Prospectus 2022 by Long Road Sixth Form College

YOUR CHANCE TO SHINE

Telephone: 01223 631100 Email: admissions@longroad.ac.uk Long Road Sixth Form College @LR6FC @lr6fc

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This prospectus is available in alternative formats on request. At the time of going to press, all information in this prospectus is believed to be correct. Please check our website for any updates: www.longroad.ac.uk

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INTRODUCTION

WELCOME BELONG TO AND LONG ROAD THRIVE

Welcome! I am really pleased that you are considering joining Long Road Sixth Form College. We are a friendly, inclusive college and we will welcome you to our community from the moment you make an application to study with us. We undertstand that the move from school can sometimes feel a little daunting, that’s why we make sure you’ll have individual support to ensure a smooth transition into college education. At Long Road, you’ll learn in a mature, university style setting (no bells or uniforms) on our lovely campus and we will help you gain the skills and confidence to thrive here, and for the future. We are experts in 16-19 education. As all our Ofsted inspections have highlighted, Long Road has a long and proud history of supporting students to achieve their very 2

best. Our students are successful because our teachers are truly committed subject specialists, we recognise every student is unique and provide the support that’s right for you. All too soon you’ll be thinking of your next move and we will help you with that too so you can see all the many different pathways you could take. We don’t assume one route is right for everyone. We want you to leave Long Road proud of what you have contributed and achieved; ready to do more. Our goal is your success. Do visit our website where we have uploaded lots of material to give you a real flavour of college life and come and see us at one of our Open Days to really appreciate all that Long Road can offer you. I hope we meet soon. My very best wishes, Yolanda Botham Principal

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Thank you to Paloma for being our cover student this year! Paloma joined us from Cottenham Village College in 2020, successfully enrolling as a Long Road Scholar Award student! Find out more on page 29

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LONG ROAD IS 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 AND BELONG. 5

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BE PART OF A HAPPY, CARING, INCLUSIVE COMMUNITY We know that moving from school to college is a big change: a new campus, new faces and a new level of independence. To make sure you feel at home you will be assigned a Progress Coach, a dedicated member of staff who will help and support you as you settle into Long Road life. Working together with you and your family from the moment you join our Long Road community, they will ensure a smooth transition to college life. Your Progress Coach will be on hand to guide you, helping you to stay on target and reach your goals. Working closely with you and your teachers, they will help you to plan and achieve your next steps, supporting you as you aim high and succeed in your academic and career goals.

No matter what courses you study with us, we can provide you with support in workshop sessions led by specialists focusing on study skills, time management, essay writing and exam techniques. Study sessions are held twice a week and are a great way to get help with homework, catch up on areas where you need extra support, improve your literacy skills and work on your personal statement. As you work towards those all-important exams you will be invited to our workshops on a range of topics such as revision, wellbeing and exam preparation. All of our study skill resources are available online so you can access them wherever and whenever you need them.

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Our teaching and support staff have a strong commitment to ensuring you have equal opportunities to succeed; their advice and guidance make Long Road accessible and friendly to all students. Students with learning support, physical difficulties and other health issues can study here and achieve the same high standards as all other students at the college. Whatever challenges you face, our dedicated support team will work with you and your family to ensure you achieve the best that you can. Our team of qualified

specialist tutors can provide formal and informal assessments of your individual learning needs. If you have an EHC plan we will develop individual learning programmes which are regularly reviewed and adjusted. We welcome students from the international community, offering you extra support with specialist teachers if English is your second language. All buildings have ready access for wheelchair users. We provide classroom and general assistance if required for students with physical difficulties.

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Need someone to talk to? We offer a daily drop-in service to students for help, advice or just a friendly chat. If it’s something a little more complex, or you’ve got ongoing needs, our counselling service is available. Our friendly support supervisors, based in our Student Centre, are always ready to help with any concerns you may have. If you prefer talking to someone your own age we can put you in touch with our specially-trained peer mentors who are current students and will help you settle into Long Road life. We run annual Wellbeing

events for all students and focus on healthy ways of dealing with the stresses and strains of everyday life – last year students took part in art therapy, yoga, mindfulness activities and even cuddled therapy dogs!

