Cardiff Sixth Form College has been the top school in the UK for A Level results for over a decade and is one of the top A Level schools in the world. The College’s results are outstanding with well over 90% of students gaining the highest A* and A grades, consistently.

Excellent teaching, one-to-one support, superb academic materials and a bespoke super-curricular programme of activities, makes the difference to the students’ academic achievement. Combining this with tailored careers guidance, work placement and volunteering, developing skills in communication, entrepreneurship, critical thinking, research and leadership and an award-winning pastoral care system enables Cardiff students to progress on to leading universities with confidence.

Cardiff Sixth Form College has been the top school in the UK for A Level results for over a decade and is one of the top A Level schools in the world.  The College’s results are outstanding with well over 90% of students gaining the highest A and A grades, consistently. Excellent teaching, one-to-one support, superb academic materials and a bespoke super-curricular programme of activities, makes the difference to the students’ academic achievement. Combining this with tailored careers guidance, work placement and volunteering, developing skills in communication, entrepreneurship, critical thinking, research and leadership and an award-winning pastoral care system enables Cardiff students to progress on to leading universities with confidence.

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Cardiff Sixth Form College

AS Level: Unit 1 Personal Creative Enquiry. This unit consists of an extended, exploratory project/portfolio and outcome/s based on themes and subject matter which are personal and meaningful to the learner. The enquiry must integrate critical, practical and theoretical work. Students explore and develop skills in a range of media, techniques and processes in response to the set theme. Drawing forms an important element of the course as a way of recording from both direct observation and to generate and communicate ideas effectively. The critical and contextual component of the course incorporates study skills alongside research and analysis skills which underpin the practical element of the course meaning that there is also a written element to the course.

On-Campus

You will need to get at least an A in both: Biology GCSE/ IGCSE and Chemistry GCSE/ IGCSE. Students will be expected to interpret and process results which will involve plotting graphs and the use of statistical analysis and therefore it is desirable for students to have achieved a grade A or above in Mathematics GCSE/ IGCSE. Acquire an in-depth knowledge of the Biological world and gain an appreciation of its significance

Biology

The specification builds on the knowledge, understanding and skills set out in the WJEC GCSE criteria/content for Science. Skills in Numeracy/Mathematics, Literacy/English and Information Communication Technology will provide a good basis for progression to this qualification. Students will be expected to be able to process and analyse the results of experimental work which will include graph plotting and numerical manipulation.

Chemistry

There is no requirement to have studied Economics before but students are expected to have at least an A grade in Mathematics GCSE and a B grade (or equivalent) in English Language GCSE. The examination papers are designed to test the interpretation and explanation of economic theories in the context of numeracy and written skills. Appreciate the contribution of Economics to the understanding of the wider economic and social environment.

Economics

It is recommended that you have achieved at least a grade A or 6 in English Language GCSE / iGCSE and / or a level 7 in the writing component of IELTS (or equivalent), however all applicants will be viewed on an individual basis. English Literature students are enquiring and open-minded individuals. You should enjoy reading a wide range of literary texts and forms, which will be developed into a comprehensive awareness of the English literary canon over your two years of study here.

English Literature

It is a 5,000-word academic dissertation that you write over the year, focusing on an evaluative topic of your choice. It is accompanied by a series of forms which evidence your process of writing the EPQ, with a strong focus on self-reflection, achievements and how you have overcome challenges. Independent thinking, critical evaluation, research, analysis, essay writing techniques, self-reflection, tracking your own progress, time management, presentation, developing an interest in a subject that goes beyond a syllabus or curriculum.

Extended Project Qualification

Enhance their linguistic skills and promote and develop their capacity for critical thinking on the basis of their knowledge and understanding of the language, culture and society of the countries or communities where the language is spoken. Develop control of the language system to convey meaning, using spoken and written skills, including an extended range of vocabulary, for both practical and intellectual purposes as increasingly confident, accurate and independent users of the language.

French

You will need to get at least an A (preferably an A*) in Mathematics GCSE (or equivalent). Having strong basic algebraic and numerical manipulation skills (factorising, dealing with fractions, solving equations) is ESSENTIAL. Effective communication in English will also be required. You will require a Casio FX991EX Classwiz Advanced Scientific Calculator for this course.

Further Mathematics

You are not required to have studied Geography previously, but students are expected to have at least a B grade (or equivalent) in GCSE Mathematics and an A grade (or equivalent) in GCSE English Language.

Geography

The AS and A level in German provides an engaging and exciting opportunity for learners to build on their previous study of German. Through social, intellectual and cultural themes learners will be able to develop their linguistic knowledge and cultural understanding of the countries or communities where the language is spoken.

German

What do I need to know or be able to do before taking Government and Politics? There is no requirement to have studied the subject before but students are expected to have at least an A grade or equivalent in English Language GCSE. The examination papers are designed to test knowledge and understanding of relevant institutions, processes, political concepts, theories and issues. In addition, they will require you to interpret and apply evidence to identify and explain relevant similarities. Essay questions test your analysis and evaluative skills; principally, your ability to construct arguments, make substantiated judgements and draw conclusions.

Government and Politics

There is no requirement to have studied history before but students are expected to have at least an A grade or equivalent in English Language GCSE. The examination papers are designed to test knowledge and understanding; analytical and evaluative skills; essay writing skills and the ability to research and undertake a piece of extended writing.

History

You will need to get at least an A in Mathematics GCSE (or equivalent). Effective communication in English will also be required. You will require a Casio FX991EX Classwiz Advanced Scientific Calculator for this course. There is an emphasis in the specification on not just learning the abstract concepts in Mathematics, but including their application in real life situations.

Maths

You will need to get at least an A in Physics GCSE and at least an A in Mathematics GCSE. During the course students will need to have the ability to communicate effectively and a grade B or above is needed in English Language. Acquire a body of physical knowledge and an appreciation of its significance. Develop experimental skills including electrical meters, Geiger counters and oscilloscopes.

Physics

There is no requirement to have studied Psychology before but students are expected to have at least an A grade in English Language GCSE (Or equivalent). The examination papers are designed to test the interpretation and explanation of psychological theories, therefore a high level of English language skills is required.

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