmental science, pharmacy andother medical sciences, material science and many more require Chemistry as an essential part of the entry requirement.

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Communication & CultureGCE AS/A2 Level

Course AimsThis course aims to provide you with opportunities to studyand practise communication within contemporary culture.

Entry RequirementsApplicants should meet the criteria outlined on page 27.


Course ContentGCE AS LevelUnit 1 - Understanding Communication and Culture (Exam)• Verbal, non-verbal and group communication• Culture (popular and high culture, cultural identity, cultural taste)

• Identity and socialisation• The influence of class, gender and ethnicity on our self-concept and self-presentation

• Reading images and products.

Unit 2Students choose from a range of coursework options andproduce both written and audio visual work.

GCE A LevelUnit 3 - Communicating Culture (Exam)The influence of ideology (market liberalism, Marxism,feminism, postcolonialism, postmodernism) upon theindividual and upon cultural practices relating to ‘objects ofdesire’, ‘places and spaces’ and ‘fictions’.

Unit 4The coursework options for 2014/15 will include: ‘Song’and ‘Watching’. Students write a case study and produce a creative piece on their chosen topic.

Course Assessment• GCE AS Level - 1 exam and 1 coursework portfolio

• GCE A (A2) Level - 1 exam and 1 coursework portfolio.

MaterialsTextbooks are provided by Dudley Sixth. Extensive use willbe made of the internet and other media.

ProgressHigher Education to study a variety of Humanities courses.The subject would be useful in careers such as journalism,teaching, advertising, marketing and market research.

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Course AimsThis course has been designed for students who wish togo on to Higher Education courses or employment whereknowledge of Computing would be beneficial.

Entry RequirementsTo study AS level you will require a grade B in maths inaddition to the criteria outlined on page 27.


Course ContentGCE AS Level Unit 1 - Problem Solving, Programming, DataRepresentation and Practical ExerciseTopics studied include:

• Fundamentals of problem solving• Fundamentals of programming• Fundamentals of data representation• Systems development life cycle.

Unit 2 - Computer Components, The Stored ProgramConcept and the InternetTopics studied include:

• Fundamentals of computer systems• Fundamental hardware elements of computers• Machine level architecture• Hardware devices• The structure of the internet• Web page design• Consequences of uses of computing.

GCE A2 LevelUnit 3 - Problem Solving, Programming, OperatingSystems, Databases and NetworkingTopics studied include:

• Problem solving• Programming concepts• Real numbers• Operating systems• Databases• Communication and networking.

Unit 4 - Computing Practical ProjectThe Project provides an opportunity to test the candidates’understanding of the connections between the differentareas of computing.

The project topic could involve a computer solution to:

• A data-processing problem of an organisation• A scientific or mathematical problem• A simulation of a real-life situation• A computer-aided learning system• A control system / robotics.


MaterialsYou are provided with textbooks, however, you are requiredto provide all other materials.

ProgressHigher Education or employment.

ComputingGCE AS/A2 Level

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DanceGCE AS/A2 Level

Course AimsThis course is designed to encourage candidates to:

• Think critically about Dance as an art form• Develop their knowledge for the study of Dance in Higher Education

• Experience performance and choreography• Lead a healthy lifestyle.

Entry RequirementsTo study AS level you will require a grade C in Dance (orequivalent experience from a School Of Dance).

To study GCE A Level, a pass at AS Level is required.

Course ContentGCE AS Level At AS Level, this specification focuses on the developmentand performance of the candidate’s own choreography and performance within a duo/trio. Candidates receivetraining on technique and the health and safety of thedancer. They begin to develop critical skills for the analysisof choreography and performance within their own workand in professional repertoire:

Unit 1 - Understanding DanceThe dancer as performer: knowledge and understanding ofthe demands made in practice and performance on thedancer. The process and craft of choreography: own workand that of professional repertoire. The significance ofdances: own work and that of professional repertoire.

Unit 2 - Choreography and PerformanceThe process of solo choreography from investigation andresearch of ideas through to outcome. The development ofphysical and interpretative skills in relation to performanceof the solo choreography. The development of performanceskills within a duo/trio performance context.

GCE A2 LevelAt A2, candidates develop skills and extend and applyknowledge gained at AS level. The focus of choreographyis shifted towards group dance. Candidates developknowledge and understanding of a specific area of studyrelated to the development of one of the following: moderndance, ballet, jazz dance. Performance skills will bedeveloped in relation to a specific practitioner.

Candidates continue to receive instruction on techniqueand the health and safety of the dancer:

Unit 3 - Dance Appreciation: Content and ContextCandidates are required to investigate one area of studyout of a possible three. These will be chosen from thegenres of ballet, modern dance and jazz dance.

Unit 4 - Group Choreography and Solo PerformanceThe process of group choreography from investigation and research of ideas through to outcome. Thedevelopment of solo performance skills in relation to aspecific practitioner within an area of dance study from Unit 3, or the choreographer of any of the three set works.

Course Assessment• GCE AS Level – written exam and practical coursework• GCE A (A2) Level – written exam and practical exam.


ProgressHigher Education in Dance or Performance, Dance SchoolCareer options: Professional career as a Dancer, Teachingor Movement Therapy.

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Drama & Theatre StudiesAS/A2 - LEVEL 3

Course AimsThis course will develop your creative instinct for communicating your views through drama and performance.

Entry RequirementsTo study AS level you will require a grade C in Drama /Theatre Studies and grade B in English or a Humanitiessubject. An acting audition will also be required in additionto the criteria outlined on page 27.


Course ContentGCE AS LevelUnit 1• Exploration of drama and theatre - Section A requires theanalysis of two play texts through exploration and studyto gain an understanding of how plays are structured and interpreted

• Section B requires an evaluation of a live production.

Unit 2• Theatre Text in Performance - This unit requires theinterpretation of texts, followed by rehearsal andperformance. You will contribute to a group performanceand a monologue or duologue.

GCE A2 LevelUnit 3• Exploration of Dramatic Performance - The class willcreate a unique performance of an original production.

Unit 4• Theatre in Context - This unit considers plays in theirhistorical context.

Course AssessmentYou will be assessed through a combination of coursework,written examinations and practical examinations.

MaterialsLoose movement clothes are recommended for practicalsessions. Reading lists and play texts will be provided byyour tutor.

ProgressHigher Education to study Drama or a Performing Artsrelated subject.

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EconomicsGCE AS/A2 Level

Course AimsThis course will prepare you for opportunities in businessand finance or to progress to Higher Education.

Entry RequirementsTo study GCE AS Level a grade C in maths is required inaddition to the criteria outlined on page 27.

To study GCE A Level grade D at AS Level is required.

