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AVC Sixth Form Course Guide / Telephone: 01980 652467

www.avonvalleycollege.org.uk

Emma Imeson Head of Sixth Form

Sam Johnston Headteacher

We are very pleased to welcome you to Avon Valley Sixth Form, a place where young people are able to develop confidence in themselves, aspire and achieve.

We are committed to ensuring young people are prepared for a rapidly changing, global workplace and are encouraged to flourish as creative, life-long learners. Our fully inclusive offer ensures that we can find something to suit everyone within a warm, friendly and nurturing environment.

Our highly qualified and experienced teachers are subject specialists, delivering first class education and training. Our culture of mutual respect and inclusion creates a safe, secure and happy learning environment of which we are extremely proud. We are a caring Sixth Form with an excellent reputation for pastoral support to ensure you have access to the help and guidance you need to keep you on track, overcome any barriers to your learning and help plan for your future success.

Our high levels of personal support and challenging learning combine to create success.

5 Reasons to Choose AV6



High pass rateFor the third year in a row Avon Valley College achieved an incredible 100% pass rate once again, with high grades increasing, cementing

Range of coursesWe offer bespoke courses tailor made for each student where you get to select any combination of subjects you like to create your own

Personalised learningOur talented and supportive teachers will challenge you academically to help you achieve great results but will also help you

High levels of student supportOur commitment to smaller class sizes means you get more personalised support. Each student is assigned their own academic

Successful destinationsOur student’s consistently high academic results take them on to study at Universities all over the UK.

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Parent

“The experience here has been amazing, I am grateful for all the guidance, and I am very excited about my future.”

“My son has really flourished since starting at AV6. He has achieved excellent results.”

Experience Learning on the Go



We provide a community where adventurous learning is the norm, where students understand the value of taking risks and become the thinkers of the next generation. Throughout your time at AV6, you will be given the opportunity to experience one of our many field trips spanning across the globe. All of these visits add a richness and depth to learning a subject by actually experiencing many of the key locations, as well as giving our students the opportunity to visit places and partake in activities they may not get the chance to do again.

Get involved in creative opportunities such as:

- Trips to New York for Media and Film Studies students

- Travel to Iceland to visit famous volcanoes and geysers

- Training and coaching with Southampton FC

- Debating in the Houses of Parliament

- Training with the Guardian Newspaper

- Compete in a mock trial in the Supreme Court

- Animation workshops with the creators of Wallace and Gromit

- Create a music video or documentaries with industry experts

- Get involved in voluntary work abroad.

Come and explore a world of opportunities

Parent

“AVC has given our daughter the skills and confidence to study and reach for her dream.”



College life can sometimes seem daunting, but don’t worry! We have a team of people who work alongside your subject teachers to make sure you get help when you need it. Students at AV6 are all treated as individuals and staff work hard to ensure your education and support is tailored to you.

Tutor programmeAV6 offers an outstanding tutorial support programme for all of its students. Students are assigned a personal tutor who they will see every morning. In that time students will learn about current affairs, personal social and health issues as well as plan for university and employment. Learning Support We offer advice and support for students who might require additional help with their studies. This may include help with study skills such as time management, organisation skills, exam revision technique, coursework support or literacy.

Financial SupportFinancial assistance may be available to help with the costs associated with studying at AV6 and allocations are made based on criteria relating to family income. Student ExecutiveThe Student Exec is a group that is run by our Student Leadership Team to represent the interests of students and organise events. As part of this role the Student Exec lead peer-mentoring groups, guiding others in developing skills or academic ability.

Pathway to Progression



Careers GuidanceAt AV6 we want students to receive the full package and progress successfully on to their chosen career and future aspirations. During the academic year, the college hosts multiple career events; from the careers fair to sector specific talks with organisations and employers where they will talk directly to the students about their own career progression, about their organisation and what it is like working there.

Support with University ApplicationsThe careers advisor helps students in choosing the right course of study, the right institution and what experiences they will want to gain from University. The University process really begins in the first year when we introduce the next step pathways. Inbuilt in to this is AV6’s very own careers fair, alongside specialised course talks from a range of University providers. We really seek to give students all the information they require to make the right, informed decision for them and their future career.




