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I am delighted that you are taking a closer look at Life in the Sixth Form
at Croydon High.
The two years you will spend as a sixth former are so important and we
hope they will become among the happiest and most memorable years of
your lives. They will also fly by...believe me!
When you join the Sixth Form at Croydon High you have made a very
positive choice. Your decision will be based on lots of different factors and you will no doubt have
received a great deal of advice from family, friends and teachers. Having made this choice, you then
have the opportunity to ensure that you benefit from every single opportunity that will be made available
to you.
Our aim is clear; to do everything we can to support you in releasing your full potential. I am confident
that the outstanding teaching and individual care you will enjoy here will ensure you achieve the
A Level results you are capable of. The teaching staff here are totally dedicated and their enthusiasm
and patience inspires me as much as I know it inspires their students.
We are equally committed to enabling you to develop your own personal strengths and passions in an
atmosphere where you will be stretched, challenged and supported every step of the way.
Years 12 and 13 will be full of choices and chances. I believe that taking the first step and deciding to go to
Croydon High Sixth Form is your chance to make the very best choice for you and for your future.
GO for it!
Mrs Leonard
I am very proud to be Head of Sixth Form at Croydon High.Despite the noise, the questionable music and the smell of pizza that often fills the air, I feel that our Common Room is one of the happiest places I know! I also think that this relaxed and supportive environment provides the foundation for the academic excellence and the subsequent outstanding results that Croydon High is so proud of.
For me, one of the very best parts of my job is spending time with these bright and engaging young women. They have strong opinions, fantastic ideas and inspiring ambitions and it is so exciting to be involved in helping them achieve their goals.I believe they are preparing to go out and ‘light up the world’ and I have every confidence that they will do this in very many different ways.We would love you to join us!
Frau Mester
contentsLife After Year 11 4
Don’t just take our word for it 5
A Learning Environment that Celebrates Success 6
Opportunities to go beyond the Curriculum 7
Outstanding Networking Opportunities 8
Entry Requirements 9
Choosing a Course 10
Careers 11
Fine Art 12
3D Design 13
Biology 14
Chemistry 15
Drama 16
Economics 17
English 18
English Language and Literature 19
Geography 20
Government and Politics 21
History 22
Latin 23
Maths & Further Maths 24
Modern Foreign Languages (French, German, Spanish) 25
Music 26
Physical Education (P.E.) 27
Physics 28
Psychology 29
R.S. Philosophy & Ethics 30
life after year 11…If you’re thinking about life after Year 11, you will no doubt be thinking hard about the
many choices on offer. Lots of people will have opinions, many will offer advice and it
can be quite an unsettling time.
The best advice we can give you is that you continue to be
yourself. It may sound simple, perhaps even a little naïve,
but it is actually the most important thing when it comes to
making the right choices for you and your future.
Of course you should listen to the opinions of those who
know you best – your family, teachers and friends will all
have your best interests at heart –and will want to help you
make the right decisions.
But knowing yourself and recognising what inspires you,
what drives you and what makes you happy is a very
important part of the process.
Being able to be yourself is the best part of life in the Sixth Form at Croydon High. Sixth
Form should be the highlight of your school life in every sense. It will open the door to
your future, stretch and challenge you in countless ways, but perhaps most importantly,
provide memories and cement friendships that will last a lifetime.
croydon HigH sixtH form – a unique opportunityThe Croydon High approach to Sixth Form is all about
creating opportunities.
We will provide opportunities for you to do what
you do best, in a relaxed, innovative, aspirational
environment where you will feel safe yet challenged to
achieve things you may have felt were beyond your
expectations.
We will create opportunities for you to think differently,
to discover things about yourself and the world and
to plan for a future that could be anything you want
it to be.
GO-ED at Croydon High Sixth Form is the opportunity
you need to bring your natural creativity, ambition and
versatility to life and to harness it for success.
so go on – sieze that opportunity.
Jump into the Sixth Form!
The future looks bright from here
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don’t just take our word for itCroydon High has made me the best I can be. Not only has it given me lifelong friends, it has given me the tools to go on and achieve my best at university
and beyond. I loved every second. katie (class of 2009)
An encouraging environment where the focus is on achieving academically but having fun at the same time.
jessica (class of 2013)
We are encouraged to be individuals, to draw on our own strengths and be truly passionate about what we do.
katie (class of 2013)
The support from the teachers and friends guides you through your last two years at school and helps you make the most of it.
immy (class of 2013)
It’s big enough for you to find lots of friends but small enough for you to know everybody and
feel a strong sense of community. andrea (class of 2013)
Croydon High Sixth Form has a really friendly atmosphere, between the girls and the teachers.
rhian (class of 2014)
One big family, there was always someone you could talk to.
kate (class of 2011)
I can confidently say the best decision I ever made was to stay on at the Sixth Form at
Croydon High. Whereas some people are intimidated and daunted by the university experience, Croydon High is special, as it gives you such
a good grounding that the transition seems simply natural. amelia (class of 2011)
All of the teaching staff are brilliant and support you in both your academic studies and also in the
way that you emotionally develop from being a school-girl to being an actual adult!!
charlotte (class of 2012)
The opportunities at Croydon High opened my eyes to new possibilities whilst cementing my
strong sense of independence. Once a Croydon High girl, always a Croydon High girl. I’ll never
forget it! (Until I die, I love you Croydon High!!!) kitty (class of 2011)
Happy memories
Lifetime friendships
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a learning environment tHat celebrates successIn 2012, Croydon High girls were celebrating again with a 100% pass
rate at A’Level – and 93% at Grades A-C.
We believe their success is due to a number of factors; inspirational
teaching, excellent advice and support throughout the application
process and most importantly dedication and sheer hard work on
the part of the girls themselves.
Good communication between home and school is vital – our
open door policy actively encourages both parents and girls to
come in and discuss progress.
Yet again, in 2012, most of the girls went on to Russell Group
Universities, considered to be the country’s elite educational
establishments. Performance in 2012 was particularly high in Maths,
English and the Sciences, as well as in Modern Foreign Languages and indeed
across all of the subjects that the Russell Group favours. We are very proud of these
academic results and of the dedication and effort that they represent.
only girls allowedSo why do we believe so strongly that the single sex environment is the best one for girls
to really achieve their potential? Because we see it work…time and time again.