Course ContentGCE AS Level Unit 1 - The Economic ProblemTopics studied include: The nature of economic activitycovering production of goods and services. Economicresources and the objectives of individual firms andgovernments. The determinants of demand for goods and services and price and income elasticity. Theinterrelationships between markets and how markets affectresource allocation. Division of labour and the concept ofadding value and output. The meaning of market failureand reasons for government intervention in markets.

Unit 2 - The National EconomyTopics studied include: Macroeconomic indicators and theeconomic cycle. How the circular flow of income worksand price levels are affected by demand. The determinantsof demand and supply. The objectives of governmenteconomic policies and how governments work towardseconomic growth. Investigate how inflation and deflationaffect the economy and the impact of demand-pull andcost-push inflation. Macroeconomic policies including fiscalpolicy, monetary policy and supply-side policies.

GCE A2 Level Unit 3 - Business Economics and the Distribution of IncomeTopics studied include: The objectives of firms and divorceof ownership from control. The law of diminishing returnsand impact of economies and diseconomies of scale. The impact of technological change on the structure ofmarkets and the impact on business practices. Theconcept of monopoly and oligopoly and the impact onfirms and demand/supply within a market. The demandand influences on the labour markets. The impact of wage restrictions and legislation on the economy. Public ownership, privatisation and regulation and de-regulation of markets.

Unit 4 - The National and International EconomyTopics studied include: The causes of change in thevarious phases in the economic cycle. The use andlimitations of national income and how unemploymentimpacts on the economy. The impact of inflation anddeflation on the economy and business. The impact offiscal policies and supply-side policies and how thegovernment attempts to manage the economic situation.The impact of exchange rate policies and globalisation. Theissue of free trade and the impact of the WTO on businessactivities. The concept of the balance of payments andhow deficits impact on the economy.


MaterialsYou are provided with textbooks; however, you are requiredto provide all other materials.

ProgressHigher Education to study Business, Economics and Management.

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English LanguageGCE - AS/A2 Level

Course AimsThis course is intended to build on the understanding, skillsand knowledge about language developed in studyingGCSE English. You will explore a wide range of texts toimprove your skills in using language and to learn moreabout how English works in a variety of contexts.

Entry RequirementsTo study AS level you will require a grade B in EnglishLanguage or combined English in addition to the criteriaoutlined on page 27.


Course ContentGCE AS LevelUnit 1 - Introduction to the Language of Texts (Exam)• Using language for different purposes - to inform,persuade, entertain etc.

Unit 2 - Original Writing and Exploring Spokenlanguage (Coursework)• Investigating how language is used in the media –interviews, commentaries, etc

• Creative Writing - you will write a short story in aparticular genre and then analyse the language choicesmade to create atmosphere, characters, etc.

GCE A2 LevelUnit 3 - Language Investigation and Writing forSpecific Purposes (Coursework)• Creative writing – you will write a functional creative pieceand analyse the language choice made – e.g. film review,biography, newspaper editorial etc.

Unit 4 - Analysing and Evaluating Language Modesand Contexts (Exam)• How language in written texts has changed over time –the study of the history of language

• Evaluating how spoken language is used in a variety ofsituations e.g. political interviews.

Course AssessmentYou will be assessed by one examination per year (June)and two pieces of coursework in both years.

MaterialsThese will be supplied by the tutor.

ProgressHigher Education or employment. An English A Level isvalued by universities and employers.

Career options: English as a subject can lead to a variety ofcareer pathways including teaching, journalism, business,management and law.

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English LiteratureAS/A2 Level

Course AimsThe course aims to develop informed independent readers who have the skills to read widely and analyticallyacross a range of literature. You will be expected toundertake a considerable amount of reading to besuccessful in this subject.

Entry RequirementsTo study AS level you will require a grade B in EnglishLiterature (if taken) or combined English in addition to thecriteria outlined on page 27.

To study GCE A Level (A2) a grade D at AS Level is required.

Course ContentGCE AS LevelUnit 1 - Poetry and Drama 1 (Exam)• Poetry and drama (post 1900) – Carol Ann Duffy and David Hare.

Unit 2 - Prose Study and Creative Reading (Coursework)• Two prose texts - The Great Gatsby and Catcher in the Rye

• Creative reading - a piece of coursework stimulated bywider reading.

GCE A2 LevelUnit 3 - Period and Genre Study (Coursework)• War Literature – poetry, prose and drama.

Unit 4 - Poetry and Drama 2 (Exam)• Shakespeare’s Hamlet• Poetry of Wordsworth and Coleridge.

Course AssessmentYou will be assessed through one examination per year andcoursework both years.

MaterialsDudley Sixth will supply all set texts although students maychoose to purchase their own copies.

ProgressHigher Education or university. An English A Level is valuedby universities and employers.

Career options: English can lead to a variety of careers.The skills it develops can lead to teaching, journalism,business, management and information services (e.g. librarianship).

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Environmental StudiesGCE AS/A2 Level

Course AimsThis course will equip you with the knowledge andunderstanding to study the environment in a scientific context.

Entry RequirementsTo study AS level you will require a grade B in Maths, aScience or English. (Others must be at grade C). This is inaddition to the criteria outlined on page 27.

To study GCE A Level (A2), a grade D at AS Level is required.

Course ContentGCE AS LevelUnit 1 - The Living EnvironmentTopics studied include: biodiversity; conservation of wildlifeon a global scale; conservation of environments in the UKand of coral reefs.

Antarctica and tropical rainforests are also studied todevelop these issues further. The management ofecological relationships between organisms and theirabiotic and biotic environments is also considered.

Unit 2 - The Physical EnvironmentTopics include: physical resources such as atmosphericgases, water and mineral nutrients essential for life onearth. Considering the concept that human exploitationand management of these resources to provide higherstandards of living may be unsustainable. Plus globalclimate change.

GCE A2 LevelUnit 3 - Energy Resources and Environmental PollutionThis unit involves studying future problems of energysupply and how these may be resolved. The properties ofpollutants are considered to explain causes ofenvironmental damage. A study of a range of atmospheric,aquatic and terrestrial pollutants. Strategies to minimiseimpacts and manage damage are also considered.

Unit 4 - Biological Resources and SustainabilityThe growth of human population and increased materialismare considered in relation to demands placed on theplanet’s resources. Food production and forestry systemsare analysed, especially the problems caused by thesesystems and how these might be managed. Sustainabilityof human lifestyles allows synoptic consideration of all modules.

Course AssessmentWritten examinations:

• GCE AS Level - 2 exams• GCE A (A2) Level - 2 exams.


ProgressHigher Education to study Sciences, Earth Sciences,Teaching, work with Environmental Agencies.

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Extended Project Qualification (EPQ)

Course AimsThis stand-alone qualification will provide you with anexciting opportunity to research a topic of your choice. The project title may develop from a previous subject you have studied or an area of personal interest outside of your studies.