At AV6 we offer more than 40 different level 3 courses, allowing you to put together a specialist programme of study that exactly matches your interests, strengths and future aspirations. As an academic Sixth Form college, we have the breadth and depth to deliver your course choices without clashes.

Students choose three Level 3 subjects (A Level or BTEC, or a combination), that they will study over a two-year period. Although AV6 offers you the freedom of choice to pick any combination of subjects, it is important to consider which subjects work well together and suit you.

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Did you know that BTEC Level 3 Diplomas are equivalent to A Levels and will give you UCAS tariff points for University entry?



Students have access to excellent specialist facilities such as the multimedia centre which has an editing suite, Apple Mac computers and access to specialist cameras and camcorders.

We also have three extensive ICT suites and study centres on-site so there is always a quiet space for you to focus on your assignments and access the resources you need.

Our excellent sports facilities encourage student participation and motivation. Backing on to the River Avon, the college site is spacious and green, with large playing fields to the front, rear and side of the buildings. In addition, the college has a new sports hall, a fully-equipped fitness centre, two astro-turf sports courts, a dance studio with a sprung floor, tennis courts, access to an indoor pool and a further gym.

You will have access to a suite of superbly equipped laboratory facilities divided between physics, biology, chemistry and environmental science.

You will have access to a suite of superbly equipped laboratory facilities divided between physics, biology, chemistry and environmental science.

The art and design studios offer you the potential to draw, paint, sculpt, design and create 3D ceramics, models and stage sets. Our performing arts department have dance and drama studios, lighting boards and sound facilities, information they require to make the right, informed decision for them and their future career.



At AV6, we provide a top class education for all of our students in superb settings with specialist A Level teachers. We adopt an adult approach to learning and project an independent atmosphere on campus, giving students the freedom to find their place and explore their strengths and interests.

Throughout their time at AV6 we will encourage students to work hard; we set targets for achievement and teachers and tutors will review progress and keep parents informed. Our commitment is to support all of our students to be successful and we welcome parents and guardians involvement to help make this happen.


Courses Index



Our Courses



The Applied Science course will allow you to study how science is applied in many different types of professions and industries. The focus of the course is scientific usage, concentrating on how scientists and others use science in their work. You will also learn how science contributes to our lifestyle and the environment in which we live.

What Next?

Creative opportunities

Entry Requirements

This subject is highly valued in Higher Education and by employers. Possible career choices include: Biotechnology, Nurse, Zookeeper, Veterinary Nurse and Scientist.

Attend workshops at the University of Southampton and at Bristol Science Museum in gene technology and DNA extraction.

A minimum of 5 GCSEs at grades 4 or above (including Maths and English language).

BTEC Level 3 / 2 Years

30% Exams70% Coursework

Assessment

https://www.avonvalleycollege.org.uk/applied-science

Our Courses



Our Art and Design course encourages students to explore a range of creative processes. The course is tailored to your own personal interests as you get to choose the topics you study. You will explore Animation, Graphic Design, Photography & Film, Sculpture, Fashion and Textiles, Interior Design, Architecture, Printmaking and 3D Design.

What Next?


Entry Requirements

This subject is highly valued in Higher Education and by employers. Possible career choices include: Photographer, Illustrator, Fashion Designer & Product Designer.

Attend animation workshops by Oscar® winning Aardman Animations the creators of Wallace & Gromit.




Assessment

https://www.avonvalleycollege.org.uk/art-and-design

Our Courses



Biology is the study of life, from whole ecosystems to the structure of the human body. You will explore topics such as Genetic Engineering, Human Health and Disease, Biodiversity, Ecology, Physiology of Exercise and Climate Change. This course allows you to combine practical testing with theory to enhance your learning.

What Next?


Entry Requirements

This subject is highly valued in Higher Education and by employers. Possible career choices include: Medicine, Biochemistry, Biology, Nursing & Dentistry.

Attend workshops at the University of Southampton and @ Bristol Science Museum in gene technology and DNA extraction.


A Level / 2 Years


Assessment

https://www.avonvalleycollege.org.uk/biology

Our Courses



This course is designed to provide you with a broad knowledge of the dynamic business environment. You will have an opportunity to study the key areas of business such as Marketing, Finance, HR and Business Structure, and learn how these are applied in organisations.