All the research suggests that girls flourish in secure, happy surroundings where they can
discover who they really are and where they want to go.
‘All girls’ means less pressure to conform to stereotype. The girls are given freedom
but are fully aware of expectations. Opportunities to take responsibility, to lead and
‘give back’, enrich their development in ways far beyond the
academic.
Girls take more risks in a single sex environment; they ask
questions and make judgments without thinking about
‘looking stupid’. Intellectual risk-taking builds their resilience
– an invaluable trait for life after school. The girls are relaxed,
without any pressure to behave or to look older than they are.
Of course, a single-sex education doesn’t mean a single-sex
life. We encourage shared activities, with
Whitgift School for example, including
our legendary annual Fashion Show.
An important aspect of Sixth Form life is
social and the girls can relax, share ideas and catch up with
friends in the café or Common Room. Our teaching and pastoral
staff work tirelessly to create an atmosphere where the girls can
perform at their best.
And as one of our recent alumnae put it – it really doesn’t matter
if you’re having a bad hair day!
Fashion Show Rehearsals
Results day 2012
Bad Hair Day?
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opportunities to go beyond tHe curriculumAcademic excellence and outstanding results are, of course, what we are all aiming
for in the Sixth Form. But, we believe it is equally important that the girls leave us as
accomplished, well-informed women who have high aspirations for their futures.
To us, that is what makes a Croydon High girl special and what sets her apart from others
who may achieve similar levels of academic success.
That is the thinking behind initiatives like the extended project qualification and our
go-on programme of learning.
We are particularly proud of those girls who take the EPQ in addition to their A’ Levels.
Representing half an A’ Level, it requires a great amount of self-motivation and discipline.
Girls choose a topic of personal interest, outside their A Level syllabus and research and
report on it both in writing and through a formal presentation.
Examples of subject areas this year included:
The publication of a Spanish book for children.
A discussion of the treatment of the Native American
Indians by white settlers.
The modelling of a cruciate ligament in a dog.
Every girl who opted to take the EPQ in 2012 was awarded an A* grade which is a remarkable achievement.
It seems that the EPQ course may help in the university
application process. In some cases, EPQ girls were
interviewed for traditionally over-subscribed and highly
competitive courses, such as Veterinary Science, with their
commitment to EPQ perhaps giving them the edge over other
applicants.
Similarly, our GO-On programme of learning is proving to be a popular and effective way of encouraging intellectual curiosity.
These sessions are led by members of the teaching staff and usually cover areas quite
different from the subjects they teach.
These are subjects teachers have a particular passion for. Topics as diverse as ‘The
Political Face of the Olympics’ or a visit to Tosca, followed by research on the political
and ethical issues raised by it, have been covered.
These courses are inspirational and exciting, with opportunities for the girls to visit
galleries, plays and museums adding to their learning experiences and self-confidence.
Best of all they are a chance to learn about incredible thing from inspirational people.
We want the girls to be high achievers in every aspect of their lives and we know that they will need far more than excellent exam results to meet the challenges of the modern world.
We believe they can ‘have it all’ and we aim to inspire them to believe it too.
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outstanding networking opportunitiesSomeone once said, “It’s not what you know, it’s who you know”…but of course it’s
actually both.
Croydon High girls are in the fortunate position of being able to enjoy an outstanding
learning environment, combined with invaluable networking opportunities and careers
advice both in school and through the GDST Alumnae Network.
Girls are totally supported as they make choices, prepare personal statements and make
applications that have real depth and which present them in their very best light.
Mrs Mester, Mrs Gower (our Head of Careers) and the whole Sixth Form team have,
between them, hundreds of years of experience in getting girls through what can be a
hugely demanding process…(well, perhaps not hundreds of years…but they certainly
know what they are doing!)
They will do all they can, right up to results day, to help the girls get to where they really
want to GO.
Jen Grafton ~ GDST Alumnae Relations
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entry requirementsEntry to the Sixth Form is dependent upon your GCSE results. If you are currently in Year 11
at Croydon High School you must achieve passes (grade C or above) in a minimum of
seven subjects to include English and Mathematics. If you are an external candidate, an
offer of a place will be provisional and will depend on your school reference and GCSE
results. At least two of your choices must be subjects that you studied at GCSE. Specific
subject criteria are listed below:
Transfer from AS to A2 courses is anticipated unless, in the opinion of the Head, the
pupil has not attained a sufficiently high standard of work to enable her to benefit from
continuing to A2. In such cases, a pupil may be asked to repeat year 12 and therefore AS.
In exceptional cases it may not be beneficial to continue her education at the school.
SUBJECT BOARD SUBJECT CRITERIA FOR AS STUDY
Art EdExcel grade B in GCSE Art if taken, or personal portfolio
approval by the Head of Art
Biology OCR grade A in Biology GCSE
Chemistry EdExcel grade A in Chemistry GCSE
Latin OCR Grade B in Latin GCSE
Drama & Theatre studies AQA grade B in Drama GCSE where taken, or in English
where it was not
Economics OCR grade B in Mathematics GCSE
English Language and Literature EdExcel grade B in English and grade B in English Literature
GCSE
English Literature AQA grade B in English and grade B in English Literature
GCSE
French EdExcel grade A in French GCSE
Geography AQA grade B in Geography GCSE where taken, or a grade B
in an alternative humanities subject
German EdExcel grade A in German GCSE
Government & Politics EdExcel grade B in English or one of the humanities
History EdExcel grade B in History GCSE where taken, or a grade B in
an alternative humanities subject
Latin OCR grade B in Latin GCSE
Mathematics EdExcel grade A in Mathematics GCSE
Further Mathematics EdExcel grade A* in Mathematics at GCSE
Music EdExcel grade A in Music GCSE (where taken) or a sufficiently
high level of musicianship determined by the Director
of Music
P.E. EdExcel grade A in P.E. GCSE where taken, or a grade B in GCSE
Biology and English where it was not
Physics EdExcel grade A in Physics GCSE
Psychology AQA grade B GCSE in English Literature, Mathematics and
Biology
R.S. Philosophy & Ethics OCR grade B in R.S. GCSE where taken, or a grade B in an
alternative humanities subject
Spanish EdExcel grade A in Spanish GCSE
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cHoosing a courseWhat to consider
When you begin to think about and later select your subjects, you will have plenty of
information and advice to help you.