Entry RequirementsThere are no additional requirements to the criteria outlinedon page 27.

Course ContentYou will be taught the necessary skills required forcompleting your project. This will include:

• Project management • Research methodology• Ethical guidelines• Report writing• Critical thinking.

For the remaining part of the course you will be required towork independently with regular supervision.

Course AssessmentYou will be assessed on the following coursework components:

• Project product, in the form of a research report,production or artefact

• Completed production log• Presentation.

MaterialsRecommended textbooks to be advised by your tutor.Extensive use will be made of the internet, relevantwebsites and journals.

ProgressHigher Education or employment.N.B. This is equivalent to an AS qualification but can onlybe taken as a fourth subject.

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Film StudiesGCE AS/A2 Level

Course AimsThis course gives advanced level training in theoreticalaspects of the film industry.

Entry RequirementsTo study AS level you will require a grade C in EnglishLiterature or grade B in English Language in addition to thecriteria outlined on page 27.


Course ContentGCE AS LevelUnit 1 - Exploring Film FormCandidates should complete two main items. • An analysis of a film extract – 1500 words.• Creative project: aims and context, film sequence or short film and reflective analysis.

Unit 2 - British and American FilmTopics include: Form and narrative, technical film terms, film form, development of film from silent to presentday, cinema as institution, Hollywood and British cinema,film production, producers and audiences, art andmainstream cinema.

GCE A2 LevelUnit 3 - Film Research and Creative ProjectsThis unit focuses on two projects:

• Small-scale research project, based on one focus film and two other related films.

• Creative project, comprising three elements: aims and context; a creative product film sequence ; a reflective analysis.

Unit 4 - Varieties of Film Experience - Issues and DebatesTopics include: censorship, making and showing films,actors, directors, producers, art and mainstream cinema,world cinema, documentary and shocking c inema.


• GCE AS Level - 1 exam and coursework.• GCE A (A2) Level - 1 exam and coursework.

MaterialsRecommended textbooks to be advised by your tutor.

Access to DVD and video player. Extensive use will bemade of the internet and relevant websites will be animportant source of material to study this course.

ProgressHigher Education to study Film, Journalism, Teaching, workwith local journalist agencies.

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Fine ArtGCE AS/A2 Level

Course AimsOn this course learners explore a range of fine art media, techniques and processes through traditional and modern approaches. They develop ideas for painting,prints and sculptures in response to contemporary andhistorical examples.

Entry RequirementsTo study AS level you will require a grade B in an Art andDesign subject (preferably Fine Art) in addition to the criteriaoutlined on page 27.


Course ContentGCE AS LevelUnit 1 - Coursework PortfolioExplore media, materials and processes while workingtowards an assignment set by Dudley Sixth tutors. Learn to draw and paint in traditional and experimental ways.Combine non-art materials and found imagery to createcollages and mixed media pieces. Develop a range ofprintmaking skills such as use of inks on glass (mono-printing) or lino printing.

Unit 2 - Externally set assignmentThis unit’s theme is set by the examination board andallows students to choose one of five questions to answerthrough experimentation and the development of ideas. A final period of 5 hours unaided and supervised timeallows students to create further ideas or complete finalpiece/pieces that pull together the best work done to date.

Unit 3 - Personal InvestigationIn this unit there is a written component in whichcandidates develop a personal investigation based on anidea, issue, concept or theme leading to a finished piece orpieces. Learners pick a theme or idea and produceconvincing 2D artworks that somehow relate to the writtenwork. Texts must be no less than 1000 words and no morethan 3000.

Unit 4 - A2 Externally Set AssignmentAs with the AS assignment, students are provided with 8 topics/questions from which they choose 1 to study. The summative exam is 15 hours long and students areexpected to create a clearly defined section of work thatmakes up a whole, leading to a finished piece or pieces.

Course AssessmentDudley Sixth staff grade these units before the marks areexternally verified. The grades are collated as an ASqualification in year 1 or an A Level in year 2.

MaterialsBooks: Recommended textbooks to be advised by yourtutor. Extensive use will be made of the internet andrelevant websites will be an important source of material to study this course.

Materials: Most paper, paint and other media and materialsare provided by Dudley Sixth, but students should have abasic kit that can be bought from our technicians andtutors at V.A.T. free prices.

ProgressBTEC Foundation Diploma in Art and Design,HND/Foundation Degrees in Fine Art or Teacher trainingqualifications. Career options include illustrator, fine artist,museum curator.

FrenchGCE AS/A2 Level

Course AimsAn in-depth study of a modern language at AdvancedLevel, including the major skills of writing, listening, readingand speaking. Other aims:

• To develop awareness of various aspects of the societieswhere French is spoken

• To develop a high level of communication skills andcompetence in French

• To extend students intellectually and develop theirgeneral study skills

• To prepare students for the use of French in work, further study or leisure.

Entry RequirementsTo study AS level you will require a grade B in French inaddition to the criteria outlined on page 27.


Course ContentGCE AS levelUnit 1 - Spoken expression and response in French

Unit 2 - Understanding and written response in FrenchTopics for both units:

• Youth culture and concerns• Lifestyle: health and fitness• The world around us: travel, tourism, environmentalissues and the French speaking world

• Education and employment.

GCE A2 level Unit 3 - Understanding and spoken response in French

Unit 4 - Research, understanding and writtenresponse in FrenchTopics for both units:

• Youth culture and concerns• Lifestyle: health and fitness• The world around us: travel, tourism, environmentalissues and the French speaking world

• Education and employment• Customs, religions, beliefs and traditions• National and international events: past, present and future

• Literature and the arts.

Course Assessment• Units 1 - 3: Speaking, Listening, Reading and Writing exams

• Unit 4: Translation, Essay and Research Work.

MaterialsTo be provide by Dudley Sixth.

ProgressHigher Education.

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GeographyGCE A Level AS/A2 Level

Course AimsThis course will give you an understanding of physical andhuman geography, contemporary issues and their impacton people and the world.

Entry RequirementsTo study AS level you will require a grade C in Maths andGrade B in English or a Humanities subject in addition tothe criteria outlined on page 27.


Course ContentGCE AS LevelUnit 1 - The Physical and Human EnvironmentPhysical Geography:Rivers, floods and management (core) and one option from:

• Cold Environments (glacial and peri-glacial processesand landforms).

• Coastal Environments (processes of erosion anddeposition, sea level change, flooding and protection).

• Hot Desert Environments and their margins(characteristics, processes and landforms.)

Human Geography: Population change and settlement case studies, and one option from:

• Food Supply Issues - managing food supply in aglobalising economy.

• Energy Issues - types of energy, global trade patternsand geopolitics, environmental impacts of energy.

