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LONG ROAD SIXTH FORM COLLEGE PROSPECTUS 2020
The closing date for your application is 13th January 2020
BELONG ROAD 2020
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WELCOME WHERE TO EVERYONE LONG CAN BELONG ROAD AND THRIVE
Yolanda Botham Principal
I am delighted that you are considering Long Road Sixth Form College for your next step. We are a very friendly, inclusive College where I am confident you’ll make friends for life. Long Road is a special place because we value everyone’s contribution to our collaborative community. Our goal is your success whatever your interests. As experts in 16-19 education, we understand that this stage can be thrilling, demanding and sometimes a little daunting. That’s why we make sure you’ll have close individual support to ensure a smooth transition from school. At Long Road, you’ll experience more independence – in a university style environment (no bells or uniforms) and we’ll support you to learn the skills and confidence to thrive here and in the future. As all our Ofsted inspections have highlighted, Long Road has a long and proud history of supporting students to achieve their best. Our students are very successful because our teachers are truly committed subject specialists, because we believe every student is unique and because we provide just the right level of support. Our facilities for learning are great too. We truly value our students and listen to their contributions. In return we ask that you commit to your studies and work hard. Our teachers are passionate about your learning. They want you to enjoy their subject and to succeed. All too soon you’ll be thinking of your next move; we want you to leave Long Road proud of what you have contributed and achieved, and ready to do more. Do visit our website and come and see us at our Open Evenings to really appreciate all that Long Road can offer you. I hope we meet soon. Best wishes, Yolanda
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OUR COMMITMENT WE ARE AMBITIOUS FOR YOU. WE WANT YOU TO LEAVE LONG ROAD PROUD OF WHAT YOU HAVE CONTRIBUTED AND ACHIEVED; READY TO DO MORE. WE WILL SUPPORT YOU WHEN YOU NEED IT, PROVIDE HONEST FEEDBACK ABOUT YOUR PROGRESS AND REALLY CARE ABOUT YOUR GOALS. YOUR PROMISE THAT YOU WANT TO LEARN; THAT YOU ARE WILLING TO WORK HARD AND INVEST THE TIME AND EFFORT IN YOUR FUTURE.
BELONG ROAD As well as having great facilities, we also have some beautiful green spaces in our grounds, including a woodland walk where spring flowers bloom.
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LONG ROAD IS...
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...SOMEWHERE – WHERE WE WANT YOU TO WALK IN AND IMMEDIATELY FEEL COMFORTABLE. IT’S DESIGNED LIKE THAT. YOU’LL FIND NEW FRIENDS HERE, FIT IN AND PERFORM AT YOUR BEST. WE ARE A SPECIALIST SIXTH FORM COLLEGE, WITH TEACHERS WHO THRIVE ON SHARING THEIR LOVE OF THEIR SUBJECTS WITH YOU. THEY WILL TEACH YOU AND HELP YOU DEVELOP YOUR INDEPENDENT LEARNING SKILLS – SOMETHING VITAL FOR YOUR NEXT CHAPTER IN LIFE, WHETHER THAT’S WORK, AN APPRENTICESHIP OR UNIVERSITY. YOU’LL NOTICE THAT WE OFFER ONE OF THE BROADEST CHOICES OF SUBJECTS; THAT’S BY DESIGN TOO. AS THE WORLD CHANGES WE WANT YOU TO BE ABLE TO CRAFT A COURSE THAT IS RIGHT FOR YOU, WHETHER THAT’S A LEVELS, DIPLOMAS OR A MIX OF THE TWO. AND WE ARE ALL ABOUT PROVIDING INSPIRING EXPERIENCES THAT GO BEYOND THE BOUNDARIES OF THE CAMPUS AND CONNECT YOU WITH THE REAL WORLD AROUND US. SO WHOEVER YOU ARE, COME AND JOIN US, BE CHALLENGED, BE INSPIRED, BE PASSIONATE, BUT ABOVE ALL BELONG.
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YOU’LL BE PART OF A HAPPY, CARING AND INCLUSIVE 1 COMMUNITY Here at Long Road, we share a passion for learning and its capacity to transform lives; we encourage and inspire you to be the best that you can be. We know that moving from school to college can be a scary process: a new campus, new subjects, new faces and a new level of independence. To make sure you feel right at home you will have a Progress Coach, a dedicated member of staff who will help and support you as you settle into life at Long Road. Your Progress Coach will be on hand to guide you, helping you stay on target to reach your goals. Working closely with you and your teachers, they’ll help you plan and achieve your next steps, supporting you as you aim high and find the best possible option to suit you after Long Road.
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Whatever challenges you face, we believe that you can achieve your best. Our dedicated support team will work with you and your family from the moment you join Long Road to ensure a smooth transition to college life. Our aim is to develop an effective programme for YOU. No matter what courses you decide to study we can provide you with individual support in workshop sessions with subject specialists, focusing on areas such as study skills, time management, essay writing and exam techniques. If you’re looking for a quiet space to focus you can come along to our study sessions; held twice a week these are a great way to improve your literacy skills or catch up on areas where you need extra support. As you work towards those all-important exams you’ll be invited along to our workshops on revision, selfconfidence, time management and exam techniques. You can drop in to see your Progress Coach at any time if you need some advice or support 7
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Our team of qualified specialist tutors can provide you with formal and informal assessments of your individual learning needs, such as dyslexia. If you have an an Education, Health and Care (EHC) Plan, we will develop an individual learning programme designed specifically for you, which will be regularly reviewed and adjusted as and when you need. We welcome the international community of Cambridge, offering you extra tuition with specialist teachers if English is your second language.
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Extra revision support during exam time
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Need someone to talk to? Looking for some advice? The door to our daily drop-in service is always open for you to come and have a chat with us. If it’s something a little more complex, or you’ve got ongoing needs, our counselling service is available. We know that the world can be overwhelming sometimes, so we make sure that advice on mental health issues is readily available. Come and talk to our support supervisors in the Student Centre who are always waiting with a smile to discuss any concerns you have. Feel more comfortable talking to someone your own age? Our specially trained peer mentors are current students who can help you settle into college life and be a friendly face you see around the college campus. 9
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LONG BROAD SMILES FOUND HERE
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Dylan the therapy dog enjoying some attention on one of his regular visits during exam time
We won’t pretend that moving from school to college is always easy, it’s a big change! To make it as smooth as possible we run wellbeing events for all students that focus on healthy ways of dealing with the stresses and strains of everyday life. This year we stretched our stress away with yoga, made inner peace with mindfulness activities and hung out with our favourite pal Dylan the therapy dog – well he is man’s best friend after all!
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A SPECIALIST 2 HIGH QUALITY SIXTH FORM COLLEGE At Long Road, we welcome everyone and will support you to develop your skills and independence. All our staff have a strong commitment to ensuring you have equal opportunities to succeed; the experiences and advice we can give you are what makes our college accessible and friendly for all. Our promise to you? To listen and respond to your individual needs so that you have the opportunity to fully immerse yourself in all academic and social aspects of Long Road life.
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You’ll receive: • Group tutorials where you’ll get to know other students, your Progress Coach and Long Road. • Ongoing individual and personal support to get the most out of your time with us. • Help creating your own learning plan so you can see what you need to achieve and how to monitor your progress and performance. • Support with revision and exam techniques. • Advice and guidance on careers, apprenticeships and university pathways.
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(YOU’LL GET USED TO CALLING THEM BY THEIR FIRST NAME)
COMMITTED, APPROACHABLE TEACHERS You’ll find studying at Sixth Form College different to studying at school. At Long Road we recognise that you are an individual and will treat you as an adult. Taught by highly qualified and experienced specialists you’ll be in smaller classes with more one-to-one attention. Classes in Sixth Form require high levels of student participation and mature group discussions, and will encourage you to develop and express your own opinions. With the support and guidance of our friendly, approachable teachers you will carry out research on varied topics and give presentations to your fellow classmates, developing your research techniques, evaluation skills, and organisation. Perhaps the biggest difference to school is that not all of your learning will be in classrooms. You’ll hear lectures and attend workshops led by business leaders, research scientists, musicians, academics and other experts related to your study programme and future goals.
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NURTURING INDEPENDENT LEARNING
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At Long Road we encourage your learning to flourish with study spaces across our campus and resources easily accessible online. Lessons at college are between 9:00am and 4:10pm, but unlike school, you won’t spend all day in class. You’ll have independent study periods, allowing you to work on assignments, carry out research and explore your course in depth either on or off campus. This time will be spent reviewing your class notes, completing assignments, reading around your topics, discovering current research in your field and preparing for your next class. As you settle into life at Long Road you’ll learn how to organise your independent study time, carry out your own research, analyse sources and present your arguments. Much of your independent study time will be spent in our Student Centre, which has its own computer suite, or in our Learning Resource Centre, a study complex made up of a central library, computer rooms, group study area and silent study space.
The Learning Resource Centre is a popular place for independent study
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During your independent study periods, if you prefer working at home, at your favourite cafĂŠ or outside in one of our many green spaces, you can access our college intranet site; from here you can download assignment briefs and resources and upload finished work for your teachers to mark. Whether you work best in the mornings, evenings, on campus or at home, at Long Road we do everything we can to facilitate flexible working.
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THE WIDEST CHOICE OF COURSES At Long Road, we provide you with the widest choice of courses to build your unique study programme; art, science, humanities, languages, sports, media, film, social sciences and performance studies - we have it all! We offer you the opportunity to combine A levels and Level 3 Diplomas to create a study programme tailored to your future plans. But that’s not all! You can also take a 1 year course made up of GCSEs or Level 2 Diplomas and Certificates.
