Prospectus2015/16

YOUR SUCCESS, YOUR FUTURE, YOUR COLLEGE

BRIGHT FUTURES EDUCATIONAL TRUST

Connell Sixth Form College is sponsored by Bright FuturesEducational Trust and supported by Manchester City Council

and Manchester City Football Club.

Bright Futures Educational Trust is a multi-academy sponsorwith a proven track record in providing excellent

academic education.

Welcome to Connell Sixth Form College

Any student in Manchester agedbetween 16 and 19 years who wishesto study A-Levels, BTECs, or perhapsneeds to re-sit some GCSEs whichlead to A-Levels or BTECs can applyto study at this new academic college.Connell Sixth Form College is forany student who wishes to go on touniversity, higher level apprenticeshipsor an A-Level entry job.

The new college building opened inSeptember 2014.

As you will see from this prospectus,we have a wide selection of A-Levelsand three Level 3, Extended DiplomaBTECs on offer. Just as important isthat Connell Sixth Form College willbe smaller than other colleges, so wewill be able to give you more personalattention to make sure the transitionfrom school to college is as smooth

as possible. With the support ofConnell’s excellent staff, you canachieve your targets and fulfil yourambitions.

Our enrichment programme,comprising courses in Well-being;Enterprise; Money Management;Mindfulness and Relaxation; StudySkills; Careers Information andAdvice and Guidance, will enableyou to develop into the type of youngperson who can realise your dreams.

We have recruited the best teachersand staff, so together we will ensurethat you are happy, well supportedand feel part of the Connellcommunity. We know that whenyou leave us you will be confidentyoung people with good qualificationsenabling you to succeed in whateveryou wish to do.

So what can we offer you? Connellis a caring community where everystudent and every member of staffreally does matter. At Connell, astudent’s achievements and successare important, but equally importantare their happiness and well-being.The College is a place of creativityand learning, honesty and openness,challenge and enjoyment, toleranceand understanding. Connell SixthForm College is built upon trust andrespect for all.

So now it’s up to you! Will you join us?

Dear Students - this is new, this is exciting and this is for you!

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Gillian Winter, PrincipalConnell Sixth Form College

AdmissionsA Connell College student needs a minimum of 5 GCSE passes at Grade A*- C,including English Language and Mathematics with at least 2 subjects at Grade B.

Exceptions to these requirementscan be made in certain circumstances,(e.g. illness, bereavement, equivalentqualifications).

AS SubjectsIn Year 12, students will choose ASsubjects leading to externalexaminations at the end of Year 12.They will then convert these intofull Advanced Level (A2) subjects inYear 13; stronger students maychoose to convert all four subjects.

BTEC SubjectsAt Connell Sixth Form College weoffer three Level 3 BTECs, ExtendedDiploma. The subjects offered areScience, Sports Science and BusinessStudies. A BTEC student at Connellwill select one of these BTECs tostudy for two years.

The Year 12 timetable is constructedto meet the greatest number ofstudent preferences for their choiceof subjects.

The Wider Curriculum andStudy SkillsThroughout a student’s time atConnell Sixth Form College, therewill be opportunities to extend anddevelop key skills through theenrichment courses which complementA-Level lessons. Courses such as‘Being here.... Moving on’ and‘Mindfulness’ (which are all about astudent’s well-being); Communication;Study Skills; Sport; Modern ForeignLanguages; Financial Awarenessand Enterprise; Careers Information,Advice and Guidance. Mentoringfrom Tutors will also be offeredalongside the A-Level and BTECcourses.

Foundation CourseSome students, who have just missedthe entry requirements, may chooseto apply to re-sit some GCSEs andstart A-Levels or BTEC courses atthe same time. It is anticipated thatthese students might stay at ConnellCollege for 3 years.

Disability, Equality andInclusivityThe College promotes a positiveattitude towards disabled students atall times; this includes the equalityof opportunity between disabledand other students. This duty of careis extended to any disabled parentsand to the carers of the students whoattend Connell Sixth Form College.It is also an inclusive establishment,which welcomes students fromdifferent ethnic origins, cultures andreligions.