• Health Issues - global health patterns and the study ofdisease; food and health.

Unit 2 - Geographical Skills: Applied when studying any of the above mentioned topics.

GCE A2 Level Unit 3Physical options:

• Plate Tectonics and Associated Hazards (Earthquakes, Volcanoes, Tsunamis).

• Weather, Climate and Associated Hazards.• Ecosystems Change and Challenge.

Human options:

• World Cities, Development and Globalisation, World Conflicts.

Unit 4Assessment of a Field Work Study.

Course Assessment• GCE AS Level - 2 written exams• GCE A (A2) Level - 2 written exams

MaterialsDudley Sixth provides text books and equipment forfieldwork. Compulsory attendance on fieldwork requiredwith a contribution from the student (financial assistancemay be available from Dudley Sixth).

ProgressHigher Education to study Earth Sciences, teaching orsurveying. Employment with Environmental Agencies.

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GeologyGCE AS/A2 Level

Course AimsThe study of rocks and earth processes. It will alsocomplement other A Levels if you are already studyingScience/Earth Sciences.

Entry RequirementsTo study AS level you will require a grade B in Maths or aScience (the other subject to be at least grade C) inaddition to the criteria outlined on page 27.


Course ContentGCE AS LevelUnit 1 - Global Tectonics Topics include earthquakes, volcanoes, continental driftand geological structures.

Module 2 - Rocks Topics include the rock cycle, igneous, sedimentary andmetamorphic rocks and processes.

Module 3 - Practical Skills

GCE A2 Level Unit 4 - Environmental Geology Topics include water supply, resources and engineering geology.

Module 5 - Evolution of Life, Earth and Climate Topics include formation of fossils, fossil evidence ofevolution, dating rocks and climate change.

Module 6 - Practical Skills

Course AssessmentWritten examinations and practical assessments:

• GCE AS Level 1 - 2 written exams and 1 practical• GCE A (A2) Level - 2 written exams and 1 practical.

MaterialsRecommended text books will be advised by your tutor.Use of the Internet and relevant websites will be part of thecourse. Some fieldwork will be undertaken which willinvolve a small transport cost.

ProgressHigher Education in Science or Earth Sciences, teaching,working with Environmental Agencies, resource extractioncompanies and environmental management.

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GermanGCE AS/A2 Level

Course AimsAn in-depth study of a modern language at advanced level,including the major skills of writing, listening, reading andspeaking. Other aims:

• To develop awareness of various aspects of the societieswhere German is spoken

• To develop a high level of communication skills andcompetence in German

• To extend students intellectually and develop theirgeneral study skills

• To prepare students for the use of German in work,further study or leisure.

Entry RequirementsTo study AS level you will require a grade B in German inaddition to the criteria outlined on page 27.


Course ContentGCE AS levelUnit 1 - Spoken expression and response in German

Unit 2 - Understanding and written response in GermanTopics for both units:

• Youth culture and concerns• Lifestyle: health and fitness• The world around us: travel, tourism, environmentalissues and the German speaking world

• Education and employment.

GCE A2 level Unit 3 - Understanding & spoken response in German

Unit 4 - Research, understanding & written responsein GermanTopics for both units:

• Education and employment • Customs, religions, beliefs & traditions• National and international events: past, present & future• Literature and the arts.

Course Assessment• Units 1 - 3: Speaking, Listening, Reading and Writing exams

• Unit 4: Translation, Essay and Research Work.

MaterialsTo be provided by Dudley Sixth.


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Course AimsGCE Government and Politics will enable students todevelop a wide range of skills including the ability tocomprehend, synthesise and interpret political information.

Entry RequirementsTo study GCE AS Level a grade B in English and grade C ina Humanities subject are required in addition to the criteriaoutlined on page 27.

An interest in current affairs and political systems is essential.

To study GCE A Level grade D at AS Level is required.

Course ContentGCE AS Level Unit 1 - People, Politics and ParticipationThis unit focuses on the theme of political behaviour in theUK. It explores how people’s different patterns ofparticipation can be explained and the forms ofparticipation in a democracy. The importance of votingbehaviour, the influence of electoral systems incommunicating political opinion and the controversiessurrounding the use of referendums are crucial topics foranalysis. The principal institutions through which people’sparticipation is achieved (political parties and pressuregroups) are explored in terms of communicating views andshaping people’s political ideas.

Unit 2 - Governing Modern Britain This unit focuses on the process of governing the UK, withpower dispersed from local to European levels. The extentto which Britain’s unique constitution regulates the processof government and maintains the balance betweenindividual rights and the power of the state is explored. The role of Westminster in providing a democratic elementin government is examined as well as the degree to whichpower rests in the hands of unelected bureaucrats.

GCE A2 LevelUnit 3 – The Politics of the USAThis unit focuses on American politics, exploring theelectoral process and the means by which campaigns arefought. It looks at the differences and similarities betweenthe two main political parties and the way in which peoplevote, considering a range of factors in electoral turnout anddeterminants of voting behaviour. The role of pressuregroups and their relative power is investigated, as well asdebates concerning their methods and tactics.

Unit 4 – The Government of the USAThis unit focuses on the process of governing the USA,examining the nature and significance of the Constitution and the role, powers and significance of Congress, the Supreme Court and the Executive. Students willinvestigate the limitations on each branch of governmentand consider the relative power and influence of variousgroups and institutions.

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MaterialsYou are provided with textbooks.

ProgressHigher Education to study a range of humanities degreesor employment in areas such as pubic services, journalismor local government.

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Graphic DesignGCE AS /A2 Level

Course AimsThis course aims to introduce you to a variety ofexperiences exploring a range of Graphic Designtechniques and processes.

Entry RequirementsTo study AS level you will require a grade B in any Art and Design subject in addition to the criteria outlined on page 27.


Course ContentGCE AS Level Unit 1Practical coursework which will include research and thedevelopmental stages of your work through to your finaldesigns. You will explore two and three dimensionalaspects of Graphic Design.

Unit 2Externally set assignment. You will be given four weeks toproduce your preparatory work for this exam.

GCE A2 Level Unit 3Personal investigation which will include practicalcoursework, research and the developmental stages ofyour ideas and concepts through to your final designs. You will explore two and three dimensional aspects ofGraphic Design.

Unit 4Exam which usually lasts fifteen hours. This will be spreadover two days. You will be given eight weeks to produceyour preparatory work for this exam.

Course AssessmentYou will be assessed by coursework, practical projects andan exam in each year.

MaterialsA set of basic materials will be supplied by Dudley Sixth,although you will be expected to add to this set during thecourse of your studies.

ProgressHigher Education in areas such as Graphic Design, VisualCommunication, Illustration, Games Design, Multi-MediaDesign, Fine Art, etc.