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If you want to showcase your academic research skills, you can take the Extended Project Qualification (EPQ), an independent study project equivalent to half an A Level; it’s an extra qualification highly valued by universities! For all you creative geniuses, you can progress on to our Level 4 Foundation Art and Design course, which held its recent graduate show at the Fitzwilliam Museum in Cambridge.
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AWARDS
Congratulations to Louis and Esme who are finalists for Editing and Short Film, and to Hannah who was singled out in the judges’ comments for her fantastic documentary!
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Congratulations to Year 1 Physics students Rachel, Eddie, Dale, Luke and Jamie who recently won the People’s Choice Award at the Engineering Education Scheme 2019
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CHECK OUT OUR AMAZING KIT AND FACILITIES
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SPORTS: GYM 3 TENNIS COURTS 1 HOCKEY PITCH 2 SPORTS FIELDS 2 BASKETBALL COURTS
MEDIA: PHOTOGRAPHY STUDIOS DARKROOM MEDIA STUDIO
SCIENCE: 9 BIOLOGY, CHEMISTRY, PHYSICS AND APPLIED SCIENCE LABS
STUDY SUITES: 101 PCS 4 MACS 30 LAPTOPS 30,000 BOOKS
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Our newly refurshished campus gym with state-of-the art equipment.
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At Long Road, we are continually investing in new study, sport and leisure facilities across our campus. We’ve recently refurbished our Food Centre, invested in a state-of-theart Performing Arts Studio and, in September, completed a renovation of our on-campus gym. We also have a dedicated Student Centre where you can research and work collaboratively between lessons. For aspiring photographers, we even have our own photography studio and darkroom for you to work in. One of our state-of-the-art Performing Art Studios
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At Long Road, you get the best of both worlds: you’re close to Cambridge city centre, with lots of green space to breathe in the fresh air and a woodland walk to explore. We believe in respecting the environment around us. With several thousand trees on campus, including a number of rare species such as an Indian bean tree and a giant redwood, we are very wildlife friendly; keep an eye out for muntjac deer, foxes, rabbits, weasels and a high number of bird species including barn owls! The central hub of our campus is the Quad, an outside space where you can enjoy the sunshine, located just outside the Student Centre.
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A bird’s-eye view of our campus showing the buildings set within beautiful landscaped grounds
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Need someone to talk to? Looking for some advice? The door to our daily dropin service is always open for you to come and have a chat with us. If it’s something a little more complex, or you’ve got ongoing needs, our counselling service is available. We know that the world can be overwhelming sometimes, so we make sure that advice on mental health issues is readily available. Come and talk to our support supervisors in the Student Centre who are always waiting with a smile to talk about any concerns you have. Feel more comfortable talking to someone your own age? Our specially trained peer-metors are current students who can help you settle into college life and be a friendly face you see around the college campus.
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SPORT AND ENRICHMENT
SPORT Our women’s football team had a great season, making it to the AoC Sport National Cup quarter finals
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From fitness newbies to aspiring Olympic athletes, we can offer you a fantastic range of indoor and outdoor sports facilities. Play competitively, focus on your fitness or just have fun; we’re sure to have a sport that will fast become your new passion. What’s important to us is that you’re able to take care of your physical and mental wellbeing – that’s why we encourage all of our students to participate in keep-fit activities using our extensive sports facilities. Indoors we have a 4-badminton court Sports Hall, a Sports Lab and a newly refurbished gym completed in September 2018. Our new gym equipment consists of a mixture of cardiovascular machines, weight resistance machines and free weights, all available for you to use throughout the college day. Or brave the British weather and head outdoors to our wonderful field space where you can use our all weather pitch, football pitch, rugby pitch and hardcourts.
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Our men’s football team had an outstanding season this year, winning the College League
The gym is available to use throughout the college day
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LONG ROAD Whether you’re a keen player or just want to try a new hobby, we have a number of team sports that you can get involved in. This year our Women’s Football team made it to the AoC Sport National Cup quarter-finals, while our Men’s Cricket team won the semi-finals of the AoC Eastern Regionals. Why not join our famous Basketball Academy, the Long Road Lions? You will combine a high-performance basketball programme with your studies while competing in the Academies Basketball League, the second highest tier in English basketball for colleges at U19 level! We will also support you in taking part in individual sports, such as Badminton, Cross Country, Golf and Tennis - this April we took our Cross Country runner Cathy to compete in the AoC National Championships in Nottingham! If you’re just in it for the fun try our Casual Sports programme which runs throughout the week. You can turn up, play for fun and get involved with the social side of sport! Can’t find a sport that you love? Let us know - we’re always happy to try and facilitate any sport based on student demand!
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SPORT Whether you’re a keen player or just want to try a new hobby, we have a number of team sports that you can get involved in. This year our women’s football team made it to the AoC Sport National Cup quarter-finals, while our men’s cricket team won the semi-finals of the AoC Eastern Regionals. Why not join our famous Basketball Academy, the Long Road Lions? You will combine a highperformance basketball programme with your studies while competing in the Academy Basketball League, the second highest tier in English basketball for colleges at u19 level! We will also support you in taking part in individual sports, such as badminton, cross country, golf and tennis - this April we took our cross country runner Cathy to compete in the AoC National Championships in Nottingham! If you’re just in it for the fun try our Casual Sports programme which runs throughout the week. You can turn up, play for fun and get involved with the social side of sport. Can’t find a sport that you love? Let us know – we’re always happy to try to facilitate any sport, depending on student demand!
Our Long Road Lions Basketball Academy go on tour every year - this year they visited Madrid!
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ENRICHMENT Long Road is a community that not only works together but plays together! Our enrichment programme encourages you to broaden your horizons and develop valuable skills that will complement the knowledge gained in your academic studies. We know that it’s important for your wellbeing that you get time to relax and reset – so take a break and get involved in something you enjoy. From choirs to a theatre company, you don’t have to be studying Performing Arts to get involved in our stage shows. Not a born performer? Take control of the lighting, costumes, set design or music. Take on the challenge of learning an instrument; whether it’s drums, the piano or even the saxophone, we have the facilities for you to develop your musical skills.
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NEXT STEPS GETTING YOU WHERE YOU WANT TO GO
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In January 2019 we were awarded the National Quality Standards in Careers for our impressive work helping our students reach their career goals – and we’re still celebrating! Our Careers department is continuously developing ways to empower you to make wellinformed realistic decisions about your future. We’re committed to helping you put together a progression plan and supporting you to achieve your goals. That’s why 90% of our students move straight on to university, employment or an apprenticeship (and that’s above the national average!) We’re a specialist sixth form college with subject specialist teachers working to help you to succeed and progress along a pathway that works for you, whether that’s to university, an apprenticeship or employment. You might already have a plan for the future; maybe you’ve got several ideas buzzing around in your head, perhaps you’ve got no clue at all – whatever stage you’re at, your time at Long Road will help you firm up your ideas about what you want to do and where you want to go next. Events, talks, tutorials and workshops will give you the information you need to progress towards your goal and make your plan a reality.
Our Careers Department was presented with the National Quality Standards in Careers Award by Councillor Simon Bywater in January 2019 for their outstanding work!
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WORK EXPERIENCE Whichever subjects you choose to study with us at Long Road you’ll be encouraged to undertake work experience, with our friendly staff readily available to help you identify appropriate opportunities. You’ll also have access to online careers materials, 5 separate careers events across the academic year, visits to employers, and numerous guest speakers to help you develop your future plans. Work experience placements provide you with the opportunity to work with professionals and pick up industry know-how; for example, this year our students shadowed doctors, physiotherapists, nutritionists, dieticians and various other roles across Addenbrookes Hospital. Using our links to help you find the perfect placement, this experience will help develop your skills, strengthen your personal statement and increase your employability. Regular visits from organisations such as ARM, Amazon, Career Ready, The Welding Institute and Speakers Trust means you access expert, up-to-date advice to help you develop your interview and employability skills. If you’re studying for an Applied Diploma a work placement may be a key part of your course.
A number of students secured work placements with companies such as AXA Insurance, Bidwells and Turners Soham Ltd. at our Annual Progression Event 2019
A recent presentation by Cambridgeshire Police provided some fascinating insights into their work
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EMPLOYMENT If you’re ready for the world of work our Careers Department will use their wealth of contacts and experience to help you transition into employment. We work closely with Pathway CTM, an awardwinning company which will support your employability training and preparation for apprenticeships. You’ll be invited to meet a range of representatives and experts throughout your studies, with the opportunity to talk to them about their industry, organisation and career history. They will provide valuable practical insights into different work environments, what different jobs entail and how to progress along a particular career path.
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Rebecca Page,
International horse rider
“I studied PE, photography and psychology when I was at college. I found them interesting and achieved high grades but my passion has always been horse riding. Leaving Long Road was a bit of a crossroads moment for me and I wasn’t sure what path to follow. “That was 4 years ago now and since leaving Long Road I’ve set up my own business competing horses at an international level! This is completely different to what I studied but the skills in organisation, self-motivation and independence I learnt at Long Road, from my subjects and general college life, have allowed me to establish a successful career doing what I love. “Long Road didn’t just teach me the facts I needed to pass exams, but taught me the life skills I needed to turn my dream career into reality.”
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Bethany Jones,
Senior Accountant, Price Bailey (apprenticeship as junior accountant)
“Long Road helped me by giving me the tools to achieve good grades at A level and set me up for what a working environment is like – such as, calling your tutors by their first names. Long Road helped me develop some soft skills such as organisation, working together in group projects, and timekeeping and they encourage their students to continue developing even after college. I enjoyed the atmosphere at Long Road and my subjects as I chose them myself. I had good relationships with my tutors and knew they would be happy to help me if needed.”
