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If you talk to him in his language, that goes to his heart. Why should I study French? French is spoken in over 43 countries in the world including two of the G8 countries.
French is a major language of high-tech and business in the world. Second language on the internet. In terms of number of words, French is the largest language after English. English is not enough! To develop your general communication skills such as presenting information, organising your arguments, presenting and defending opinions.
To analyse ideas, sustain a conversation, to communicate at a higher level in French. To speak French with greater fluency. To read, listen to and understand more complex material from a variety of sources. To write in French with greater accuracy and sophistication. About a wide range of aspects of French society. Languages are the perfect way to meet new people, immerse yourself in new cultures and make a difference to who you are.
Learning a foreign language can help you understand your own language. Speaking more than one language increases your brain capacity and you have better memory too. You can travel all over the world and feel like a true local. You need to be interested in the culture and way of life of the target language country, and be prepared to spend some time there during the course exchange; work experience; stay with family.
You need to take some interest in current affairs and world issues in general. Pupils who: like to communicate. There will be a range of opportunities open to you, where you can continue to use and further your language skills and knowledge of contemporary society. Some pupils choose to do degree courses in languages; often there is an opportunity to learn a new language from scratch.
Others choose to pursue a higher education course which combines study of a language with another subject such as law, politics or business.
There are also many courses on offer in European Studies, which include language study among a number of other disciplines. Having a language at A level will certainly improve your employability, in particular with companies which have international branches. Whether you are interested in continuing your studies or working at home or abroad, a language course at A level is an excellent step towards achieving your goals.
Geography Geography is a living, breathing subject, constantly adapting itself to change. It is dynamic and relevant. For me geography is a great adventure with a purpose. Why should I study Geography? Our course teaches pupils a considerable variety of subject matter with a balance roughly equal between human and physical geography.
Pupils learn a wide range of geographical skills and the opportunity for fieldwork opens up the possibility to travel and study in outstanding locations. The subject bridges the gap between the arts and the sciences and A level geographers develop diverse skills, from essay writing to statistical analysis.
What do I need to know or be able to do before taking Geography? It is not a requirement that you should have studied Geography at GCSE in order to take an A level course in the subject. However, those pupils who have studied GCSE Geography will find that the material and the skills they have learnt will prove a valuable foundation for further study.
That physical and human geography are interwoven — physical events frequently demand human responses, from the use and abuse of natural resources to hazard management. An understanding of the importance of scale, whether considering global issues such as world population and atmospheric circulation, to the analysis of local and national trends, for instance in the redevelopment of inner cities.
Practical fieldwork skills, including planning and devising strategies for data collection, and then carrying them out and analysing and presenting the results. How to construct essays, selecting appropriate exemplars and case studies to provide substantive evidence, and how to balance. That geography is an acutely contemporary subject rarely out of the news, with decisions being made at governmental and other levels which will affect our country and planet. The course is suitable for those who take a lively interest in the world around them and enjoy the challenge of a subject with a significant spread of skills and themes.
Indeed one of the reasons why degree geography is so appreciated by employers is because of the outward looking nature of the subject, something the course emphasises with case studies from many different parts of the world. Geography is also a practical subject and as such particularly appropriate for pupils who enjoy study outside the classroom, whether discovering the urban structure of Bristol or viewing the amazing landforms in Iceland.
Many pupils want to continue studying to university level: this year three pupils are applying to study Geography and recently pupils have gone to universities including Durham, Loughborough, Reading, Exeter, Nottingham, Sheffield and Queen Mary, London.
It may come as a surprise to some that university educated geographers are highly employable in a wide range of sectors including the arts, financial services, travel, law and other professional capacities. That geography draws from other subjects is far from being a burden; after all, with its own unique interpretative skills, its ability to set the natural world within the human context, its use of both written and numerical skills it is hardly surprising that it should be the kind of subject greatly in demand with employers.
Geography Continued Which course do we follow? We use the Cambridge International A level specification The course maintains the balance between physical and human geography established at GCSE. Additional Costs There are no additional costs associated with the local fieldwork opportunities offered in Geography.
We also visit Exmoor or Dartmoor to study rivers and the Exmoor coast in the Upper Sixth to conduct a coastal study. This is a joint trip with the Geology department, enabling lower costs. These trips have proved tremendously successful, enabling pupils to study volcanoes, geysers, glaciers, waterfalls, lava flows and in most years see the Northern Lights. Fieldwork is an essential part of the course and pupils must carry out a minimum of four days fieldwork carried out in the Mendip area as well as further afield in Dorset and Devon The subject often appeals to pupils with an interest in the outdoors.
