Sixth Form Course Guide 2019 - 20

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ContentsWelcome 2 French 22Student Leadership Team 3 Geography 23Hillview Facilities 4 Government and Politics 24What the Students Say 5 History 25Performing Arts Specialism 6 Mathematics 26How to Apply 8 Media Studies 27Courses 9 Music 28Art & Design: Fine Art 10 Music Technology 29Art & Design: Textile Design 11 Psychology 30Art & Design: Photography 12 Religious Studies 31Biology 13 Sociology 32Business Studies 14 Weald Collaboration 33Classical Civilisation 15 Applied Business 34Computer Science 16 Applied Science 35Dance 17 Childcare & Education 36Drama 18 Health & Social Care 37English Language & Literature 19 Musical Theatre 38English Literature 20 Sport 39Film Studies 21 Enrichment 40 2

WelcomeHillview is a long-established, all-inclusive, mixed Sixth Form with a proven trackrecord of excellent results. This wealth of experience allows us to offer the highestquality provision in a dynamic, stimulating and supportive learning environment.Post 16 study is a crucial point in any child’s education. At Hillview we Our curriculum offers one of the most diverse learning programmes strive to ensure that our innovative Key Stage 5 programme among local schools. Alongside our highly successful specialisms inencompasses and moves beyond education, into preparation for life Performing and Visual Arts, we offer a wide variety of popular subjects,beyond school. which include both traditional and vocational courses. We develop the vital skills that are required to be A warm From A Levels and BTECs to Diplomas, our range ofsuccessful within an ever-changing and challenging welcome to courses caters for all interests, abilities and ambitions.world of work; maturity, leadership, initiative, Hillviewteamwork and independence to name a few. Hillview Sixth Form. Students are encouraged to follow our enrichmentoffers opportunities that enable our students to programme, which includes certified courses indevelop a personal portfolio to help them stand out Extended Project, Core Maths and Gold Arts Award.from the crowd in later life. Our Sixth Form offers a range of opportunities for our students to engage in leadership activities and develop An essential part of our role is to ensure that each a wide range of transferable skills.student in our care is fully prepared for their next steps. We also deliver the A Level Mindset programme,Therefore, we provide clear, comprehensive and which helps students acquire the characteristics andimpartial careers advice from our Employability and attributes needed to succeed at A Level and beyond.Careers Advisor and offer guidance to every student, to We are incredibly proud of our outstanding Sixthensure success in securing the next steps that are Form facilities, which were designed by ourright for them. students. They provide an ideal environment in We actively promote work experience and which to study and flourish and include: acommunity volunteering, recognising the benefits Sixth Form café/social space; a large studentof experiences beyond the school gates, offering centre, including its very own ‘snug’ and a library;students first-hand experience of the working a computer suite; a creative arts space withworld around them. Apple Macs; a cinema and a gym. Whether you are an existing student or are Do come and visit us and experience Hillviewcurrently studying in a different educational Sixth Form’s unique atmosphere forestablishment, I would recommend that you visit yourself. We very much look forward tothe Sixth Form on the open evening and see the welcoming you!school during the normal working day. Abigail OwenMrs Hilary Burkett Director of Sixth FormHeadteacher3

Meet the Student Leadership TeamElla Alemayehu-Lambert Leo Patel Libby Smith Charlotte Lester Harry Ochmann Deputy Head Girl Head Boy Head Girl Deputy Head Girl Deputy Head Boy Emily Brooks Megan Westhead Jemma Bawden Lauren Browne Jamie CollinsCommunity Leader (Sixth Community Leader Community Leader Community Leader Community Leader (Sixth Form) (Westwood) (Hepburn) (Austen) Form) Ella Smallbones Megan Weller Georgia Burbridge Hannah ReevesStudent Voice Leader KS2-3 Transition Leader KS2-3 Transition Leader Student Voice Leader 4

Hillview In addition to the excellent teaching spaces, there is a purpose-built Sixth Form library and resource centre, facilities as well as the recently refurbished Sixth Form café, making the whole experience of being a Sixth FormExcellent facilities creating an student exciting, enjoyableoutstanding learning environment. and rewarding during bothWe believe our students deserve the very study and recreation time.best learning environment and HillviewSixth Form has the facilities that make ita unique and exciting place to study. From the state-of-the-art Fashion rooms to the light, open, creative Art rooms, the facilities at Hillview allow students to thrive and develop their independent learning and creative skills. The large, industry-standard Film & Media The outstanding Drama studio, with the Studies spaces comprise of a cinema, a filming latest computerised lighting and sound, and photography studio, a dedicated suite of alongside a fantastic Dance studio, a Apple Mac computers for editing videos, fully equipped Music sound studio and a alongside the excellent dark room and workshop for building sets means that photographic facilities. students have facilities for all aspects of the performing arts that are unrivalled in the area.5

What the students say… Michael Fashion Biology Musical Theatre Studies: Applied Science, 100% Distinction* 75% A*-C Geography and / Distinction Top 10% Psychology. Photography nationally “I like the logical Health explanations Science has and Social Care Top 10% Psychology to offer but wish to study nationally a Geography degree once 75% 78% I complete my A Levels. Applied achieving Hillview was definitely the Distinction* / Science right choice for me! ” Distinction Top 20% A*-B nationallyEllie Hannah Dance 60%Studies: Psychology, Studies: Applied Science, A*-AEnglish Literature and Musical Theatre andHistory Psychology. History“I wish to study a “I am hoping to travel abroaddegree in Criminology. for a year, either completing an 70% A*-CPsychology has internship at Disneyland Paris,provided me with a or working as part of thegreater interest in entertainment team in another resort.Criminology as a I would recommend Hillview Sixth Form,whole, whereas teachers always support you, regardless asEnglish and History to what pathway you may choose.”have both supportedme in developing myanalytical skills. Iwould definitelyrecommend HillviewSixth Form as teachersare extremely helpfuland genuinely careabout your progressand well-being.” 6

Performing Arts SpecialismOur Performing Arts specialism is acorner stone to what makes Hillviewthe creative and dynamic place it is.We work with students to ‘industrystandards’ across all disciplines. We currently hold Arts Mark Platinum andhave held the highest level of this award fromits first introduction seventeen years ago. This istestament to the quality of the Performing andCreative arts at Hillview. We offer an outstanding range of inclusivecurricular and extra-curricular Performing Artsprovision across all art forms. This istaught and led by highly skilledand dedicated staff whoboast a range ofspecialisms and excellentlinks with creativeprofessionals in theindustry and localcommunity. Sixth Form studentshave the option tocomplete the Gold ArtsAward which enablesthem to develop theirskills and leadershipqualities as part of ourenrichment programme. Thisqualification also supports entry touniversity as it carries UCAS points.7

Preparing for alone do not prepare students to enter into theexcellence in work place.the performingarts industry Great importance is also placed on industry standard experiences and a holistic Our assessed understanding of the performing arts sector. curriculum and wider Our performing arts curriculum aims to take an super-curriculum provide our students with innovative approach to teaching and learning, countless opportunities to develop a wide range involving enterprise projects and close of skills within Performing Arts, Production Arts associations with employers. and Arts Administration. We are extremely proud of being able to offer This curriculum offers qualifications which are not only the A Level Drama course, but also the endorsed and valued by the employment Performing Arts BTEC. community and HE. If a student has a particular Production Arts role in which they wish to specialise, such as The focus is firmly on equipping young people lighting, sound or costume, we would not only with key qualifications, but also with recommend that they consider studying A Level the broad range of employability and life skills Drama. they need for a sustained career with the option Our specialist curriculum offers Hillview to continue their studies in Higher Education. students much more than just academic success. Feedback from industry tells us that qualifications 8

How to applyHillview offers one of the broadest curricula inthe local area. The entry requirements ensurestudents are on the right courses so that they canbe successful over the two years of study.The majority of students will take three Level 3 qualifications alongside an How to applyenrichment programme of Extended Project, Core Maths or Gold Arts In order to apply for Hillview Sixth Form students must complete theAward, combined with supervised study. online application through UCAS Progress: www.ucasprogress.com/ account/pickaschoolGeneral entry requirementsGrade 4 in English and Maths together with 3 other GCSE grades at grade Please contact4 or above (A*-C) is the minimum requirement to enter Hillview Sixth Our Sixth Form Administrator Mrs Kelly Flower ([email protected]. sch.uk) or telephone 01732 778894 / 01732 352793 ifSubject entry requirements you have any questions about joining our Sixth Form.Please note that all subjects have different entryrequirements. This is to ensure that students can Students applying out of county or from theembark on the most appropriate courses and independent sector should self-register on thesucceed in their studies. Please consult our UCAS Progress website: www.ucasprogress.com/Course Guide for individual subject criteria. acount/pickaschool.NB: Entry requirements are subject tochange and entry to the Sixth Form maybe considered subject to agreedconditions. Hillview Sixth Form reservesthe right to tailor an individual student’sprogramme of study based on their averageGCSE point score and results in specific subjects.The school decision in these matters is final.Hillview Sixth Form reserves the right to withdrawunviable courses9