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HistoryGCE AS/A2 Level

Course AimsThis course will develop your knowledge andunderstanding of modern British and European history, andhelp you to acquire the skills of a historian.

Entry RequirementsTo study AS level you will require a grade B in English and a grade C in a Humanities subject (History preferred but wewill consider others), in addition to the criteria outlined on page 27.


Course ContentGCE AS LevelUnit 1 - Russia and Germany 1871-1914This unit examines the problems posed by rapid economicand social change and the responses of the Russian andGerman governments to these challenges. The studyfocuses on key individuals such as the Kaisers, the Tsarsand their ministers, and investigates a range of historicalevents, including Bismarck’s attack on the Germansocialists and the Russian Revolution of 1905. The unit also examines foreign policy, exploring the factors creatingincreasing tension within Europe, and the events leading to the outbreak of the First World War.

Unit 2 - Life in Nazi Germany 1933 - 1945In Unit Two students examine the impact of the Nazi regimeon German society. Topics studied include Hitler’s rise topower, Nazi ideology, and methods of control such aspropaganda, terror, and popular policies. The experiencesof various social groups will be explored, including Germanyouth, women, workers, and the Church, and anassessment will also be made of those who stood out inopposition to the Nazi regime. Covering the period up to

1945 allows students to examine Nazi policies inpeacetime and during the Second World War.

GCE A2 Level Unit 3 - British State and People 1865 - 1915This unit examines political, economic and socialdevelopments in Britain during the period. It traces theemergence of the modern political party system, focussingon the character and policies of the Conservatives, Liberalsand Labour. An assessment is made of notable individualssuch as Disraeli and Gladstone, and a range of key issues,such as Mid-Victorian Prosperity, Ireland, trade unionism,and the Suffragettes. British foreign policy is alsoexamined, including the expansion of the British Empire,the Boer War and the ending of ‘Splendid Isolation’.

Unit 4 - Historical EnquiryUnit Four provides an opportunity for students to carry outa piece of extended research on a historical topic of theirown choosing, and present their findings in the form of a4000 word assignment.

Course AssessmentWritten examinations and coursework.• GCE AS Level - 2 exams• GCE A (A2) Level - 1 exam and 1 piece of extended coursework.

MaterialsEssential textbooks are provided. Dudley Sixth has accessto an extensive library collection of history texts and use willalso be made of internet sources.

ProgressHigher Education, or a career in teaching, museum work,the public services, business, commerce or journalism.

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ICT (Information and Communication Technology)Applied GCE AS/A2 Level

Course AimsThis will provide you with a broad introduction to the ICTindustry, with good practical experience.



Course ContentAS Level Unit 1 - Information AgeTopics include: identifying the wide range of digitaltechnologies, looking at the impact of the internet and other digital technologies on the individual and organisations.

On-line services, advantages and security fears. Impact onworking styles, education, crime and civil rights. The digitaldivide within society and the factors that affect it.

Unit 2 - Digital EconomyTopics include: how different types of organisations areusing ICT to capture and process data, present andexchange information, conduct transactions, market goodsand services, and design back-office databases.

Unit 3 - The Knowledge WorkerTopics include: making informed decisions using theknowledge available to you, selecting your sources anddeciding on how much credence you can place in them.

You will develop your skills as a knowledge worker bylearning how to use spreadsheet models to investigatealternatives and answer ‘what-if’ questions.

A2 Level Unit 4 - Using Database SoftwareIn this unit you will develop your knowledge of, and skills inusing, databases further. You will learn the principles ofdata modelling and sound database design, and will userelational database software to build working databasesystems capable of storing large quantities of data and ofhandling both routine and one-off requests for information.

Unit 5 - Managing ICT ProjectsYou will be able to put into practice what you have learnt bysetting up and running a small-scale software project. Youwill have to draw on the knowledge and skills you havelearnt throughout the course in order to plan for andproduce the required software product.

Unit 6 - Using Multimedia SoftwareYour work for this unit will culminate in the design,development and testing of an interactive multimediaproduct for a specified target audience.

Course AssessmentYou will be assessed through a mixture of assignments, thedevelopment of an e-portfolio and practical assessments,one of which will be externally set in each year.


ProgressHigher Education or employment in the computing industryin a number of software related areas.

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Course AimsTo provide you with a broad appreciation and a generalconcept of law and its function within society in the United Kingdom.

Entry RequirementsTo study GCE AS Level a grade B in English is required inaddition to the criteria outlined on page 27. (History atgrade B will be considered as an alternative)

To study GCE A2 Level a minimum grade D at AS Level is required.

Course ContentGCE AS Level Unit 1 - Law Making and the Legal SystemTopics studied include: Legislation, Parliament, Role ofCourts, Work of Judges, Solicitors, Barristers, Juries, Magistrates.

Unit 2 - Concept of Liability Topics studied include: Introduction to Criminal Law andSentencing. Introduction to the Tort of Negligence,remedies and the Civil Court process.

GCE A2 LevelUnit 3 - Criminal Law (Fatal and Non-fatal offences)Topics studied include: Murder, Voluntary Manslaughter,Involuntary Manslaughter, Non-fatal offences and General defences.

Unit 4 - Law of TortTopics studied include: Negligence including psychiatricloss, economic loss and clinical negligence. OccupiersLiability, Nuisance and Vicarious Liability. Remedies anddefences. Also, the Concepts of Law, the relationshipbetween Law and Morals, Justice, or Fault.


• GCE AS Level - 2 exams • GCE A (A2) Level - 2 exams.

All exams taken in the summer.


ProgressLegal careers: Solicitors, Barrister, Trading Standards,Mediator. A degree in Business or a Business relatedsubject. Whatever your choice of career GCE ‘A’ Level willbe a bonus rather than a barrier to employment.

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Mathematics (Pure & Mechanics or Pure & Statistics)GCE AS/A2 Level

Course AimsTo provide a good basis for business, science, computingor engineering.

Entry RequirementsTo study GCE AS Level, a grade B in Maths at Higher Levelis required in addition to the criteria outlined on page 27.


Course ContentGCE AS LevelPure Core 1 & 2Algebra and functions, co-ordinate geometry, series,trigonometry, calculus, transformations and exponentialsand logarithms.

There is then a choice of either:

Mechanics moduleMathematical modelling, forces, Newton’s laws of motion,projectiles, connective particles and momentum.

Or

Statistics moduleNumerical measures, probability, probability distributions,correlation, regression and confidence intervals.

GCE A2 Level Pure Core 3 & 4Functions, further trigonometry, further calculus and itsapplications, numerical methods, binomial expansion,vectors and further algebra.

And the follow on module to the first year option:

Either

Mechanics moduleMoments, centre of mass, energy, circular motion andapplications of differential equations.