What Next?


Entry Requirements

This subject is highly valued in Higher Education and by employers. Possible career choices include: Accounting, Business Management, Events Management.

Trying out your entrepreneurial skills taking part in the young enterprise competition and the Salisbury teenage market.




Assessment

https://www.avonvalleycollege.org.uk/buisness-and-creative-marketing

Our Courses



You will develop an understanding of how chemists seek to utilise the world’s natural resources to provide the food, products, medicines and energy sources required in everyday life. Your learning will take place in our well-equipped laboratories combining both practical and theory based lessons, so that you gain an understanding of how chemistry supports the development of new technologies.

What Next?


Entry Requirements

This subject is highly valued in Higher Education and by employers. Possible career choices include: Chemical Engineering, Bio-chemistry & Medicine.

Discover the world of Chemistry by taking on a real life chemistry challenge at the Royal institute in London.


A Level / 2 Years


Assessment

https://www.avonvalleycollege.org.uk/chemistry

Our Courses



You will study elements of the language, literature, religion and history of the classical world to gain an understanding of the culture, politics and social life of Greece and Rome at significant periods in our history. You will read, amongst other texts, Homer’s Iliad and Odyssey and plays by Euripides, Aeschylus, Sophocles and Aristophanes.

What Next?


Entry Requirements

A Level Classics demonstrates a depth of thought and analysis that is valued by many employers and universities. It can lead to careers in research, archaeology & teaching.

Trips abroad to Rome to visit the ancient sites of the Colosseum, pantheon and St. Peter’s basilica. Attend lectures at Winchester University and visit the British Museum in London.


A Level / 2 Years


Assessment

https://www.avonvalleycollege.org.uk/classic-civilisation

Our Courses



The Criminology course is an excellent choice for anyone with an interest in criminal behaviour and the impacts of criminality. The course investigates the theories behind criminality, and why individuals engage in criminal activity. As well as this, students will be invited to explore the impact criminality has upon society.

What Next?


Entry Requirements

This subject is highly valued in Higher Education and by employers. Possible career choices include: Criminology, Forensic Science, Psychology & Police.

Learn the basics behind the forensic applications of DNA and help to solve a ‘murder’ at the Royal Institute in London.


A Level / 2 Years


Assessment

https://www.avonvalleycollege.org.uk/criminology

Our Courses



On this course you will study all aspects of dance including contemporary, ballet, jazz, choreography and technique. As part of the course you will also study historical and contemporary dance work. You will learn and perform choreographed pieces and devise exciting new work of your own, which will be performed in public.

What Next?


Entry Requirements

This subject is highly valued in Higher Education and by employers. Possible career choices include: Dance, Performing Arts, Education, PR & Marketing.

The course offers opportunities to work with professional dancers and choreographers as well as trips to the theatre.


A Level / 2 Years


Assessment

https://www.avonvalleycollege.org.uk/dance

Our Courses



Humans have unlimited needs and desires, and yet our resources are limited. Economics studies the decisions of individuals, firms and governments when faced with this problem. You’ll learn why footballers earn more than nurses; how governments discourage ‘bad’ behaviour; and why the financial crisis of 2008 continues to affect.

What Next?


Entry Requirements

This subject is highly valued in Higher Education and by employers. Possible career choices include: Economics, International Business, Accounting or Marketing.

Try your hand at predicting the future economy in the Bank of England Target 2.0 competition or try running your own business with young enterprise.


A Level / 2 Years


Assessment

https://www.avonvalleycollege.org.uk/economics

Our Courses



English Language will enable you to explore the fundamental structures and functions of writing, speech and conversation and how language operates in different social contexts. You will study written, spoken, and electronic texts and develop a wide range of skills which are invaluable for both further study and future employment.

What Next?


Entry Requirements

Try out your journalism skills with The Guardian newspapers feature writing workshop. Attend lectures at Winchester University.

Try your hand at predicting the future economy in the Bank of England Target 2.0 competition or try running your own business with young enterprise.


A Level / 2 Years


Assessment

https://www.avonvalleycollege.org.uk/english-language-1

Our Courses



English Literature A Level provides a chance to explore diverse and vibrant literature, ranging from Shakespeare to contemporary performance poet Kate Tempest. On the course you will study prose, poetry and drama in detail; learning how to analyse such texts with creative and interpretive confidence.