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APPRENTICESHIPS
One of our students on a recent placement with the Ambulance Service
Our Careers and Apprenticeship events are perfect if you’re looking to kick-start your career. Working with Form the Future we host a range of local, national and international companies on campus so that you can ask questions, hear about the career opportunities they offer and start building your industry networks. This year our Annual Progression Event welcomed 25 organisations from a diverse range of sectors including engineering, finance, property, IT, uniformed services and healthcare. Feedback from students, teachers and employers has been consistently positive; this year a number of students secured interviews and internships with companies such as Bidwells, AXA Insurance and Turners Soham Ltd.
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UNIVERSITY We’ll help you get to university and succeed. Our students excel at university with 80% of Long Road Alumni achieving a first (1st) or upper second (2:1) degree in 2018. In fact, 88% of Long Road alumni studying at Russell Group universities achieved a 1st or 2:1 in 2018, above the national average. Not sure if university is right for you? What university to go to? Or what to study? All our Year 1 students are invited to the UCAS Higher Education Convention each June where you can speak to UCAS experts and representatives from a huge number of universities. We’ll even bring the universities to you! This academic year we’ve had over 15 different universities visit our campus – the University of Sheffield, Newcastle University, University of East Anglia, and the University of Dundee to name just a few.
Aiming for Oxbridge? We’ll arrange for you to meet an Admissions Officer to find out what’s required, and support you every step of the way as you reach for your goals.
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Will Miles, Seabird Ecologist
“I am a seabird ecologist working on Shetland, one of the UK’s top locations for marine wildlife. From a very young age I was interested in outdoor activities and nature, particularly birds and fish. Between years 1 and 2 at Long Road I volunteered at Wicken Fen National Nature Reserve, a perfect place to learn about wildlife and practical nature conservation. “After my 3 main A levels (biology, chemistry and geography taken in 2000) I worked part-time at DEFRA, continued volunteering at Wicken Fen and took A level art at Long Road. This art course demonstrated many of Long Road’s excellent qualities. I was always treated as a responsible individual and given huge encouragement and support to achieve my best. “Before deciding whether to go to university, I spent a year working at RSPB Minsmere in Suffolk. In my case, volunteering soon led to a paid research assistant contract working on bitterns at Minsmere. Professional wildlife research and conservation has been my career for almost 20 years now, and I have worked in a variety of exciting locations. In recent years I have also worked abroad, for example on the Falkland Islands doing albatross and penguin research. “My degree was Ecology & Conservation at Anglia Ruskin University then, following a year of bird research and conservation work in Speyside and then Shetland, I did a PhD on seabirds at the University of Glasgow, then later a post-doc on seabirds and migrant birds at the University of Aberdeen. I am now based permanently on Shetland and am employed by the University of St Andrews.”
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THE WIDEST CHOICE OF COURSES
Already got an idea of what you want to study at university, which apprenticeship you want to apply for, or the career path you want to follow? Then it’s a good idea to look at any entry requirements they have before choosing your course combination.
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We offer you the opportunity to study both A levels and Level 3 Diplomas – both of which can qualify you for university. The graphic on page 52 shows how you can combine A levels and Level 3 Diplomas to make a full study programme, the equivalent of 3 courses. If you need to, you can retake GCSE maths or english alongside your Level 3 study programme, or you can take Level 2 Diplomas or GCSEs in a 1-year study programme.
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LEVEL 4 Foundation Courses Art & Design 93
LEVEL 3 A levels Diplomas Art, Craft and Design 57 Biology 59 Business Studies 60 Chemistry 62 Design Technology 65 Drama and Theatre 66 Economics 67 English Language and Literature 68 English Literature 69 Film Studies 70 French 71 Geography 72 History 75 Mathematics 77 Mathematics (Further) 78 Media Studies 79 Photography 83 Physical Education 84 Physics 85 Politics 86 Psychology 87 Religion, Philosophy of Religion and Ethics 89 Sociology 90 Spanish 91
Applied Science 56 Art and Design 58 Business 61 Computing 63 Criminology 64 Graphic Design 73 Health, Social Care & Early Years 74 IT 76 Media 80 Music 81 Musical Theatre 82 Psychology 88 Sport 92
LEVEL 2 (ACCESS TO LEVEL 3 COURSES) Applied Diplomas & Certificates Art and Design 94 Health & Social Care 95 IT 96 Media 97 Sport 98
GCSE programmes English Language 99 Double Science 100 Film Studies 101 Mathematics 102 Sociology 103 49
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A levels
A levels are two-year academic qualifications which you can take in a variety of subjects. You need to choose 3 A level courses to create your full study programme, or you can mix and match A levels with Level 3 Diplomas: check out page 52 to see how to do this. A level courses are on the purple pages of the Course Finder section (pages 56-103). Assessment You will be assessed by examination at the end of Year 2. A few A levels have a small coursework component, usually no more than 30%. Entry requirements 7 GCSEs at grade 4 or above including maths and English. Some courses have additional entry requirements. See course pages for details. Your future You can use your A levels to progress to university, an apprenticeship or employment. Note: We regularly review our entry requirements. Check out our website for any updates www.longroad.ac.uk/courses.
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Level 3 Diplomas
Level 3 Diplomas are two-year courses which combine practical learning with the study of theory. Although each subject is related to a general area of employment, the skills you develop can be transferred to a wide range of careers. To create a full study programme you need to choose the equivalent of 3 courses; these can also be combined with A levels – turn to page 52 to see how to do this. Level 3 Diplomas can be taken as: – an Extended Certificate = 1 course – a Diploma = 2 courses – an Extended Diploma = 3 courses Level 3 Diplomas are shown on the red pages of the Course Finder section (pages 56-103). Assessment Some Diplomas at Long Road are assessed fully by non-examination assignments, but others have externally-marked exams. Entry requirements At least five GCSE grade 4s in a range of subjects including English (with Merit in the subject applied for if taken as an applied course at Level 2). Students with at least seven GCSEs at grade 4 may include one or more A levels in their programme subject to meeting any additional A level subject entry criteria. Students with a Distinction grade in a related area (6-credit qualification) may be considered with a grade 3 in GCSE English. Your future You can use your Diploma to progress to university, an apprenticeship or employment. Note: We regularly review our entry requirements. Check out our website for any updates www.longroad.ac.uk/courses.
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Combining A levels and Diplomas
At Long Road we give you the freedom to create your own academic study programme with unique combinations of both A Levels and Level 3 Diplomas. All Level 3 study programmes consist of 3 parts. A levels consist of 1 part; Level 2 Diplomas consist of 1, 2 or 3 parts. You can combine these different elements to create your individual programme. When you make your application we’ll invite you to an interview where we can give you advice and guidance on the best combination of subjects to meet your progression aims.
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Extended Project Qualification (EPQ)
One of our students rebuilt a cat skeleton for their final EPQ product
Boost your CV and enhance your personal statement while carrying out an independent project on a topic you love. The EPQ is equivalent to half an A level, but it’s so much more than an extra qualification. The Extended Project Qualification showcases to employers and universities that you’re an independent learner, able to manage a project, solve problems, organise your time, conduct original research and produce a high-quality product. In fact, this additional qualification is so highly valued that some universities will even lower their grade boundaries for you if you achieve a high EPQ grade! Independence is key with the EPQ, meaning you get to choose what you’d like to study and how you’d like to study it. The topic can be related to your other subjects or something completely different and you can decide how you present your final product. You can… • write a dissertation • create an artefact • produce a performance, or • carry out an investigation. If you decide to carry out the EPQ you’ll start at the end of Year 1 of your Level 3 course, giving you time to think about your goals after Long Road and tailor your EPQ to help achieve these dreams. Although the EPQ is largely independent study, you’ll have a specialised EPQ tutor to keep you on track and regular lessons to help you to understand the requirements of the qualification. Recent examples of EPQs include: • A leaflet promoting mental health awareness • The restoration of a derelict bicycle • A recipe book for students • A performance of a stand-up comedy routine • A computer built from scratch for under £600 • A music speaker made from a beer keg • An investigation into the impact of music on reaction times when driving • An analysis of Apple’s business model • A dissertation considering the ethics of using stem cells. 53
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Level 2 Applied Diplomas or Certificates
These one-year programmes, unique to sixth-form providers, gives students an alternative pathway to Level 3 Applied courses, to apprenticeships and to employment with training. These are full one-year courses with an emphasis on applied learning and opportunities for direct employment sector experience. This includes work placements. Expectations to achieve success in the year will be high, with the emphasis on developing a range of skills to help you be effective in the workplace and take on the challenges of Level 3 study. There is a clear progression route to the Level 3 Diplomas offered at Long Road. This is a full programme of study, which can be taken alongside GCSE maths and/or English. In order to provide sufficient focus on obtaining at least a grade 4 in maths and/or English, students taking these are likely to follow a Level 2 Certificate programme rather than a Diploma. Entry requirements 4 grade 3s at GCSE, including English at grade 3. Students enrolling on these courses who have not achieved grade 4 in English and/or maths GCSE must retake these qualifications. Visit our website for more information www.longroad.ac.uk/courses
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Level 2 GCSE Programme
This one-year programme enables you to build the foundations to enable you to succeed on a Level 3 Applied programme. The programme includes tutorial support and the development of study skills. To progress from this programme to Level 3 Applied studies, you must satisfy the minimum entry requirements of each Level 3 course and also have demonstrated commitment and success on the Access Programme through high attendance and achievement. Visit our website for more information www.longroad.ac.uk/courses
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Applied Science Extended Certificate Extended Diploma Minimum entry requirements At least 5 grade 4s or equivalent in a range of GCSEs including English. A grade 5 in maths and at least two grade 5s in science are required. A Merit is required in the subject if taken as an applied course. Apply online at www.longroad.ac.uk
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Grounded in the world of work and career-focused, Applied Science will provide you with a broad range of skills to prepare for your employment or higher education. As an Applied Science student, you will put your learning into practice straight away by taking part in assignments set in real-life situations, developing practical skills and knowledge that employers will love. You will build on your previous studies of science by widening your knowledge of the scientific investigation and practical techniques, working as an individual and in small groups on research projects. We will help you to develop the numeracy skills required in a scientific setting, find out about working in the science industry and examine perceptions of science in the wider community. If you’re interested in working as a scientist or technician within the science industry you will need a good understanding of core scientific concepts. Our Applied Science course will help you develop a firm grasp of these concepts and enable you to use and apply this knowledge and understanding in vocational contexts, leading to possible careers in a huge range of areas including forensic, medical, laboratory and industrial sciences.
