A Level Enrichment
What is Enrichment?
At Burnley College we believe enrichment is an essential component of education. It enhances your learning beyond the core academic curriculum, providing opportunities for personal development, skill enhancement, improved wellbeing and vital networking.
Enrichment ranges from sports activities to book clubs to mock trials - all aimed at building futures and changing lives.
You will be choosing your enrichment subject when you come to enrol with us from Thursday 22 August so you’ve got plenty of time to make up your mind.
Alongside your chosen enrichment activity, you will have the opportunity to participate in the central Enrichment Plus programmes on offer, including opportunities such as Duke of Edinburgh and World Challenge.
Why is Enrichment Compulsory?
At Burnley College, enrichment is compulsory so that you will:
• Develop a broad set of skills
• Engage in new and diverse activities
• Experience a holistic approach to education that prepares you for both academic and professional success
*Please note, in order to take part in some enrichment programmes, you need to be studying one of the related subjects listed. These are highlighted with the required subjects in brackets.
Enrichment Name Description
Comparative Literature*
(English Literature, English Language and Literature)
Exploration of Children's Literature Through Time
Reading Therapy
Composition
Linguistics*
(English Literature, English Language and Literature)
Celebrity Book Club
Intro to Art History
Astronomy
Model Rocketry
Electronics + 3D Printing
Crochet Club
Media StudiesCultural Capital
An academic field dealing with the study of literature and cultural expression across linguistic, national, geographic, and disciplinary boundaries. Comparative literature performs a role similar to that of the study of international relations but works with languages and artistic traditions, so as to understand cultures 'from the inside'.
An opportunity to take a multi-disciplinary approach to the study and appraisal of children's literature from its origins to modern day publishing trends. Analysis that will lead developing your own ideas. Perfect for Students interested in teaching, social care, linguisitcs and authorship.
Switch off and pick up the books. An opportunity for quiet reading and discussion - a casual book club (BYOB - Bring Your Own Book).
An exploration of the professional field of writing, research and instruction designed to hone your communication skills. Emphasis is placed on different writing processes, different forms of writing, different portions of the written product, along with different modalities of composing to expand the concept of 'writing'.
The scientific study of language and its structure, including the study of grammar, syntax, and phonetics. Students will explore how and why accent and dialectal changes occur, how enviroments like the workplace alter our speech.
Read the recommended books of a selected celebrity - Do they have good taste? What image of themselves are they curating? Do they change the way you view them? A discussion group with an opportunity to explore a range of fiction and non-fiction.
The study of art from across the world and from the ancient to the present day – covers virtually every aspect of human history and experience, looking at works of art not just as objects, but as a way of understanding the world and the societies in which they were created.
Evening observations of the moon, planets and stars in winter, observations of the sun in summer. Visits to professional observatories, including Alston Observatory, which is used by UCLAN for research.
Regular model rocket launches, including the launch of rockets made using our 3D printer complete with payloads such as micro controllers for data collection onboard the rocket.
Developing robotics and payloads for rockets using Arduino and Raspberry Pi, programming and 3D printers. Sessions include introductions to soldering. Genuine interest in robotics and electronics is essential.
Introduction to basic crocheting techniques, working towards making sellable items for a craft fair to raise money for chosen charities. For anyone, regardless of prior skill (beginners & experts welcome!)
An exploration of local, national and world news through a variety of media lenses. Exploring mainstream, social and alternative media. Useful if you are studying humanities.
Modern Foreign Languages
e-magazine TRIOLINGO* (Spanish, German, French)
Cinema Society* (Media, English, Drama, Spanish, German, French)
Open to all languages students, contributing to termly publication online. Articles and pictures will include study tips, cultural events, competitions, interviews with students. A great opportunity to exercise skills and creativity!
For Film Students: expanding and enhancing knowledge and understanding of international cinema, with a carefully curated programme of feature extracts and short films and focussed workshop sessions on screenwriting & storyboarding for external competitions. For other Students, this is an opportunity to explore and expand and their appreciation of film which may help with other subjects.
Bar Mock Trial
Tackling Climate Change
Reframing Serial Killers and Cult Leaders
Enhance your debating skills and learn how to prepare and argue in a court for a real-life case. Students will be entered for a regional competition competing with other colleges in the area. Particularly useful for Law/Criminology Students.