Or

Statistics moduleFurther probability, distributions, estimation and hypothesis testing.

Further Mathematics GCE AS/A2 Level is offered as anadditional qualification for students achieving high grades inAS/A2 Mathematics.

Course AssessmentYou will be assessed by a series of external examinations.

MaterialsRecommended text books include Advanced Maths forAQA - T Graham et al (Heinemann) for each of the modules stated.

For each module Dudley Sixth will loan the recommended text books.

Scientific Calculators are required, except in Core 1, when their use is forbidden.

ProgressHigher Education or Employment.

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Course AimsStudents will be encouraged to:• Enhance their enjoyment and appreciation of the mediaand its role in their daily lives

• Develop critical understanding of the media throughengagement with media products and concepts andthrough the creative application of practical skills

• Explore production processes, technologies and otherrelevant contexts

• Become independent in research skills and theirapplication in their practical work and in developing theirown views and interpretations.



Course ContentGCE AS LevelAt AS, candidates investigate the media in order tounderstand and evaluate how meanings and responses arecreated. The contemporary media landscape and itschanging contexts are studied in terms of products,platforms and technologies:

Unit 1Investigating MediaTexts, concepts and contextThe media platformsA cross-media study.

Unit 2 - Creating MediaIn this unit candidates will produce two linked mediaartefacts taken from two of the three media platformsstudied in Unit 1 with a single, accompanying evaluationand pre-production materials for both pieces.

GCE A2 LevelAt A2, candidates are encouraged to demonstrate, developand formulate their understanding of the media and itsinfluential role in today’s society as well as debating majorcontemporary media issues:

Unit 3 - Critical PerspectivesRepresentations in the mediaThe impact of new/digital media.

Unit 4 - Media: Research and ProductionCritical InvestigationLinked production piece.

Course AssessmentGCE AS Level – written exam & practical coursework GCE A Level (A2) – written exam & practical coursework.


ProgressHigher Education. Career options include broadcast or print journalism, animation, marketing and event management.

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MusicGCE AS/A2 Level

Course AimsThis course will encourage candidates to draw on theirexperiences at GCSE and recognise the interdependenceof musical skills, knowledge and understanding. It provides a meaningful foundation for the study of Music beyond A-level.

Entry RequirementsTo study AS Level you will require a grade B in Music (orequivalent grade where composition is a core element of the qualification), in addition to the criteria outlined on page 27.


Course ContentGCE AS Level Unit 1- Influences on MusicStudents have the opportunity to study two of the followingtopics: The Western Classical Tradition, choral music in theBaroque period, music theatre: a study of the musical from1940 to 1980, British popular music from 1960 to thePresent Day.

Unit 2 - Composing: Creating Musical IdeasCandidates respond to one brief from a choice of three: Compositional techniques, free composition orpastiche, arranging.

Unit 3 - Performing: Interpreting Musical IdeasCandidates offer two performances from a choice of six,including opportunities for solo, ensemble and/ortechnology-based performance.

GCE A2 LevelUnit 4 - Music in ContextStudents have the opportunity to study two of the followingtopics: The Western Classical Tradition, English choralmusic in the 20th century, chamber music fromMendelssohn to Debussy, four decades of jazz and blues1910 to 1950.

Unit 5 - Composing: Developing Musical IdeasCandidates respond to one brief from a choice of three: Compositional techniques, free composition orpastiche, arranging.

Unit 6 - Performing: A Musical PerformanceCandidates will offer two (or more) contrasting pieces to form a short programme for either solo acousticperformance and/or performance via music technology.

Course AssessmentWritten examinations and coursework.

• GCE AS Level - Written exam, externally assessedcoursework completed in controlled time, internallyassessed coursework.

• GCE A2 (A2) Level: - Written exam, externally assessedcoursework completed in controlled time, externallyassessed musical performance.

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PhotographyGCE - AS/A2 Level

Course AimsThis is a skills-based course. You will study the theory,practice and history of the photographic medium, andbecome involved in location and studio photographyincluding portraits and landscapes. Monochrome anddigital imaging will form the basis of the course.

Entry RequirementsTo study AS Level you will require a grade B in any Art and Design subject in addition to the criteria outlined on page 27.


Course ContentGCE AS Level Unit 1• Camera techniques; depth of field, shutter controltechniques, Contra Jour approaches

• Technical science and theory• Photography as an art form• Early processes and equipment• Various styles of photography including European and non-European examples

• Monochrome and digital image making • Darkroom processing and printing• Digital image and Photoshop.

Unit 2Externally set practical exam. The awarding body offers aseries of practical questions from which the candidatechooses one to answer.

GCE A2 LevelUnit 3 • Advanced history and appreciation of photography• The impact of photography on society• Interpretation and analysis of the photograph• Understanding the use of appropriate terminology• Advanced digital image using Adobe Photoshop• Exhibition printing.

GCE A2 LevelUnit 4 - Externally set practical examThe awarding body offers a series of practical questionsfrom which the candidate chooses one to answer.

All candidates have the opportunity to become involved inan end of year Arts Festival.

Course AssessmentYou will be assessed by a mix of practical and writtencoursework and assignments. A practical examination isissued in March. There is one coursework module and onepractical exam each year.

MaterialsTextbooks are provided and other sources recommendedby the tutor.

A small amount of stationery will be required, i.e. Portfoliocase and mounting card, writing materials, memory stickand CDs. You will be responsible for supplying your ownfilm and printing paper. Dudley Sixth will supply chemicalsand associated processing equipment.

ProgressHigher Education, employment, franchise, self-employed.

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PhysicsGCE AS/A2 Level

Course AimsThis course will provide you with knowledge andunderstanding of facts, principles and concepts fromdifferent areas of Physics that are applied to real life situations.

Entry RequirementsTo study GCE AS Level, two B grades in Double AwardScience are required, plus grade B in Maths is required inaddition to the criteria outlined on page 27. It is stronglyrecommended that students taking AS Physics should alsostudy Maths.


Course ContentGCE AS LevelUnit 1 - Particles, Quantum Phenomena and ElectricityParticles and radiation (atom, stable and unstable nuclei,classification of particles and their antiparticles, photonsand particle interactions particles).

Electromagnetic radiation and quantum phenomena(photoelectric effect, collisions of electrons with atoms,energy levels and photoemission, wave-particle duality).

Electricity (charge, current, potential difference, resistivity, direct current circuits, alternating currents and use of oscilloscopes).

Unit 2 - Mechanics, Waves and MaterialsTopics include: Mechanics (scalars and vectors, moments,motion in a straight line, projectile motion, Newton’s laws ofmotion, work energy and power).

Waves (types of waves, refraction, superposition of waves,stationary, interference and diffraction).