You need to know:
• What is involved in studying a particular subject.
• Which subjects go well together.
• Which subjects you need to get a place for a course at university or college or training
institution.
• Which subjects you need to pursue a particular career.
It is important to realise that A Levels develop skills as well as knowledge.
When you choose your A Level subjects, do not think only about subject matter but
consider also what skills you will be expected to develop. In many subjects you will
be required to develop the ability to analyse arguments and then present your own
in essays. Some subjects expect you to memorise many facts and figures, or to solve
scientific and mathematical problems, while others demand practical or creative skills.
In your future career, both in higher education and employment, the need for skills will be
essential. Sometimes the relevance of the degree subject to your job will matter far less
than the skills you have acquired.
Choose to study a subject you enjoy. After all, you are likely to be spending a great deal
of time on it over the two years and you will need to be well motivated. If you enjoy a
subject it usually, though not always, means that you are good at it. Before choosing a
subject you must ask yourself if you have the necessary skills and ability to cope with it.
You must seek advice from your teaching staff on your potential in a particular subject at
A Level.
FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE AND AWARDS
• Competitive academic scholarships are awarded. The scholarship examination will be
held in the second half of the Autumn Term.
• The Jacqueline Du Pré Award (The Sixth Form Music Scholarship) is a major scholarship
of up to 50% of the tuition fees. Auditions are in the second half of the Autumn Term.
Details are available from the Music Department.
• In addition a Scholarship in Art, one in Drama and another in Sport are available.
• Bursaries are means tested. Forms can be obtained from the School Office.
• A number of subject awards, to the value of approximately £150 are made to girls in
Year 12. They are awarded on the basis of a project and an interview. Awards are for:
• Art • Modern Languages • English • Physical Education • Humanities • Science
Details are made available to Year 12 girls.
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careersThe Careers Room is always open and offers a comprehensive collection of up-to-date
reference materials to suit all interests and needs.
Our Head of Careers, Mrs Gower, is available to discuss your options and offer advice
most lunchtimes. As a Croydon High student, you are automatically members of ISCO (The
Independent Schools‘ Careers Organisation) and The GDST Alumnae Network and you may
call on their services at anytime. For example, ISCO offer a range of attractive Careers Taster
Courses while a representative from the GDST offers a careers directory training session
specifically for sixth formers.
The GDST Alumnae Network is a growing community of around 50,000 former students and staff
of the Trust’s 24 schools and two academies. This is a unique offering to GDST girls who can take
advantage of this network of like-minded women who are willing and able to offer advice.
The biennial Careers Convention provides girls with an opportunity for discussion with a wide
variety of employers ranging from accountancy to the RAF. Croydon High Alumnae take time
out to ‘give back’ and to share their experiences of university and beyond.
You are actively encouraged to organise your own experiences of work during your Sixth Form
holidays and may access the Croydon High employer database via Mrs Gower.
The Sixth Form have access to ICT-based support including Higher Ideas and Key Clips Software
and Centigrade. These are all designed to help you choose your degree courses and plan your
future careers.
Brief Outline of Programme of Study and Support
YEAR 12
A higher education evening takes place in year 12 and includes advice from a university
admissions tutor and workshops for those considering studying medicine or applications
to Oxford or Cambridge, for which particular requirements apply. Girls are encouraged to
attend careers fairs, talks, lectures and Open Days as they arise. There are training sessions on
preparing applications. PSHE/C includes such topics as introduction to resources on higher
education and careers, presenting yourself well at interview, writing personal statements for
UCAS forms and taking a gap year.
A Career Start programme provided through the GDST Alumnae Network encourages the
development of leadership skills. Practising UCAS presentation and writing personal statements
helps prepare students for UCAS applications in year 13.
YEAR 13
Continuing advice on UCAS applications is offered and interview preparation and practice
interviews are arranged.
Sustained individual support and advice is always available as offers arrive.
Careers Seminars
Throughout years 12 and 13 there are opportunities to hear presentations in after school
seminars, by various visiting speakers including alumnae, parents, people from industry and
higher education about their personal study and career experiences.
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ate fine art
The study of Fine Art at this level takes students beyond the simple question of ‘How do we do
it?’ and into the realms of ‘Why do we do it?’
Your work will demonstrate the use of formal elements and creative skills, and give visual form
to individual thoughts, feelings, observations and ideas. You will show evidence of trying to
extend your own and others‘ way of seeing the world and use the visual language of the
subject sensitively and thoughtfully to support your intentions.
You will develop your skills in areas such as painting, printmaking, sculpture, photography
and glass and will also be introduced to alternative media including digital and installation
art. You will have the opportunity to consider the work of other artists and designers from
different cultures in the past and present and how these can contribute to your own artistic
development.
Trips and visits to galleries, exhibitions, museums and places of interest, reading, discussion
and direct contact with artists and designers form fascinating and vital parts of your
studies. Extracurricular ‘Life Classes’ are arranged with professional tutors and models, while
Royal Academy ‘Outreach Days’ and ‘Master Class Workshops’ will fine tune your skills and
understanding to even higher levels.
The AS & A2 courses both comprise of two major projects; one being coursework and worth
60% of the overall mark and one being set under examination conditions worth 40% of the
overall mark. Both projects will build upon each other, during each project sketchbook work,
research and experimentation lead to a final piece or series of work.
In the A2 course you will be expected to write a 3000 word illustrated essay based upon your
knowledge and understanding and the title of the essay is completely chosen by you and
your practical work will develop around this.
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The study of Art at A Level is looked upon favourably by admissions tutors for most university courses. For some girls
it may lead to a future career in the Art and Design fields including Graphics, Fashion, Theatre, Textiles, 3D, Jewellery
Design, Interior Design, Product Design, Photography, Architecture, Advertising or Illustration in addition many people
working in Film, Television, Fashion Management and Journalism were also students of Art and Design.
Whatever your choice of future direction, Art will encourage you in approaches to study and thinking not always
available in other subjects at this level. Art promotes creative and independent thinking, reflective learning and self-
managing; it fosters flexible approaches that are highly valued in today‘s fast changing world. The annual summer
exhibition of students‘ work is the highlight of the year and forms the basis of the final assessments.