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Art, Craft and Design A level Minimum entry requirements At least 7 GCSEs at grade 4 in a range of subjects including maths and English. A grade 5 or equivalent is required in art at GCSE level. Apply online at www.longroad.ac.uk
This highly creative and successful course offers a broad-based art experience and is delivered through a series of taught practical and independent workshops. Our studios are purpose-built and are light and spacious. Our facilities boast a photographic studio, darkroom and laser cutter as well as excellent printing facilities and technology. You will be taught by specialist teachers who are practicing fine artists and designers and who have professional experience in marketing and selling their work. The course structure is designed to develop and enrich you as an artist or designer, challenging and extending your experience and understanding of a range of art and design practices. You will be supported in improving skills in creative problem solving, and you will gain an in-depth understanding of movements and genres of art and design. The course is designed to encourage you to develop skills and creativity, imaginatively and independently. You will be encouraged to use combinations of specialist practical media and explore new and innovative ways of developing your art work. We currently offer the following three specialist pathways: Fine Art, Graphic Illustration and Fashion and Textiles. Fashion and Textiles also has the opportunity to explore textiles for interiors. Study trips are an exciting part of the course: you will have the opportunity to visit a range of UK galleries and museums and art and design fairs as well as the option of participating in an international trip. 57
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Art and Design Extended Diploma
Minimum entry requirements At least 5 grade 4s or equivalent in a range of subjects at GCSE level, including GCSE English. In addition you need at least a grade 4 or Merit in art at GCSE level. Apply online at www.longroad.ac.uk
The Art and Design course is a highly creative and practical course. It’s taught in spacious light studios which include a Mac suite and photographic darkroom. The course allows you to explore a range of creative specialisms including photography, graphic illustration, printmaking, fine art drawing and painting, and three-dimensional work. This course is great fun, and you’ll be introduced to a range of exciting and creative skills including digital drawing, textile techniques, printmaking along with dark room and digital photography and digital image making. You’ll be given the opportunity to enjoy our popular research trips which include local trips to Cambridge museums and galleries, trips to a number of exciting locations in London and an international trip to Paris. You will also be able to work on live briefs with real clients from a range of industries. And you’ll be encouraged to enter competitions and exhibit your work in professional settings. This course will enable to progress to art and design-related courses within higher education and will provide a creative breadth to your subject range. You will also be supported to identify creative intern opportunities and apprenticeship applications.
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Biology A level
Minimum entry requirements At least 7 GCSEs at grade 4 in a range of subjects including English. A minimum of GCSE grade 6 in maths is required plus at least two single sciences including biology. Apply online at www.longroad.ac.uk
Of all the sciences, advances in biology have been unprecedented over the recent years, and promise to continue in the future. Many of these advances and issues surrounding them have been integrated into our Biology syllabus, such as the growing field of epigenetics and genomic medicine, all while tackling big issues such as the ethics of using animal models in medical research. On this dynamic and exciting course, you will study a range of topics from molecules to ecosystems, and everything in between. You will focus on our physical bodies, looking at how the human body functions when both well and unwell, why healthcare professionals are so keen for us to exercise. You’ll explore heart physiology and examine the use of drugs in sport; you will also investigate the psychology of our bodies, debating the issue of nature versus nurture. There is significant overlap with geography as you learn about ecosystems, succession, conservation of species and climate change. Although there is both chemistry and maths content in this course it is not necessary to study these subjects as well, although about 50% of our students do. Biology remains a popular subject amongst sixth form students studying a range of courses. A significant amount of the content we will teach you appears regularly in current affairs and our teachers and students love the relevant and contemporary feel of the course. 59
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Business Studies A level Minimum entry requirements At least 7 GCSEs at grade 4 in a range of subjects including English. A grade 4 or equivalent is required in business studies if taken at GCSE level and a grade 5 in maths. Apply online at www.longroad.ac.uk
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Develop your skills in decision-making, problem-solving and critical analysis as you evaluate businesses and the markets they serve. Our key aim is to nurture your enthusiasm for learning about modern business issues, introducing you to the wide range of activities that go on in a business and illustrating how decisions are taken in an ever-changing environment. You will gain an understanding of the business world from the perspectives of various stakeholders such as customers, managers, owners, shareholders, employees and society in general. You will also learn that businesses cannot operate in isolation, but are affected by economic, environmental, ethical, governmental, legal, social and technological issues, with reference to real-world businesses being made throughout your studies.
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Business Extended Certificate Diploma Minimum entry requirements At least 5 grade 4s or equivalent in a range of subjects at GCSE level, including English and in business studies if taken. Apply online at www.longroad.ac.uk
Businesses are at the heart of the UK economy: innovating new products, meeting customer needs, developing the skills of their employees and creating wealth for local communities. Our Applied Business courses will give you an excellent understanding of how a business works by teaching you about the creative elements of marketing, motivating people and managing resources such as money. You will also learn the psychological elements of understanding customers and employees decision making elements of suggesting strategies and plans. Our teaching staff will help you to develop impressive skills in presenting professional work documents, using work-based IT software, participating in discussions, engaging in teamwork and writing for specific business audiences – both customers and managers. You’ll spend time carrying out independent research and building professional projects using lesson time to create your own presentations. The work you perform in class will enable you to showcase a range of skills to prospective employers and prove that you have the ability to carry out a variety of business procedures relevant to any workplace.
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Chemistry A level Minimum entry requirements At least 7 GCSEs at grade 4 in a range of subjects including English. A minimum GCSE grade 6 in maths and at least two single sciences is required, including chemistry. Apply online at www.longroad.ac.uk
Take on a challenging and fascinating subject that will change your view of the world and materials by introducing you to concepts and ideas that you may not have considered before. You will find yourself simultaneously thinking about the incredibly small scale of atoms, nuclei and bonds and the extraordinarily large number of atoms in a single drop of water. With a central place in science, chemistry overlaps with both biology and physics and is an essential requirement for many careers such as medicine, dentistry, pharmacy, veterinary science and engineering. The skills in logical thinking and mathematics you will develop are also highly valued by an extensive range of industries such as law, finance and business. You will study 10 diverse ‘storylines’ including ozone depletion in the upper atmosphere, the causes of colour, designing drug molecules, the origin of elements by fusion in stars, practical synthesis of medicines and the structures and energy changes involved in fuel combustion. As you study these storylines you will develop your understanding of fundamental chemical ideas about bonding, structure, election arrangements, energy changes, pH, solubility, molecular shape and the feasibility of reactions. We will encourage and support you to take part in the Cambridge Chemistry Challenge, and the Chemistry Olympiad, and we’ll give you regular opportunities to use our excellent Chemistry labs to carry out your own experiments.
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Computing Extended Certificate Minimum entry requirements At least 5 GCSEs at grade 4 in a range of subjects including English. A grade 4 or equivalent is required in computing if taken at GCSE level. You need at least grade 5 in higher tier mathematics. Apply online at www.longroad.ac.uk
Gain an introduction to the computing sector through practical and applied learning, opening the door to a wide range of higher education, apprenticeship and job opportunities. You will discover the core principles that underpin all areas of computer science and develop computational-thinking and coding skills which will be put to the test as you solve problems. You will then deepen your knowledge, studying the fundamental principles of how computer systems work, including the role of hardware and software, the way components of a system work together and how data in a system is used. With the ever-growing importance of IT security, we will give you relevant and contemporary knowledge about IT system security threats, methods used to protect against them and data encryption.
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Criminology Extended Certificate Minimum entry requirements At least 5 grade 4s or equivalent in a range of subjects at GCSE level, including GCSE English. Apply online at www.longroad.ac.uk
Criminology is the study of the reasons why individuals commit crimes. You will gain an understanding of why a person commits a crime, and of strategies we can develop to control crime or rehabilitate a criminal. You will find out how crime reporting in the media affects the public perception of criminality, and you will explore the social constructions, theories and causes of criminality and how these lead to changes in policy. You will examine the process of criminal investigations, studying the prosecution of suspects and learning how to review criminal cases; this supports your learning of the different processes in the criminal justice system and the role of punishment and social control measures in England and Wales. You will also discover how campaigns are used to bring about change and then plan your own campaign for change relating to crime. Throughout your course you will take part in real-life campaigns, learn about forensics and meet members of the police force to hear how they approach the task of fighting crime. You’ll be invited on trips to the court and you’ll meet visitors from prisons and local support groups.
