Post-16 Curriculum
The Post-16 Curriculum is becoming increasingly varied and flexible and Settle College is pleased to be able to offer students the opportunity to study choices from 23 different subjects. These include a range of A and AS Level, BTEC and Applied courses to enable students to find the suitable combination and balance of curriculum. Assessment and examination varies from subject to subject and you will find more information about each in the subject choices booklet. Use this along with conversations with your Subject Teachers and Subject Leaders to research your choices carefully.
Courses available from September 2009
The courses available are as follows: Art, Applied Art and Design, Biology, Applied Business, Chemistry, Critical Thinking, English Language, English Literature, French, General Studies, Geography, German, History, Applied Information Technology, Mathematics, Media Studies TV and Film Production (BTEC National), Music, Product Design with Graphics, Product Design with Resistant Materials, Psychology, Physics, Sport and Physical Education, Forensic Science (BTEC National) and Theatre Studies.
Your personal enjoyment, previous successes and future aspirations will obviously influence your choice of subjects. However, you should check that your choice is consistent with the qualifications required for your intended career or course in Higher Education. The Director and Assistant Head of Sixth Form will be able to provide information about the requirements for particular Higher Education courses or careers. If your future is undecided, then choose a broadly-based but coherent combination of subjects which enables you to keep your options open. Do not be unduly alarmed if your future is unclear; for many careers and courses the level of achievement and the intellectual training involved in your Post-16 courses are more important than the actual combination of subjects.
Although your final choice of subjects may be delayed until you know your examination results in August, you should think about possible combinations in which you may be interested. In the Spring Term, you will have the opportunity to talk about your choices with a member of the Post-16 Interview Team.