CoursesAcademic Courses Applied and Technical Courses 10

Art & Design: Fine Art A Level Courses What will I study? experimental exploration, looking at alternative A Level Fine Art provides an exciting ways of finding a solution. opportunity for students to develop a broad Sketchbook work needs to be informed, range of art skills such as painting and drawing, purposeful and extensive. Students must make printmaking, sculpture and lens-based image focused independent research, from primary making/ installation. source investigation, exploration and Students are encouraged to incorporate experimentation, before developing their final newer digital technologies in their work. The outcomes. This independent work is demanding course requires students to Links with and students must be prepared make in-depth personal and other courses to be hard-working and imaginative responses to a innovative risk takers. COURSE TITLE  given theme and has a strong Art and Design: Fine Art is Where will it lead? Fine Art academic element. Students complementary to most HILLVIEW COURSE CODE  Ar learn how to respond to and subjects but in particular; This course enables students to COURSE LEVEL  Level 3 discuss ideas, concepts and Media, English, Psychology, move on to a wide range of Art EXAMINATION BOARD  Edexcel issues relating to Art and History, Drama, Fashion and Design courses at SUBJECT SPECIFIC ENTRANCE CRITERIA GCSE Art & Design Grade 5 or above and Design. and Photography. Foundation and Degree level e.g. Grade 5 in English Language This course consists of two Fine Art, Textiles, Interior and11 components. Graphic Design, or a • Component 1, which makes up 60% of the combination of Art with English, Journalism, mark, is in two parts: Practical work (72 marks) Drama and Set Design. The creativity, problem- and Personal study (18 marks). solving skills and personal resilience that • Component 2 is the Externally Set students develop through completing this Assignment, which makes up 40% of the mark. course are highly sought after across many Both components involve creative problem- sectors. solving which requires students to undertake investigative and research work in addition to Super-curricular Opportunities Workshops run by Visits to major London Guest speakers e.g. visiting artists. galleries, museums and smaller Heads of Foundation commercial galleries. Courses and alumni. Life drawing Exhibitions run by external Hillview Art workshop run by Arts organisations. Exhibition. Royal Academy tutors.

A Level Courses Art & Design: PhotographyWhat will I study? which makes up 40% of the mark.A Level Photography provides the opportunity For both components sketchbook work needsfor students to develop a broad range of to be informed purposeful and extensive.photographic skills using traditional analogue Students must carry out focused independentmethods, digital editing, design, editorial and research, from primary source investigation,Fine Art outcomes, such as sculpture and exploration and experimentation, beforeinstallation. developing their final outcomes. The course requires students Links with Independent work is COURSE TITLE to make in-depth personal and other courses demanding and students must Art and Design: Photographyimaginative responses to a given be prepared to be hard-workingtheme. Students use research Art and Design: and innovative risk takers. HILLVIEW COURSE CODE and problem-solving to Photography is Apindependently develop ideas. complementary to most Where will itAnalysis of visual imagery helps subjects but in particular; lead? COURSE LEVEL students to interpret visual Art and Design, Fashion, Level 3language and use it to Business Studies, Film This course enables studentscommunicate complex and Studies and Media Studies. to pursue Art and Design and EXAMINATION BOARD  Photography courses at a higher Edexcelpersonal concepts. vocational or degree level. Our SUBJECT SPECIFIC ENTRANCE CRITERIA Art & Design: Photography - Grade 5 orThis course consists of two Photography students have above in a creative Art and Design subject.components: successfully completed degree courses in a• Component 1 which makes up 60% of the range of disciplines, such as Fine Artmark is in two parts: Practical work and Personal Photography, Fashion Photography, Theatricalstudy. Make-up, Film-making and Illustration.• Component 2 is the externally set assignment,Super-curricular Opportunities Visits to Photography exhibitions.Creating a professional Professional photographersportfolio through real life as guest speakers.school projects. 12

Art & Design: Textile Design A Level Courses What will I study? create a sketch book of samples. Art and Design: Textile Design aims to equip Links are also made to the broader areas of students with the knowledge and skills required fashion, such as marketing, promotion and to successfully progress onto higher or further styling. education courses in Fashion and Textiles or The A Level Art and Design: Textiles course other Art disciplines. consists of two components. Students will research primary Links with • Component 1, which makes and contextual sources, record other courses up 60% of the mark, is in two practical and written parts: Practical work and observations, generate and Art and Design: Fine Art, Personal study. develop ideas, experiment and Photography, Media Studies, • Component 2 is theCOURSE TITLE  develop their skills with various Business Studies, English Externally Set Assignment,FashionHILLVIEW COURSE CODE  Textile and Fashion media and and Film Studies. which makes up 40% ofAfCOURSE LEVEL  processes. the mark.Level 3EXAMINATION BOARD  Students will have access toEdexcelSUBJECT SPECIFIC ENTRANCE CRITERIA an exciting array of equipment and technologies Where will it lead?Grade 5 or above in a creativeArt & Design subject. to refine their ideas towards producing a This course can lead onto a wide range of Art13 personal outcome. Over the duration of the and Design degree courses at university. In the course students will develop fashion design past our students have gone on to study courses ideas, which may include digital designs with in Fashion: Design, Buying and Management, Photoshop. Styling, Tailoring, Communication and Textile: In Year 12 the course assists students in Design, Print, Surface Design, as well as developing and building a range of skilful Make-up Design, Costume Design, History of techniques and processes enabling them to Fashion and many more. Super-curricular Opportunities Charity events Workshops covering textiles techniques. Kew Gardens visit Entry to Young Annual Hillview and Designers Fashion Designer of Fashion Show. exhibition. the Year.

A Level Courses BiologyWhat will I study? • Genetic information, variation andBiology is the study of living organisms and relationships between organismscovers a wide variety of topics ranging from • Energy transfers in and between organismsanimals, plants, health, diseases, cells, • How organisms respond to changes in theirbiochemistry, genetics, ecosystems etc. internal and external environmentsIn fact, biological issues are never far from • Genetics, populations, evolution andthe headlines, be they G.M. ecosystemscrops, HIV, the human genome, Links with • The control of geneobesity or deforestation. other courses expression Students will learn about the Chemistry, Geography, Where will itbiology behind contemporary lead?issues such as DNA structure, Physical Education, Physics,antibiotic resistance and healthy Psychology and Applied A qualification in Biology can COURSE TITLE  Biologylifestyles. Science. lead to a variety of jobs and HILLVIEW COURSE CODE They will also explore cloning, careers including Nursing, Bicancer and how biologists are Medicine, Radiology, Dentistry, COURSE LEVEL  Level 3helping in the development of new techniques Research, Fieldwork, Pharmaceuticals, EXAMINATION BOARD in the fight against disease. Pathology, Conservation and Physiotherapy, to AQAStudents will study the following modules: name but a few. SUBJECT SPECIFIC ENTRANCE CRITERIA GCSE Biology Grade 6, Chemistry Grade 5,• Biological molecules Physics Grade 5 or GCSE Combined Science minimum Grades 6 and 5. An APS of 4.75 or• Cells above.• How organisms exchange substances withtheir environmentSuper-curricular OpportunitiesTrip to London for a Workshops which focus on a wide range oftalk on genetics. subject specific topics. Visit to a Presentations from biomedical guest speakers e.g. lab. a microbiologist. 14

Business Studies A Level Courses What will I study? Students will develop an understanding of the higher level, with more emphasis on financial concepts and techniques used in managing and decision making, shareholder perspectives and running a business. financial accounting to assess In the first year, the Links with other the performance of businesses. techniques learnt are those courses Students also learn about the required by middle managers, or strategic decisions businesses the owners of small businesses. Psychology and Sociology. make to improve performance. In year two, students are introduced to the techniques A Level Business is also a Where will it used in larger companies by lead? senior management. Skills are valuable qualification for any developed through theoretical There are many business-based student aspiring to reach university courses available. management level in the public or private sector.COURSE TITLE  exercises applied to a number of Business students oftenBusiness Studies different business situations. progress onto BusinessHILLVIEW COURSE CODE Bs In Year 12, students study how businesses are Management courses or an aspect of businessCOURSE LEVEL  set up and organised, people and operations such as marketing.Level 3 management, marketing, management, finance Business Studies develops an understandingEXAMINATION BOARD AQA and the effect of external influences on business of the way businesses operate and the language such as economic factors. and techniques students will be expected to use In Year 13, the same topics are developed to a in the workplace. Super-curricular OpportunitiesSUBJECT SPECIFIC ENTRANCE CRITERIA Students take part in a number of There are aGCSE Business Studies, Business V-Cert or external business and entrepreneurial number of guestsBTEC First Award in Business are preferred but challenges during the course. from the world ofnot necessary. business invited Year 12 students take part in a into the school to regional business challenge run by talk about their area of expertise the Institute of Chartered such as the Marketing Director Accountants for England and Wales of the Assembly Halls in (ICAEW). Tunbridge Wells.15