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Design Technology A level Minimum entry requirements At least 7 grade 4s at GCSE in a range of subjects including maths and English. A grade 5 or equivalent is required in design and technology if taken at GCSE level. Apply online at www.longroad.ac.uk
Do you love solving problems and being creative? Or maybe you keep coming up with great ideas for new things? If so, studying Design Technology will allow you to build up your creativity and your problem solving, planning, and making skills. You will gain a valuable understanding of the design process through a range of practical making tasks within our purpose built studios, and you will use our industry standard equipment such as a 3D printer and laser cutters. You will be introduced to computer-aided design to support you on your creative journey through the course. You will be taught by specialist teaching staff and have the opportunity to work alongside professionals from the design industry. Students studying Design Technology can progress to university courses or apprenticeships in architecture, interior design, graphic design, furniture and product design, fashion and textiles design, and 3D design, as well as a range of other career paths Design Technology goes well with art, and also science and technology subjects, including physics, maths, chemistry and IT. When it comes to the sciences, having knowledge of how physical and chemical processes work can come in handy when designing different products. 65
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Drama and Theatre Studies A level Minimum entry requirements At least 7 GCSEs at grade 4 in a range of subjects including maths and English. A grade 5 or equivalent is required in English literature and in drama if taken at GCSE level. You will be invited to a workshop audition where you will be required to demonstrate your practical and theoretical skills in drama and theatre. Apply online at www.longroad.ac.uk
The Drama and Theatre Studies course is taught in excellent purpose-built facilities which include rehearsal rooms and a fully functional black box theatre. The course offers a professional theatre approach with preparation for students considering studying acting/drama at both university and major acting schools. It is also an excellent grounding for further study which can lead to careers in law, social work, psychology and teaching. This is a great route to building confidence. The main focuses of the course are the development and interpretation of theatre, and live performance. Students will have the benefit of working with industry-trained staff and practitioners within the department that have a wide range of skills. Currently we have LAMDA, Shakespeare, and technical theatre practitioners. The department staff also has many years of experience readying students for auditions. Visiting theatre groups, theatre trips, enrichment activities ranging from LAMDA to drama improvisation, and the college production, a joint venture between the Drama and Theatre Studies and the Musical theatre departments, ensure that any student studying at Long Road has the opportunity to develop their skills beyond the study timetable.
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Economics A level Minimum entry requirements
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Why are footballers’ wages so high? Should students pay for their higher education? Why is health care free in the UK but charged for in the USA? How do the Chancellor of the Exchequer and the Bank of England manage the economy? You will discover the answers to these questions on our Economics course, where you will be enabled to understand current affairs, real world issues and the significance of much of the information you hear every day on the news. Throughout your course of study you will focus on 3 core modules: • Microeconomics: You will examine the nature of the economic problem and how different societies resolve it. You’ll look at how markets operate via supply and demand and what happens if the outcome determined by the market is not desirable. • Macroeconomics: This module looks at large-scale issues, focusing on different theories of how the economy operates as a whole, and measures of a country’s economic performance. • Global economics: Looking beyond the UK you will examine the theory behind, and the reality of, international trade.
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English Language and Literature A level
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Study an advanced level of language and literary techniques and learn how to analyse and compare different texts with our English Language and Literature course. Scrutinising a range of literary texts including prose, poetry, and drama, and non-literary spoken and written texts such as autobiographies, travel writing and speeches, you will learn how to analyse techniques by using terms such as phonology, lexis and grammar. You will also have the exciting opportunity to produce your own literary and non-literary writing, drawing on knowledge and understanding of how texts are created for different audiences and purposes. You will develop skills in analysis, communication, exploring connections between a wide range of subjects and writing in a variety of styles and genres for different audiences. Throughout your studies you will be invited to a number of extracurricular activities including theatre trips and workshops; our students recently visited The Globe Theatre in London, and the Arts and the ADC Theatres in Cambridge.
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English Literature A level Minimum entry requirements At least 7 grade 4s at GCSE in a range of subjects including maths; grade 5 in English language and grade 5 in English literature if taken at GCSE level. Apply online at www.longroad.ac.uk Do you enjoy reading in your spare time? Do you find analysing novels, plays and poetry interesting and satisfying? On our English Literature course, you will study themes, character, motifs, setting, textual structures and narrative methods. You will learn how to identify and comment on writers’ uses and effects of language, form and structure. Your lessons will be varied and diverse and will include question and answer sessions, writing essays, exploring the meaning created in texts, watching DVDs, creating displays, independent research and extracurricular activities such as watching texts in performance and guest workshops. You will develop skills in communication and teamwork as you work together with your classmates in pairs, small groups and whole-class discussions and debates. Working independently on reading and writing projects outside the classroom you will study prose texts linked by theme or context, drama and poetry, including at least one play by Shakespeare. You will also focus on literary criticism and discuss the different ways readers interpret texts. 69
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Film Studies A level Minimum entry requirements At least 7 GCSEs at grade 4 in a range of subjects including maths and English. A grade 5 or equivalent is required in film studies if taken at GCSE level. Apply online at www.longroad.ac.uk
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Take a seat in the director’s chair with our A level Film Studies course. You’ll have a practical approach, producing, writing, directing and editing your own individual short film while ‘employing’ crew members to assist with sound and cinematography duties. During your two years of study, you will explore twelve case study films, involving screenings and in-depth scene analysis. Close study topics will include silent cinema, film noir, French New Wave, surrealism, ideology, auteur cinema, US and British contemporary film, and documentary. Expand your knowledge and understanding of the significance of film in national, global, social and historical contexts. You will develop written and verbal communication skills by analysing films using concepts such as narrative, genre, aesthetics, spectatorship and theoretical debates.
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French A level Minimum entry requirements At least 7 grade 4s at GCSE in a range of subjects including maths and English. At least a grade 6 or equivalent is required in French at GCSE level. Apply online at www.longroad.ac.uk
Learn about topics such as artistic, culture in the French-speaking world, current trends of French-speaking society and political life in the French-speaking communities. Develop your listening and speaking skills by taking part in lessons that will be taught almost completely in French. You will have regular access to interactive online resources and weekly contact with a foreign language assistant. You will also have the exciting opportunity to take part in work experience and a revision course in France! Modern languages provide enjoyable and useful lifelong skills, opening up new avenues of communication and giving you a broader cultural understanding. If you have plans to work overseas an ability in the local language will bring you great benefits; international companies widely recognise and welcome students with a language qualification as more employable with the possibility of working abroad. 71
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Geography A level Minimum entry requirements At least 7 GCSEs at grade 4 in a range of subjects including maths and English. A grade 5 or equivalent is required in geography if taken at GCSE level. Apply online at www.longroad.ac.uk
Geography is the study of people and their relationship with the environment, the impact each has on the other and the challenges of managing those impacts in a rapidly changing world. Taking part in fieldwork, classroom discussions and internet research will develop your literacy, communication, numeracy and analytical skills as you reflect on your own experiences. Your programme of study will be made up of human topics such as globalisation, regenerating places, changes in global power and nation-states; physical topics include tectonic processes and hazards, glaciated landscapes, the water and carbon cycles and climate change. You will gain a deeper understanding of how the changes to the planet affect you, how you are influencing these changes and what you, as an individual and a generation, can do to manage change for a sustainable, stable future.
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Graphic Design Extended Certificate Minimum entry requirements At least 5 GCSEs at grade 4 in a range of subjects, including GCSE English and in GCSE art, DT, media or photography if taken. If not taken, you will need to bring a creative portfolio to interview. Apply online at www.longroad.ac.uk
This highly creative subject develops your visual art and design-based skills, and extends them within a digital setting. You will develop a wide range of practical skills leading to the creation of exciting design outcomes, such as magazine layouts, digital illustrations, logo designs and advertising materials, allowing you to produce a diverse portfolio of professional-quality design work. Throughout the course you will work in our hightech digital Mac suites, using professional-grade equipment and software such as drawing tablets and the Adobe Suite, giving you the opportunity to gain sought after software skills and to develop an experimental and diverse portfolio. You will also have opportunities to learn how to work with clients, create effective presentations and to successfully work to a client brief. You will be taught by practising graphic designers and illustrators, who can give you a real insight into the creative industries. You can also take up exciting opportunities to work on live design briefs such as designing advertising materials for the police and t-shirts for Strawberry Fair, giving you unmissable opportunities to work with real clients. Our students go on to study graphic design at top design schools across the country such as Central Saint Martins, Falmouth University of the Arts and Nottingham Trent University. 73
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Health, Social Care and Early Years Diploma Extended Diploma Minimum entry requirements At least 5 grade 4s or equivalent in a range of subjects at GCSE level, including GCSE English and health and social care if taken. Apply online at www.longroad.ac.uk
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Be challenged and rewarded on our Level 3 Health, Social Care and Early Years Diploma as you gain an excellent introduction to, and preparation for, your future career. Study a range of topics such as anatomy, physiology, nutrition and psychological perspectives before you are given the opportunity to take a specialist pathway which supports your future career goals. You will take work placements in at least two different settings; work experience forms a vital part of the course, providing you with experience in the reality of care work and the opportunity to develop core care skills. Our wonderful staff and students have built an excellent reputation amongst local service providers; our location on the Cambridge Biomedical Campus means you are perfectly placed to make use of the established links we have with Addenbrookes Hospital who can provide you with training and experience working alongside healthcare assistants. You will be taught by specialists who have the relevant knowledge and vocational experience to support you in progressing into a range of different careers, including all branches of nursing, midwifery, social work, paramedic science, occupational therapy, primary education and child care roles. They will also be able to guide you through the Nursing Apprenticeship which is becoming increasingly popular.
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History A level Minimum entry requirements
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Develop your skills of written and verbal communication, evaluation, analysis, assessment and expression as you study revolution, the collapse of the monarchy and the establishment of new regimes on our History course. Consisting of 3 core units, you will study England 1603-1702, considering the causes and events of the English Civil War and the execution of King Charles I in 1649, and assessing how far the monarchy was changed after the Restoration. You will also study and produce coursework on the struggle for black civil rights in America, 18651968.
