Progress to Advanced
INTENSIVE GCSEs (AQA)
This is an intensive one year programme where you will study a range of GCSEs in order to progress to advanced academic study.
If you have not studied GCSEs previously or would like to study a wider range of subjects, this course may be suitable for you if your English and maths level indicates that you can cope with its demands.
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You will study
If you have achieved a grade 5 or above in GCSE Maths, choose four subjects from the following list. If you have not achieved a grade 5 or above in GCSE Maths, choose three subjects from the following list.
GCSE History
GCSE Film Studies
GCSE Applied Business Studies
GCSE Citizenship
GCSE Double Science
GCSE Psychology
GCSE Sociology
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A minimum of 3 GCSEs
These must include:
English Language at grade 5
Or if you have not previously studied GCSEs and can demonstrate your English and Maths skills can cope with the demand.
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Assessment methods include:
Exams
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We have the widest range of courses and a diverse student community which will make you feel welcome and confident. You will develop a global view on the making of the modern world. Become an analytical thinker and develop a broad set of academic skills that will prepare you for a wide range of careers.
Unique partnerships
Kings College Classics Programme
Kings College Historical Memory and Identity Programme
Wadham and Pembroke Humanities Programmes with Oxford University
Links with Oxford and Cambridge Historians
SOAS Holocaust Educational Trust
EPQ with Greenwich University
Cromwell Society
Historical Association
Geography Association
French Cultural Institute
Investec
Bank of England
Stephen Timms MP
Friends of the Earth
Parliament Education Services
Inspiration academics
You will learn from experts with academic qualifications including Masters degrees in a range of subjects including philosophy, linguistics, media and communications, enabling your lessons to be taught at a high level throughout your studies.
Outside of college, members of the Humanities team also perform as musicians, sportspersons and work as political campaigners. They are interested in a wide range of issues including environmental, sustainability and women's issues
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Whatever support you need, we’re here for you and will make sure you get the most out of your time at college.
We have expert teams in place to look after every single one of our students.
Our specialist teams can help with:
Learning difficulties
Physical and sensory disabilities
Dyslexia, Dyspraxia, ADHD, Aspergers or other specific learning difficulties
Mental health, counselling and wellbeing
Exam access arrangements
Money, finance and bursary advice
Careers advice, job and university applications
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Successful students who pass all of their subjects at grades 9 - 5 (or 9 - 5 for English Language and Mathematics) and have excellent attendance will have the opportunity to progress to an advanced level programme of study. A variety of study options will be open to you, including A level or advanced Level 3 vocational programmes.