You will deepen your knowledge of the causes and solutions to the climate crisis through interactive sessions. This includes an improved understanding of the positive climate actions that can be taken at the national, local, institutional and individual level. Through exciting guest speakers and trips, you will be inspired by the varied careers that are dedicated to tackling the climate crisis.
This enrichment is designed for Students delving into the world of Criminology, with a particular focus on understanding the research methods used in the field. To introduce Students to the fundamental research methods in Criminology, including qualitative and quantitative approaches. Develop critical thinking and analytical skills through the examination of real-life case studies. This will guide you in designing and executing their own criminological research project. Ideal if you are studying an essay-based subject.
Netflix and Kill* (Criminology, Media, Sociology)
Anatomy and Pathology* (Biology)
Debating Society
An Insight into the Stock Market
British Sociological Association Writing Competition* (Sociology)
Coding for Non-Coders
Are people born criminal? Or do they learn to be criminal? This enrichment will delve deeper into the nature v nurture debate. Students will explored different criminological theories such as biological, psychologoical and sociological and apply these to different media platforms such as movies, documentaries and books.
Offering Students a hands-on learning experience that will develop knowledge of anatomy and pathology, including different organ systems and diseases that affect organism through dissections.
Open to all Students. We hold weekly debates on relevant topics, providing a platform for all Students to share their views and develop critical thinking skills in a welcoming environment. We also take part in the Oxford Schools Debating Competition, which allows access to additional workshops from Oxford on perfecting an argument and building confidence in public speaking.
Open to all Students. A greater insight into the skills needed in order to buy/sell shares on the stock market considering news and trends in the market.
Getting prepared for university, a mini project with an essay title given by BSA. You can carry out your own sociological research and enter the prize draw for the national competition.
Learning to code for non-Computer Science Students. Ideal for any Students who have an interest in coding and want to push their creative and critical thinking. Learn how to read and write your own code and even design your own games.
Chemistry in Action* (Chemistry)
Problem Solving* (Mathematics)
Philosophy Society
Medical & Dental Society* (Biology, Chemistry, Mathematics)
Everything is Design:
Design Case Studies* (Design and Technology: Product Design)
A Piece of the Past
Running
Beginners Japanese
The Personal is Political
Beginners Ancient Greek
Psych Scholars Research Collective
Practicals linked to the Chemistry course and industry. Students will complete the Cambridge Chemistry Challenge - attempting high-level questions linked to industry in preparation for the Schools' Analyst Competition.
Problem solving is a key skill which is needed for A Level Mathematics. These sessions are designed to encourage mathematical reasoning, precision of thought and fluency in using mathematical techniques to solve interesting problems. You will also be enrolled onto the Senior UK Mathematics Challenge which is a 90-minute, non-calculator, multiple-choice test.
An academic society aimed at exploring Philosophy. Covering a wide range of topics such as moral philosophy, aesthetics, existentialism and philosophy of the mind. Ideal for any Student who wishes to explore thought provoking concepts. Particularly good for humanities Students.
Providing Students with key insights, skills and confidence to make a successful application to highly competitive medicine and dentistry courses. The enrichment covers medical ethics, challenges faced by the NHS, obtaining work experience, preparing for UCAT and interview preparation. A must for aspiring doctors and dentists.
Interrogating and making sense of fashion, graphic design, product design and architecture. You will look at why products exist, evolve and even die whilst thinking about societal needs, the political landscape and material and manufacture innovations.
This will consist of weekly presentations about significant dates/people/ periods of history that have largely been ignored in the mainstream. Ideal for History Students.
Open to Students with some pre-existing fitness, 5 - 10km runs on a variety of routes and surfaces, e.g. along the canal.
Beginners Japanese class where you will learn basic conversation and reading and writing as well as exploring Japanese culture.
Moving beyond A Level Politics to examine the politics of everyday life. From Barbie and Ken to burger and fries. Particularly useful for Politics Students.
Learn to read and write the Ancient Greek language and the influence it has had on modern forms of communication and culture. Ideal for Ancient History Students.
Unlock the mysteries of the human mind by conducting your own psychological research! Dive into fascinating topics like sleep, risk-taking, or the psychology behind music choices. Through creating your own research plan, collecting and analysing data, and presenting your findings. Particularly useful for Psychology/research subjects.
Introduction to Egyptology
An introduction to the history and civilisation of ancient Egypt, beginning with an overview of Egypt's long history, Egyptian religious beliefs, funerary practices and historical relationships with neighbouring people. Beneficial if you are studying Ancient History, Classical Civilisation or Religious Studies.