Please continue to read allabout the courses on offerfor 2015...

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Art & Design

Across the four units, two in Y12 atAS and two in Y13 at A2, studentswill be able to explore a variety ofthemes, work on different scales anduse a wide range of media includingtraditional painting and drawingtechniques, graphic design, textiles,three-dimensional design andphotography to build their portfolio.

A critical understanding of artists,crafts people and designers is key tothe course. Practical activities suchas sketchbook development andtrips to local and national galleries

are included to inspire studentsthrough their creative journey andenhance their specialist vocabulary.

Further study in Art and Design canbe in the form of an Art Foundationcourse or degree in a specialist area.Jobs within the Art and Designindustry can include productdesigner, architect, art therapist,web, fashion or graphic designer,advertising executive and communityarts worker. There are also manyopportunities to become self-employedor freelance.

Art and Design is a subject for students who are intrigued and inspired by thevisual world. This broad based course allows students to create personal responsesto ideas, experiences and environments whilst developing observational andanalytical skills.

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Biology

If you want to know the answers toquestions like these, come and studyA-Level Biology at Connell SixthForm College. With A-Level Biologyyou could become a clinical moleculargeneticist, a Science writer or presenter,a training and development officer,a research scientist, as well as a doctor,dentist or nurse - these are just a fewof the possible opportunities for abiologist. A-Level Biology developsmany transferable skills such ascommunication skills, team workingskills, organisational skills, theability to confidently handle diversedata and to draw conclusions,problem-solving, project and timemanagement skills, self-reliance,initiative and business awareness.

Biology at Connell Sixth Form Collegeencompasses the whole biologicalspectrum including the biochemistryand cell structure of plants andanimals, anatomy and physiology,genetics and genetic engineering.Students are given ample scope todemonstrate their powers of analysis,evaluation and interpretation, aswell as factual learning. They arerequired to demonstrate an abilityto communicate their ideas and tounderstand some relatively simplemathematical concepts. Practicalwork is an integral part of thesubject and practical skills areassessed at both AS and A2 levels,building on the GCSE ‘How ScienceWorks’ programme. Lessons are taught

in state-of-the-art laboratories, withopportunities to carry out detailedexperimental work. Studentscontinuing to A2 will take part inecology field work with extensivepractical application.

Biology may be combined with awide variety of subjects, but studentsshould be aware that A-LevelChemistry is necessary for Medicaland Veterinary courses and also forthe majority of other Biologicaldegrees. Some leading DentalSchools allow a third non-science A-Level subject only if Biology hasbeen taken in addition to Chemistry.

Have humans stopped evolving? Does meditation really prevent ageing? Can weclone people? Is 50% of our DNA the same as that of a banana?

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Business Studies and EconomicsDo you enjoy watching The Apprentice? How about The Dragons’ Den? Do youthink you could be the next Richard Branson?

Business Studies can equip you withthe knowledge and skills that youneed to run a successful business.Over the span of two years the A-Level and BTEC courses coverfive main topics:

• Operations - how do businessesmake products?

• Marketing - how do businessesget people to buy their products?

• Human Resources - how dobusinesses recruit good employeesand keep them motivated?

• Finance & Accounting - how dobusinesses know if they aremaking profit?

• External Influences - how doesthe current economic climate affect businesses?

A-Level

The A-Level course is usually moreappropriate for students who preferexams over coursework. Studentswill take two exams at the end ofthe first year (AS Year) and two atthe end of their second year (A2year)to form the full A-Level.

BTEC

The Extended Diploma BTEC inBusiness is usually more appropriatefor students who prefer a morepractical approach to learning wherethey are assessed continuouslythroughout the two years viacoursework instead of exams.Coursework assignments will bebased on real life business situationsand will include written assignments,presentations, debates, practicalscenarios, teamwork and muchmore! In addition to studying thefive main sections mentioned above,students will learn about the legalsystem, project management, fashionretailing, visual merchandising andbusiness ethics. The ExtendedDiploma is equivalent to 3 A-Levelsand students can then continue intouniversity, higher level apprenticeshipsor A-Level entry careers.