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3d designThe new Three-Dimensional Design course is primarily concerned with designing a product that meets a need in a functional and aesthetic manner. The course allows for more creativity and a broader spectrum of outcomes, which include furniture design, interior design, product design, lighting and jewellery. You will study 3D Design as part of the endorsed EDEXCEL Art & Design syllabus. By studying the A Level course you will understand the circular nature of the design process from concept, formulation and analysis of a brief, research, experimentation and realisation.
The Department has one multi-purpose workshop, where hand machine tools are used in the production of outcomes and is also equipped with a milling machine, brazing hearth, jewellery kiln, workshop oven, wood turning lathe, pillar drills, belt sander, disc sander, bandsaw, vacuum former, strip heater, rolling mill, metal working lathe, grinding wheel and polishing wheel, the workshop also has three computers with 2D Design and pro desktop 8.0 installed.
The AS & A2 courses both comprise of two major projects, one being coursework and worth 60% of the overall mark and one being set under examination conditions worth 40% of the overall mark. Both projects will build upon each other, during each one sketchbook work, design boards, proto types, models, research and experimentation lead to a final product. In the A2 course you will be expected to write a 3000 word illustrated essay based upon your knowledge and understanding and the title of the essay is completely chosen by you and your three-dimensional practical work will develop around this.
In the course you will be expected to:
• Record observations, experiences, ideas, information and insights appropriate to intentions
• Analyse and critically evaluate three-dimensional design demonstrating an understanding of purposes, meanings and contexts
• Use three-dimensional design to develop ideas through sustained investigations and exploration, selecting and using materials, processes and resources, identifying and interpreting relationships and analysing methods and outcomes
• Use three-dimensional design to present a personal, coherent and informed response, realising intentions, and showing connections with the work of others
• Demonstrate an understanding of continuity and change in three-dimensional design in different genres, styles and traditions
• Identify issues relevant to three-dimensional design
• Research and collect relevant information
• Visualise possible three-dimensional design solutions and evaluate their effectiveness
The annual summer exhibition of students‘ work is the highlight of the year and forms the basis of the final assessments.
The study of Three-Dimensional Design at A Level is looked upon favourably by admissions tutors for most university courses. For some girls it may lead to a future career in the Art and Design fields including Graphics, Fashion, Theatre, Textiles, 3D, Jewellery Design, Interior Design, Product Design, Architecture or Advertising in addition many people working in Film, Television, Fashion, Management and Journalism were also students of Art and Design.
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LOVE LIFE! LOVE BIOLOGY! Susan Greenfield, Robert Winston, Diane Fossey and David
Attenborough are just a few of the household names we associate with Biology.
Biological Sciences are now at the forefront of human achievement and the 21st century
is set to see a continuing explosion of biological knowledge. Many complex issues are
reported in the press such as the controversy over GM foods and cloning.
Taking Biology at A Level will equip you to discuss such material with insight. Your studies
will enable you to learn about topics drawn from modern Biology, including Biodiversity,
Forensics and Gene Technology, as well as from more traditional areas such as Biochemistry,
Physiology and Immunology. In addition you will develop your skills in data handling,
laboratory experimentation, application of biological principles and information retrieval.
At AS the OCR course incorporates topics such as cell structure, biochemistry, transport
systems and DNA. These important biological ideas are used to consider practical
applications in modern society, particularly in regard to health and disease.
At A2 level topics for study include further studies in physiology including nervous and
hormonal communication, and excretion, biochemistry including photosynthesis and
respiration, and genetics and gene technology.
Biology is a practical science and there will be plenty of opportunities for students to
engage in experimental work. This aspect of the course will be teacher assessed. Students
also undertake ecological investigations both in the school grounds and on 2 day trips to
the FSC at Juniper Hall.
Biology combines well with the other Sciences and
Mathematics. It can also be taken as a supporting science
with any other subject combination.
A good qualification in Biology is highly desirable in many
fields and is an essential component of an application
for entry to degree courses including Veterinary Science,
Medicine, Physiotherapy and other Biomedical courses,
Dentistry, Marine Biology, Nursing, Optometry, Pharmacy
and Teaching.
Studying Biology does not restrict future employment
to scientific disciplines; it equips you with transferable
skills, increasing your career option to encompass many
spheres of employment.
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t cHemistryA Level Chemistry is an enjoyable multi-faceted course in which students explore chemical
behaviour building on their GCSE experience. We want our A Level students to gain an
understanding of general chemical principles based on ideas of atomic structure, bonding
theory and chemical energy. These ideas are then extended into other areas such as
organic chemistry, rates of chemical reactions and equilibria.
Practical work is an integral part of the course and we expect our students to enjoy the
opportunity to develop their skills in the laboratory. These include manual dexterity and use of
precision instruments as well as planning and data analysis. The A Level curriculum includes
two written modules at AS and one practical module assessed through a small number of
supervised practical tasks which are prescribed by the Exam Board. The same pattern of
assessment is repeated at A2, with two written modules and one practical component.
The qualification builds on the knowledge, understanding and skills developed in GCSE
Chemistry. Therefore, students should ideally have at least the equivalent of a GCSE grade A
in Chemistry, and a GCSE grade B in Mathematics. At A Level, students should demonstrate
effective communication skills, be able to carry out research, work independently and think
critically about problems.
Students are expected to work consistently from the outset and we will support their efforts
by providing our own unique written work materials for use throughout the course, as well as
providing a friendly and positive study environment. The staff of the department are all very
experienced and keen to work alongside students to enable them to reach their highest
academic potential.
AS or A Level Chemistry is suitable if you:
• Have an interest in, and enjoy Chemistry
• Want to find out how things work in the real world
• Enjoy applying your mind to solving problems
• Want to use Chemistry to progress onto further studies in Higher Education or support other
qualifications to enter chemistry-based employment.
Students with a wide range of interests enjoy A Level Chemistry; it opens doors to an extensive variety of degree and careers options owing, not only to subject content, but especially the range of transferable skills that students develop. A Level chemists go on to become doctors, lawyers, forensic scientists, journalists, biochemists, teachers, archaeologists, marine scientists, consultants, marketing managers, pharmacists, accountants and vets - to name but a few!
As well as being an essential prerequisite for a University Chemistry course, A Level Chemistry remains a required qualification for University entrance in Medicine, Veterinary Medicine, Pharmacy and many other Biomedical sciences. A knowledge and understanding of Chemistry at A Level will give you a unique insight into the material world.