A Level Courses Classical CivilisationWhat will I study? • Unit 3: Beliefs and Ideas: Greek Religion. InThe Classical Civilisation A Level course gives this unit students study classical thought,students the opportunity to study a range of exploring the nature of the gods and theirsignificant individuals, societies and events relationship with mortals alongside the rolewhich will inspire and motivate them to that religion played in the creation of local andengage further with the classical world. Panhellenic identities. The course offers a range of options, and Where will it lead?covers both the study of Roman and Greeksocieties. The A Level consists of There are many university courses available to• Unit 1: The World of the Hero students who have studied History atexplores both the Greek and A Level, such as Ancient History,Roman epic through the study of Links with Classical Civilisation, History COURSE TITLE Homer’s Odyssey and Virgil’s other courses and Archaeology, which could Classical CivilisationAenied. With their unique lead to a range of careercomposition and exciting tales English, Religious Studies possibilities from Museum HILLVIEW COURSE CODE of gods and heroes, these Curator, to Law and Journalism. CC and History COURSE LEVEL works of literature form an Level 3excellent grounding for EXAMINATION BOARD  OCRexploration of the classical world. SUBJECT SPECIFIC ENTRANCE CRITERIA• Unit 2: Culture and Arts: The To study Classical Civilisation students do not require any previous study of a classicalInvention of Barbarian, involves the study of subject or knowledge of Classical Greek or Latin language. However we ask for a minimumphysical remains of the ancient world to of a Grade 5 in History, Ancient History or English at GCSE.explore how the Greeks saw themselves as An APS of 4.25 or above.distinct from their ‘barbarian’ neighbours.Super-curricular Opportunities Trips to local important historical sitesVisit to British London History Museum conferences 16

Computer Science A Level Courses Introduction to the Course A-Level Students will study: Computer Science allows students to see relationships between different aspects of • Unit 1: Computer Systems. You will learn Computer Science, develop their mathematical about the characteristics of contemporary skills and develop the ability to articulate the processors, software and development; individual (moral), social (ethical), legal and exchanging data; data types structures and cultural opportunities and risks of digital algorithms; and legal, moral and ethical issues. technology. • Unit 2: Algorithms and Programming. You   will learn about elements of computational thinking; problem solving and programming; What will I study? This A Level course is designed to allow algorithms to solve problems; and standard progression from GCSE Computing and allows algorithms.COURSE TITLE  students to develop an understanding of and • Unit 3: Programming Project. ThisComputer Science ability to apply the fundamental coursework project involves the analysis of aHILLVIEW COURSE CODE CS principles and concepts of problem, design of a solution, development ofCOURSE LEVEL  Computer Science Links with the solution and an evaluation.Level 3 including; abstraction, other courses decomposition, logic, Where can it lead to?EXAMINATION BOARD OCR algorithms and data Business, Media, A Level Computer Science is aSUBJECT SPECIFIC ENTRANCE CRITERIA representation. Mathematics and specialised course which is ideal ifStudents must have completed GCSEComputing or Computer Science and achieved Throughout the course many more. students are planning on moving onto aat least a Grade 6. Students who have Level 2ICT qualifications (including GCSE ICT) will students will develop Computer Science or Computing-basednot be accepted onto the course.An APS of 4.25 or above. the ability to analyse higher level or degree course. The course is problems in computational also suitable for students seeking to go into a terms through practical experience of career in Computing (e.g. software development solving such problems including writing or programming) or an apprenticeship. programs to do so. Super-curricular Opportunities Regional and Opportunities to University workshops national maintain the school’s for programming and competitions website and social animation media platforms17

A Level Courses Dance Links with other COURSE TITLE  courses Dance HILLVIEW COURSE CODE What will I study? A Level Dance complements Da many other subjects, most COURSE LEVEL  Level 3Students will study the practical notably; Art, Biology, Drama, choreography for three, four or EXAMINATION BOARD  AQAand theoretical aspects of English, History, Music and five dancers, in response to an SUBJECT SPECIFIC ENTRANCE CRITERIA GCSE Dance Grade 5 or above and/orcontemporary dance PE. externally set task. equivalent experience. An APS or 4.25 or above.performance, choreography and • Component Two: Critical 18appreciation. The A Level Dance Engagement Writtencourse extends students’ knowledge and Examination, 50% of the overall qualification.understanding of dance as an art form through Students will develop an in-depth knowledgedeveloping technique, creativity and analytical and understanding of ‘Rooster’ by Christopherskills. Bruce and ‘Sutra’ by Sidi Larbi Cherkaoui, as wellThe course also provides exciting learning as their corresponding areas of study, Rambertopportunities through which students will Dance Company and The Independentdevelop a broad range of skills such as strength, Contemporary Dance Scene in Britain.stamina, musicality, creativity, problem-solving Where will it lead?and effective communication.• Component One: Performance and A Level Dance at Hillview prepares studentsChoreography Practical Examination, 50% of the for professional dance training and universityoverall qualification. study. Dance enables the development of skillsStudents will learn and perform a solo which which are highly sought after by many differentis linked to a specific practitioner within the area employers and could lead onto a variety ofof study. Students must be able to perform as a careers such as dancer/performer,soloist for a minimum of two minutes and in a choreographer, director, stage manager, dancequartet in a live performance setting. Students critic, physiotherapist, movement therapist,will create an original piece of group dance teacher and many more.Super-curricular OpportunitiesBiennial New York Hillview Senior Dance Company. LeadingDance Trip. workshops and clubs for younger students as Dance Ambassadors. Theatre trips. Practical Numerous performance workshops from opportunities e.g. the annual Hillview industry Dance Platform event at the EM professionals. Forster Theatre in Tonbridge.

Drama A Level Courses What will I study? Students will develop their acting skills and the – includes both an extract from prescribed plays ability to work creatively with and a monologue from another others. Students will study Links with other text. different theatre practitioners courses • Component 3: 40% Theatre as well as modern and classical Makers in Practice - this is a texts through practical Dance, English Literature, written examination and exploration and research. Film Studies, Music and includes reviewing a live theatre There are three main Media Studies performance and writing about performances during the course; contrasting texts as a performer, a directed role in a play, a designer and director. monologue and a group-devised piece of Where will it lead? theatre. Students usually choose to act but it isCOURSE TITLE  possible to complete units as a designer. There are many university or drama schoolDramaHILLVIEW COURSE CODE  The A Level Drama qualification has three courses available. Students taking A LevelDrCOURSE LEVEL  assessed components: Drama develop the skills to progress intoLevel 3EXAMINATION BOARD  • Component 1: 40% Devising - students will performing, stage management, journalism,EdexcelSUBJECT SPECIFIC ENTRANCE CRITERIA devise a performance based on an extract from teaching, law and the caring professions.Grade 5 or above in GCSE Drama.An APS of 4.25 or above. a performance text and an influential theatre Theatre studies improve students’ confidence,19 practitioner. communication and presentation skills which are • Component 2: 20% Text in Performance vital for success in many careers. Super-curricular Opportunities Additional Arts Award We actively look for opportunities to engage with a range qualifications. of professional practitioners within the Performing Arts Industry. Previous examples have included: Frantic Assembly, Kate Griffiths, a make-up artist who has a wealth of experience in stage, television and special effects, and True Edge, who train students in stage combat. Trips to see Theatre productions at school and at professional live theatre venues where students have the opportunity to performances. both perform and work back-stage.