Economics A-Level

Have you ever wondered why somecountries are very rich while othersare desperately poor? Do you knowwhy the price of petrol changes on a

daily basis? Have you heard peopletalk about the ‘recession’ and wonderedwhat it means? Economics answersall of these questions and more! Thecourse is split into two main areas:

• Microeconomics - the study ofhow supply and demanddetermine who gets what and forwhat price.

• Macroeconomics - the study ofeconomic indicators such asinflation, unemployment, economicgrowth and international trade.

Economics A-Level is a traditionaland well respected subject by topuniversities. Most students enjoy itso much they opt to study it atuniversity, however it alsocomplements many other subjectssuch as Mathematics, History,Geography and the Sciences.

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Chemistry

If so, then Chemistry will really suit you.

Experience anything in life and youwill be experiencing Chemistry.Sight, touch, taste, smell and hearingcan all be explained by this fascinatingsubject. From medical discoveries tomicroscopic organisms and attemptingto find life on other planets, Chemistryis, and always will be, central to ourunderstanding of the universe. Thesubject is essential if you want topursue a career in Medicine, Dentistry,Pharmacy, Veterinary or ForensicScience. You will be working in

state-of-the-art laboratories with topclass facilities and equipment.Students studying Chemistry willalso have the opportunity to forgelinks with universities and localcompanies to assist them inchoosing the right career.

A qualification in Chemistry allowsaccess to other university courses inareas such as Chemical Engineering,Environmental Science, Food Science,Materials Science and Biochemistry.Chemistry is the only sciencecompulsory for the study of Medicineand Dentistry.

Are you fascinated by how and why chemical reactions actually work? Do youwant to explore the world of atoms, molecules, compounds and ions?

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Computing and ICT

The world is increasingly dominatedby the use of computers in everyshape and form, from the humblePC to the latest mobile phone. Manyaspects of our daily lives rely oncomputers on a practical level. Ouraim in the Computing Departmentis to give students the skills andconfidence to use computers and allother forms of Information Technologyas widely as possible. Students willbe encouraged to develop theirproblem solving abilities by learning

how to apply their knowledge andunderstanding when tacklingcomputing situations. The coursesthe department offers will introducestudents to all aspects of computertechnology, from programming andunderstanding how systems workto an awareness of the wider uses ofIT at work, in the home and theimplications for society. Thedepartment is committed to preparingevery student at Connell Sixth FormCollege for the digital world.

“Computing is not about computers any more. It is about living.” - Nicholas Negroponte (Founder and Chairman of the One Laptop per Child Association)

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Connell will be the next step for any student who wants a learning environmentwhere their individuality, their creativity and their ability are nurtured anddeveloped by excellent, highly skilled teachers and staff.

We know that all students areindividuals who wish to achieve.

The small, caring environment of 600students for 2015-2016 will ensurethat this newest of Sixth Form Collegesin Manchester enables students tobecome resilient, compassionate,

confident and enthusiastic for theirlife beyond the Sixth Form.

Connell students will become youngadults with all the transferable skillsnecessary for their next step ineducation or a career path.

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The Ethos of Connell

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Sixth Form College

English

A-Level English Language Have you ever asked yourself thebig questions about language? Wheredid it come from? How do youngchildren learn to talk, read andwrite so quickly? How can languagebe used to make sure people alwayssee things your way? If the answeris yes, A-Level English Language isa course you will definitely want tostudy. Over the two years, you willlearn all about the ways in whichlanguage is used (and abused) andhow it is affected by technology,gender differences and powerrelationships between speakers. Youwill also study the ways in whichchildren and adults use language tointeract, as well as exploring howand why language has changed somuch over the past 500 years. Therewill be plenty of opportunities toproduce your own creative writingfor coursework and for pleasure too.As a student of English Language,you will have the opportunity toexperience university lectures andto meet with leading academics inthe field. This subject is central toimproving your communicationskills and can help you gain accessto a huge number of careers.

