Sutton Sixth Form Prospectus 2024

FOOD SCIENCE & NUTRITION Students will have the opportunity to learn about the relationship between the human body and food, as well as developing practical skills linked to experimental work and the cooking and preparation of food. As part of the course, students will work with professional chefs, visit local businesses, taste new foods, critically assess diets and develop menus which are nutritionally balanced, conduct food experiments and develop a range of generic and transferable skills that are sought after by employers. SPORT The Level 3 National Extended Certificate in Sport provides students with a broad basis of study within the sport sector. Students will deepen their understanding through topics such as anatomy and physiology, lifestyle factors, leadership and career pathways in the sports industry. PSYCHOLOGY The A-Level Psychology course provides you with an opportunity to explore the work of some of the most influential psychologists in the world such as Sigmund Freud, Jean Piaget and Stanley Milgram including their infamous experiments. CRIMINOLOGY The level 3 Diploma builds upon the knowledge of various crimes to be able to plan for a campaign to overcome criminal tendencies, The course develops your understanding of the criminal justice sector from crime scene to court room. FORENSIC SCIENCE The level 3 BTEC allows students to combine all areas of Science alongside the studying of forensic details and the importance of accuracy when investigating experiments. HEALTH & SOCIAL CARE This course provides learners with an in-depth knowledge of core subject areas in health and social care. Learners will develop their understanding of issues relating to equality and diversity, communication and professional standards. A mandatory placement supports students with putting their knowledge into practice and developing their key skills to support with others from a range of backgrounds. HISTORY A level History gives you the opportunity to build upon the knowledge and skills gained at GCSE. The challenging and engaging topics studied are The Making of a Superpower USA 1865-1975 and Modern British History 19512007. The coursework (NEA) can be guided by your own modern historical interests also. MATHEMATICS A level Mathematics is an interesting and challenging course, which extends the methods and ideas learnt at GCSE. It prepares you well for university study and future employment. Maths helps supports the study of subjects like physics, chemistry, IT, business and biology. Problem solving and modelling are key aspects of the course. Both the pure and applied mathematics you will learn, feed into many future career pathways such as Architecture and Accountancy.

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