There is no project involved for coursework, only a short fieldwork-based exercise. Geology is a practical, broad based and multidisciplinary subject suiting pupils who are interested in the World around them. Geology pupils need to be numerate, literate and computer literate and have experience of problem solving in a variety of related subject areas.
What do I need to know or be able to do before taking Geology? There is no assumed knowledge at the start of the course.
Geology links in with the other sciences as we study some geochemistry, geophysics and fossils biology whilst emphasising the distinctiveness of Geology in its own right. Aspects of economics, environmental science and mapwork are also involved.
Geology is the principle subject of a group of sciences called the Earth Sciences. Dinosaurs have been added to the new geology curriculum.
The course is broad ranging and varied, taking on some aspects of physical Geography and GCSE Science courses and exploring them further.
Transferable skills involving numeracy, literacy, problem solving and ICT are developed during the study of Geology.
Pupils may have a scientific background, a geographical background or may wish to try something new and further their understanding of areas of popular interest such as volcanoes, earthquakes or dinosaurs. The next biennial field trip to Iceland for the Lower Sixth and Upper Sixth geologists and geographers will take place in Easter Section B: An investigation of the geology of an area shown on an accompanying simplified geological map, involving the interpretation of hand specimens and photographs of minerals, rocks and fossils map interpretation and cross-section construction the completion of questions using short, structured and extended answers.
Degree level Geology requires a minimum of an A level pass in a science subject; Physics, Chemistry, Maths, Biology and Geology are preferred. Geology is also commonly followed as a subsidiary course or as part of a joint degree with Chemistry, Physics, Environmental Science or Geography. A degree in Geology would.
Geology pupils are numerate, literate and computer literate and have experience of problem solving in a variety of disciplines. They are, therefore, very employable in many areas. Additional Costs There are no additional costs associated with the local fieldwork opportunities. This is a joint trip with the Geography department, which helps to keep costs down.
These trips have proved tremendously successful, enabling pupils to study volcanoes, geysers, glaciers, waterfalls, lava flows and in most years the Northern Lights. Why should I study German? German is among the ten most commonly spoken languages in the world. German is the second most commonly used scientific language in the world.
The world has become a much smaller place. You need to be interested in the culture and way of life of the target language country, and be prepared to spend some time there during. To analyse ideas, sustain a conversation, to communicate at a higher level in German. To speak German with greater fluency. To write in German with greater accuracy and sophistication. About a wide range of aspects of German society. German Continued What could I go on and do at the end of my course?
Some pupils choose to do degree courses in languages; often there is an opportunity to learn a new language from scratch; others choose to pursue a higher education course which combines study of a language with another subject such as law, politics or business.
Having a language at A level will certainly improve your employability, in particular with companies, which have international branches. We believe that the periods of history we have chosen to study are particularly inspiring.
Alfred the Great - A depth study of the man who created England. Japan - The fall of the Shogunate, modernisation under the Emperor Meiji, imperial diplomacy, conflict and the rise of Japanese. Our History Department has a unique expertise in the Anglo-Saxon period of English history - we have literally written the textbook! The cast of our studies include legendary kings, nation builders, warriors, rogue emperors and even a warrior princess The skills sixth form historians acquire from studying these periods are different but also complimentary to those gained from modern history.
You will leave the sixth form with an exceptionally broad based range of historical skills and knowledge. What do I need to know or be able to do before taking History? History at A level is open to all pupils. We do not teach the same period a that studied at IGCSE although the skills obviously help and therefore everyone starts on the same level of knowledge. What is important is that you have a genuine interest and enthusiasm about the past and an ability to communicate your ideas clearly and effectively: both verbally and in writing!
It is also useful if you can think logically and constructively, perhaps this is the reason there are many scientists who can be successful historians! The ability to think and argue for yourself. The ability to view people, events and movements critically yet with compassion.
To recognise bias and false statements. To understand the variety of approaches to and interpretations of the past. To analyse evidence forensically. To select relevant material from wider reading and apply it in support of logical, orderly argument.
The curious - people who like to argue, challenge and investigate. People who find their fellow human beings fascinating.