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IT Extended Certificate Minimum entry requirements At least 5 grade 4s or equivalent in a range of subjects at GCSE level, including grade 4 or above in GCSE English and a grade 4 or a Merit in GCSE IT if taken. Apply online at www.longroad.ac.uk
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IT is at the heart of everyday life, at work, home and in our leisure time: from computer graphics and control systems to communications and problem solving, IT has an ever-increasing role to play. Our course has been developed to allow you to follow current digital industry requirements and match the proposed government changes to the national curriculum in IT. You will study digital pathways and the applications of virtual and augmented reality. Your time will be spent exploring the interactive ways in which people engage with their digital media; working on a range of individual projects you will take part in course-specific work experience, and trips, and meet guest speakers. Developments such as the Internet of Everything, smartphone apps, social media and online gaming means the career opportunities in this market are rapidly growing and show no signs of slowing down. Our course will support you to find career opportunities suited to your individual talents and specialist knowledge such as computing, graphics, web design, gaming design, and animation roles.
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Mathematics A level Minimum entry requirements At least 7 GCSEs at grade 4 or above in a range of subjects including English. You need at least a grade 6 in GCSE maths and at least 2 grade 6s in sciences.
Train your mind to work with precision, accuracy and logic and you will develop your skills in clear thought and problemsolving. Test your knowledge as you are presented with abstract concepts, and become fluent with your algebra skills. Not only will you study pure mathematics, but you will focus on mechanics, a branch of applied mathematics dealing with motion and forces producing motion. Your time will also be spent studying statistics, analysing data and calculating probabilities.
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Further Mathematics A level Minimum entry requirements
You will be taught in two dedicated groups over your two years at college, one for Maths and one for Further Maths, meaning our course is structured so that you can work at a faster pace and a greater depth.
At least 7 grade 4s at GCSE in appropriate subjects including English. You need to have a grade 7 in maths and a grade 6 in sciences.
Studied alongside two other subjects, Maths and Further Maths are key qualifications if you are hoping to study maths, physics or engineering at a top-tier university, or for university courses such as computing or economics.
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Encounter fascinating concepts such as the complex roots of equations from the start of our Further Mathematics course. You will study advanced mechanics and statistics, as well as learning to solve intricate problems and exploring new mathematical ideas.
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Media Studies A level Minimum entry requirements At least 7 GCSEs at grade 4 or above in a range of subjects including maths and English. A grade 5 or equivalent is required in media studies if taken at GCSE level. Apply online at www.longroad.ac.uk
As new media and digital technologies become more prevalent in our society, we must ask ourselves: who makes the media? Why do they make it? And how does it affect us? You will find the answers to these questions by studying a range of media industries including newspapers, television, film, video games and music videos. You will explore key debates and issues that arise in each industry from a variety of different perspectives. Not only will you learn how to decode and break down media products, but you will challenge their morals, messages and ideas. Ultimately you will form your own unique point of view, considering a media product from a range of perspectives, debating with your classmates and learning to be critical of everything you see, read and hear. You will get hands-on using a range of industrylevel software to create your own music video and an accompanying piece of magazine journalism. You will become familiar with our extensive equipment as you film, shoot and edit a range of projects including short films, a whole-class newspaper and individual and group magazines. Throughout your studies, you will have the opportunity to meet visiting speakers and showcase your work at the end of year exhibition at the Picturehouse Cinema. Complementing a wealth of careers and higher education paths, our Media Studies course is especially well suited to those students wishing to pursue careers in journalism, marketing, promotion, product design or photography.
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Media Extended Certificate Diploma Extended Diploma Minimum entry requirements At least 5 GCSEs at grade 4 in a range of subjects including English. Apply online at www.longroad.ac.uk
Are you interested in taking a practical approach to Media? In exploring your creativity and producing your own projects in film and television, audio and radio, and photography and advertising? Using cutting-edge software and equipment you’ll learn how to produce your own music video, make a stop-frame animation sequence, create a 3D video game environment with an animated character and direct a documentary! If you’re studying the Diploma or Extended Diploma you’ll get the opportunity to take your passion to the next level and specialise in an area of media that interests you the most. All of our Media courses are assessed by 100% coursework meaning you can easily monitor your progress and stay on track to achieve your goals. Working in the media industry requires you to be multi-skilled and highly adaptable; here at Long Road we support you in becoming just that! You’ll be given the opportunity to go on residential trips and day trips to cinemas, universities and even New York! Live client briefs mean you develop the skills and experiences valued by employers and universities and if you’re eager for more our friendly staff will be on hand to help you apply for work experience, internships, apprenticeships or university.
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Music Extended Certificate Minimum entry requirements At least 5 GCSEs at grade 4 in a range of subjects including English. A grade 4 or equivalent is required in music if taken at GCSE level. You need a good standard of musical ability. You need to be of grade 4 or 5 standard (instrument or voice) and have some knowledge of music theory. Keyboard skills are also very useful. In order to be offered a place you need to successfully complete an audition and theory test set by the music department. Apply online at www.longroad.ac.uk
Music diploma gives you the chance to experience and develop a knowledge of what it is to work in the music industry. As a music student, you will be playing and performing in ensemble groups, both in and out of the college. Using a practical approach, you will learn the requirements of working within a creative field, while developing your knowledge of the career opportunities that are available in this constantly evolving industry. You will also get the chance to compose and perform your own pieces, while developing or extending your current theoretical knowledge. The course is taught within excellent purposebuilt facilities, which include rehearsal rooms comprising of a music technology suite for use in composition equipment and a full computer suite equipped with audio and MIDI interfaces, amplifiers, PA systems, drum kits and additional percussion. You will be given the opportunity to perform within the fully equipped and professionally lit music stage. There is also a wealth of opportunities to explore creative and professional performance opportunities in our many music enrichment programmes. Should you be a musician who has an interest in a future career in music, then the music course is an excellent choice worth considering. 81
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Musical Theatre Extended Certificate Minimum entry requirements At least 5 GCSEs at grade 4 or equivalent including English and drama if taken at GCSE level. Apply online at www.longroad.ac.uk
The Musical Theatre course is a highly practical course, providing students with the necessary skills and opportunities they need to develop into a ‘triple threat’ performer. We have excellent purpose-built facilities, including a mirrored and sprung floor studio and a fully functional black box theatre. Our teachers are specialists and trained to coach singing, dancing and acting skills to a high level. The course consists of a combination of rehearsals, performances, reports and presentations, allowing the Musical Theatre performer to be fully understood. Key musical theatre practitioners will be explored and a range of repertoire learnt. This leads onto the devising of a Musical Theatre piece in the second year where all of these skills can be put into practice. This professional approach allows students the preparation they need to pursue a Musical Theatre course at a top conservatoire, or at University. The course also supports a range of transferable skills to further any career in performing arts. Students are encouraged to take part in trips, workshops and performing arts enrichment to support their skill development. This includes choir, dance technique and LAMDA. Students will also have the opportunity to work on a collaborative project with other Performing Arts students in the college production.
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Photography A level Minimum entry requirements At least 7 GCSEs at grade 4 or equivalent in a range of subjects including maths and English. A grade 5 or equivalent is required in photography if taken at GCSE level. Apply online at www.longroad.ac.uk
Photography is considered to be an essential communication skill for the 21st century; you will learn a visual language, how to communicate creatively, and how to problem solve through the lens. You will learn how to use a range of cameras to take incredible pictures. You will be encouraged to take a proactive approach as you learn new skills and explore new ways of thinking. You will be taught by specialist staff and throughout the course there’s an emphasis on developing your creativity through studying the work and techniques of established professional photographers. The course will introduce you to new skills in both digital and film photography. We offer excellent facilities including light, spacious Mac suites and access to colour printing, a professionalstandard photographic studio and a large, wellequipped darkroom. Choosing this course gives you an advantage if you are considering a career or further study in photography, as it allows you to explore your ideas thoroughly. You will be encouraged to participate in exciting enrichment opportunities, such as studio workshops, trips to galleries, location shoots, and presentations and workshops delivered by industry specialist. You can also benefit from great international trips to New York and Paris.
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Physical Education A level Minimum entry requirements At least 7 GCSEs at grade 4 or equivalent in a range of subjects including maths and English. A grade 4 or equivalent is required in a science GCSE or biology content. A grade 4 in physical education is required if taken or a Merit if taking a BTEC Level 2 sport course. Apply online at www.longroad.ac.uk
The sports industry is an integral part of modern society and at a professional level is a lucrative business. On our A level PE course, you will go on a journey that will take you through many different avenues of the sports industry and, in particular, the application of sport science. You will gain an insight into how the body and mind work together to influence sports performance, both positively and negatively. You will look at how science is now widely applied to the sports industry at all levels, from the importance of physical training for sports performance to the influence of biomechanics in the analysis of individual and team performance. You will also consider the influence of nutrition on sports performance, as well as looking at sport and its influence on society through history and in the present day. You will be given the opportunity to specialise in performing or coaching one chosen sport. You’ll link this to a written project where you will study an aspect of your performance, with the aim of enhancing and developing your individual level. Throughout the course, you will be required to demonstrate and apply your knowledge of the factors underpinning involvement in physical activity and sport, and analyse and evaluate those factors in sports performance. If you are considering studying degrees such as physical eduction teaching, physiotherapy, sport psychology, or sport and exercise science, our course is ideal preparation.