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endramaAn A Level course for all of you who enjoy theatre and drama and who want to be
challenged.
We will study 4 main areas:
• Your own practical work and productions: scripted and devised.
• Theatre practitioners and their impact on the world of drama
• The study of live performance
• Exploration and analysis of play texts.
We work essentially through practical experience and experimentation applying ideas,
performance theories and techniques.
For AS Level we undertake the following:-
• A scripted piece of theatre which you create and perform in a group working as a theatre
company
• Practical and theoretical study of a set text
• Practical and theoretical study of a theatre practitioner or theatre style
• Visits to a range of theatre productions and workshops
For A2 Level we expand and deepen our knowledge of Theatre by:
• Studying a twentieth century and pre-twentieth century play
• Creating a devised piece of drama, presented alongside a portfolio of research and
development notes.
We welcome students with a range of interests and talents.
The course is exciting and offers an enormous scope for you to develop and explore the
medium of dramatic performance.
You should have a love of performing, a commitment to experimenting with the power of
theatre and a lively interest in the world around you – as well as a desire to articulate what
you see through drama. Girls who take Drama & Theatre Studies know that there is nothing
‘easy’ about the subject and that there is no bigger ‘buzz’ than performing!
This subject is not just for those who are thinking about a
career in the theatre.
You will gain excellent communication and group work skills
which will be useful in all areas of your working life.
You will undoubtedly grow in self-confidence and create
pieces of drama you will never forget
Employers will know that in you they are getting an
employee who is able to work with others, approach tasks
fearlessly with a ‘can do’ attitude and who can articulate
views and present information creatively. Girls who take
Drama A-level go on to pursue all sorts of careers in the law,
the media, teaching and many other spheres.
And yes, some of them become professional actors too!
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ueeconomicsWhy Economics?
At the time of writing, there can be no greater need to understand the complex forces at
work in our economy. Why are so many people losing their jobs? Are house prices going to
pick up? What is happening to our financial system? Yet Economics is not only about such
things, the subject has something to say on all aspects of life.
Governments win and lose elections on economic policies and their relative success or
failure. For example, is it possible to have more hospitals, schools, social services and better
defence at the same time? Why are taxes necessary? Are people taxed too much or in the
wrong way?
In addition to investigating issues relating to prices, pay, unemployment and inflation, we
look at health, education, the environment, world poverty and much more.
Economics combines the theoretical rigour of a Science subject with the argument and
analysis of an Arts subject. So for those who wish to broaden their choice of subjects, or
those who do not wish to specialise, Economics is ideal.
THE COURSE
Economics A Level offers you an attractive opportunity to benefit from an intellectually
stimulating combination of theories and real world issues:
The AS course The A2 course
• Markets in Action • Transport Economics
• The National and the International Economy • The Global Economy
In addition to attending organised study conferences, you will be eligible for participation in
the prestigious Bank of England “Target Two Point Zero Challenge”.
Economics goes particularly well with Maths, Geography, History, English, Government and
Politics, Languages and Physical Sciences.
You should have a genuine interest in current affairs if you want to make the most of the
topics and discussions in which you will be involved.
Economics A Level is a useful qualification in many financial
careers, including banking, accountancy and insurance.
It is an excellent foundation for H.E. in Management Science,
Business Courses, Social Sciences, European Studies, and
Law as well as for History, Geography and, of course,
Economics itself.
Economics has a great appeal in its own right – the
demand for economists and economically literate people is
continually growing.
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englisH“YOU CAN TAKE A BOOK ANYWHERE—AND VICE VERSA”
Why might you want to study English at A Level?
Ideally because you enjoy it but also because Sixth Form English is academically rigorous and
challenging and encourages independent thinking and individual response.
What will you gain from studying English A Level?
You will develop your powers of expression, critical analysis and imaginative creativity through
reading, writing and discussion.
You will be able to communicate confidently in both speech and writing.
You will appreciate great writing and its context and explore issues relevant to your own life
and experience.
You will undertake independent, as well as guided, study.
The English department offers two disctinct courses, either of which will be stimulating and
enjoyable for those choosing predominantly Arts subjects, while providing interesting
breadth, and enhancement of written and oral communication, for those studying mainly
Science subjects.
The answer is…almost anywhere. An English degree
traditionally leads to areas like law, journalism, media and
publishing but in reality there are not many career options
where English will not be an asset.
The analytical and communication abilities that an English
qualification provides are fully ‘transferable skills’ and useful
in almost any occupation. What universities and future
employers want most from their applicants is that they
demonstrate motivation, intelligence and a proven ability
to work and think independently. Studying English will give
you the opportunity to develop and use these skills within a
stimulating and creative environment.
Studying English at A Level provides a valuable foundation
for degree courses and careers and is highly regarded by
universities and employers.
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englisH literatureYou will study literary texts from the three genres of poetry, prose and drama and from different times including:
• At least one Shakespeare play
• One text published between 1300 and 1800
• One text published between 1800 and 1945
• One text published after 1990
Texts will be grouped in interesting ways to allow comparison and exploration of context.
There will be opportunities for choice, creative work and independent study, as well as
traditional essays.
What study skills do you need?
• An interest in reading and exploring a range of literary texts
• An interest in writing critical essays and creative responses
• A willingness to explore ideas through discussion and to undertake independent study
englisH language & literatureIn this integrated course you will:
• Study and analyse a range of texts from both a literary and linguistic perspective, including
literary texts of different periods from the three genres of poetry, prose and drama, as well
as non-fiction, spoken and multimodal texts
• Choose your topic and create your own writing, both fiction and non-fiction, for different
audiences and purposes, and offer critical commentary and comparison
What study skills do you need?
• An interest in reading and exploring a range of literary and non-fiction and media texts
• An interest in writing critical essays and creating your own texts
• A willingness to explore ideas through discussion and to undertake independent study
Assessment
Both specifications at AS and A2 Level are assessed through one end of unit examination
and one coursework unit. This is excellent preparation for university and subsequent careers,
and caters for different learning styles.
Theatre visits and study of filmed versions of texts form part of each course.
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s geograpHyBy studying geography you are entering into an understanding of the natural and human
processes that shape our lives and our planet. You will be drawing on knowledge from the
Arts and Sciences, providing excellent opportunities for cross-curricular links, and applying it in
analysis, interpretation and through description.