People who enjoy reading and writing. People who want to keep their options open historical skills are universally transferable. History Continued How is the course assessed? A level History comprises four components, three of which are examined at the end of Upper Sixth:. No subject more effectively develops skills of research, an argument, analysis and presentation.
Needless to say these skills are transferable into any degree choice or any profession. By the end of your course you will have learned how to evaluate and analyse information, how to weigh up evidence and how to communicate complex ideas effectively.
These skills are recognised and valued by employers, universities and colleges. A Level Historians at Wells have an excellent track record of admission to leading universities to study the subject itself, a related discipline or something entirely unrelated that nonetheless benefits from the skills of an historian. Beyond education, historians are to be found in a wide variety of careers including commerce, journalism, law, the civil service, the armed forces and education.
Above all they must be faithful to the truth, which is the mother of history. Mathematics is at the heart of all modern-day scientific and technological study. It is one of the most profound and beautiful areas of human thought. What do I need to know or be able to do before taking Mathematics? How to: Use mathematical skills and knowledge to solve problems. Solve quite complicated problems by using mathematical arguments and logic. Understand and demonstrate what is meant by proof in mathematics.
Simplify real life situations so that you can use mathematics to show what is happening and what might happen in different circumstances. Use the mathematics that you learn to solve problems that are given to you in a real-life context. Use calculator technology and other resources such as formulae booklets or statistical tables effectively and appropriately and understand the limitations of such technology. Reflect on the ideas that some of the greatest minds of the millennium have produced.
Lots of people! Those who want a highly regarded qualification. It is a great A level to have when applying for any course at University. It fits in with every other subject.
In almost every year the Mathematicians, between them, also study each of the subjects listed in this booklet. Those who can think clearly and logically and who can work carefully and accurately. Those who look for patterns, in the world, in music, in art, in science. Maths often appeals to pupils who know that if they do the right steps, precisely, they will get the right answer, every time!
A level Mathematics is a much sought after qualification for entry to a wide range of courses in higher education. There are also many employers who regard Mathematics A level as an important qualification and it is often a requirement for higher education courses or careers including: economics, medicine, architecture, engineering, accountancy, teaching, psychology, environmental studies, computing, information technology.
Mathematics is the language of commerce, engineering and other sciences. It is elegant and beautiful, exciting and challenging, perfect and truthful. It is an attractive qualification, highly sought after by employers. We are living in the golden age of mathematics right now! What do I need to know or be able to do before taking Further Mathematics? Use advanced mathematical techniques in Further Mathematics topics.
Those who want to get to grips with more of the many different branches of mathematics. Further Maths gives you the opportunity to see why so many people have studied this subject, with such dedication and devotion, for so many centuries.
Those who want to challenge themselves mathematically. Pupils taking Further Mathematics must also complete A level Mathematics. In addition to the examinations for A level Mathematics they would typically do: Topics: Compulsory papers: Pure Mathematics 1 and 2 Proof, Complex numbers, Matrices, Further algebra and functions, Further calculus, Further vectors, Polar coordinates, Hyperbolic functions, Differential equations.
Two written papers. Further Mathematics at A level normally, but not always, leads into university courses with a strong mathematical or statistical base. This often includes subjects such as Mathematics, Engineering or Economics, although Further Mathematics is not always a requirement to study these at University. Please be prepared that A level Music at Wells is unique in that you will be in class with large numbers of some of the most talented, dedicated and experienced young musicians in the country.
Because I intend to pursue a course in music in higher education. Because I am a specialist musician and academic and theoretical understanding is key to being a well-rounded and fully-equipt musician. Because A level Music will compliment my other choices, adding an arts-based subject to my selection.
Because I spend a lot of time playing music and want to put this towards a formal academic qualification. What do I need to know or be able to do before taking Music? To study music with an integrated approach through performing, composing and listening. To study a wide range of music including classical, world, pop and jazz styles. To rehearse and perform music to a high standard. To compose in musical styles related to areas of historical study.
There are no limits on the instruments or voices and types of repertoire which may be presented in performance and the study of the widest possible range of music, including folk, popular and classical traditions of non-Western origin as well as those of jazz and Western classical and popular traditions, is encouraged.
Many of our musicians go on to study Music at top Universities, including Oxbridge, as well as leading conservatoires across the world. The A level in Music can also lead to further study in Music or Performing Arts in higher education at degree level, or more generally into a career in the music industry.
