A 3-Dimensional perspective of art. A Level 3D Design is a two year course which will give you the opportunity to explore materials and create three dimensional work using a broad range of materials and techniques. Students who enjoy and successfully complete this subject typically progress onto art and design related degrees. If you are interested in design, have imagination and want to give your ideas the chance to flourish in a great environment, with expert support and with a wide range of materials at your disposal, then 3D Design is the subject for you!

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A ‘number’ of reasons why this course could be for you – A Level Accounting is a two year course which successfully supports students in starting to build their careers in Accounting, Finance and Business. A number of our previous students have moved on to world-class study. You will learn how to prepare and analyse key financial statements, and how to offer solutions to different types of business. This will equip you will key employability skills such as problem solving, using initiative and perseverance.

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Untangle the DNA of A Level Biology. GCSE Maths Grade 5 is now accepted for A Level Biology entry. This is a two year course which will give you the opportunity to study a range of topics such as populations and environmental biology and mechanisms used to control processes in cells and organisms. Many students who enjoy and successfully complete this subject typically progress onto a range of degree courses including: Medicine, Dentistry, Veterinary Science, Biochemistry and Biological Sciences.

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Read our A Level Business Portfolio below and invest 2 years studying at Runshaw. A Level Business Studies is a two year course which encompasses a range of different topics which will help to prepare you for further education or entering the world of work. Previous students of the course who we have welcomed back for our A-Level Business Future’s Week event have all confirmed how studying A Level Business equipped them with the knowledge, skills & behaviours needed to be able to succeed at university or on the first step of their new career ladder.

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Get your lab coat on and think positively – just like a proton. A Level Chemistry is a two year course which will give you the opportunity to study a range of topics such as Organic Chemistry, Inorganic Chemistry and Physical Chemistry. Many students who enjoy and successfully complete this subject typically progress onto a range of degree courses including: Medicine, Dentistry, Veterinary Science, Pharmacy, Pharmacology and Chemical Engineering.

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Uncover this A Level gem and become immersed in the fascinating period of history that has shaped the modern world. A Level Classical Civilisation is a subject that few colleges or schools are able to provide their students. It is a two year course which will give you the opportunity to study a range of topics such as historical events and the culture of the Ancient World. Many students who enjoy and successfully complete this subject typically progress onto a range of degree courses including: Archaeology, Ancient History, English, History and Sociology.

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Discover the solutions to computer problems and learn the science behind the technology. A Level Computer Science is a two year course which will give you the opportunity to become an effective designer and implementer of computing solutions. Many students who enjoy and successfully complete this subject typically progress onto a range of degree courses including: Computer Science, Software Engineering, Computer Games Development and Information Systems.

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Engineer your future today. Our Engineering A Level is delivered by experienced, specialist teachers, in well-equipped design suites. Project Management is delivered as an integral part of the course and we have a wide variety of specialist provisions that help to support and excellent learning environment of study. There are always opportunities to gain support from experienced engineering teachers within your course of study.

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Expand your knowledge and appreciation of theatre in its entirety, including addressing how historical and social factors impact on performances within contemporary society. A Level Drama & Theatre Studies combines both the theoretical and practical study of a wide range of classical and contemporary practitioners. You will also study how to interpret a role, and how to use practitioner techniques to devise your own material.

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How does the world really work? A Level Economics is a two year course. You will study the causes and consequences of major economic shocks, such as the COVID-19 lockdowns and the cost of living crisis, and develop informed judgements about important current economic challenges.

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Are you fascinated by language? Do you want to know how it works, its many varieties, how it changes and what influences it? Then A Level English Language is the course for you. A Level English Language is a two year course which will give you the opportunity to develop your skills of linguistic analysis and explore language usage in a wide variety of situations and contexts. It offers a very different experience from GCSE English, as engaging with the real language of our daily lives – including its grammar – underpins all areas of the course. Students can expect a wide range of learning activities, with discussion and presentation central to the A Level experience. The course is assessed by two exams at the end of the second year, plus a non-examined assessment (coursework).

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Why not study both Language and Literature as one A Level? Over the two-year A Level course, you will study a novel, a biography, a play, a selection of poetry and an anthology of non-fiction texts. You will also complete a non-examined assessment (coursework) where you will have some choice in the texts you study.

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Continue reading, you won’t be disappointed. A Level English Literature is a two year course which will give you the opportunity to explore a range of texts including Shakespeare and study a range of novels, poetry and plays. Many students who enjoy and successfully complete this subject typically progress onto a range of degree courses including: English and related degrees.

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Lights, camera, action! A Level Film Studies is a course dedicated to the study of how meaning is created in film. We study mainstream, Hollywood films, as well as a broad range of British, foreign and experimental f ilms. Our approach is similar to English Literature – we focus on developing a critical understanding of film from a number of different perspectives: genre, narrative, film language and institution.

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Work with a range of mixed media, predominantly exploring painting, drawing, textural and image-based collage, and print making. A Level Fine Art is a traditional and long standing A Level that underpins all art specialisms. Students will be taught core skills such as drawing, critical art history analysis and idea development that will give them the foundation to progress into many different areas within the creative sector. Many students combine academic ‘facilitating’ subjects with A Level Fine Art if they have a strong creative ability. This gives students the opportunity to stand out from the crowd, to demonstrate their creative and practical ability and problem solving skills. It also has different deadlines and structure to exam driven A Levels which can often balance well in the academic year.

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