What Next?


Entry Requirements

This subject is highly valued in Higher Education and by employers. Possible career choices include: Teaching, Journalism, Media, Copy Editor or a Writer.

Visit Shakespeare’s Globe theatre and including a tour of the Bankside area. Get involved in creative writing competitions or the national poetry by heart competition.


A Level / 2 Years


Assessment

https://www.avonvalleycollege.org.uk/english-literature-1

Our Courses



You will engage creatively and critically with a variety of prose, poetry, non-fiction, drama and spoken transcripts. You will learn literary and linguistic terminology that will allow you to analyse the techniques that writers and speakers use to make meaning, whilst understanding the effects of context.

What Next?


Entry Requirements

This subject is highly valued in Higher Education and by employers. Possible career choices include: Teaching, Journalism, Media, Copy Editor or a Writer.

Visit Shakespeare’s Globe theatre and including a tour of the Bankside area. Get involved in creative writing competitions or the national poetry competition.


A Level / 2 Years


Assessment

https://www.avonvalleycollege.org.uk/eng-lang-lit

Our Courses



The EPQ is an independent research project on a topic of the student’s choice, which must be an extension of their A Level study. Student’s produce either a 5000 word essay or an artefact supported by a 1500 word report. Students are taught research skills and provided with supervision to guide them through the research process.

What Next?

Examples of Extended Project titles:

Entry Requirements

The EPQ is the equivalent of an A Level. It attracts UCAS points up to A* and is highly regarded by Russell Group Universities and providers of Higher Level Apprenticeships.

• How has Doctor Who survived 50 Years?• Can fracking be justified in the UK?


Level 3 / 1 Year


Assessment

https://www.avonvalleycollege.org.uk/epq

Our Courses



Develop your skills in a broad range of textile and fashion based processes and technologies within a functional or decorative context. Explore printing and image transfer, knit, stitch, weave, felt making and garment making. You will be taught by textile and fashion specialists.

What Next?


Entry Requirements

This subject is highly valued in Higher Education and by employers. Possible career choices include: designer, marketing, advertising, journalism, costume design.

Attend the Birmingham Clothes Show. Visit the V&A Design Museum in London or the Fashion and Textiles Museum. Be inspired by London’s Graduate Fashion Week.


A Level / 2 Years


Assessment

https://www.avonvalleycollege.org.uk/fashion-and-textiles

Our Courses



Love films? Love the way stories are told, worlds are created, cultures and people are revealed? This A Level explores Film as an art form and as a business / industry, allowing you to study the films you love, and introducing you to Great British, Hollywood and World Cinema. Coursework can be film making or screenwriting.

What Next?


Entry Requirements

This subject is highly valued in Higher Education and by employers. Possible career choices include: Film/Media Production, Creative Writing, and Advertising.

Go behind the scenes at the Harry Potter Warner Brother Studio tour. Experience the BFI IMAX cinema in London. Potentially even go to New York Film Academy.


A Level / 2 Years


Assessment

https://www.avonvalleycollege.org.uk/film-studies

Our Courses



This course is perfect if you have a particular interest in problem solving and investigation. Assisting in a criminal enquiry or piecing together the jigsaw of a complex crime scene. Covering a variety of topics including forensic psychology and scientific practical techniques, you will gain both a theoretical and a practical feel for this intriguing and progressive field of study.

What Next?


Entry Requirements

This subject is highly valued in Higher Education and by employers. Possible career choices include: a Forensic Investigator, Laboratory Scientist or Crime Scene Officer.

Get involved in solving a murder at the Royal Institute in London. Learn the basics behind the forensic applications of DNA and help solve a murder.




Assessment

https://www.avonvalleycollege.org.uk/forensic-science

Our Courses



Studying topics such as hazards, deserts, changing places and global governance, students will acquire a thorough understanding of both the human and physical processes that shape the world. Local and international trips are a key component of the course. What Next?


Entry Requirements

This subject is highly valued in Higher Education and by employers. Possible career choices include: Climatology, Surveying, Environmental Law and Leisure and Tourism.