Music can also be used as part of your Sixth Form course to broaden your studies and is well regarded by universities as a rigorous and academic second or third subject leading on to a very wide variety of courses. Specialist musicians are expected to take A level Music and are encouraged to take a course in Music Technology.
Special Provision Musicians are strongly advised to take A level Music. Why should I study Music Technology? Music Technology is a constantly evolving field which has had an enormous impact on the the sound of commercial music for many decades. Advances in technology continue to push the boundaries of what is possible and extend the creative potential of the subject.
You should study Music Technology to develop the musical and technical skills required to produce your own music, and to improve your understanding of the way that technology continues to influence the music that we hear every day. What do I need to know or be able to do before taking Music Technology? You should enjoy listening to commercial music, work well with computers and be a resilient learner who uses initiative to solve problems.
You will learn to use the same hardware and software that is used in professional recording studios and production houses across the world. Getting to grips with it will be a challenge at first, but with perseverance and practice you will unlock its potential and be able to produce music to a very high standard. Enjoying using computers, and being interested in exploring, analysing and evaluating commercial music is essential.
Music Technology way that technology has continually shaped commercial music and will develop an opinion on the future of Music Technology. Music Technology pupils should be able to plan, develop and deliver extended projects and should take pride in their outcome. Pupils should be motivated, creative and willing to contribute to Music Technology activities beyond the curriculum. You do not need to be an outstanding performer, but previous experience of learning an instrument is desirable, as is GCSE Music.
It is essential that you enjoy working with computers and have an interest in producing and evaluating commercial music. You will become confident in using numerous pieces of Music Technology hardware and software and will learn to create music on a computer, using a Digital Audio Workstation such as Logic Pro X.
You will learn about microphone techniques, how to run a recording session, and how to produce a finished multi-track recording which incorporates multiple instrumentalists and parts; just like a track you would hear on the radio. You will learn audio editing and production techniques which will be applicable in numerous contexts and will learn to appreciate the musical and technical content of a wide variety of musical styles created from the s to the present day.
You will gain an understanding of the. The subject knowledge and skills acquired during the study of Music Technology A level will be of enormous benefit to any pupil who wishes to study Music or Music Technology during Higher Education and to pursue a career in any aspect of music.
The course can also provide a creative outlet for any pupil who values music as an important part of their life and wishes to enhance their understanding of music technology and to develop their own projects. In addition to acquiring skills which are applicable across the music industry, Music Technology pupils gain skills and experience which transfer to other subjects, such as the ability to manage long term projects. You should study this subject if you are interested in gaining a greater understanding of the world around you and how humanity has grappled with questions of importance over the past 2, years.
You will learn how people have formulated philosophical viewpoints and ethical arguments and will consider where you stand in this long line of philosophical exploration. You will also learn about approaches to modern day and complex ethical issues in business, sex, and medicine. Study of this subject will broaden your horizons, teach you how formulate an academic argument and develop a critical mind.
You will become very attractive to employers and further education institutions as you will have shown that you are capable of articulating, analysing and developing a range of complex and challenging arguments. No prior knowledge is required or assumed. You should be willing to read and analyse some of the philosophical giants of human history. You should be prepared to contribute to current thinking on important issues. You do need to be able to write fluently and be prepared to work hard; a good GCSE grade a 6 or above in English is desirable.
You do need to have an interest in the big questions of life. This is an academic subject with a lot of reading required; you must be prepared to read scholarly journals, books and other texts independently. Your course of study will introduce you to: Philosophy: From Ancient Greek philosophy right up to the present day.
Body-soul distinction, life after death and the problems associated with religious language. Ethics: An introduction to the factors that affect our morality, how philosophers have said we should live, whether or not we have freedom to choose our morality, a range of ethical theories, where our consciences come from and practical issues from medical to political, sexual to business.
Religious Studies develops a range of skills that can either be used to support other subject areas or simply developed for themselves. The ability to analyse arguments, present your own view point, empathise, and being able to present all of these in a clear manner are all skills developed by this course. You will learn how to develop a thesis and support your arguments with premises.
This is a style of critical thinking used in universities. There are links to every subject in the curriculum and the knowledge developed in your other subjects will be relevant to your philosophical studies. The course develops transferable skills which can broaden your opportunities and choice at degree level and in the world of work - it really does develop the skills people are looking for in whatever field you choose.