A-Level English LiteratureIf you simply love to read, thistraditional A-Level in EnglishLiterature will allow you to indulgeyour passion! You will be able toengage with texts on a deeper andmore critical level than ever before,reflecting on the many factors whichinspire and influence their production.The set texts include a broad rangeof classic and contemporaryliterature, including poetry, proseand drama. You can expect to enjoyworks by legendary figures such asShakespeare, Austen, Coleridge,Fitzgerald and Emily Bronte, whileworks by modern writers includingIan McEwan, Khaled Hosseini, AngelaCarter and Andrea Levy also featureprominently. A number of HigherEducation events will be arrangedto help complement the course,allowing you the opportunity toappreciate the historical and culturalfactors which have shaped the wayauthors, poets and playwrights haveseen and represented humanity andthe world around us.

Drama and Theatre StudiesDestined for a career in the movies,television or theatre? Then this A-Level choice could well be yourfirst step! The two year course blendsscript-writing and performance withtextual study and a criticalunderstanding of staging andestablished theatrical conventions.You will gain a completeunderstanding of the dramatic artsfrom both sides of the process,allowing you to refine your skills asan actor, director and critic.Assessment will involve writtenexams, coursework and performances,and will require theatre visits towatch specific productions of keyplays. Playwrights studied willrepresent rich and diverse traditions,taking in everything from the earliesttheatre to latter-day classics. You canchoose to continue your studies inthis area at university or dramaschool. The College will offerextensive support in this decisionmaking process.

A-Levels in English Language, English Literature and Theatre Studies

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Geography

Geography helps you to:

• develop an understanding of ourever-changing world: its societiesand environments

• encourage lively discussion andenquiry about why the world isthe way it is

• promote better decision-makingabout the way we want to live

What will I study?

You will study how differentsocieties around the world copewith challenges such as conflictsover land for farming, water supplyand energy resources; global povertyand the challenges of ever growingurban areas. The natural worldpresents us with resources but italso confronts us with challenges.

Deserts - are they advancing? Aresome ecosystems more fragile thanothers? Floods, hurricanes - are theyon the increase? You will study howhuman and physical environmentsare changing and why, so that youcan understand the world you seefrom the College window or hearabout in the news.

What do I need?

You need to have an interest in theworld about you. Do you knowwhat is happening on your planet -and do you want to find out more?

How will I study?

You will develop your knowledgeand understanding through lessons,independent study and group work.There will be opportunities fordiscussion and analysis of resources

such as maps, diagrams, graphs andphotos which will help you evaluateissues in the world today. You willalso have the opportunity to participatein field trips and visits to areas thatwe study.

Where will it lead?

Studying Geography at A-Level offersyou the opportunity to develop andmaintain a wide range of skills:report writing, numeracy, informationtechnology, decision-making,independent research and problemsolving. Geography bridges the Artsand Sciences, giving flexibility forHigher Education courses, such asthose in Planning and EnvironmentalManagement. It can also lead you tostudy a wide range of other courses,including Law, Medicine, andArchitecture to name but a few.

Curious about our ever-changing world? Enjoy lively discussion?

History

“A country without memory is acountry of madmen.” (George Santayana, 1863-1952)

It helps us to understand people, tounderstand change and to understandthe societies we live in.

“If you don’t know history, thenyou don’t know anything.”(Michael Crichton, 1942-2008)

History’s importance lies in its abilityto promote understanding betweencultures and people.

“Those who don’t know history aredestined to repeat it.” (Edmund Burke, 1729-1797)

It is the analysis and interpretationof the past that allows us to studycontinuity and change.

“The farther backward you canlook, the farther forward you arelikely to see.” (Winston Churchill, 1874-1965)

Historians use all types of evidenceto examine and interpret the pastand through these sources try toinvestigate and evaluate the past.

“Study the past, if you woulddefine the future.” (Confucius, 551-479 BCE)

Above all, it encourages you to bothinvestigate and use your imagination.

At AS level we study Tsarist Russia,1855-1917 and Mussolini’s Italy1922-1945, in order to try tounderstand change within two veryimportant periods of modern

European history. At A2 we studyBritain: The state and people, 1918-1964, in which we put modernBritain in its historical context, aswell as an individual courseworkoption. We make full use of differentteaching and learning styles, and aimto include broader educationalexperiences such as lectures, filmsand plays, where appropriate.