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Physics A level Minimum entry requirements At least 7 GCSEs at grade 4 in a range of subjects including English. You need higher tier mathematics at minimum grade 6. Science and additional science at higher tier must be at least 6, and if you have studied the sciences separately, you will need a grade 6 in at least two, including physics. Only science GCSE courses which have a high proportion of external assessment will normally be considered. Apply online at www.longroad.ac.uk
Physics affects every part of our daily lives, from civil, mechanical, motor and aeronautical engineering, to how we have harnessed nuclear energy to heat and light our environment, and waves to communicate. In this exciting and challenging subject, you will examine the origins and structure of the universe, from subatomic particles to the vast areas of the cosmos. We place a strong emphasis on developing your practical skills; you will become familiar with SI units and standard prefixes used throughout physics, and learn the scientific skills of planning, implementing, analysing and evaluating through practical work completed in our physics laboratory. You will assess errors and the accuracy of your experimental results and make a decision on the validity of your results and the conclusions which you have made. You will have the opportunity to meet and be mentored by STEM professionals while participating in project days, Engineering Education Scheme projects, lectures and masterclasses at the University of Cambridge Cavendish Laboratories. Our excellent location on the Cambridge Biomedical Campus means you are in prime position to visit internationally renowned and highly-relevant local STEM companies and research institutions; our Physics students have recently visited the Sanger Institute, TWI, TTP, Amazon, University of Cambridge Engineering Department and the Kalvii Institute of Cosmology.
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Politics A level Minimum entry requirements At least 7 grade 4s at GCSE in appropriate subjects including maths. A grade 5 or equivalent is required in English GCSE. Apply online at www.longroad.ac.uk
In modern times global politics has become a key part of our everyday lives. Filtering into all aspects of life, from schools to international conflicts, politics is about the art of wielding power, of managing conflict and of offering compromise. A key part of politics is the exchange of ideas about the nature of humankind and how society should be organised. You will be given the opportunity for regular discussion, drawing on your opinions, research and recent political events; to see and hear prominent politicians; and to listen to guest speakers such as pressure group representatives, local MPs and councillors. You will study the core ideologies of conservatism, liberalism, socialism and feminism. You will examine the interactions of countries as they deal with issues of globalisation, human rights and environmental issues; you’ll look at how international organisations such as the United Nations play an important role in international politics. You will spend time discovering how political participation through voting, political parties and pressure groups can lead to political change, before progressing to study the work of key political institutions such as Parliament, government, the Prime Minister and the judiciary. Our Politics A level will enable you to study a wide range of degrees including law, journalism, international relations, global studies and public policy, or to secure a place on competition apprenticeships with the civil services, charities and local and international businesses.
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Psychology A level Minimum entry requirements At least 7 grade 4s at GCSE in appropriate subjects. A grade 5 is required in science, maths, English and psychology if taken at GCSE. Apply online at www.longroad.ac.uk
Psychology is the scientific study of the human mind and behaviour. This popular subject combines fascinating content with a rigorous approach to investigation; we aim to develop your theoretical understanding of the topics and an appreciation of their impact on people’s daily lives. You will study a range of topics such as the workings of human memory, child development, the treatment of mental illnesses, and rehabilitation of criminal behaviour. Throughout these topics you will apply scientific methods used in research and the important debates surrounding the application of psychology in society. You will develop an ability to use precise and succinct writing, and a deeper understanding of scientific methods, mathematical applications and the broader implications of research, through regular opportunities to design and carry out research, analyse data and report findings.
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LEVEL 3 DIPLOMA
Psychology Extended Certificate Minimum entry requirements At least 5 grade 4s including maths and English. Apply online at www.longroad.ac.uk
Psychology is the scientific study of the human mind and behaviour. This new take on a popular subject combines fascinating content with a rigorous approach to investigation; this course, unlike the A level, has coursework and modular assessment. We will aim to develop your theoretical understanding of the topics and an appreciation of their impact on people’s daily lives in a practical and applied way. Psychologists use a range of methods to investigate human behaviour and the strengths and limitations of these methods is an integral theme that runs through the course. Over the two years you will study a range of topics exploring how to plan and conduct scientific psychological research in a practical and ethical way. You will explore four key approaches in psychology: social, cognitive, learning and biological. We will also look at developing our understanding of how psychological research and concepts can explain gender identity, aggression and consumer behaviour. You will also look at health psychology, lifestyle choice and health-related issues such as stress and addiction. Year two options include such topics as criminal and forensics, child development, and psychopathology. You will develop an ability to use precise and succinct writing, and a deeper understanding of scientific methods, mathematical applications and the broader implications of research. Part of your assessment will be to design and carry out research, analyse data and report findings.
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Religion (Buddhism), Philosophy of Religion and Ethics A level Minimum entry requirements
Does God exist? Why is there suffering? How should we live our lives? Religion, Philosophy and Ethics explores these fundamental questions on human life. You will spend your time discussing the variety of answers to such questions from the great thinkers of Buddhism, philosophy and ethics, reflecting on and analysing views often different from your own and engaging with beliefs and practices of diverse cultures and societies. Our Religion, Philosophy and Ethics course gives you the opportunity to develop your skills in critical thinking, written and verbal communication that are valued by employers and are useful in careers such as law, education, public services and medicine.
At least 7 GCSEs at grade 4 in a range of subjects including maths. A grade 5 or equivalent is required in English and religious studies if taken at GCSE level. Apply online at www.longroad.ac.uk
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Sociology A level Minimum entry requirements At least 7 GCSEs at grade 4 in a range of subjects including maths and English. A grade 5 or equivalent is required in sociology if taken at GCSE. Apply online at www.longroad.ac.uk
Why do girls tend to outperform boys in the education system? What attracts people to join religious sects and cults? How do we explain the recent rise in violent knife and gun crime in the UK? Sociology is concerned with social behaviour and attempts to ask these kinds of questions about why society works the way it does and why people behave in the way they do. Forcing you to look at the world in new ways, you will have frequent opportunities for discussion, drawing on your own experiences and opinions, enabling you to relate these to relevant sociological ideas and evidence. As you work on individual, small group and whole-class tasks you will develop a range of transferable skills, including the ability to think sociologically by placing yourself in the shoes of others, to analyse and evaluate arguments and to present information logically. Your studies will be varied, with visits from outside speakers, film screenings, trips (which in the past have included visits to Liverpool and Manchester), and a Crime Conference with ex-prisoners talking about their offending and experience of prison. Studying Sociology will open doors to a range of further studies and apprenticeships, making you well prepared for careers in law, police work, journalism, teaching, human resources, social work, civil services, probation work, management and the world of business. Studying sociology is inherently interesting. It makes you look at the world in new ways and question your taken-for-granted assumptions. You will never be the same again!
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Spanish A level Minimum entry requirements At least 7 grade 4s at GCSE in a range of subjects including maths and English. At least a grade 6 or equivalent is required in Spanish at GCSE level. Apply online at www.longroad.ac.uk
Learn about topics such as artistic culture in the Hispanic world, multiculturalism in Hispanic society and political life in Hispanic communities. Develop your listening and speaking skills by taking part in lessons that will be taught almost completely in Spanish. You will have regular access to interactive online resources and weekly contact with a foreign language assistant. You will also have the exciting opportunity to take part in work experience and revision course in Spain! Modern languages provide enjoyable and useful lifelong skills, opening up new avenues of communication and giving you a broader cultural understanding. If you have plans to work overseas, ability in the local language will bring you great benefits; international companies widely recognise and welcome students with a language qualification as more employable, with the possibility of working abroad.
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LEVEL 3 DIPLOMA
Sport Extended Certificate Diploma Extended Diploma Minimum entry requirements At least 5 GCSEs at grade 4 including English. A grade 4 at GCSE in PE or a Merit at Level 2 (6-unit) applied sport is required if it has been taken. Apply online at www.longroad.ac.uk Spend your time in our brand new fitness suite, sport science lab, purpose-built sport centre, dedicated sports classrooms or outside on our extensive playing fields and state-of-the-art all weather pitch. On our Level 3 Sport Diploma you will study a broad range of units, increasing your knowledge, understanding and skills in several sports-related fields such as nutrition, coaching, anatomy and physiology, sports psychology and performance analysis. Taught by a highly successful team of extremely experienced specialist teaching staff you will develop skills required by sports-based employers. You will play an active role in your learning, developing a range of vocational and sportsbased skills valued by employers and universities. Whether you are looking to follow a higher education pathway taking a sports-related degree at university, or go straight into employment, whether as a fitness professional, coach, teacher or manager, we have a fantastic track record in helping you to achieve your career goals. 92
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Art Foundation Minimum entry requirements A level Art and Design, Design Technology or Photography at minimum grade D or Level 3 Diploma in Art, Photography or Graphics (60, 120 or 180 credit) with an MMP or above. At least 5 GCSE subjects (or equivalent) at grade 4 or above, including art and English. Apply online at www.longroad.ac.uk Our Foundation Art and Design Graduate Show 2019 was held at The Fitzwilliam Museum, Cambridge.