Field trips to either Iceland to visit the geothermal pools, glaciers and fluvial system or to Italy to visit Mount Etna, Alcantara Gorges, Strait of Messina and Tindari Lake.


A Level / 2 Years


Assessment

https://www.avonvalleycollege.org.uk/geography

Our Courses



Politics affects every aspect of your life. Decisions made by politicians determine how long you stay in education, how much tax you pay and the quality of health care you receive. This course will ensure you become an informed citizen, ready to engage with local, national and global issues. What Next?


Entry Requirements

This subject is highly valued in Higher Education and by employers. Possible career choices include: Law, Parliament, Civil Service, Banking and Teaching.

Get the chance to debate with MP’s in a trip to the Houses of Parliament and the Supreme Court in London. Have your say in the ‘debating matters’ project.


A Level / 2 Years


Assessment

https://www.avonvalleycollege.org.uk/government-and-politics

Our Courses



Graphic Design is all around us; we see it in logos, advertising, magazines, packaging, signs, posters, apps, websites and book jackets. You will develop skills in a number of graphics disciplines, learning about identity and branding, typography, illustration, magazines, advertising and layout. What Next?


Entry Requirements

This subject is highly valued in Higher Education and by employers. Possible career choices include: Illustrating, Game Design, Web Design & Broadcasting.

Visit the New Designers exhibit in London. Attend the University of West England workshops in Art, Media and Design.


A Level / 2 Years


Assessment

https://www.avonvalleycollege.org.uk/graphic-design

Our Courses



This highly relevant and fascinating course will explore the diverse and complex nature of the Health and Social Care sectors, which are crucial to the core foundations and beliefs of Britain’s much valued Welfare State, especially the NHS and provision for older people or people with disabilities. What Next?


Entry Requirements

This subject is highly valued in Higher Education and by employers. Possible career choices include: Social Work, Nursing, Midwifery & Education.

Trips to Bournemouth University to find out about the diverse careers within the field of health and social care such as Occupational Therapy, Midwifery & Nursing.




Assessment

https://www.avonvalleycollege.org.uk/health-and-social

Our Courses



History is a lively, provocative subject to study. We offer an exceptionally wide choice of courses from different periods of History; including topics as varied as the European Witch Craze and “Was Hitler Popular?” You will carry out your own independent study which requires you to analyse historical texts on a particular topic.

What Next?


Entry Requirements

This subject is highly valued in Higher Education and by employers. Possible career choices include: Teacher, Journalist, Researcher, Analyst or Archaeologist.

Visit Auschwitz as part of the holocaust education trust. Attend the Chalke Valley History festival and get the opportunity to meet leading experts in the field.


A Level / 2 Years


Assessment

https://www.avonvalleycollege.org.uk/history

Our Courses



Students will investigate the pace of technological change, IT infrastructure, and the flow of global information. You will gain a deeper understanding of application development, website prototyping and the industry standards required for becoming a practitioner in the digital age.

What Next?


Entry Requirements

This subject is highly valued in Higher Education and by employers. Possible career choices include: web design, software development or software engineer.

Trips to Bath Spa University and the University of West England for workshops on Computing.




Assessment

https://www.avonvalleycollege.org.uk/information-technology

Our Courses



Law affects every part of our lives and you will find that the study of Law will improve your reasoning skills and links well with many other subjects. You will gain knowledge of the UK’s complex legal system and be faced with numerous moral dilemmas and real life case studies.

What Next?


Entry Requirements

Get the chance to debate with MP’s in a trip to the Houses of Parliament and the Supreme Court in London. Have your say in the ‘debating matters’ project.

This subject is highly valued in Higher Education and by employers. Possible career choices include: Police Officer, Journalist, Social Worker or Forensic Scientist.




Assessment

https://www.avonvalleycollege.org.uk/az-courses

Our Courses



Students will develop skills within modules including algebra, calculus, statistics and mechanics, and improve their logic and problem solving. We offer a dedicated Maths Department, who are able to offer students a high level of support.

What Next?


Entry Requirements

This subject is highly valued in Higher Education and by employers. Possible career choices include: Accountancy, Aerospace, Biosciences or Engineering.

Put your maths skills to the test by getting involved in the Lego robotics workshop at Bournemouth University.