You will learn many useful andtransferable skills, such as analysisand evaluation, interpretation andcomparison, explanation anddescription, as well as, mostimportantly, enjoyment of the past,and studying History will open up awhole range of exciting careers anduniversity courses to you.

History should be studied because it is essential to individuals and to society.

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Law and Sociology

Law

The study of Law is exciting,fascinating, challenging and fun! In addition to learning all about the Law, students enjoy the practicalapplication of the subject whichdevelops problem-solving skills and an ability to critically evaluatematerial encountered in everydaylife. This subject is also beneficialbecause it encourages a numberof transferable skills, such asorganisational skills, the ability tothink independently and to writeclearly and concisely in a logicalmanner. The students thoroughlyenjoy problem-solving whilstlearning how to identify legal issuesand apply the relevant law scenarioto reach a conclusion. This courserequires students to interpretlegislation and read case law, which

in themselves are fascinatingsubjects. Through doing all of thisthey learn to confidently expressviews, well supported with evidence,and reflect on contemporary issuesin society. Although it is not essentialto study A-Level Law to study Lawat University, this subject does allowan insight into many of the areasencountered during a legal career.

Studying Law is regarded by manystudents as the perfect complementto their other A Level studies.

Sociology

Sociology is a great choice of subjectfor students who want a career insocial work, nursing, marketing,advertising, public relations orteaching to name but a few of thecareer pathways linked to Sociology.It is a subject which explores many

of the factors which affect how ourspecies, and of family groups withinit, work on a day-to-day basis. It isduring the study of this subject thata student will cover a spectrum ofsubjects which will help the studentmake sense of the society in whichwe live and understand the cultureand identity issues which affect usall. Sociology offers insights intosocial and cultural issues and ithelps the student develop anunderstanding of culture, identity,religion, crime, childhood and socialpower. Are you are interested infinding out how society changes,how people live within differentsocieties and why? Then you shouldstudy Sociology which is the studyof your society.

Law is a fascinating subject and often students who study A Level Law say thatit becomes their favourite subject.

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Mathematics

MathematicsRight at the heart of A-Level Mathsis the study of equations and theirgraphs; we’ll be uncovering surprisingrelationships that let us solve newproblems, putting to work thealgebra you learned at High School.

We’ll also be applying Maths directlyto situations from the real world:this might be using Statistics to testa claim, predicting the motion of anobject using Mechanics, or usingDecision Maths to see how route-finding software can find the shortestor quickest route through a network.

If you like puzzles, problem-solvingand learning to think logically, A-Level Maths is for you!

People who have studied Maths arestrong candidates for a very widerange of careers including business,finance, science, technology andengineering.

Further MathematicsFurther Maths, taken alongside A-Level Maths, is an upgrade thatwill take your problem-solvingskills to the limit.

We will enter the fascinating worldof complex numbers, where we canfind the square root of -1, and wherefamiliar equations take on new andbeautiful shapes. We’ll learn howmatrices can transform space, makingthem a powerful tool in 3Dcomputer graphics.

We’ll also extend our knowledge ofhow Maths solves problems in thereal world. Further Maths studentsget to experience all three areas ofapplication.

Further Maths can strengthen yourprospects in all the same career areasas Maths, and it is a prestigiousqualification that can open the doorto competitive university courses,including Maths, Physics andEngineering at the top universities.

Mathematics is one of the most highly regarded A-Levels, both as a subject in itsown right and as the basic language of many scientific subjects.

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Philosophy

Philosophy literally translates as‘love of wisdom’ and is concernedwith questions such as: how should Ilive; do I experience the world as itreally is; what counts as genuineknowledge; can God’s existence beproven; and how should I makemoral decisions?

It is often argued that you can onlybecome truly free through questioningyour own ideas and values, perhaps

forcing you to rethink, modify oreven reject beliefs which you havealways accepted as true. StudyingPhilosophy, therefore, involves self-interrogation in an attempt to ‘knowthyself’. This view is neatly summedup by the Ancient Greek philosopher,Socrates, who declared that “theunexamined life is not worth living”.