It really is a fascinating subject that will continue to challenge you long after you have left Wells. Why should I study Photography? If you have an interest in Photography, the course will equip you with knowledge and skills of contemporary practice as well as an understanding of its history and diverse genres. These include journalism, documentary, fashion and advertising, sport, portraiture, landscape, natural history, wildlife, and so on.
The study of Photography can therefore compliment a variety of interests, not just Art, but also Literature, Sociology, Science, Geography to name but a few. What do I need to know or be able to do before taking Photography?
It is important to have an appreciation of the Arts and a grasp of visual elements and composition, as well as some experience of photographic technique as well as a keen interest in developing a critical and contextual understanding of our visual culture and media.
Most important, however, is a commitment to work hard and a desire to explore your interest in a creative and independent manner, as quite a lot of practice and study will take place out of lessons. You will gain: An understanding of genres, styles and traditions in Photography and Visual Arts.
Develop skills in expressing and communicating ideas and concepts creatively. A working knowledge in camera techniques and the use of studio and outdoor lighting. Practical and creative experience in Digital Imaging using Photoshop and Lightroom. Pupils who have a general interest in Photography and our thriving Visual Culture, but do not necessarily want to follow on with further education.
Pupils who wish to undertake further studies in Photography, usually at Art college or further education. Pupils who are looking to take up careers for which an experience in Photography is relevant.
These might include fashion, advertising, publishing, journalism, digital media, film and animation. You can go on to do a one year Foundation Course at a college of Further Education before applying to degree courses in more specialist areas of Photography, Art and Media or other disciplines and sciences. It is also possible to go straight into employment where it is useful to have had experience of photography.
There are numerous career pathways as mentioned above where you will need to use some of the skills developed during your course such as advertising, marketing, publishing, journalism, including documentary and sport photography, digital media and film.
Are you: curious as to how our bodies push themselves to their physical peak? Pupils who have in interest in participating in physical activity as part of a balanced, active and healthy lifestyle.
Pupils who want to follow a course that develops the theoretical aspects through practical involvement. Pupils who have an enquiring mind and are interested in current issues in sport. Pupils who want to know more about how the body functions with exercise and training. Pupils who may want to move onto a related career or higher education course. If so then this could be the subject for you!
What do I need to know or be able to do before taking Physical Education? They should have a reasonable ability in science and the expectation is that the pupil should be performing in sport at school level or above. You will: Develop your involvement and effectiveness in physical activity. Explore contemporary sociological issues in modern sport. Enhance your understanding of the role of technology or psychology in sporting performance. Examine the effects of exercise and the relationship between training and performance.
Analyse the way we learn to be skilful. Gain an understanding of the history of Physical Education. Find ways to improve your own performance through greater understanding. Pupils with A level Physical Education have access to a wide range of possible career and higher education opportunities.
These skills are in great demand and are recognised by employers, universities and colleges as being of great value. Physical Education combines with a range of A level subjects. Taken with sciences, in particular, Biology, it supports applications for a wide range of university courses with Sport Sciences, Physiotherapy, Recreation and Leisure Studies. Pupils may choose to use their qualification to go straight into employment, rather than into higher education.
Why should I study Physics? You want to understand and explain the mysteries and wonders of the world in which you live. You enjoy the challenge of problem solving and exploring concepts through practical investigation.
You may wish to pursue a career in a physical science or engineering or just study a subject that is held in high regard by universities and employers. Pupils who have an enquiring mind. Pupils who like to know how the physical world operates. Pupils who are interested in engineering or careers in STEM subjects. Pupils who have a sense of wonder and awe at the scale and impact of physical processes and phenomena.
You will also need to be competent at mathematics although you do not need to be taking Maths in the Sixth Form. Grade 7 or above in GCSE maths is expected.
Some areas covered in the course are developments of work studied at GCSE, but others are new. For example their are modules on recent developments in physics such as Particle Physics and Quantum Mechanics.
You need to have a curiosity about the way the world works, and you must be prepared to think about the ways in which different areas of physics link together.
The course will be assessed through three written examinations. Pupils will also work towards, and achieve, the practical endorsement in physics.
Through the course you will: Develop a deeper understanding of physical concepts both through theoretical and practical means. Use more complex mathematical analysis to solve problems. Develop your practical skills.
Study new areas of physics. Look at the historical context of the development of physics and at modern applications. Pupils with A level Physics are greatly sought after. Physicists may work in many fields, such as research, medical physics, communications, alternative energy, scientific civil service, computing, education, meteorology, geophysics, astrophysics, engineering and finance.
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