A Level / 2 Years


Assessment

https://www.avonvalleycollege.org.uk/maths

Our Courses



Core Mathematics was developed to enable the study of Mathematical topics in practical, real-life contexts. This course will encourage you to problem solve using statistical techniques. Apply Mathematics to your studies, work or interests and develop Mathematical modelling, communication and reasoning skills.

What Next?


Entry Requirements

This subject is highly valued in Higher Education and by employers. Possible career choices include: Accountancy, Business, Education, Industry or Technology.

Put your Maths skills to the test by getting involved in the Lego robotics workshop at Bournemouth University.


AS Level / 1 Year


Assessment

https://www.avonvalleycollege.org.uk/core-maths

Our Courses



Media Studies explores the ever evolving world of communication and investigates how meaning is expressed. From film and radio to the internet, students will study a rich variety of different media. The course will develop transferable analytical and critical skills through a mixture of theoretical and practical projects.

What Next?


Entry Requirements

This subject is highly valued in Higher Education and by employers. Possible career choices include: Journalism, Broadcasting, Publishing, Press Relations and Advertising.

Create your own documentary video, music video or animation video on one of the media workshop days. Go behind the scenes at Warner Bros Harry Potter Studio tour.


A Level / 2 Year


Assessment

https://www.avonvalleycollege.org.uk/media

Our Courses



This course encompasses the three core elements of performance, composition and historical studies and is designed for students keen to study music through both practical and academic disciplines. What Next?


Entry Requirements

This subject is highly valued in Higher Education and by employers. Possible career choices include: Teaching, Performing, Composition and Music Therapy.

Industry professionals run workshops in song writing, performance, industry careers and music technology.


A Level / 2 Year


Assessment

https://www.avonvalleycollege.org.uk/music

Our Courses



This course is for students that are interested in and enjoy performing and who wish to continue to develop their performing skills. Performing Arts offers students an eclectic mix of dance, acting and musical theatre opportunities. Students must demonstrate a high standard of academic, practical performance and theoretical skills.

What Next?


Entry Requirements

This subject is highly valued in Higher Education and by employers. Possible career choices include: Acting, Theatre Directing or Production.

Multiple opportunities to see various performances in London’s West End theatres. Industry professionals coaching workshops.




Assessment

https://www.avonvalleycollege.org.uk/performing-arts

Our Courses



This course is for students that are interested in and enjoy performing and who wish to continue to develop their performing skills. Performing Arts offers students an eclectic mix of dance, acting and musical theatre opportunities. Students must demonstrate a high standard of academic, practical performance and theoretical skills.

What Next?


Entry Requirements

This subject is highly valued in Higher Education and by employers. Possible career choices include: Philosopher, Teacher, Academic and Researcher.

Learn from leading scholars from Oxford University at the Religious Studies Academy Conferences. Visit the Neasden Temple in London or the Vatican in Rome.


A Level / 2 Year


Assessment

https://www.avonvalleycollege.org.uk/philosophy-ethics

Our Courses



Whether you are interested in digital photography or darkroom based work, the nature of this course allows you to consider all aspects of photography and enables experimentation with a variety of media and techniques. These vary from 160 year old processes of traditional photography, to contemporary digital photography.

What Next?


Entry Requirements

This subject is highly valued in Higher Education and by employers. Possible career choices include: photojournalism, Fashion Photography, Wildlife Photography & Fine Art.

Visit the Photographers Gallery in London as well as the V&A. Attend workshops led by industry experts on documentary photography.


BTEC Level 3 / 2 Year


Assessment

https://www.avonvalleycollege.org.uk/photography

Our Courses



This subject mainly deals with theoretical concepts, asking questions and trying to answer them. It is a study of all that we perceive, from the smallest subatomic particles, to the entire universe. The study of physics is applied everywhere including the development of sustainable forms of energy, developing and designing sports equipment and even the treatment of cancer.

What Next?


Entry Requirements

This subject is highly valued in Higher Education and by employers. Possible career choices include: Physicist, Engineer, Technician, Medicine and Astronomy.

Investigate how vehicles are designed to keep us safe in a collision then use this knowledge during a real crash test at the Royal Institute in London.


