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S i x t h F o r m 2 0 1 3
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Some o thebest acilities
in the North West
A new 38
million campus
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www.mcmacademy.co.uk
TheManchester Creative
& Media Academy Sixth Form
will oer you a unique experience!
With high quality teaching and an innovative curriculum,we believe in giving you a learning experience that will prepare
you or the world o work today and or the challenges o an ever-changing uture. We will prepare you to become a truly independent
learner, ready to excel in education and start a successul career.
As a Sixth Form in a large, state-o-the art Academy, and part o TheManchester College, we can provide you with a personalised and ocused
learning experience. You can also access a wealth o enrichment opportunities,so you can mix hard work and achievement with un!
Like you, we believe in high standards and have high expectations oreveryone. We will support you to achieve the success you know you are
capable o, using our experience and guidance.
Become an exceptional citizen and contribute to your localcommunity and the great city o Manchester.
Come and join us!
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Mathematics A Level- OCR (MEI)
Why choose this course?
I you appreciate the logic and power o mathematics I you enjoy solving problems and applying knowledge
What are the benefts o choosing this course?
It is very highly respected by universities and employers
It is a valued A or AS Level qualifcation and givesyou access to many courses including Engineeringand Accountancy.
What do you need to studyA Level mathematics?
A good grade at GCSE, having studied at higher tier.Students will need A or A* grade at GCSE.(In exceptional circumstances we may accept a grade B).
Course Content
In year 12 three modules are studied:
Core 1 (C1) Pure Mathematics 1(including Algebra, Trigonometry and Geometry)
Core 2 (C2) Pure Mathematics 2
Statistics 1 (S1)
C1 exam is normally sat in January o year 12 with C2and S1 ollowing in June o year 12.
In year 13 three more modules are studied:
Core 3 (C3) Pure Mathematics 3
Core 4 (C4) Pure Mathematics 4
Mechanics 1 (M1)
C3 exam is normally sat in January o year 12with C4 and M1 ollowing in June o year 13.
Biology A Level- OCR
Why choose this course?
I you enjoy learning acts about the nature o lie I you enjoy practical investigation
What are the benefts o choosing this course?
It is highly respected by universities and employers
It is a valued A Level and gives you access tomany courses
It is extremely valuable or prospective medical
students, veterinarians. pharmacists, nurses andall paramedical felds.
What do you need to study A Level Biology?
A good grade in Science GCSE and Mathematics GCSE.
Course Content
The AS consists o two exams and one practical investigation
Unit 1 - Digestion & Gas Exchange Systems Unit 2 - Systems o Disease
Unit 3 - Investigation & Practical Skills
The A2 consists o:
Unit 1 - Ecosystems
Unit 2 - Ecological balance
Unit 3 - Investigations
& Practical Skills
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Chemistry A Level- OCR
Why choose this course?
I you enjoy learning acts about the building blocks o lie I you enjoy practical investigation
What are the benefts o choosing this course?
It is highly respected by universities and employers
It is a valued A Level and gives you access tomany courses
It is extremely valuable or many proessions including
medicine, biochemistry and environmental sciences
What do you need to study A Level Biology?
A good grade in Science GCSE, grade B or better.
Mathematics GCSE at grade B or better.
Course Content
The AS consists o two exams and one practical investigation
Unit 1 - Atoms, Bonds & Periodicity Unit 2 - Chains, Energy and Resources coursework,
practical investigation
The A2 consists o:
Unit 1 - Rings, Polymers and Analysis
Unit 2 - Equilibria, Energetics and Elementscoursework, practical investigation
Physics A Level- OCR
Why choose this course?
I you enjoy learning acts about the building blocks o lie I you enjoy practical investigation
What are the benefts o choosing this course?
It is highly respected by universities and employers
It is a valued A Level and gives you access to many courses
It is extremely valuable or many proessionsincluding engineering, astrophysics, technological
research and fnance
What do you need to study A Level Physics?
A good grade in Science GCSE, grade B or better
Mathematics GCSE at grade B or better
Course Content
The AS consists o two exams and one practical investigation
Unit 1 - Atoms, Bonds & Periodicity Unit 2 - Mechanics, Material and Waves
Unit 3 - Investigation & Practical Skills
The A2 consists o:
Unit 1 - Fields & Further Mechanics
Unit 2 - Nuclear &Thermal Physics
Unit 3 - Investigations& Practical Skills
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BTEC Level 3Media - EdexcelWhy choose this course?
this course will give you the opportunity to gainspecifc knowledge, understanding and skills o arange o media areas o study
prepare you or employment or higher education.On successul completion you will gain the confdenceto use state-o-the-art equipment and sotware enablingyou to work alongside industry proessionals successully.
develop your creativity, originality, andcommunication skills to a high standard preparingyou or the next step o your journey.
What are the benefts o choosing this course?
Gives access to many career pathways -graphic design, scriptwriting, animation, flm making,music technology, radio production, print and broadcastjournalism, website design, flm studies
Course content Range o media areas
Communication skills
Sotware
BTEC Level 3 Health &Social Care - EdexcelWhy choose this course?
This course provides you with the skills and knowledge whichyou will need to start your career in health and social care.On successul completion you will be able to make a realdierence to the lives o others by entering directly intoemployment or continuing your studies at university.
What are the benefts o choosing this course?
University degree routes include nursing, health studies,
community work, social work and social policy.Course content
Health and socialcare services
Equality, diversity andrights in care work
Applied psychology
Applied sociology
Biology
Protecting sel and others
Liespan development
Health and social careresearch
Vocational practice
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BTEC Level 3 PerformingArts (Acting) - BTEC EdexcelWhy choose this course?
BTEC qualifcations in Perorming Arts aim to provide a broadeducational base or urther training, urther education andemployment within the perorming arts sector.
What are the benefts o choosing this course?
achieve a nationally recognised Level 3 vocationallyspecifc qualifcation
the opportunity to enter employment in the perorming arts
sector the opportunity to develop a range
o skills and techniques, personal skills and attributesessential or successul perormance in working lie
Course Content
You will be trained in the key components o PerormingArts through practical classes and urther study o acting,perorming scripted plays and devising theatre. You willalso cover a range o other topics such as:
The course is project based which means that you will havethe opportunity to be involved in the rehearsal and productiono whole plays, some o which will be perormed to a publicaudience.
BTEC Level Art & DesignBTEC - Edexcel
Why choose this course?
BTEC qualifcations in Art & Design will provide you witha broad educational base or urther studies and training.
This qualifcation will develop your abilities through theknowledge and skills gained in dierent parts o theprogramme.
What are the benefts o choosing this course?
the opportunity to enter employment in the Arts sector
the opportunity to develop a range o skills and techniques,personal skills and attributes
Course Content
Visual Language in 2 and 3 dimensional work
Technology processes and techniques
Business practices in the Arts
Arts in the community
Theatre in Education
Perorming or an audience
Directing
Arts in the community
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*Payments are made for 36 weeks of the year and
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