Welcome message from Dan Hubball, Head of Business and Computing
This is an exciting time to be studying one of our many courses in our faculty. The “Great Recession” of 2007/2008, BREXIT, GDPR, COVID-19 and Black Lives Matter present an ideal
opportunity to study these courses and gain a deeper understanding of how, why and what happened in these life changing events.
Our students have gone on to study a wide range of courses at university including Economics,Philosophy, Politics & Economics, Business Management, Marketing, Business with Finance,
Sports Management and Accounting. Recent students have gone on to secure degree level apprenticeships and one who is currently working with the British Intelligence Services.
Students studying the Computer Science course have developed a range of 2D and 3D games, using a programming language of their choice. Students who study this course leave us with a range of programming languages which are used in industry; HTML, CSS, JavaScript, Python, SQL and C#.
Each of our courses allows students to build up their confidence, working collaboratively and presenting their findings, ensuring they are ready for the world of work. Preparing themselves for industry by becoming aware of the power of technology and its impact on society and the environment.
A-Level Business Studies
Exam Board
Eduqas
Entry Requirements
A minimum of 3 grade 5s and 2 grade 4s at GCSE including Maths and English Language plus a grade 5 in Business Studies (if studied)
What will I study?
How businesses are operated, how they respond to changes in the economy, law, demographic composition and more. There will be plenty of number crunching as the world of business is full of numbers!
How will I be assessed?
You will be assessed by externally assessed written examinations at the end of the second year of the course. The exams will consist of essays plus data response questions.
What will it lead to?
Undergraduate degrees or advanced apprenticeships in Business, Business Management and other related subjects including Marketing, Human Resource Management or Accounting and Finance. Careers may include entrepreneurship; business management or banking.
BTEC Extended Certificate in Business
Exam Board
Pearson
Entry Requirements
A minimum of 5 grade 4s at GCSE including Maths and English Language.
What will I Study?
Compulsory units on Exploring Business, Personal and Business Finance and Developing Marketing Campaigns plus an additional optional unit.
How will I be assessed?
You will be assessed by a mixture of external examinations and internally assessed portfolio work.
What will it lead to?
You may undertake an apprenticeship in a business-related field such as Business Administration, Accountancy, Business Advisor, or Business Management or you may want to study a related course at University, or in fact become an Entrepreneur owning and running your own business!
A-Level Economics
Exam Board
Eduqas
Entry Requirements
A minimum of 3 grade 5s and 2 grade 4s at GCSE including Maths and English Language.
What will I study?
Microeconomics that models the behaviour of individuals and firms and macroeconomics which models the behaviour of the whole economy. You will also study economics from a global perspective.
How will I be assessed?
You will be assessed by externally assessed examinations at the end of the course. These exams will consist of a mixture of multiple-choice questions, data response questions and of course, essays.
What will it lead to?
Economics is well respected by universities and employers so it opens a wide range of opportunities. Future careers may include becoming an actuarial analyst; chartered accountant; data analyst; financial risk analyst; statistician or stockbroker.
A-Level Computer Science
Exam Board
OCR
Entry Requirements
A minimum of 3 grade 5s and 2 grade 4s at GCSE including English Language and ideally a grade 6 in Maths plus a grade 5 in Computer Studies (if studied)
What will I study?
3 unit components - 1: Computer Systems 2: Algorithms and Programming and 3: Programming Project.
How will I be assessed?
By externally assessed examinations (Components 1 & 2) worth 80% plus one internal assessment (Component 3) worth 20%.
What will it lead to?
You could pursue your study of computer science at undergraduate level for example on a BSc or MEng Computer Science course or secure an apprenticeship. Future careers may involve applications analysis; business analysis; data analysis; games development; information systems management; consultancy or multimedia programming.
Cambridge Technical Introduction Diploma IT
Exam Board
OCR
Entry Requirements
A minimum of 5 grade 4s at GCSE including Maths and English Language plus a Level 2 Pass in Cambridge National in IT (if studied) and a grade 5 in Computer Science (if studied)
What will I study?
Compulsory units in Fundamentals in IT, Global Information and Computer Networks plus optional units.
How will I be assessed?
2 units are externally assessed by examination and 2 internally assessed units.
What will it lead to?
You could go onto university to study on an IT related course or secure an advanced apprenticeship. Future careers could include ICT technical support; web design; database administration; ICT sales; network management or IT consultancy.