As a student of philosophy, you will discuss, wrestle with, argue, read and writeabout the most intellectually stimulating and powerful questions mankind hasever contemplated!

Religious Studies

Religious Studies helps students todevelop and refine critical thinkingskills with a view to betterunderstanding the nature ofargumentation and how it can beused to support beliefs and valueswithin religion and ethics.

At AS, unit 1 topics covered includekey theories and practical issueswithin Ethics, the philosophy andpractices of the Eastern Religion,Buddhism. Unit 2 allows students

the opportunity to study a topicwithin Religious Studies in depthwith a view to writing an extendedessay for examination. There is anemphasis on independent, but closelyguided, learning in this unit. At A2,unit 3 involves a broadening anddeepening of understanding withinthe two chosen strands of Ethics andBuddhism, with the final unitinvolving the close study of threeessays written by influential scholars.

Religious Studies tends to be bestsuited to students who are hard-working, open-minded andenthused by the big questions in life.Competency in essay writing is alsodesirable due to the nature ofassessment in the subject.

A-Level Religious Studies at Connell College is a subject which offers students,whether religious, agnostic or atheist, an exciting opportunity to explore andcritically examine key themes, issues and debates surrounding religion,

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Physical Education

Then A-Level PE is the subject foryou. PE suits students who have apassion for sport; students who willenjoy a fast- paced and diversecourse that covers many subjectareas - yet is always underpinnedby the student's application to sport.

Students who have taken PE havecombined it with a wide array ofother subjects from Art through toPhysics. Some are keen to study thesubject further at university, whilstmany take the subject because theyrealise it is important to studysomething you enjoy.

There are no qualifying criterianeeded to study this subject,however if you compete at a highlevel with at least one sport this willbe very advantageous. GSCE SportsStudies/PE and A-Level Biologymay help in this course.

What might the subjectlead onto?The obvious suggestion is to saythat it will lead onto one of many ofthe sports-related degree coursesavailable. However, the real benefitof the PE A-Level is that it enablesyou to grasp a wide range of skills - from scientific research through todebate. It also develops an organised,well rounded student who can copewith the demands of University life.

BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma- more than a qualification

What will I study?The aim of this two year programmeis to develop your knowledge andexperience of science both in termsof its theory and practical relation tosport and exercise. It focuses on howexercise affects the athlete and a sports

person with a view to optimisingperformance. The course has strongscience influences, whilstincorporating practical activities tounderpin theoretical knowledge. Inshort, we create a programmearound the student. We’ll help youbecome an innovative, creative teamplayer so that you can become avaluable employee, progress in yourstudies and help establish linkswithin the expanding sports andleisure industry.

What can I do after thiscourse?Teaching Physical Education, theArmed Services, Health RelatedFitness Appraisal, Sports Nutrition,Psychology Management, SportsDevelopment and Coaching are allpossibilities. Some of these willrequire further study at degree level.

Are you passionate about sport? Driven to find out how you can improve yourperformance? Interested in how our bodies push themselves to their physical peak?

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Physics

The study of Physics developsnumeracy, problem-solving andpractical skills. It is a challengingsubject, but one which is highlyvalued by both employers anduniversities.

Topics studied include particles,quantum phenomena, electricity,mechanics, materials and waves.

Physics goes well with Maths,Computing and Chemistry.

Physics can lead to many careersincluding Physical Science,Engineering, Architecture, Financeand Medicine.

Physics is the study of everything from the quantum scale, such as sub-atomicparticles, to the cosmological scale, such as galaxies.

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BTEC Applied Science (Forensic Science)

This is a vocational course and isequivalent to 3 A-Levels.

In this course you will study coreunits covering scientific principles,as well as specialist units such asforensic evidence collection andanalysis.

This is an exciting course thatdevelops knowledge and skillsthat can lead to a career as a sciencetechnician or within the forensicscience sector.

Assessment is through continuousassessment.