A Level Courses English Language and LiteratureWhat will I Study?The A Level English Language and Literature • One set prose fiction ‘anchor text’course allows students to develop as • One other literary text, thematically linked toindependent, confident and reflective readers the anchor textand writers. For the coursework element, students will beThe course helps students to explore the guided in the choice of a theme, studying onerelationship of language and literature through a fiction and one non-fiction text relating to theirwide range of reading opportunities, critical chosen topic. These texts will be used as thereading of and response to both literary and stimuli for two pieces of original creativenon-literary texts, as well as writing for writing, with accompanyinga variety of audiences and purposes. Links commentaries. Students will explore a widerange of literary, non-literary and with other Where will it lead? courses COURSE TITLE  English Language and Literaturedigital texts from the 20th and Drama, Media, The qualities of oral and written HILLVIEW COURSE CODE  Ll21st centuries. The course will Film Studies and communication that are gained COURSE LEVEL  Level 3focus on the ways in which History. through the course, combined EXAMINATION BOARD  Edexcel‘voices’ are used or crafted in a with the high level of skills acquired SUBJECT SPECIFIC ENTRANCE CRITERIA Grade 5 or above in GCSE English Languagevariety of genres, encouraging the in self-reliant study, provide a firm and English Literature. An APS of 4.75 or above.integrated analysis of linguistic and literary basis for future employment. 20features. Those who study English go on to a variety ofThe texts studied for examination will include: different careers including: Broadcast and Print• A variety of non-literary and digital texts from Journalism, Multimedia, Arts Administration,an anthology Advertising and Marketing, Primary and• One literary drama text Secondary Teaching and Law.Super-curricular Opportunities The study of Shakespeare is supported by Visits from guest speakers visiting the Globe theatre and taking part who talk to our students in a theatre workshop. about careers relevant to English, including publishing, journalism and fiction writing.Annual trip to The Guardiannewspaper, during which students Theatre visits allow studentswork with Guardian staff to to attend productions of theproduce articles to a professional drama texts studied.standard.

English Literature A Level Courses What will I study? This course encourages students to develop an required to produce a comparative critical interest in and enjoyment of English Literature, study of two texts, at least one of which must through reading widely, critically and have been written pre-1900, on a theme of independently, across centuries, genre your choice.  and gender. This aspect of the course encourages Students will experience an extensive range autonomous personal reading, with teacher of views about texts and how to read them and guidance on appropriate text choices and will investigate the wider social and historical combinations, providing a challenging and context of their production and reception. wide-ranging opportunity for independent The course focuses on close textual study. analysis, the relationship between texts and the contexts within Links which they are written, received with other Where will it lead? coursesCOURSE TITLE  The qualities of oral and writtenEnglish LiteratureHILLVIEW COURSE CODE  and understood, and how groups Drama, Media, communication that are gainedLiCOURSE LEVEL  of texts fit into themes. Film Studies and through the course, combinedLevel 3EXAMINATION BOARD  For examination, the set texts History. with the extensive skills acquiredEdexcelSUBJECT SPECIFIC ENTRANCE CRITERIA studied across the three papers will through self-reliant study, provide aGrade 6 or above in GCSE English Literatureand Grade 5 or above in GCSE English include two collections of poetry, two firm basis for future employment.Language. An APS of 4.75 or above. pieces of prose, one Shakespeare and one Those who study English go on to a variety21 modern drama text.  of different careers, including: Broadcast and Students will also analyse and respond to one Print Journalism, Multimedia, Arts unseen poem, comparing it to a known poem. Administration, Advertising and Marketing, For the coursework element, students are Primary and Secondary Teaching and Law. Super-curricular Opportunities Theatre visits allow students to Annual trip to The Guardian attend productions of the newspaper, during which students work with drama texts studied. Guardian staff to produce articles to a professional standard. Visits from guest speakers who talk to our students about The study of Shakespeare is careers relevant to English, supported by visiting the Globe including publishing, journalism theatre and taking part in a and fiction writing. theatre workshop.

A Level Courses Film StudiesWhat will I study? • Documentary FilmFilm Studies utilises many of the critical skills • Silent Cinemadeveloped through the study of English • Experimental FilmLiterature and allows students to express these Component 3through a visual medium. The practical coursework elements giveStudents are introduced to a wide variety of students the opportunity to make their ownfilms originating from diverse cultures films, develop their own screenplays andand communities, with the aim of Links with storyboards whilst also requiringboth enhancing their critical other courses them to undertake research on aappreciation of such art forms as topic/aspect of film of their ownwell as honing their ability to English Literature, Film choosing.critically analyse texts. Studies, History, Psychology, Film studied include:Assessment: 70% written Sociology, Art and Casablanca, Bonnie and Clyde, COURSE TITLE  Film Studiesexam, 30% coursework. The Photography. La La Land, Trainspotting, Pan’s HILLVIEW COURSE CODE  Fstwo-year course is divided into Labyrinth, Amy, the films of COURSE LEVEL  Level 3three components: Buster Keaton and Pulp Fiction. EXAMINATION BOARD  WJEC / EDUQASComponent 1 Where will it lead? SUBJECT SPECIFIC ENTRANCE CRITERIA• Hollywood 1930 – 1990 Grade 5 or above in English Language or Literature• American Film since 2005 Film Studies students can progress into a wide 22• British Film since 1995 range of careers such as journalism, marketing,Component 2 graphic design, film production, public relations• Global Film and publishing.Super-curricular Opportunities Industry experts Departmental blog, YouTube as guest speakers. channel and internal social networking.Workshops run by Access to theexternal professionals Hillview cinema.Trips to the End of year ExternalBritish Film Hillview ‘Oscars’ competitions.Institute. ceremony.

French A Level Courses What will I study? Students will study technological and social autonomy, resourcefulness, creativity and change, looking at diversity and the benefits it critical thinking. brings. Throughout their studies, students will learn They will study highlights of French-speaking the language in the context of French-speaking artistic culture, including francophone music countries and the issues and influences which and cinema, and learn about political have shaped them. engagement and who wields political Students will study texts and films and power in the French-speaking Links with have the opportunity to carry out world. other courses independent research on a topic of personal interest, relating to a Students also explore the influence of the past on Business Studies, Travel and country or countries whereCOURSE TITLE  present-day French-speaking Tourism, Spanish, English French is spoken.French communities. Literature and Drama.HILLVIEW COURSE CODE  Students will develop theirFr Where will it lead?COURSE LEVEL  ability to interact effectively with There are many university coursesLevel 3 users of the language through and career paths available to A LevelEXAMINATION BOARD AQA engaging with authentic spoken and French students, such as TranslationSUBJECT SPECIFIC ENTRANCE CRITERIA written sources in French. Studies, Literature and Journalism.Grade 6 or above in GCSE French and an APS4.75 or above. Students will be also These include online media, intellectually Language Studies and Linguistics coursesinterviewed by a language teacher in Frenchand English. They will need to demonstrate a stimulating texts, films and other materials. develop many key skills useful in the workplace.keen and active interest in the culture andcurrent affairs of the country as well as strong They will develop transferrable skills such aslinguistic skills. Super-curricular Opportunities Trips to France. Trips to the Trinity Theatre in Tunbridge Wells Opportunities to work to watch French films. with primary school language students. Events at the French Institute in London.23

A Level Courses GeographyWhat will I study? Links with geography. A 3000 COURSE TITLE  other courses Geography HILLVIEW COURSE CODE  Business Studies, Biology, Gg COURSE LEVEL This is an issues-based approach to Chemistry, Mathematics, English, – 4000 word Level 3 EXAMINATION BOARD studying Geography, enabling History, Media Studies, PE, investigation report Edexcel SUBJECT SPECIFIC ENTRANCE CRITERIAstudents to explore and evaluate Drama, ICT, Health and will be produced. Grade 4 or above in GCSE Geography on the Higher Paper. An APS of 4.25 or above.contemporary geographical Social Care, RS Key issues include: 24questions and challenges facing the and Languages. the local and globalworld today. impacts of globalisation,Over the duration of the A Level responses to hazards, managingGeography course students will develop an water insecurity and climate change.in-depth understanding of physical and human Students will be required to read widely andGeography, the complexity of people and undertake independent research.environmental questions and issues, and to Where will it lead?become critical, reflective and independentlearners. Geography can take you anywhere! There areThe course consists of four compulsory many university courses available that link toelements, including three examinations: Physical Geography; from Accountancy, Travel,paper, Human paper, Synoptic paper. Conservation, Ecology, Geology, Town Planning,Students also complete an Independent Management and European Studies, to ResourceInvestigation (coursework) - students will be Management and Retail Management - the list isrequired to attend a minimum of four days of endless! You can of course study a variety offieldwork, which will support geographical Human and/or Physical Geography courses too.understanding in both human and physicalSuper-curricular OpportunitiesThe Geography Day trips to Margate, Visits toDepartment runs Hastings and Stratford. exhibitions and museums,trips to Naples such as the Crystal Citiesand Iceland The Royal Geographical Association exhibition, London competitions, such as Young Lectures at the local branch of Geographer of the Year, the Geographical Association, The Phillip’s World Royal Holloway University and Photography. Royal Geographical Association.