Geography helps us to make sense of the world, whether it be:
• The processes that shape our natural environment
• Human activity that determines how we live
• Environmental issues where the activities of human kind have increasing implications for the
long term health of the planet
You will be studying the AQA course which will build upon your GCSE studies with that board.
Your study in Year 12 will focus on both human and physical geography. Some topics, such
as rivers, will build upon your GCSE knowledge. Others like the geographies of health and of
population change will largely be new to you. There is no coursework at AS, but there will be
questions based upon fieldwork that you will have undertaken on field trips where a range of
practical skills are developed.
The topics studied for A2 include plate tectonics, world cities and the geography of
contemporary conflicts and challenges. The main examination paper will include a range of
questions including a choice of essay titles, from which you will need to select one to write
about in depth.
Geographers use their skills in a variety of careers, including:
Financial Services; Personnel; Marketing; Conservation;
Information Services; Leisure and Tourism; the Media; Civil
Service; Planning; Research; Teaching; the Armed Forces;
Environmental Agencies/Consultancies
‘Employers rarely need narrow specialists.
They need bright, committed, inquisitive individuals with the ability to draw on what is happening elsewhere in the world.
The best Geographers are stars in this respect.’
Professor David Rhind Chief Executive, Ordnance Survey
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te government & politicsExpenses, the debt crisis, phone-hacking, riots…politics has never been out of the news, but
now the problems it confronts (and gives rise to) seem more pressing than ever. Politics A level
gives students the opportunity to understand how far the political system is able to respond
to these challenges, and why it seems to fail as often as it does.
The AS course covers the UK political system. The two units are:
• ‘People and Politics’ - the nature of democracy and the role of political parties and
pressure groups
• ‘Governing the UK’ - the functions of Parliament and Cabinet, and the impact of the
judicial system on the political system
The A2 course has a similar content to the AS course but in a US context. The two units are:
• ‘Representative Processes in the USA’ - the beliefs and policies of the Republicans and
Democrats, election outcomes and current debates in minority politics
• ‘Governing the US’ – the constitution and the functions of the presidency, Congress and the
Supreme Court
At the end of the two years students will have a thorough and sophisticated understanding
of the subject.
We run a number of trips to support the course and this February we will spend a week in
Washington and New York.
The course is assessed solely through two examinations at the end of each year and there is
no coursework element.
The skills and knowledge acquired lead to a range
of opportunities, both in higher education and
professionally; many girls go on to study politics at
university, either on its own or in combination, and it
gives an invaluable background for careers in law
and the media to name just two.
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e HistoryHistory is not just about the past but also the present because it is only from the stand point of
the present that we can look into the past. History in Years 12 and 13 is as much about arguing
about why things happened as it is about what happened.
Students take two modules in Year 12 and two in Year 13.
In Year 12 we offer the following courses:
Russia 1881 to 1953. That is the end of Tsarism under Alexander III and Nicholas II; the Revolutions
of 1905 and 1917. The Civil War. The dictatorships of Lenin and Stalin and their attempts to
transform the Soviet Union.
Britain 1945 to 1990. From the creation of the welfare state to the attempts by Thatcher to
transform Britain into an American style market economy. This is a period of decline in Britain’s
economy but a period of prosperity and liberalisation for the British people.
These involve the reading of books to find out what different historians have thought and the
writing of essays; which in the case of the British unit involves the use of historical sources.
AS History is also a very good course to choose to go with science or mathematics as it
develops evidence gathering skills and powers of argument and analysis.
In Year 13 girls go on to study:
A personally researched coursework unit on the role of women between 1850 and 1950 using
contemporary letters, newspapers and so on.
German History 1900 to 1945; particularly looking at how effective Hitler’s dictatorship was
and the popularity of the Nazis. This paper requires the use of different historians’ views in your
essays.
Each year a number of girls go on to study History at university.
If you know that History is your great interest and that you
may well wish to read it at university level, then it will clearly
be one of your A levels.
However, the skills used in History are relevant to a much
wider range of subjects and career options and it is a good
A level to consider taking if you are interested in pursuing
any Humanities-based degree at university.
It is arguably the best A level to take if you are thinking of
studying Law and it is widely recognised that A level History
remains an academically demanding and prestigious
subject. Both Universities and employers know that someone
who has been successful in the study of History should have
acquired a range of important skills.
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r latinThe impact of the Greeks and Romans on our culture cannot be underestimated. Our
language is rich in their vocabulary and our Arts and Sciences owe much to their lasting
achievements.
LATIN
This is for you if you enjoy grappling with the intricacies of a challenging and logical
language which will give you access to some of the most fascinating literature ever written.
Through the detailed study of texts you will develop your linguistic knowledge and critical skills
as well as your own personal viewpoint.
You will also gain insight into the culture and politics of the classical world. Teaching will be in
small groups, so it is vital that you put forward your ideas in discussion. There are 4 examined
units focusing on Latin Language and on Verse and Prose set texts.
There is a defined vocabulary list at AS Level.
AS Level:
L1: Latin language
L2: Latin verse and prose literature
A2 Level:
L3: Latin verse
L4: Latin prose
ACTIVITIES INCLUDE:
• Lectures and conferences
• Productions of plays in London and elsewhere
• Visits to museums and exhibitions
• Joint activities with other local schools eg quizzes, debates, trips
• Classical summer schools
You can go forward to study a Classics degree at
university with Latin ‘A’ Level.
Degrees involving classical subjects can lead to a variety
of careers, former Classicists have gone into careers as
diverse as: publishing, politics, public relations, teaching
and the civil service.
Studying Latin ‘A’ Level will be helpful to those wishing to
go into law or medicine.
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Why might someone want to study Mathematics at A Level? - The answer is for many different
reasons. Some study Mathematics for the love of it, or because they show a particular
aptitude for it. Others study Mathematics because they know that it will support one or more
of their other A Level subjects. For example Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Economics, Psychology
or Geography. Many universities require an A Level in Mathematics to study these subjects at
degree level. If you are considering studying Mathematics at university you should study as
much Mathematics at A Level as possible i.e. Maths and Further Maths.
What is there to enjoy in the study of Mathematics? - The study of Mathematics at A Level
provides an insight into one of the oldest and most fundamental languages in existence. As
a Mathematician you will learn to communicate with efficiency and elegance and learn to
model the world around you in order to solve problems and make decisions.