A Level / 2 Year


Assessment

https://www.avonvalleycollege.org.uk/physics

Our Courses



Product Design holds many exciting opportunities - if you aspire to design products of the future, create architecture, manufacture components for fighter jets or develop sustainable living, this is the course for you. What Next?


Entry Requirements

This subject is highly valued in Higher Education and by employers. Possible career choices include: Product, Graphic Design, Engineering & Architecture.

Visit the New Designers exhibit in London. Attend the University of West England workshops in Art, Media and Design.


A Level / 2 Year


Assessment

https://www.avonvalleycollege.org.uk/product-design

Our Courses



Psychology is the scientific study of the mind and behaviour. You will be introduced to classic and contemporary research within five key areas of psychology: social (influence from others), developmental (children’s development), cognitive (thought processes), individual differences (mental disorders) and biological (physical systems).

What Next?


Entry Requirements

This subject is highly valued in Higher Education and by employers. Possible career choices include: Therapy, Counselling, Scientific Research & Advertising.

Explore the influence of group conformity at the experience psychology workshop at Bristol Science Museum. Guest speakers from professional psychiatrists.


A Level / 2 Year


Assessment

https://www.avonvalleycollege.org.uk/psychology

Our Courses



Sociology is the study of society, people and behaviour. How have you been shaped and influenced by the groups to which you belong? Topics analyse how different groups perform in our education system, how families are becoming more diverse and how our belief systems are changing. Challenge your perceptions!

What Next?


Entry Requirements

This subject is highly valued in Higher Education and by employers. Possible career choices include: Teaching, Law, Journalism, Politics, Media, Youth and Social Work.

Explore the influence of group conformity at the experience psychology workshop at Bristol Science Museum. Chat to the professionals with our guest speaker psychiatrists.


A Level / 2 Year


Assessment

https://www.avonvalleycollege.org.uk/sociology

Our Courses



Do you have an interest in Hispanic society, culture, traditions and politics, which add colour to Spanish-speaking countries? Do you enjoy constructing your own arguments in a foreign language? Are you keen to participate in discussions and good at listening to others? Then A Level Spanish is for you! What Next?


Entry Requirements

This subject is highly valued in Higher Education and by employers. Possible career choices include: Medicine, Engineering, International Relations & Business Management.

Immerse yourself in Spanish culture on a foreign exchange trip to Barcelona forging new friendships and advancing your learning.


A Level / 2 Year


Assessment

https://www.avonvalleycollege.org.uk/spanish-1

Our Courses



A passion for sport or fitness is a must and a desire to learn and develop is key to success in the qualification. We stretch and challenge you to strive for the best you can achieve; therefore, you require high levels of self-motivation. The programme covers a wide range of subjects such as Sports Psychology, Nutrition, Fitness and Sports Coaching.

What Next?


Entry Requirements

This subject is highly valued in Higher Education and by employers. Possible career choices include: Teaching, Sports Therapy and Fitness Instruction.

Trips to Wimbledon, Bath Rugby & Southampton FC. Opportunities to attend lectures by Olympic Winners and leading Sports professionals.


BTEC Level 3 / 2 Year


Assessment

https://www.avonvalleycollege.org.uk/sport

Our Courses



As well as an extensive range of Level 3 options, AV6 offers students the opportunity to retake Maths or English GCSE. This can be taken alongside Level 3 courses to support learning and ensure students have the required skills and knowledge to progress on to university, apprenticeships and the world of work after College.

All GCSE subjects at the College are 100% exam based. After GCSEs, the majority of students can then concentrate on finishing their Level 3 studies.

What courses are on offer?

For further information on specific entry requirements and course overviews, visit www.avonvalleycollege.org.uk.

https://www.avonvalleycollege.org.uk/

How to Apply



Be inspired and ignite your future career at AV6. We offer bespoke courses tailor made for each student where you get to select any combination of subjects you like to create your own unique timetable. With so many courses on offer, we will help you make the best choice for you.

We are very proud of our 100% pass rate and that all of our students have successfully gone on to University, apprenticeships or employment. With our guaranteed small class sizes and our talented teachers we will work with you to unlock and develop your talent and potential.

Apply for courses online

For further information on specific entry requirements and course overviews, visit www.avonvalleycollege.org.uk.

https://www.avonvalleycollege.org.uk/

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