Government & Politics A Level Courses What will I study? Lively, relevant, controversial… there are core ideologies of Liberalism, Conservatism and many ways to describe A Level Government Socialism and then one other of either and Politics. Nationalism or Feminism. Covering news and current affairs from the UK and US, it will help you understand how the Where will it lead? UK is run whilst developing research, written It’s ideal if you’re considering and debating skills. The A Level consists of three studying Politics, Sociology, units, each with a 2 hour exam and each Ethics, Advertising or Journalism worth 33.3% of the total grade. at university and is highly Paper 1: Government and Politics of the UK. This unit explores the Links with regarded by employers in other courses industries including politics,COURSE TITLE  interrelationships of different key History, Sociology, international organisations, theGovernment and Politics aspects of British politics in order Geography, Media media, government and the civilHILLVIEW COURSE CODE Go to understand and appreciate the service.COURSE LEVEL  complexities of the system inLevel 3 the UK.EXAMINATION BOARD AQA Paper 2: Government and Politics of theSUBJECT SPECIFIC ENTRANCE CRITERIA USA. This unit explores the nature and sourcesGrade 6 in English and / or a humanitiessubject. of the US political system as a comparativeAn APS of 4.75 or above. study to the UK exploring issues such as civil rights, pressure groups and electoral systems. Paper 3: Political ideas This final unit is made up of the study of the Super-curricular Opportunities Trips to parliament Guest speakers including Links to Amnesty local politicians International25

A Level Courses Links with History other courses COURSE TITLE  Politics, English, History HILLVIEW COURSE CODE What will I study? Religious Studies and and groups? Hi Classical Civilisation • Unit 2: Democracy and COURSE LEVEL History develops students’ independent Level 3 EXAMINATION BOARD thought and analytical skills and requires Nazism: Germany, 1918– AQA SUBJECT SPECIFIC ENTRANCE CRITERIAexcellent communication skills. 1945 Grade 5 or above in GCSE History and Grade 5 or above in GCSE English.Students will be required to present the This option provides for the in depth study of An APS of 4.25 or above.results of research both in independent work a period of German history during which a 26and in the context of group discussions. Wider newly developed democratic form ofreading is essential. The course comprises of government gave way to a dictatorial Nazithree units. Two units are assessed by final regime. It explores political concepts such asexamination, each worth 40% of the total A ‘right’ and ‘left’, nationalism and liberalism asLevel. The third unit is assessed by an historical well as ideological concepts such as racialism,investigation of 4000 words. anti-Semitism and social Darwinism. It also• Unit 1: The Tudors: England, 1485–1603 encourages reflection on how governmentsThis unit allows students to study in breadth work and the problems of democratic states asissues of change, continuity, cause and well as consideration of what creates andconsequence in this period through the sustains a dictatorship.following key questions: • Unit 3: Historical investigation. An• How effectively did the Tudors restore and independent research project on either 100develop the powers of the monarchy? years of British warfare 1850-1950 or Tsardom• In what ways and how effectively was to Communism: Russia 1860-1960.England governed during this period? Where will it lead?• How did relations with foreign powerschange and how was the succession secured? There are many university courses available to• How did English society and economy change students who have studied History at A Level,and with what effects? such as History, Ancient History, Classical• How far did intellectual and religious ideas Civilisation and Archaeology which could lead tochange and develop and with what effects? a range of career possibilities from Museum• How important was the role of key individuals Curator to Law and Journalism.Super-curricular OpportunitiesOn-line Visits to Study tripsModern localHistory historicalJournals sites

Mathematics A Level Courses What will I study? Where will it lead? The Mathematics A Level course covers Pure Mathematics is fundamental for a wide variety Mathematics and Applied Mathematics. The of Higher Education courses and careers. Maths syllabus is divided in a simple 2:1 ratio of pure is essential if you wish to study Maths or to applied content. Engineering and is advisable for Economics, The Pure Mathematics Business, Computing, I.T. and elements of the course include Links with Sciences. Mathematics is also algebra, geometry, calculus, other courses very much welcomed for series and trigonometry. The Medicine, Dentistry, Veterinary Applied Mathematics elements Mathematics combines well Science and Architecture. are split between Statistics andCOURSE TITLE  Mechanics. Statistics is the with most other subjects,Mathematics study of the collection, presentation and analysis of particularly the Sciences,HILLVIEW COURSE CODE Ma Social Sciences, BusinessCOURSE LEVEL  Studies and ICT.Level 3 data. Mechanics is a study of theEXAMINATION BOARD Edexcel mathematics of movement,SUBJECT SPECIFIC ENTRANCE CRITERIA including Newton’s laws of motions, theGrade A / Grade 7 or higher in GCSEMathematics. formulae concerned with acceleration, velocityAn APS of 4.75 or above. and displacement, vectors and force diagrams. It will be examined through three examination papers at the end of Year 13. There will be two Pure Mathematics papers and one Applied Mathematics paper. Super-curricular Opportunities Mentoring younger students Managing the budget Sitting on the school’s Charities for the Sixth Form Committee with budgeting and Prom financial planning27

A Level Courses Media StudiesWhat will I study? Links with COURSE TITLE  other courses Media StudiesHow can we interpret the world around us?Whether that be through access to the digital English Literature, Film HILLVIEW COURSE CODE innovations of the last thirty years or through Studies, History, Psychology, Msthe traditional channels of print and broadcast,we are bombarded with thousands of messages Sociology, Art and COURSE LEVEL on a daily basis. Photography. Level 3 The A Level Media Studies course aims to Where will it lead? EXAMINATION BOARD equip students with the critical and practical Eduqas / WJECskills to allow them to make sense of the Media Studies students can progress into a wideincreasingly complex times in which we live. range of careers such as journalism, marketing, graphic design, film production, public relations Assessment: 70% written exam, 30% and publishing.coursework. The two year course is divided into3 components.• Component 1: Media Products, Industriesand Audiences• Component 2: Television in the Global Age,Magazines: Mainstream and Alternative, OnlineMedia• Component 3: A cross-media productionfrom a choice of briefs set by the awardingbody, applying knowledge and understanding ofthe key concepts studied.Super-curricular Opportunities SUBJECT SPECIFIC ENTRANCE CRITERIA Grade 5 or above in English Language orIndustry Workshops run by external Departmental blog, Literature.experts as professionals. YouTube channel and An APS of 4.25 or above.guest internal social networking.speakers. 28 Cross-curricular and key stage projects.Trips to the End of year Hillview ExternalBritish Film ‘Oscars’ ceremony. competitions.Institute.

Music A Level Courses What will I study? The A Level Music course provides students Students produce a total of two compositions, with the opportunity to study music in an one to a brief set by the exam board and one integrated way with a broad and balanced either free composition or to a brief. outlook. • Component 3: Appraising: 40% listening and Students will study music as a written examination. practical, intellectual, and creative Links with Students will study set works within subject, covering areas such as other courses a range of different styles of music. performing and composing. The A Level Music course requires Students will explore a wide range Music Technology, students to apply their knowledge of different types of music over Drama, Dance, Maths, to unfamiliar set works, testing the two years including: vocal Physics and Art. their knowledge of the musicalCOURSE TITLE  music, instrumental music, music for elements and how these areMusicHILLVIEW COURSE CODE  film, popular music, jazz, fusion and implemented into a piece of music.MuCOURSE LEVEL  new directions. Where will it lead?Level 3 • Component 1: Performing: 30% externallyEXAMINATION BOARD Edexcel assessed. Students are required to perform one There are many university courses and musicSUBJECT SPECIFIC ENTRANCE CRITERIAGrade 5 in GCSE Music and the ability to read or more pieces as part of a public recital, as colleges available. Music students can progressmusic notation and play a musical instrumentto at least Grade 5. either a soloist (instrumental or singing) or in an onto a wide range of careers includingAn APS of 4.25 or above. ensemble. performing, composing, teaching, music therapy,29 • Component 2: Composing: 30% externally librarianship, publishing and broadcasting. assessed coursework. Super-curricular Opportunities As a Performing Arts College the Visits to see Musical The annual Music Department at Hillview Theatre Productions in Hillview offers an excellent range of London’s West End and ‘Stars in their super-curricular opportunities international choir trips Eyes’ show including: Rock Band, Orchestra, to Europe. and the school Hillview Singers, production are both Show Choir, Flute performed in professional Group and Arts external venues. Award.