You will learn to think objectively and logically, be exact and specific and use your
imagination, along with your Mathematics to move beyond the world that we can
experience. You will find the subject challenging yet rewarding, complex yet logical, and
precise yet empowering.
Details of the syllabus - At Croydon High we use the Edexcel modular course which allows the
study of combinations of Pure Mathematics, Mechanics, Statistics and Decision Mathematics.
• Three modules lead to an AS in Mathematics
• Six modules to an A Level in Mathematics
• For exceptional students with a particular aptitude for, and interest in, the subject there is
the possibility of studying the accelerated 12 modules Mathematics course. This leads to an
A Level in Mathematics and an A Level in Further Mathematics.
Assessment arrangements - All Mathematics modules are assessed by a 90 minute
examination. You are allowed to use a calculator in all modules except the first Pure
Mathematics module, Core 1.
Study skills required - To study Mathematics at A Level, you will extend the study skills that
you use at GCSE e.g., logical thinking, attention to detail, perseverance, self motivation, a
willingness to work hard. You will need to have an A or A* at GCSE.
Students who study Mathematics at A Level often go on to
pursue a wide range of careers. There are the obvious ones,
e.g. careers in Medicine, Engineering, Sciences (of all types:
Chemists, Physicists, Biologists, Bio-Chemists etc.) Economics,
Accountancy, Computing, Statistics etc. However regardless
of what career you pursue an A Level in Mathematics tells
future employers that you have the ability to succeed at a
challenging subject, and that you have many life skills, such
as logical thinking, tenacity, a high work ethic, the ability to
absorb, condense and logically present vast amounts of
information that are transferable to any facet of life.
Mathematics is a powerful subject which stimulates,
fascinates and infuriates (at times!) We hope you choose to
become more familiar with it.
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The AS language courses build on and develop many of the skills learnt at GCSE. You may
choose to study one or two languages in combination with other disciplines. This last option
is becoming increasingly popular as universities offer more courses in which the study of
a modern language is one component: Sciences, Medicine, Law, Business, Management
Studies are examples. There is a huge demand for languages in the work place; an A Level
in a Modern Language gives the opportunity to work or study in Europe or the Americas.
Each language course comprises listening, reading, writing and speaking. During the
second year of study, you will further develop these skills and will engage in a more detailed
study of some cultural aspect of the country concerned (for example some literary work, a
period of History, an aspect of contemporary society etc.)
You will have a weekly lesson in small groups with a native speaker in which the specific
skills required for the oral examination are developed.
During your course you will be stimulated by discussion on current issues, learning more
about the culture and literature, trips abroad, and acquiring a deeper knowledge of the
language itself.
You will be encouraged to watch television news in your target language, read books
and periodicals in your language and, of course, to use the language laboratory. You
may engage in debates with neighbouring independent schools or attend theatre
performances. We have a state of the art language laboratory in addition to our other
well established resources which include satellite TV, a well stocked library, fully equipped
teaching rooms and ICT.
Not only will you learn new vocabulary and grammar through various topics but you
will also be encouraged to communicate in the target language and carry out further
independent research in your particular areas of interest.
By studying a language in the Sixth Form you will become
a confident speaker, able to discuss issues and work
independently, all of which are invaluable transferable skills
that will be vital in the work place.
The skills acquired by Language graduates are highly
desirable in today’s global markets, with linguists going on
to careers in law, business, development, management to
name but a few.
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Music is a lifelong passion. A Level Music is held in high regard by universities as it is an
academic as well as a creative subject, developing analytical thinking and problem
solving too.
A Level Music is a highly enjoyable course which combines extremely well with all other
subjects. Music A Level students from Croydon High School have gone on to study all kinds of
disciplines at university, as well as continuing their musical studies and our A Level results are
of a consistently high standard.
There is much variety within the course, which includes practical and written elements.
Unit Number Unit Title Level AS Weighting GCE Weighting
Unit 1 Performing AS 30% AS 15% of total A Level
Unit 2 Composing AS 30% AS 15% of total A Level
Unit 3 Developing Musical Understanding AS 40% AS 20% of total A Level
Unit 4 Extended Performance A2 30% A2 15% of total A Level
Unit 5 Composition and Technical Study A2 30% A2 15% of total A Level
Unit 6 Further Musical Understanding A2 40% A2 20% of total A Level
Skills required to take the course:
• A at GCSE
• Perform at Grade 6 standard or above
• Take instrumental or singing lessons
• Take part in extra-curricular activities run by the department
Instrumental grade exams are nationally recognised as a valuable measure of practical skill,
but even the highest grades are not a substitute for, AS or A2 Level Music qualification, which
provide an all-round and enriching experience for any musician.
Girls who have taken Music have gone on to pursue careers
in performing, teaching, music administration, orchestral
management and music therapy.
Others have worked with the BBC, in the recording industry,
Arts Council, music publishing, retail and librarianship.
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r it pHysical education
This course seeks to develop your knowledge, understanding, skills and application of P.E. and
sport.
The specification will draw on well established areas of study but also acknowledges the
contemporary view of P.E. and sport, you will research and study sport in the local, national
and international arenas.
You are at the centre of the study and will be encouraged to review current participation
and performance in sport, identifying the local and national opportunities and create a life
plan linked to sport participation and health.
COURSE CONTENT AT AS:
Unit 1: Participation in Sport and Recreation
Externally assessed and worth 50% of the AS mark and 25% of the total GCE mark.
This unit is divided into two sections: the first investigates what constitutes a healthy and
active lifestyle and the second considers how competitive sport has developed over time.
Unit 2: The Critical Sports Performer
Internally assessed and worth 50% of the AS mark and 25% of GCE mark.
There are four tasks, this establishes a framework of opportunities to develop practical
experience and conduct independent research into the structure, provision and analysis of
sport and physical activity.
COURSE CONTENT AT A2
Unit 3: Preparation for Optimum Sport Performance
Externally assessed and worth 50% of A2 marks and 25% of GCE mark.
This unit is divided into three sections, the first investigates short-term preparation for sports
performance, the second long-term preparation and the third section investigates how elite
sports performance is managed.
Unit 4: The Developing Sports Performer
Internally assessed and worth 50% of A2 marks and 25% of GCE mark.
You will undertake four tasks, engaging in further practical activities, asking you to consider
their development along with the opportunities relating to further participation.