This one-year level 4 qualification is a fast, exciting course that is set up for creative post-level 3 students to develop a bespoke portfolio that supports a range of professional opportunities and access to university. Creative thinking is fortified through use of critiques, tutorials, peer feedback and a range of exciting briefs. Previous Art Foundation students have won London-based internships from opportunities attached to the course and have progressed on to a range of exciting routes. Art Foundation students have gained places at leading institutes such as UAL and on overseas courses, furthering their creative education. On the course, you are able to embark on international trips such as New York and Paris. As well as learning industry skills and developing high levels of professionalism, you will have the opportunity to present your work at exhibitions in central Cambridge and London. You will be taught by industry specialists and the course regularly involves visits and projects run by professional practitioners. The course coincides with the end of year show that is presented in a professional capacity. This has been at iconic venues such as the Fitzwilliam Museum and the Round Church in Cambridge. The end of year show is traditionally accredited with ‘Best Creative Outcome’ prize. In the past, this has been awarded by Mark Hudson (Art Critic for the Telegraph) and Luke Syson (Director of the Fitzwilliam Museum). 93
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LEVEL 2 DIPLOMA
Art and Design Minimum entry requirements 4 grade 3s or equivalent at GCSE including English. Students enrolling on courses on the Level 2 Applied Programme who have not achieved a grade 4 in English and/or maths GCSE must retake these. Apply online at www.longroad.ac.uk
This fun one-year Art course is a great opportunity to explore and expand your art and design skills. The focus of the learning will be on developing the skills that will enable you to confidently carry out contemporary practice and to work professionally and safely as a creative person. You will work on structured project-based design briefs in fine art, fashion and textiles, photography, illustration, graphics and surface pattern. You will be given the opportunity to take part in our popular research trips and use photography techniques like ‘Shoot from the hip’, to gather reference materials for inspiration and design ideas. Other trips available to you will include visits to London- and Cambridge-based galleries and an international trip to Paris. You will be given access to fully equipped spacious studios which include a Mac suite and a photographic darkroom. You will participate in regular tutorials designed to support you through the course and equip you with the skills needed to progress. Tutorial themes will include portfolio preparation and writing personal statements. The course can lead to employment within the design field or entry onto the Level 3 Art and Design courses. Working as part of a cohesive group, receiving tutorial support and study skills assistance from our specialist staff, you will build the foundations to enable you to be successful on a Level 3 study programme.
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LEVEL 2 DIPLOMA
Health and Social Care Minimum entry requirements 4 grade 3s at GCSE including English. Students enrolling on courses on the Level 2 Applied Programme who have not achieved a grade 4 in GCSE English or maths must retake this. Apply online at www.longroad.ac.uk Learn how to deliver person-centred care and support to meet the needs of a variety of service users on our Level 2 Health and Social Care Diploma. On this one-year course you will achieve the equivalent of 4 GCSEs and develop the underpinning knowledge, practice and personal skills required to work in the health and social care industry. You will gain an understanding of the health, social care and early years sectors exploring key themes, policies and skills that are important to this area, meaning you are well prepared to work in a health and social care setting or with young children. Working as part of a cohesive group, receiving tutorial support and study skills assistance from our specialist staff, you will build the foundations to enable you to be successful on a level 3 study programme. You can then choose to progress on to our Level 3 Health and Social Care Diploma, or we will support you in working towards an Advanced Apprenticeship, an appropriate NVQ or a level 3 Childcare qualification. 95
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LEVEL 2 DIPLOMA
IT Minimum entry requirements At least 3 GCSEs at grade 4 in a range of subjects with at least grade 3 in English and maths. Apply online at www.longroad.ac.uk
The internet is an essential part of everyday life used for shopping, communication, leisure, gaming and finding information. You will study the effective use of communication and flexibility of styles by analysing websites that are aimed at a specific target audience in comparison to those that are inclusive to a wide range of people. You will spend time exploring the use of multimedia to make websites eye-catching, such as images, animation, video and sound, but also focus on the importance of making websites accessible for a variety of users and consider restrictive factors such as speed of the users’ internet connection or which version of browser they are using. You will identify and learn to use different IT tools available for safe and secure communication and exchange of information within an organisation, considering and adapting your approach to communication depending on your audience. Working as part of a cohesive group, receiving tutorial support and study skills assistance from our specialist staff, you will build the foundations to enable you to be successful on a Level 3 study programme.
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LEVEL 2 DIPLOMA
Media Minimum entry requirements 4 grade 3s at GCSE including English. Students who do not have grade 4 in maths or English will need to retake these as part of their course.
Our Level 2 Media course allows students to develop their creativity and confidence by producing graphic design work and short videos of their own. Following professional practices at all times, you will develop skills to work in creative media industries; Long Road alumni have gone on to achieve careers in film, graphic design and photography. This course will also give you a broad foundation to progress onto one of our Level 3 Media courses. It offers you the chance to work individually as well as part of a production team, developing your skills in independent study and teamwork.
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LEVEL 2 DIPLOMA
Sport Minimum entry requirements 4 grade 3s at GCSE including English. Students enrolling on courses on the Sport Level 2 Applied Programme who have not achieved a grade 4 in English and/or maths GCSE must retake these in addition to the Sport course. Apply online at www.longroad.ac.uk
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Develop your skills in planning, research, analysis, teamwork, effective communication, and leadership on our one-year Level 2 Sport Diploma. You will study a variety of topics including anatomy and physiology, fitness testing and training, nutrition for sports performance, injury in sport and planning and leading sports activities. Your successful completion of our Level 2 Sport Diploma will mean you are ready to progress onto our Level 3 Sport Diploma or enter a sports-related career at a junior level. If a sports-related career is your goal, our Careers Sport Event is the perfect activity for you to take part in; in 2018 we invited 15 local sport-based employers to meet with students, followed by a series of employability workshops. Working as part of a cohesive group, receiving tutorial support and study skills assistance from our specialist staff, you will build the foundations to enable you to be successful on a Level 3 study programme. Our Level 2 Sport Diploma students are extremely successful with recent students now studying sport and exercise at Leeds Beckett University and business marketing at Anglia Ruskin University.
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GCSE: ACCESS TO LEVEL 3
English Language Minimum entry requirements At least 4 GCSEs at grade 3 including English. Apply online at www.longroad.ac.uk
Developing your skills in creativity, imagination and both written and verbal communication, this one-year qualification enables you to extend your range of GCSE qualifications to progress to Level 3 courses. You will read and respond to written texts from different periods, comparing the works in pairs, small groups and class discussions. Your lessons will be interesting and varied and will include independent work, use of IT, creating displays, writing, question and answer sessions and watching and discussing videos. Working as part of a cohesive group, receiving tutorial support and study skills assistance from our specialist staff, you will build the foundations to enable you to be successful on a Level 3 study programme.
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GCSE: ACCESS TO LEVEL 3 We believe that science has something to
Double Science Minimum entry requirements At least 3 GCSEs at grade 4 in a range of subjects with at least grade 3 in English and maths. Apply online at www.longroad.ac.uk
offer every student, and that everyone needs some level of relevant scientific understanding. This course provides a science qualification for Level 2 students so that students of all abilities and all aspirations can realise their potential. The course covers all three sciences divided into two main sections, which contain connections between areas of biology, physics and chemistry.
There’s no better way to learn about science than through purposeful practical activities as part of day-to-day teaching and learning. Our practicals are clearly laid out in the specification, so you know exactly what’s required; they are deliberately open, so can be covered in the way that suits students. This one-year qualification enables you to extend your range of GCSE qualifications to progress to Level 3 courses, gaining the equivalent of 2 GCSE choices. Working as part of a cohesive group, receiving tutorial support and study skills assistance from our specialist staff, you will build the foundations to enable you to be successful on a Level 3 study programme.
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GCSE: ACCESS TO LEVEL 3
Film Studies Minimum entry requirements At least 3 GCSEs at grade 4 in a range of subjects with at least grade 3 in English and maths. Apply online at www.longroad.ac.uk
Studying a range of different areas including independent and mainstream US film, world cinema, film technology and British films, this one-year qualification enables you to extend your range of GCSE qualifications to progress to Level 3 courses. You will develop your understanding of film texts, the film industry and film marketing through practical work, including the production of a film extract, as well as watching and analysing film scenes and carrying out independent internet research. Working as part of a cohesive group, receiving tutorial support and study skills assistance from our specialist staff, you will build the foundations to enable you to be successful on a Level 3 study programme. 101
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GCSE: ACCESS TO LEVEL 3 Essential to your progression onto a wide
Mathematics Minimum entry requirements At least 4 GCSEs at grade 3 in a range of subjects with at least grade 3 in English. If you need to improve your grade 4 GCSE, you will have the opportunity to do this if you wish to progress onto Level 3 science-based courses. Apply online at www.longroad.ac.uk
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variety of further study, training and employment is a pass in GCSE Maths.
You will spend your time focusing on applying knowledge and mathematical skills to solve problems, with a strong emphasis on mathematical reasoning and communicating mathematical ideas as well as consolidating basic arithmetic skills. Working as part of a cohesive group, receiving tutorial support and study skills assistance from our specialist staff, you will build the foundations to enable you to be successful on a Level 3 study programme.
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GCSE: ACCESS TO LEVEL 3
Sociology Minimum entry requirements At least 3 grade 4s in a range of GCSE subjects, with at least a grade 3 in English and maths. Apply online at www.longroad.ac.uk
Sociology is the study of society. You will explore areas such as education, family, poverty, crime and deviance and research methods. Studying Sociology will give you a deeper understanding of society and start you asking and answering questions on social issues such as why class, gender and ethnic inequalities still exist in society. You will be taught in teacher-led presentations introducing you to new sociological theories and concepts, and you will carry out group work and independent work researching and assessing evidence and contemporary issues. You will also spend time in class watching relevant films and documentaries to support and inform your learning. Working as part of a cohesive group, receiving tutorial support and study skills assistance from our specialist staff, you will build the foundations to enable you to be successful on a Level 3 study programme. 103
Getting here
Getting to Long Road The college is located on the south side of Cambridge adjacent to Addenbrooke’s Hospital. We adjoin the Guided Busway route, which allows easy access to the College from Huntingdon, St Ives, Swavesey, the Science Park, Trumpington Park & Ride and Cambridge Station. Design and production: Limewash, Cambridge Photography: Ian Cumming and Steve Edwards
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Long Road Sixth Form College, Long Road, Cambridge CB2 8PX
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LONG ROAD SIXTH FORM COLLEGE PROSPECTUS 2020
The closing date for your application is 13th January 2020
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