A Level Courses Music TechnologyWhat will I study? Links with other courses Music, Drama, Dance,Students will develop and use a Maths, Physics and Art. listening exam at the end of thevariety of Music and Music year. Furthermore, students will beTechnology skills such as MIDI taught how to operate a Digitalsequencing and multi-track recording, Audio Workstation, learning to mixas well as arranging skills, to produce a with reverb, delay, equalisation and otherportfolio of work that consists of the following: effects to produce a finished master recording.• A recreation of a pop song using only MIDI There are three areas of study:synth instruments and using Reason or Cubase • The Principles and Practice of Musiccomputer software. Technology• A composition and arrangement based on a • Popular Music Styles since 1910creative brief. • The Development of Technology-based Music• A multi-track recording of a song of their Where will it lead? COURSE TITLE choice which includes drums, guitar and vocal Music Technologymixing. There are many university courses and music HILLVIEW COURSE CODE  MtThis course also provides students with the colleges available to students who study A Level COURSE LEVEL opportunity to study the styles most common in Music Technology. Students typically go on to Level 3popular music. Students are required to study have careers in a wide range of jobs such as film EXAMINATION BOARD  Edexcelthe development of popular music styles from composer, sound designer, producer, recording SUBJECT SPECIFIC ENTRANCE CRITERIA1910 through to the present day. Two special engineer, sound technician, live sound engineer, Any student meeting the Hillview entrance criteria is eligible for this coursefocus styles will be selected each year for more DJ/remixer, music editor and video gamein depth study and culminate in a two hour composer.Super-curricular OpportunitiesStudents can record their own Trips to professional recordingand others’ songs in Song Writing studios in London.Club. Producing a mastered CD of Students have the opportunity to Hillview talent including take on the role of sound recording and mixing choirs assistants for the school musical and solo singers. and other live performances. 30

Psychology A Level Courses What will I study? Where will it lead? Psychology is the study of the brain and human Psychology provides a useful foundation for any behaviour and is therefore directly relevant to job, as you will nearly always be working with every-day life. people, whatever career path you follow. It focuses on why people behave as they do. However, it is particularly valuable as For example, what makes people obey, what preparation for a career in Teaching, Journalism, happens inside our brain or what makes some Social Work, Law and Medicine. people more likely to be a In order to work as a criminal than others? Links with other Chartered Psychologist, you will Students will follow the courses need to gain a degree in Psychology and then undertake following units: • Unit 1: Introductory Topics in Biology, Sociology, Media further work and study a PhDCOURSE TITLE  Psychology (Social influence, Studies, Health and Social level.PsychologyHILLVIEW COURSE CODE  Memory, Attachment and Care and Religious Studies.PyCOURSE LEVEL  Psychopathology)Level 3EXAMINATION BOARD  • Unit 2: Psychology in ContextAQASUBJECT SPECIFIC ENTRANCE CRITERIA (Approaches in Psychology,Grade 6 or above in GCSE English, in additionto a Grade 6 or above in GCSE Mathematics Biopsychology and research methods)and/or a Science.An APS of 4.75 or above. • Unit 3: Issues and Options in Psychology31 (Issues and debates in Psychology, Cognition and Development, Schizophrenia and Addiction) All exams are taken at the end of Year 13 and have equal weighting. Super-curricular Opportunities Annual trip to a Visiting guest speakers from the A programme of external events to Psychology University of Kent and the attend, sourced by the Psychology conference featuring Applied Clinical Psychology Subject Ambassadors. high profile key psychologists. Doctorate Tailored additional programme at projects to suit Canterbury career ambitions. Christchurch University.

A Level Courses Links with Religious Studies other courses COURSE TITLE  English Literature, Religious Studies HILLVIEW COURSE CODE  Sociology, Psychology students will be examining the Rs COURSE LEVEL What will I study? and History. following issues: Level 3 EXAMINATION BOARD The A Level Religious Studies Component 1: Philosophy of AQA SUBJECT SPECIFIC ENTRANCE CRITERIAcourse requires students to think Religion and Ethics Grade 6 in GCSE English Language. An APS of 4.25 or above.critically about their own views and • Arguments for the existence of God 32opinions relating to religion, beauty, life and • Evil and sufferingdeath, humour and the mere existence of life. It • Issues of human life and deathis an inclusive subject, designed for people of • Introduction to meta-ethicsany faith and people who have no faith. • Free will and moral responsibilityStudents will learn how to construct well- • Bentham and Kantinformed, reasoned arguments, substantiated by Component 2: Study of Christianity and itsrelevant evidence and also how to critically Dialogues with Philosophy and Ethicsanalyse and evaluate the views of scholars and • Sources of wisdom and authorityacademics from across the past 3,000 years of • God/gods/ultimate realityphilosophical and ethical thought. It will also • Expression of religious identityfocus on the contrasts between Eastern and • Religion, gender and sexualityWestern thought along with atheistic belief • Religion and sciencesystems such as Humanism. • Religion and secularisationThe Religious Studies A Level is a broad • Religion and religious pluralismcourse designed to encourage students todevelop an interest in the rigorous study of Where will it lead?religion and belief and how it relates to thewider world and their own values, opinions and This subject can also be used to support entryattitudes. Assessment takes place at the end of into higher education courses, especiallyYear 13 and is 100% external examination. Over Religious Studies, Theology, Philosophy, Law,the duration of the two year A Level course, Sociology and the Social Sciences.Super-curricular Opportunities Lectures and talks given Visits to key places of Many university philosophy by some renowned worship in London, as departments hold regular religious leaders and well as the National essay competitions for A current philosophers, Gallery and British Level students to enter. such as Richard Dawkins, MuseumStephen Law, Keith Ward and RowanWilliams.

Sociology A Level Courses What will I study? Beliefs in society, including the role of Sociology is the study of society and social religion, types of religious organisation, and behaviour. It is a social science that uses data science and political ideology as belief systems from various sources to analyse trends in the Sociological theory and research methods, way that societies are organised, including how including perspectives such as feminism and groups in societies interact and the roles that Marxism, as well as factors influencing choices institutions play in society. in sociological research design Sociology also involves thinking Current affairs and issues in society critically and forming reasoned Links with today, such as globalisation, social arguments using philosophicalCOURSE TITLE  perspectives that attempt to other courses differentiation, culture andSociology explain social behaviour. Media Studies, Geography, identityHILLVIEW COURSE CODE  The A Level Sociology courseSo covers: English, Religious Studies Assessment takes place at theCOURSE LEVEL  and Psychology. end of Year 13 and is 100%Level 3 external exam (three exams ofEXAMINATION BOARD AQA Education, including the role of two hours each).SUBJECT SPECIFIC ENTRANCE CRITERIA education, social policy and Where will it lead?Grade 5 in GCSE English Language educational attainment of differentAn APS of 4.5 or above genders, ethnicities and social classes There are numerous Sociology and Criminology Families and households, including related university courses. Sociology is also an demographic trends in UK families, changes in extremely valuable subject for anyone thinking the nature of family, childhood and the position of working in the “people centred” professions of women e.g. teaching, social work, academic research, Crime and deviance, including perspectives on the police, law and civil service. why crimes are committed, types of crime and criminological research Super-curricular Opportunities Subject Visits e.g. courts of Trips to specialists Law, places of Sociology as guest worship, universities conferences. speakers. etc.33

A Level Courses Weald of Kent Collaboration Chemistry & PhysicsWhat will I study? What will I study?This course is delivered in collaboration with the Weald of The Chemistry course offers a flexible approachKent Grammar School and takes a content-led approach to where the specification is divided into modules eachlearning Physics. covering key areas.Topics covered range from the smallest of subatomic Teaching of practical skills is integrated with the theoreticalparticles to the vast history of the Universe, alongside relevant topics and both are examined through written papers. There isapplications in Engineering and Medical Physics. The academic no coursework.rigour of the subject is supplemented with exciting super- • Module 1 – Development of practical skills COURSE TITLE  Chemistry / Physicscurricular opportunities, including an opportunity to visit the • Module 2 – Foundations of Chemistry e.g. atoms, amount, HILLVIEW COURSE CODE CERN facilities in Geneva. redox and structure & bonding Ch / PhEmploying a wide range of teaching and learning styles, • Module 3 – Periodic table and energy COURSE LEVEL  Level 3activities introduce content, skills and experimental • Module 4 – Core Organic Chemistry e.g. hydrocarbons, EXAMINATION BOARD techniques. Physics students will undertake regular hands-on isomerism and infra-red spectroscopy OCRpractical work, working on twelve key practical skills. A log • Module 5 – Physical Chemistry and transition elements SUBJECT SPECIFIC ENTRANCE CRITERIAbook will be used to demonstrate competence in these skills • Module 6 – Organic Chemistry and analysis, e.g. carbonyls Chemistry: An APS of at least 5.5 is required, together with ain order to gain the Science Practical Endorsement. and nuclear magnetic resonance minimum of a Grade 5 in English Language or Literature and aThere are 3 written papers and no coursework. All papers Examination papers will incorporate multiple-choice Grade 6 in Maths. Students are also required to have a Grade 6may include: multiple-choice; short open; open-response; questions, short answer question styles (structured questions, in Chemistry.calculations and extended writing questions. problem-solving, calculations, practical) and extended Physics: An APS of at least 5.5 is required, together with a minimumThe module content is as follows: response questions. of a Grade 5 in English Language or Literature and a Grade 6 in• Development of Practical Skills • Paper 1 - Periodic table, elements and physical Chemistry Maths. Students are also required to have a Grade 6 in Physics.• Foundations of Physics • Paper 2 - Synthesis and analytical techniques• Forces and Motion • Paper 3 - Unified Chemistry• Electrons, Photons and Waves Links with Practical endorsement – Students achieve a• Newtonian World and Astrophysics other courses pass or fail. This is independent of their final• Particles and Medical Physics grade but is recorded on their exam certificate.Where will it lead? Biology, Maths To achieve a pass, students have to and Psychology successfully carry out twelve specifiedThe UK economy desperately needs people practical experiments including a formalwith science qualifications, Physicists and write-up.Engineers. Other qualifications that use the skills Where will it lead?taught at A Level are Maths, Medicine, and anythingrelated to Finance. Research has shown that Physics graduates There are many courses at University that require Chemistryhave the potential to earn more than graduates from many as a prerequisite such as Chemistry, Chemical engineering andother subjects. Medicine. A Level in Chemistry is also a preferred qualification for Law and Business courses. 34

