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LATIN
WHY STUDY THIS SUBJECT?
You have already met most of the grammar, whilst studying GCSE Latin. At A-Level, we study the grammar and vocabulary in greater depth and also learn about history, politics, philosophy and religion of the Romans, with reference to the set texts, which are studied as works of literature in their own right. By the end of the course, you will have read several of the major authors from the first century BC and the first century AD.
WHAT THIS SUBJECT MIGHT LEAD TO:
A qualification in Latin at A-Level is evidence of clarity of mind. Employers hold classicists in high regard because of their ability to think logically, and their well-developed communications skills. Students who study Latin may go on to study Law, Medicine, History, Politics, Modern Languages, Archaeology, Theology, English or Classics at university.
You will study language and literature. Literature topics include a mixture of both prose and poetry.
OPPORTUNITIES BEYOND THE CLASSROOM
Trips, both locally and abroad, and classical drama.
SUGGESTED ENTRANCE REQUIREMENT
21
Mathematics
WHY STUDY THIS SUBJECT?
A-Level Maths offers students with a good understanding of Maths the chance to study it at a higher level. This stimulating and challenging course offers:
• The chance to increase knowledge and awareness of mathematical techniques and their applications.
• A versatile qualification that is well-respected by employers and providers of higher education.
• Support in the study of other A-Level subjects.
• Excellent preparation for a wide range of university courses.
• The opportunity to develop key employability skills.
TOPICS OF STUDY AT A-LEVEL
Pure Maths (66%): proof, algebra, trigonometry, calculus, and vectors.
Statistics (17%): Reaching conclusions from data and calculating the likelihood of an event occurring.
Mechanics (17%): The modelling of the world around us, the motion of objects and the forces acting on them.
Opportunities Beyond The Classroom
We enter pupils for the Senior Mathematical Challenge and take a team to the Senior Team Challenge competition.
WHAT THIS SUBJECT MIGHT LEAD TO:
Many A-Level mathematicians pursue their love of the subject at degree-level. However, many also value the subject because of the essential foundation it gives them as they go on to read science, business, social sciences and humanities degrees. Research has linked the study of A-Level Maths to higher salaries later in life.
Suggested Entrance Requirement
For entry to Mathematics A-Level we hope you will have at least Grade 7 at iGCSE. Please note that you do not need to have been in the top set, or to have completed Level 2 Further Maths in Year 11, to do Mathematics at A-Level.
