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  • A Level English Literature

    School Leavers (16-18)

    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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  • Level 2 E Sports

    School Leavers (16-18)

    Level 2 in ESports is aimed at students who are looking to progress into employment in the ESports industry. The qualification is endorsed by the British ESports Association as being suitable for learners wanting to work in the industry. This full-time course provides an in-depth study of the sector, supporting progression to Level 3 and employment in key areas of the industry such as: Coaching, Health and Fitness in the ESports industry, Enterprise and Creativity, Leadership, Entrepreneurship, ESports Events, Practical Gaming, Gaming Citizenship, Personal and Professional Development along with an understanding and appreciation of the positive benefits of ESports.

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  • Level 3 E Sports

    School Leavers (16-18)

    The new ESports course will give you a range of experience and skills to progress to university and gain employment in the rapidly growing esports industry. The qualification is endorsed by the British ESports Association as being suitable for learners wanting to work in the industry. An opportunity to be part of an ESports teams who typically compete in tournaments against amateur and professional opponents. To succeed in this fast-moving sector, you will need to be a team player and good communicator. If you are looking to learn a range of skills for future employment including strategic thinking, teamwork, financial skills, then ESports could be ideal for you!

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  • Level 1 Events, Tourism & Catering

    School Leavers (16-18)

    On this course you will study a variety of practical topics that develop skills in many aspects such as problem solving, communication, working on your own and in a team, organisation and prioritising, researching, relating to difficult situations, culinary skills and customer service. Students will hold their own events, allowing them to show off their unique characters whilst raising money for selected charities and progressing in skills learned on the course.

    There will be opportunities to create interesting recipes which will improve English and maths skills, whilst having hands on fun in one of our highly resourced kitchens. Researching tourist destinations in our local area will enable you to get off site and experience learning in a real life situation, then apply that experience and knowledge ready for assessment. This course prepares the young learner for progression on to many differing Level 2 courses or apprenticeships.

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  • A Level Extended Project Qualification

    School Leavers (16-18)

    Alongside your A Levels, the Extended Project Qualification will provide you with the skills which are sought after by universities and employers which will give you the edge over other applicants. By studying the qualification you will gain confidence in working independently, reading about a subject which interests you outside of your A Level studies, and in presenting your findings to others.

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  • A Level Film Studies

    School Leavers (16-18)

    Lights, camera, action! A Level Film Studies is a two year course which will give you the opportunity to develop your knowledge of how a film works as a text through analysis and evaluation. We study mainstream, Hollywood films, as well as a broad range of British, foreign and experimental films. 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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  • A Level Fine Art

    School Leavers (16-18)

    Work with a range of mixed media, predominantly exploring painting, drawing, textural and image-based collage, and print making. The course begins with an initial diagnostic skill building start to Fine Art where you will work on similar topics before selecting your own personal theme and area of investigation for the coursework unit.

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  • Foundation Diploma in Art & Design

    School Leavers (16-18)

    The UAL Foundation Diploma in Art & Design is an intensive one-year course which students complete after their A level or L3 Vocational studies and before progressing onto a degree. Foundation is effectively a 3rd year at 6th form. It is primarily designed to bridge the gap between Sixth Form and University studies, supporting progression to a subject specialist art and design programme at Art College, or to an Honours Degree at University.

    Awarded by: UAL Awarding Body

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  • Foundation Skills

    School Leavers (16-18)

    Foundation Skills are courses to introduce students to college study whilst improving their basic skills. The course runs over 4 days a week. There are no formal qualifications needed to apply for these courses.

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  • A Level French

    School Leavers (16-18)

    Bienvenue en France. A Level French is a two year course which will give you the opportunity to study a range of topics, including ‘la famille en voie de changement, la «cyber-société», le rôle du bénévolat, les aspects positifs d’une société diverse, une culture fière de son patrimoine, et les ados, le droit de vote et l’engagement politique’. In addition to this, you will study a French film and novel. Many students who enjoy and successfully complete this subject typically progress onto a range of degree courses including Languages and other disciplines such as Medicine, Law and Humanities.

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  • A Level Further Mathematics

    School Leavers (16-18)

    Do you want to explore sophisticated mathematical ideas and concepts? Do you want to enhance and develop your problem solving skills? Do you want to be thoroughly prepared for any maths related degree programme? A Level Further Mathematics is a two year course which will give you the opportunity to study Pure Mathematics, Mechanics, Statistics and Decision Mathematics which will enhance your skills and enable you to develop as an independent learner. Students who enjoy and successfully complete this subject typically progress onto a range of degree courses at university including Physics, Engineering, Computer Science and Economics.

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  • Future Skills

    School Leavers (16-18)

    Over a one year course you will develop a range of practical and theoretical employability skills. You will study topics such as teamwork and communication, whilst developing important study skills. Many students who enjoy and successfully complete this course progress onto a range of L1 courses.

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  • A Level Geography

    School Leavers (16-18)

    You’ve located an engaging, diverse and topical subject. A Level Geography is a two year course which will give you the opportunity to study a range of topics such as Climate Change, Globalisation, Water Conflicts and Biodiversity. Many students who enjoy and successfully complete this subject typically progress onto a range of degree courses including: Geography, Environmental Sciences and related degrees.

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  • A Level Geology

    School Leavers (16-18)

    Volcanoes erupt, Earth’s plates shift, welcome to the only course at Runshaw which is 4 billion years in the making. Geology is an exciting and vibrant subject with appeal to Science-based and Physical Geography students. It is a diverse and interesting subject with a mixture of applied, practical and theoretical work, delving into the structure, evolution and dynamics of the Earth. We examine the vastness of geological time and the record of life on Earth, together with the impact Geology has on our own lives through the exploitation of its mineral and energy resources.

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  • A Level German

    School Leavers (16-18)

    Willkommen in Deutschland. A Level German is a two year course which will give you the opportunity to study a range of topics such as festivals and traditions, Germany’s digital world, issues for German young people, the recent history & culture of Berlin, immigration in Germany and life in Germany since the Wall fell. In addition to this, you will study a German film and short story. Many students who enjoy and successfully complete this subject typically progress onto a range of University courses including Languages and other disciplines such as Law, Journalism and a broad range of Arts and Humanities areas.

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