The obvious answer is that A Level PE will lead onto one of
many of the sports-related degree courses. However, the real
benefit of the PE A level is that it enables you to develop a
number of skills ranging from scientific research through to
debate. It appeals to energetic, organized and well-rounded
students who will cope with the demands of University life.
This also applies in the workplace. Sport is now a huge industry
offering many employment opportunities such as coaching,
teaching, biomechanics, sports rehabilitation, officiating,
sports technology development, sports administration, sports
management and media.
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te pHysicsNewton laid the foundations for Classical Physics and no Physics course would be complete
without studying his work.
“The time has come” the Walrus said,
“to talk of many things”
of atoms, stars and galaxies,
and what a black hole means;
and whether Einstein’s space can bend
enough for time machines.
Black Holes, Worm Holes and Time Machines, Jim Al Khalili (theoretical physicist) and Through the Looking Glass, Lewis Carroll.
Modern Physics uses the ideas of Einstein and his contemporaries to extend our knowledge of
the Universe but there are still plenty of unanswered questions left for future physicists.
Physics is probably the most fundamental of the sciences; it tries to explain the mysteries
of the Universe from the unimaginably large Black Holes at the centres of Galaxies to the
incredibly small sub nuclear particles from which everything is made. To most people, more
importantly, Physics has made life safer and much more comfortable. Which of us does
not enjoy the advantages of electricity or being able to use a mobile phone or email
system to keep in touch with friends? Physics had a major role in these and most technical
developments.
If you were always asking grown ups “Why?” when you were a child and still enjoy solving
problems then AS and A Level physics will appeal to you.
In theory lessons there are plenty of opportunities to share ideas and ask questions. Great
importance is placed on practical work: traditional experiments and data logging are used
to develop practical skills and illustrate new concepts. Both the AS and A2 sections of the
course involve assessment of practical skills. At AS Level this involves experiments based on an
application of Physics in the modern world; at A2 level it involves planning and carrying out
academic research in Physics.
Physics students do need some basic mathematical skills. However, new techniques that
are not familiar from GCSE will be taught when required in Physics lessons. We belong to
the Institute of Physics and the Royal Institution, which enables you to attend lectures and
access journals.
Physics opens the door to many careers including
engineering, medical physics, astronomy, meteorology,
veterinary science and optics (it is advisable to study
Mathematics as an accompanying subject.)
Chemistry and Physics A Levels could lead to careers in
geology, metallurgy, sports science and medicine. Physics
taken with an Arts subject is useful for careers in architecture,
broadcasting, journalism and surveying.
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What could be more fascinating and relevant to everyday life than studying what humans
do and why and what they think and feel? Psychology does exactly that. It is the scientific
study of human thought, feeling, motivation and behaviour.
It considers questions such as:
• How does our memory work, and why do we forget some things and not others?
• Is it true that the relationship a child has with its primary caregiver can influence all later
relationships?
• Does going to day care help or hinder children’s development?
• What treatments can help a person who is suffering from stress symptoms?
• What does it mean to say that a person is ‘abnormal’?
• What causes people to develop mental health problems?
• Is it ethical to give a person electric shock therapy?
• Why do people conform to what others are doing?
• Why do people follow orders when they know what they’re doing is wrong?
• How can we study human behaviour in a reliable and valid way?
Do these questions interest you? Then Psychology is for you!
What do students cover at AS Level Psychology?
Students cover six topics and are assessed via two 90 minute exam papers. There is no
coursework.
Example topics are Cognitive Psychology (Memory), Developmental Psychology
(Attachment), Research Methods, Social Psychology (Conformity and Obedience) and
Biological Psychology (Stress).
What do students cover at A2 Level Psychology?
Students cover six topics and are assessed via two exam papers. PSYA3 is 90 minutes long,
and PSYA4 is 2 hours long. There is no coursework.
Example topics are Eating Behaviour, Cognitive Development, Gender, Phobias, Anomalistic
Psychology and Research Methods.
Reading Psychology at university opens up a number of
exciting careers. These all require a good first degree in
Psychology and a post-graduate degree in an applied area
of Psychology.
These include clinical, forensic and organisational
Psychology and counselling.
Many other careers, including medicine, law, teaching
and management will be enhanced by you having an
understanding of Psychology and from the transferable skills
and knowledge you will gain.
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nkr.s. pHilosopHy & etHics• How did the world begin?
• Can there be a good and powerful God when there is so much suffering?
• How do we decide what is right?
• Are we completely free to make moral decisions?
• What is a conscience?
• Is it possible to have a disembodied experience?
• Is a foetus a person?
• Do we have a right to chose when we die?
• Can war be justified?
If you enjoy thinking about these and other ultimate questions about life and ethical issues the you
will enjoy the RS Philosophy and Ethics modules studied at A Level.
YOU DO NOT HAVE TO HAVE STUDIED R.S. AT GCSE TO TAKE THIS COURSE
Why study it?
• It’s interesting! It’s fun! Lessons often involve some lively arguments
• It develops valuable skills such as how to sustain an argument, critical analysis and evaluation
• The medical ethics within the Ethics module make it an excellent preparation for a medical
degree
• Nationally, it is one of the fastest growing A Level subjects
• You will have the opportunity to attend Philosophy and Ethics conferences as part of your course
What we study:
Philosophy
• Ancient Greek influences on religious philosophy
• Judaeo-Christian influences on religious philosophy
• Arguments for the existence of God
• The Problem of evil
• Religion and science
• Body and soul
• Revelation and religious language
Ethics
In Ethics we look at some different Ethical theories and then apply them to some of the
controversial issues of today. You will study:
• Natural Law • Kant • Utilitarianism • Religious Ethics • Medical Ethics • Abortion • War and peace
• Euthanasia • Meta-ethics • Free will and determinism • Conscience• Environment and business ethics.• Sexual Ethics
RS is a fascinating subject which will train you in the skills of
analysis, logical thought, empathy and literacy, preparing
you well for both university and beyond. It directly provides
a foundation for courses in philosophy, religious studies
and theology. However, the challenges and experience of
studying RS at A Level are highly relevant to a wide range
of courses and subsequently careers in the humanities and
social science fields.
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Old Farleigh Road, Selsdon, South Croydon CR2 8YB www.croydonhigh.gdst.net [email protected] 020 8260 7500