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Courses
Chemistry
Computer Science
A Level AQA
A Level AQA
WHY CHOOSE CHEMISTRY?
WHY CHOOSE COMPUTER SCIENCE?
A Level Chemistry attempts to answer the big
question ‘What is the world made of?’ and it
is the search for this answer that makes this
subject so fascinating. From investigating how
one substance can be changed drastically into
another, to researching a new ‘wonder’ drug,
the opportunities that Chemistry provides are
endless.
This course offers rewarding and challenging
possibilities for a wide range of people,
regardless of their interests. It will provide
you with a foundation of knowledge, problem
solving, and logical thinking that will serve as a
competitive advantage to you in your career, in
whatever field you choose.
HOW IS THE COURSE TAUGHT AND ASSESSED?
Two 150 minute papers (40% each),
Programming Coursework (20%)
There are three exams, all two hours long. At
least 15% of the marks for A Level Chemistry are
based on the practical components. There is no
coursework, however your performance during
practicals will be assessed.
SPECIFIC ENTRY REQUIREMENTS:
Grade 5 in GCSE Maths in the higher paper,
although a 6 is recommended as there is
a significant mathematical demand in the
course +
l Grade 6-6 in GCSE Combined Science
(a Grade 5-5 on the higher paper will be
considered at the discretion of the subject
leader)
or
l Grade 5 in GCSE Maths in the higher paper,
although a 6 is recommended +
l Grade 6 in GCSE Chemistry and a Grade 6
in another Science (a Grade 5 on the higher
paper will be considered by the subject
leader)
Chemistry provides a varied and
interesting course - ranging from
the more mathematical and quantitative
areas to the much more qualitative areas,
all while still including a good coverage of
applied examples. All of these elements
combined give a well rounded and
thoroughly enjoyable course. Charles
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HOW IS THE COURSE TAUGHT AND ASSESSED?
SPECIFIC ENTRY REQUIREMENTS:
Grade 4 in GCSE English +
Grade 6 in GCSE Computer Science (a Grade
5 will be considered at the discretion of the
subject leader) +
l Grade 6 in GCSE Maths
If you have not completed a GCSE in Computer
Science you will be expected to complete
Summer Work and take a coding task under
timed conditions. This will be at the discretion
of the Subject Leader.
I picked Computer Science because
I enjoyed coding and I wanted to
further that skill. I have also enjoyed
learning more about computer work/
process instructions. Another reason I took
this subject, like some of my classmates,
was the fact that it opens up a variety of
career paths and even if you don’t choose
to work in a job as a computer scientist,
the skills you learn in this A Level such as
problem solving and logical thinking will
be useful in any career path. Eli
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