Materials (density, stress and strain, Hooke’s Law andYoung’s modulus).

Unit 3 - Investigative and Practical Skills in AS and A2 Physics The assessment follows two methods:

Practical Skills Assessment (PSA)The PSA will be based around a centre assessmentthroughout the AS course of candidate’s ability to followand undertake certain standard practical activities.

Investigative Skills Assignment (ISA)The ISA will require candidates to undertake practical work,collect and process data and use it to answer questions ina written test (ISA test).

GCE A2 LevelUnit 4 - Fields and Further MechanicsTopics include: Further mechanics (momentum, circularmotion, simple harmonic systems, forced vibrations andresonance). Fields (gravitational, electric and magnetic).

Unit 5 - Nuclear and Thermal Physics Topics include: Thermal physics (specific heat, ideal gaslaws, internal energy and kinetic theory). Nuclear physics(radioactivity, nuclear instability, mass and energy, fusionand fission).

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Plus option from: Astrophysics, medical physics,applied physics, turning points in physics.

Unit 6 – Investigative and Practical Skills in AS and A2 Physics The assessment follows two methods:

Practical Skills Assessment (PSA)The PSA will be based around a centre assessmentthroughout the AS course of candidate’s ability to followand undertake certain standard practical activities.

Investigative Skills Assignment (ISA)The ISA will require candidates to undertake practical work,collect and process data and use it to answer questions ina written test (ISA test).


• GCE AS Level - 2 exams (80%) plus coursework (20%)• GCE A (A2) Level - 2 exams (80%) plus coursework (20%).

MaterialsDudley Sixth will loan the required textbooks, but ascientific calculator is required.

ProgressHigher Education or employment. Medicine, EnvironmentalScience, Physics, Engineering (Mechanical and Electrical).

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Product DesignGCE AS/A2 Level

Course AimsThe specification has been designed to encouragecandidates to take a broad view of design and technology,to develop their capacity to design and make products andto appreciate the complex relations between design,materials, manufacture and marketing.

Entry RequirementsTo study at GCE AS Level.

Course ContentUnit 1 - Materials, Components and Application• Section A: Materials and Components:

Natural woods, man-made boards, laminates and veneers,ferrous metals, non-ferrous metals, alloys, polymers,biodegradable polymers, elastomers, composites,compliant materials, smart materials, modern materials,product components, adhesives.

• Section B: Design and Market Influences:-

Environmental/sustainability issues, ergonomics andanthropometrics, inclusive design, consumer safety.

• Section C: Processes and Manufacture:-

Fabrication methods, forming methods, redistributionmethods, wasting processes, CAM processing, finishingmaterials and processes, health and safety, quality control.

Unit 2 - Learning Through Designing and MakingThis is a design-and-make unit where knowledge of the ASsubject content is applied to the design and making of thecandidates’ own projects.

Unit 3 - Design and Manufacture• Section A: Materials and Components• Section B: Design and Market Influences• Section C: Processes and Manufacture.

Unit 4 - Design and Making PracticeThis is a design-and-make unit where knowledge of the ASsubject content is applied to the design and making of thecandidates’ own projects.

Course Assessment• GCE AS Level – 1 exam and coursework• GCE A (A2) Level – 1 exam and coursework.

MaterialsTextbooks to be provided by Dudley Sixth.

ProgressHigher Education or employment.

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PsychologyGCE AS/A2 Level

Course AimsTo provide an understanding of various psychological areasand issues with the development of skills necessary tostudy psychology in Higher Education.

Entry RequirementsTo study AS Level you will require a grade B in any EnglishGCSE and grade B in any humanities subject, plus grade Cin maths and a science in addition to the criteria outlinedon page 27.


Course ContentGCE AS Level Unit 1Cognitive Psychology: This looks at aspects of memoryincluding eyewitness testimony and how to improvememory.Developmental Psychology: This looks at how childrenform attachments and what happens when factors interferewith this process.Research Methods: This looks at some of the methods thatpsychologists use to collect data about people.

Unit 2Social Psychology: A look at how people can influence others, as with conformity and obedience.Biological Psychology: This is concerned with how stress affects us, what causes it and how it can be dealt with.

Individual Differences: This examines how psychologistsdefine abnormality, what causes it and how it can be treated.

GCE A2 Level Unit 3Aggression: This looks at psychological and biologicalfactors responsible for the causes of aggression.Eating Behaviour: This examines attitudes towards food, dieting, and explanations of eating disorders such as anorexia.Biological Rhythms and Sleep: This covers research into biological rhythms, including how they may bedisrupted, theories as to why we sleep and research intosleep disorders.

Unit 4Psychopathology: This looks at possible causes andtreatments for schizophrenia.Psychology of the media examines how the mediapersuades us and why celebrities are so influential in our lives.Research Methods: This examines how data collected frompsychological investigations can be analysed statistically,and also addresses whether psychology is a science.


MaterialsTextbooks are available from the library. Informationconcerning other suitable textbooks will be provided by course tutors.

ProgressHigher Education; careers such as teaching or the helping professions.

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Religious StudiesGCE A Level AS/A2 - Level 3

Course AimsTo provide an understanding of the philosophical andethical foundations of religious belief.

Entry RequirementsThere are no additional requirements to those outlined on page 27.


Course ContentGCE AS Level Module 1 - Religious PhilosophyTopics studied include:

• Traditional arguments for the existence of God• Challenges to a belief in God• Qualities of God• The problem of evil.

Module 2 - Religious EthicsTopics studied include:

• Ethical Theories; utilitarianism, natural law, Kant, situation ethics

• Applied Ethics; abortion, euthanasia, war and peace,genetic engineering.

GCE A2 Level Module 3 - Religious PhilosophyTopics studied include:

• Religious Language• Religious Experience• Life and death; the soul.

Module 4 - Religious EthicsTopics studied include:

• Free Will and Determinism• Conscience• Virtue Ethics• Applied Ethics; sexual ethics, business ethics, environmental ethics.

Course AssessmentWritten examinations.• GCE AS Level - 2 exams • GCE A (A2) Level - 2 exams.

MaterialsOCR textbooks for AS and A2, loaned from the library.


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SociologyGCE - AS/A2 Level

Course AimsTo develop your theoretical understanding of sociologicalissues and research methods used by sociologists togather information on human behaviour (e.g. educationalachievement, religious beliefs, political views).

Entry RequirementsTo study AS Level you will require a grade B in EnglishLanguage in addition to the criteria outlined on page 27.


Course ContentGCE AS Level Unit 1The Family and Households including: divorce, marriageand cohabitation, changes in family structure since theIndustrial Revolution, single parenthood, the developmentof childhood, the change in roles of family members andsociological theories of the family.