‘Every contact leaves a trace.” - Edmond Locard

Psychology

Students studying A-Level Psychologyat Connell College will join thethousands of students who choosethis course every year across thecountry, making it one of the mostpopular A-Level choices. One reasonfor this is that many people find thefundamental questions of Psychologistsinteresting: “Why do I behave likethis?”, “Why do I feel like this?” and“Why do I think like this?”

Importantly, most students find thattheir interest in the subject increasesthroughout the course. This is dueto the diverse and engaging topics,ranging from the development ofsign language in a chimpanzee tothe use of brain surgery to cureObsessive Compulsive Disorder.Students also get the chance to studysome applications of Psychology in

detail, such as Forensic Psychology,(explaining criminal behaviour,criminal profiling and treatmentand punishment of crime), andRelationship Psychology, (explainingthe formation of relationships,breakdown of relationships andcultural variation). Students alsolearn how to carry out PsychologicalResearch into human behaviour.These are just a few of the manyinteresting topics covered as part ofthe Psychology course. Also, thereare no specific requirements forprior experience of this subject.

A-Level Psychology also opens manydoors beyond Connell College. Itenables students to develop importantskills in writing, analysis andevaluation. Additionally, studentsalso consider key moral and ethical

debates. It is valued as a rigorousacademic subject by universities andis also directly relevant to any careerpath which involves interactionwith people. Examples of these arejournalism, child care, the legalsystem, the police force, teaching,medicine, nursing, business or sportsmanagement and social work. Studentsmay also decide to follow a career ina field of Psychology e.g. ClinicalPsychology or Educational Psychology.

Overall, if you are intrigued by theprospect of being able to explainhuman behaviour and want to ensureyou have excellent educational andcareer prospects in the future thenA-Level Psychology is for you!

Psychology: The scientific study of the Human Mind and Behaviour.

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French

Studying French at A-Level willmean that you will be able to talkconfidently to native speakers on awide range of subjects. You will beable to follow programmes ontelevision and have a goodunderstanding of what is written inmagazines, newspapers and books.Not only will you become a moreinformed person, but also debatesand discussions in the classroomwill give you a broad perspective ona wide range of issues and topics.

Topics include: media, popularculture, relationships and family,healthy living and lifestyle, currentsocial issues, multicultural societyand the environment.

Why study a language?The growing influence of theEuropean Union means that there isa greater need for modern linguistsin industry and commerce, both inthis country and abroad, in additionto job opportunities in the moretraditional areas of teaching (includingin primary schools), the CivilService, banking and finance, lawand the media. The ability to speaka second or even third language ishighly prized by employers.

Opportunities outside theclassroomYou will be encouraged to readauthentic materials and to go to film

screenings and study days. You willalso have the opportunity to join ina language and cultural trip to Francein the Spring Term as well as theopportunity to do work experiencein France during the summer.

If you want a mix of activities in lessons and an intellectually stimulating coursewith a strong practical application, you will enjoy this subject. Experience thethrill of stepping into another culture!

Spanish

It is also the language of manyleading multinational companies likeTelefónica, Repsol, Banco Santander,Zara and Mango. It is the third mostwidely spoken language on the planet.By studying A-Level Spanish youwill open up your world to a varietyof cultures across the globe andboost your job prospects.

At AS Level you will be learningSpanish in the context of two maintopic areas:

Leisure and Lifestyle (includingtourism, free time, traditions and

customs, sport and healthy living)and The Individual and Society(including relationships andresponsibilities, gender issues,young people, education and work).

There are two examinations: Aspeaking test (40%) and a writtenpaper (including listening, readingand writing an essay) (60%).

At A2 Level, the main topic areasare: Social and Political Issues (suchas discrimination, world poverty andterrorism) and The Environment(including renewable energies,

recycling and the effects of climatechange). You will also study somefilms in Spanish as well as a play bya Spanish playwright.

Just as at AS Level, there are twoexaminations: A speaking test (40%)and a written paper (includinglistening, reading and writing anessay) (60%).

A Level Spanish will equip you withthe means to communicate as younever have before!

Spanish is the language of the Conquistadors, Tango dancers and some of theworld’s best footballers.

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