Applied Business Applied GeneralCOURSE TITLE  Links withLevel 3 Extended Certificate in Applied other coursesBusinessHILLVIEW COURSE CODE  What will I study? Psychology and Sociology. issues that enterprises need toBa The General AppliedCOURSE LEVEL Level 3 Students will study the concepts Business qualification is consider in order to beEXAMINATION BOARD AQA and techniques that are used in also useful for any student successful. managing and running a aspiring to reach In Year 13, the examined business. This course is management level in the topic is ‘Managing and Leading designed for students who excel public or private sector, or People’ looking at how at coursework and enjoy alternatively run their own managers motivate and lead applying theory to real-life business. employees using different situations. leadership styles. The two Over the duration of the two coursework units require years assessment is based on the following: students to create their own business idea, • Three coursework units marked internally developing a business plan and a marketing • One external assessment marked by AQA communications plan. • Two examinations with the option of a Where will it lead? re-take for those students wishing to improve their grade. There are many university courses available such In Year 12, the coursework involves studying as Business Management courses or joint how Merlin Entertainment, owner of Thorpe honours courses where Business, or an aspect of Park, is run. The externally assessed unit looks Business such as Marketing, is matched with at how entrepreneurs identify and develop another subject. business opportunities, with the students General Applied Business develops a practical creating their own idea. understanding of the way businesses operate The examined topic is ‘Financial Planning and and will therefore prepare students for a wide Analysis’ which involves exploring the financial range of business related career paths.SUBJECT SPECIFIC ENTRANCE CRITERIA Super-curricular OpportunitiesGCSE Business Studies, Business V-Cert orBTEC First Award in Business are preferred but Students take part in a number of There are a number ofnot necessary. external business and entrepreneurial guest speakers from the challenges during the course. world of business invited35 Year 12 students take part in a into the school to talk regional business challenge run by the Institute of about their area of expertise such as the Chartered Accountants for England and Wales Marketing Director of The Assembly (ICAEW). Halls in Tunbridge Wells.

Applied General Applied ScienceWhat will I study? standard solutions, spectroscopy.This course is designed for students who are Calorimeterinterested in learning about the sector Chromatographyalongside other fields of study, with a view to Working in a laboratory, safe workingprogressing to a wide range of higher education practices and responsibilities and employabilitycourses, not necessarily limited to Applied skills.Science. Students will study four units over the • Unit 3: Scientific Investigations (a hightwo years. emphasis on the use of practical skills and• Unit 1: Principles and Applications of students working independently to devise theirScience own investigations based around the Structure and bonding leading on Links with topics outlined below) COURSE TITLE to production and uses of other courses Enzymes, diffusion of BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate insubstances in relation to their molecules, energy content of Applied Scienceproperties. Mathematics, Physics, fuels and electrical circuits. HILLVIEW COURSE CODE  StStructure and function of Biology, Chemistry, Health • Unit 8: Physiology of COURSE LEVEL cells and tissues specifically and Social Care, Childcare human body systems Level 3looking at human cells such as Psychology, Sociology, Disorders of the EXAMINATION BOARD  Edexcelmuscle and exploring ideas Geography and ICT. musculoskeletal system, SUBJECT SPECIFIC ENTRANCE CRITERIAabout nerves and synapses. Disorders of the lymphatic system Two grade 4s or above in GCSE Core Science, Additional Science, Triple Science or FurtherWaves and communication; waves in and their treatments, Digestive system Additional Science. An APS of 4.25 or above.music, optical fibres in communications and and treatments of nutritional deficiency.medicine. Where will it lead? • Unit 2: Practical Scientific Procedures andTechniques (focuses on the practical use of The requirements of the qualification will meanlaboratory equipment and the applications of that students develop the transferable andthe various techniques) higher order skills which are valued by higherConcentration of solutions and producing education providers and employers.Super-curricular OpportunitiesField work visit Guest speakers including a midwife, a nurse and a Trip to a research scientist. working laboratory 36

Childcare & Education Applied General What will I study? This qualification has been designed for learners • Providing safe environments for children who want to work in early years childcare and • Child health education. • Play and learning Students will gain knowledge, understanding • Children’s additional needs and skills across a range of key subject areas: the • Observation, assessment and planning stages and sequences of child development, Students will produce coursework for each of children’s needs in relation to emotional these units through classroom based and physical well-being, the role of learning, supported by experience in a the early years practitioner in Links with real work environment. There is an maintaining a healthy and safe environment for children, other courses eighth assessment method which safeguarding children and child protection, theoretical Psychology, English, Health is an Effective Practice Study approaches to play and learning,COURSE TITLE  and Social Care, Applied (externally set and externallyNCFE CACHE Technical Level 3 Certificate inChildcare and Education Science and Biology. marked) which is a synopticHILLVIEW COURSE CODE  piece of research or ‘controlledCe the role of play in relation to coursework’.COURSE LEVEL Level 3 children’s learning and development, Where will it lead? working in partnership to meet children’sEXAMINATION BOARD NCFE additional needs and child observation and Learners can progress into Higher Education or aSUBJECT SPECIFIC ENTRANCE CRITERIA assessment. wide range of supervised job roles in theAny student meeting the Sixth Form entrancecriteria is eligible for this course. The certificate is comprised of seven statutory, voluntary or private sectors e.g. mandatory units which cover the following key practitioner in day nurseries, practitioner in subject areas: nursery schools, practitioner in reception classes • Child development from conception to seven in primary schools, pre-school worker, home years based childcare and nanny. • Children’s health and well-being Super-curricular Opportunities Talks and sessions Students complete compulsory led by the manager work experience in a variety of of Hillview’s childcare settings, working with on-site nursery. children between 0-7 years of age.37

Applied General Health and Social CareWhat will I study? Coursework - The Diploma learners will alsoThis course provides robust study:opportunities for learners to Links with • Enquiries into Currentdevelop their knowledge andunderstanding of a wide range other courses Research in Health and Socialof subject areas relating tohealth and social care Biology, Applied Science, Care – externally set taskprovision, but is useful in anyarea of employment which Childcare, Dance, Drama, • Principles of Safe Practice ininvolves working with people. Sport, Art, Applied Business, Health and Social Care – Psychology, Sociology and coursework English. • Promoting Public Health – courseworkIt is offered here at Hillview as a • Work Experience in Healthtwo year course with the option of it and Social Care – coursework withbeing worth the equivalent of one or two A compulsory placement hours COURSE TITLE  Health and Social CareLevels. The topics studied vary according to the BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate (equivalent of one A Level)specific course with differing assessment types Where will it lead? BTEC Level 3 National Diploma (equivalent of 2 A Levels)and weighting. Students can progress into both employment HILLVIEW COURSE CODE Learners of both courses will study units and further study in all types of care – Hc / Hdcovering topics including: social, health, child or public services. Hillview COURSE LEVEL  Level 3• Human Lifespan Development – examined students have elected to study Child, Mental• Working in Health and Social Care - and Adult Nursing, Midwifery, Paramedicalexamined Science, Youth Work, Social Work, Primary• Meeting Individual Care and Support Needs School Teaching, Forensic Science, Child Studies,– coursework Human Resource and many other interesting• Supporting Individuals with Additional Needs courses at university.Super-curricular Opportunities EXAMINATION BOARD  Edexcel Guest speakers Additional First Aid qualification. from a variety of SUBJECT SPECIFIC ENTRANCE CRITERIA backgrounds Compulsory work experience Any student meeting the Sixth Form entrance – Neonatal nurses, placements in a wide range of health criteria is eligible for this course. social workers, and social care settings.retired Head of Adult Social Care,carers and many more. 38