Unit 2Sociological theories and research methods. Educationincluding: the difference in achievement between differentsocial groups, sociological theories of education andchanges in educational provision in the UK since the 19th century.

GCE A2 LevelUnit 3Belief Systems including: different theories of religion andsecularisation, the difference in religious participationbetween men and women, different social classes, ethnicgroups and ages. The links between politics and religion.

Unit 4Sociological theories and research methods. Crime anddeviance including: theories of crime, differences in criminalparticipation between men and women, different socialclasses and ethnic groups. How crime statistics areconstructed, the differences in levels and types of crime indifferent areas. Theories of suicide.


MaterialsRecommended text books to be advised by the tutor.

ProgressHigher Education, work in teaching, probation, police,nursing, social work, human resources.

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Sport & Physical EducationGCE - AS/A2 Level

Course AimsTo give students who have an interest in sport, health andFitness the opportunity to gain an advanced qualification insport and physical education for entry into employment orHigher Education.

Entry RequirementsTo study AS Level you will require a grade B in PE and C ina science (preferably Biology) in addition to the criteriaoutlined on page 27.


Course ContentGCE AS Level Unit 1 - Opportunities for, and the effects of, Leadinga Healthy and Active LifestyleTopics include: Health, exercise and fitness, nutrition, lungand cardiac function, movement analysis, principles oftraining, fitness testing, training methods, skill acquisitionand opportunities for participation.

Unit 2 - Analysis and Evaluation of Physical Activityas a Performer and/or in an Adopted role/sPractical component: you will be assessed on your ability to perform, analyse and evaluate the skills from your chosen sport. This can be done as a player, coach or official.

GCE A2 Level Module 3 - Optimising Performance and EvaluatingContemporary Issues within SportThree sections:

Section A - How exercise physiology can optimise performance.Section B - How application of psychological knowledgecan optimise performance.Section C - Contemporary influences in sport and theirimpact on the performer.

Module 4 - Optimising Practical Performance in aCompetitive SituationPractical component: you will be assessed on your abilityto perform a set of skills in a competitive situation. Thenusing your knowledge you will identify your weaknesses,suggest the cause of your weaknesses and the appropriatecorrective measures.

Course Assessment• GCE AS Level: Unit 1 - written exam (30%) + Unit 2 -practical (20%)

• GCE A (A2) Level: Unit 3 - written exam (30%) + Unit 4 -practical (20%).

MaterialsRecommended textbooks to be advised by your tutor.These will be available from our library facilities.

ProgressHigher Education to study Sports Science,Physiotherapy, Psychology or Teaching.

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TextilesGCE AS/A2 Level

Course AimsTo provide you with the skills and techniques for researchand development and the creation of printed fabrics.

Entry RequirementsTo study AS Level you will require a grade B in any Art andDesign subject (preferably Textiles) in addition to the criteriaoutlined on page 27.


Course ContentGCE AS levelUnit 1Practical coursework which will include research and thedevelopmental stages of your work through to your finaldesigns. The course will develop your creativity andappreciation for producing textile designs for fashion and /or interiors.

You will research historic and contemporary practices todevelop knowledge and skills throughout the course.

Practical work will include print and dye methods, surfacepattern techniques, and constructed textiles for 2D and 3D outcomes.

Use of colour, scale, texture and repeats will also beincluded within practical projects.

Unit 2Externally set assignment. You will be given four weeks toproduce your preparatory work for this exam.

GCE A2 LevelUnit 3Personal investigation which will include research and thedevelopmental stages of your ideas and concepts throughto your final designs.

Unit 4Exam which usually lasts fifteen hours. This will be spreadover two days. You will be given eight weeks to produceyour preparatory work for this exam.

Course AssessmentYou will be assessed regularly throughout the year both formally and informally. Practical observations,coursework and an externally set assignment will form the assessments.

MaterialsSpecialist textbooks and materials will be supplied byDudley Sixth, but some fabrics and textile materials willneed to be provided by the student.

ProgressHND Fashion and Textiles, BA Hons at university.Employment in textile design, manufacture or fashion.

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Our approachFeel respected and nurtured in a place that is welcoming to all.

When you choose Dudley Sixth, you’re here because you

want to be, not because you have to be. Our teaching staff

are delighted about that and will naturally reward your

maturity by treating you as an adult.

In return, we expect you to take responsibility for your

learning, behaviour and attendance – and to show

respect for the education you and your fellow students

are being offered by attending every lesson on time.

Dudley Sixth issues essential textbooks on extended

loan to all students but you will be expected to provide

your own stationery. Naturally, teachers will expect you

to be properly equipped for every lesson and to have

done your homework!

These pirates werecalled privateers.

Francis Drake was aprivateer and so highlythought of by QueenElizabeth I that sheknighted him!

Did you know from the 1500’s to the 1900’ssome pirates were givengovernment permission tosteal from enemy ships?

The world’s oldest livingtree is approximately4,844 years old.

A tree is for life not justfor Christmas.

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Financial helpTalk to us about the support that may be available.

Study at Dudley Sixth is free of charge, but if other costs

are a barrier to you studying with us, we aim to help you to

access financial support. Examples of support that could

be available include:

Bursary Fund (16-18)Students aged 16-18 attending a full-time further education

course can apply for help with college related costs to the

16-18 Bursary Fund. More information about the 16-18

Bursary can be found at the website:

www.direct.gov.uk/en/EducationAndLearning/index.htm

or call 01384 363 555.

Care to LearnStudents aged under 20 needing help with

childcare may be eligible for help with costs –

more information is available from

www.direct.gov.uk/en/EducationAndLearning/14To19/

index.htm or call 01384 363 555.

Free Bus PassIf you are 16-18, and a student of Dudley Sixth, you

will be eligible* for a free bus pass, as long as you

live one mile away or further from where we are

based, and are not already in receipt of other

financial support.

*Students with disabilities who are unable to access

public transport may still be able to receive help

Learner support fundIf you’re 19 before you finish your studies then help is

available through the Learner Support Fund (19+) which

provides means-tested grants to help students aged 19+

with any additional costs of studying. Call 0138 363 555 for

more details.

If you have costs other than those mentioned here, which

make it difficult for you to start or complete a course, you

should still apply for help.

AdmissionsSign up soon: September 2014 will be here before you know it…

If you are interested in studying at Dudley Sixth in

September, we urge you to register your interest

immediately by completing the application form in

this prospectus or online. Places will be in high

demand so don’t miss out.

You can find out more at www.dudleysixth.co.uk,

or phone our enquiries team on 0800 783 6095.

We look forward towelcoming you inSeptember 2014.

We are looking forthe brightest mindsthat want to succeed.

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How to find us

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Part 2: About YouPlease use the space below to provide additional informationabout yourself, e.g. your interests/hobbies, your futurecareer/education hopes:

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