Musical Theatre Applied General What will I Study? The course is a fusion of Music, Dance and performing musical theatre to a professional Drama and students will attend lessons in all standard. three disciplines. They will learn the skills to Students will also participate in workshops led develop and progress as a Musical Theatre by professionals within the industry, performer. designed to equip them with the Students will work practically Links with knowledge and expertise required towards performances, in addition other courses to succeed as a performer. to completing written assignments where they will Drama, Dance and Where will it lead? evaluate their understanding of Music. This course prepares students for practitioners and theatrical styles. a career in Music, Entertainment,COURSE TITLE  This course enables students to Performance Support and MusicalBTEC Extended Certificate in Performing ArtsHILLVIEW COURSE CODE  become independent learners, providing Theatre Performance. Many students alsoPmCOURSE LEVEL  them with the work ethic and discipline to progress into Higher Education to study MusicLevel 3EXAMINATION BOARD  pursue a career within the performing arts. Performance, Musical Theatre and PerformingEdexcelSUBJECT SPECIFIC ENTRANCE CRITERIA Students will study four units, which cover Arts.GCSE Grade 4 or above in at least onePerforming Arts subject. investigating practitioners’ work, groupAn APS of 4.25 or above. performances and developing techniques and39 skills for live Musical Theatre performances. Students will perform in our studio theatre benefitting from a full-time technician, lights and costumes, allowing them to experience Super-curricular Opportunities Students have the opportunity Hillview A wide range of performance to watch live theatre students opportunities including productions in order to expand have workshops with Frantic their knowledge of the access to Assembly, Dance Platform, and performing arts disciplines. unique opportunities e.g. the annual school musical workshops led by performed at the practitioners within the EM Forster industry. Theatre.

Applied General SportWhat will I study? leading sports activities. COURSE TITLE An additional two units will be studied which Introductory Diploma in Sports StudiesThe Introductory Diploma in Sports Studiesallows students to study a range of modules will be selected according to the strengths of the HILLVIEW COURSE CODE relating to the wide scope of topics that make up student cohort. These are usually practical based Sbthe study of Sport, including physiology, units which allow students the opportunity tobusiness, health and practical performance. take part in a variety of individual sports as well COURSE LEVEL  as outdoor and adventurous activities*. The Level 3 Students will study six units in total. There are course is assessed through a combination offour mandatory units: externally assessed exams and internally assessed EXAMINATION BOARD  written and practical coursework. VTCT Anatomy and physiology for sport - this willinclude the study of the skeletal, muscular, *Please be aware that in order to take part in SUBJECT SPECIFIC ENTRANCE CRITERIAcardiovascular, and respiratory and energy some activities they may be a charge for facilities. Any student meeting the Sixth Form entrancesystems. criteria is eligible for this course Where will it lead? Lifestyle factors - this will include the study ofhow lifestyle factors such as smoking and alcohol Students can progress onto range of furtherintake can affect health and well-being, students qualifications such as BTEC Level 4 diplomas inwill learn to analyse individuals’ lifestyle factors sport or sport and exercise science andand advise them on how to improve. undergraduate or foundation degrees in sport studies, sport and exercise sciences, sport Risk assessment in sport - this will include coaching, outdoor studies and sport business.learning how to carry out sport specific riskassessments to maintain the safety ofparticipants and colleagues in a workplace andhow to plan safe sporting activities. Sports Leadership - students will learn how toplan, lead and manage sporting activities.Through practical experience students will learnthe importance of psychological factors whenSuper-curricular OpportunitiesOn-site fitness A wide range of clubs Annualsuite with cardio e.g. trampolining, Hillviewand weight based football, netball, Sportsequipment. handball and Awards Evening. cheerleading. 40

Sixth Form Enrichment Programme Enrichment OpportunitiesWhat is Enrichment? Core MathsEnrichment activities aim to contribute to students’ wider knowledge, What is Core Maths?skills development and personal growth. Core Maths is offered to students who have achieved a grade C or better in They are important because students can demonstrate to employers and GCSE Mathematics but who are not studying Mathematics at AS or Auniversities that they have more than academic qualifications. It sets them Level.apart from other candidates and shows their breadth of interests and skillsand their team-working and leadership abilities. The course covers aspects of Functional Mathematics that are relevant to a wide range of subjects and careers. Core Maths is assessed by Certificated (award-bearing) enrichment courses are those which lead to examination at the end of Year 13. There is no coursework element.a certificate and carry UCAS points. These include Core Maths (Mc), theExtended Project Qualification (EPQ) and Gold Arts Award. Beyond certified Where will it lead?enrichment, students have the opportunity to explore a range of super-curricular activities both in and out of school. The Core Maths qualification generates the same number of UCAS points as an AS Level and is designed to assist in the transition from Sixth Form to Subject-related extra-curricular offers are identified on each subject page. either further study or work. It will demonstrate to employers that students’In addition, Sixth Form students can elect to participate in leadership understanding of Mathematics has developed further than GCSE.schemes, shows, clubs and workshops. COURSE TITLE Core Maths EXAMINATION BOARD AQA In the school community, this might take the form of reading with HILLVIEW COURSE CODE  Mcyounger students, university visits, performing in school productions, taking COURSE LEVEL Level 3 SUBJECT SPECIFIC ENTRANCEan active role on the Student Leadership and/or Prefect Teams, becoming a CRITERIA Grade 5 or above in GCSESubject Ambassador, or supporting charity projects. Maths In the wider community, this might link to roles students have in localclubs or organisations, for example coaching or teaching sport or dance, oralternatively could include voluntary work in a variety of settings.41

Enrichment Opportunities Sixth Form Enrichment ProgrammeWhat is Gold Extended ProjectArts Award? This qualification offers students a unique opportunity to develop theirCompleting the Gold Arts skills and knowledge by producing an extended piece of work either in anAward will deepen students’ area they are studying, or in which they have a particular interest.knowledge and experience ofthe arts. The Extended Project is designed to extend students’ knowledge and experience beyond the classroom and is suitable for students who are It involves taking part in the looking for extra challenge and stretch at A Level. It does require a higharts, researching the world of degree of planning, preparation, research and autonomous working asthe arts and taking students decide the title and the format of their project.responsibility for leading an artsproject. Every Extended Project student is assigned a supervisor with whom they meet regularly. The role of the supervisor is to guide students through the The Gold Arts Award is split EPQ process. Students are required to spend 120 guided learning hours oninto two units. their project. This includes meetings with their supervisor, planning, researching, organising and writing. Unit 1: Personal Arts Development Unit 2: Arts Project Leadership. For dissertation-based projects, students submit a written report of up to To gain the qualification, students will explore a new art form and create original 5000 words for assessment. Artefact and performance-based projectswork. Students will create a portfolio for their Gold Arts Award, containing require a slightly shorter written report, which is submitted alongside theevidence of their work, their plans, and demonstrating their development. project outcome e.g. a recording of the performance. The Extended Project is not only assessed on the final product, but also on the process, andWhere will it lead? students are required to deliver a short presentation to their peers about their project and the knowledge and skills they have developed. The Gold Arts award is a Level 3 qualification and a source of UCAS points whenapplying for university. The course is designed to develop students’ knowledge, Where will it lead?skills, organisation and leadership skills within the arts. The Extended Project qualification is equivalent to half an A Level and is This qualification offers students a unique opportunity to develop their skills and graded in the same way. Universities are very keen to see EPQ in students’knowledge by producing an extended piece of work either in an area they are applications to show they have the skills of project management,studying, or in which they have a particular interest. independence and research aptitude. Ideally, students should focus on an area they may wish to study at university.COURSE TITLE Gold Arts Award SUBJECT SPECIFIC ENTRANCE COURSE TITLE Extended Project SUBJECT SPECIFIC ENTRANCEHILLVIEW COURSE CODE Ga CRITERIA HILLVIEW COURSE CODE Ep CRITERIACOURSE LEVEL Level 3 Any student meeting the Hillview Sixth COURSE LEVEL Level 3 Any student meeting the Hillview Form entry criteria is eligible for this Sixth Form entry criteria is eligible for course this courseEXAMINATION BOARD  EXAMINATION BOARD Trinity College London AQA

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