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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. At Long Road we recognise you are an individual and will treat you as an adult. Taught by highly-qualified and experienced specialists, you’ll find the atmosphere on our campus is very similar to the environment found at universities across the UK. This is all part of the design to ensure that you are prepared for your next step, whether that’s university study, an apprenticeship or employment. 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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BE INSPIRED BY COMMITTED APPROACHABLE TEACHERS “Teachers prepare students effectively to cope with higher-level study, an apprenticeship or employment. As a result, students are resilient and focused on achieving their goals. Students successfully move on to high-level apprenticeships, including in chemical or aerospace engineering and accountancy. Most students choose to study at university. They complete their courses and gain highgrade degrees.” Ofsted 2020

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You’ll receive: • Ongoing individual and personal support on how to achieve at college and get the most out of your time with us.

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• Guidance on building your own learning plan so you can see what you need to achieve and how to monitor your progress and performance. • Support with time management and study techniques. • Help creating your own personal progression plan, with advice on careers, apprenticeships and university pathways.

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You’ll find studying at Sixth Form College different to studying at school. Our small class sizes mean you will receive more one-to-one attention with our specialist teachers. Classes at Sixth Form require high levels of student participation, 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, skills in evaluation 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.

Your personal Progress Coach will give you tailored advice to help you successfully achieve your career goals. You will attend weekly group tutorials where you will research different routes into your chosen career and identify what pathway best suits your needs and goals. Ongoing individual support from your Progress Coach means you can get the most out of your study programme. They will continuously oversee your academic progress, updating you and your family on your achievements. Using this information, you and your Progress Coach will work together to create your own learning plan, monitor your academic performance, identify your strengths and progression goals.

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BE INDEPENDENT WITH A NEW STYLE OF LEARNING 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, 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 our Learning

Resource Centre; a study complex made up of a central library, computer rooms, group study area and silent study space.

P E E B D N During your independent study periods, whether you prefer working at home, at your favourite café 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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At Long Road, we provide you with the widest choice of courses to build your unique study programme; art, science, humanities, languages, media, social sciences, sport and performance – we have it all! We offer you the opportunity to combine both A Levels and Level 3 Diplomas to create a study programme tailored to your career goals. But that’s not all! You can also take a 1 year course made up of GCSEs or Level 2 Diplomas and Certificates.

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; 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 a recent graduate show at the Fitzwilliam Museum in Cambridge.

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Successfully winning a place at a UK Medical School is incredibly challenging, so we designed our unique Med Squad programme to support students aspiring to study medicine. Joining our bespoke programme means our Med Squad team will regularly meet with you, supporting you as you find work experience with Addenbrookes Hospital and guide you in looking at university open days, targeting the medical schools best suited to your goals. You will be invited to workshops led by Cambridge University medical students, who will support your preparations for

UCAT/BMAT entry tests and give you one-to-one assistance on your personal statement. You will have the opportunity to take part in mock interviews with our senior management team, including our Principal, Yolanda Botham.

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BE AMAZED AT OUR KIT AND FACILITIES

SCIENCE: 9 BIOLOGY, CHEMISTRY, PHYSICS AND APPLIED SCIENCE LABS

STUDY SUITES: 101 PCS 4 MACS 30 LAPTOPS 30,000 BOOKS

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MEDIA: 3 PHOTOGRAPHY STUDIOS 1 DARKROOM 4 MEDIA SUITES 1 GRAPHIC DESIGN SUITE

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SPORTS: GYM 3 TENNIS COURTS 1 HOCKEY PITCH 2 SPORTS FIELDS 2 BASKETBALL COURTS

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At Long Road, we are continually investing in new study, sport and leisure facilities across our campus. Our recently renovated Student Centre has two new tutorial rooms, an updated computer-suite and a redesigned dedicated study space so 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. Over recent years we’ve refurbished our Food Centre, invested in a state-of-the-art Performing Arts Studio and revamped our on-campus gym.

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Long Road Sixth Form College is ideally located, a short walk to the historical city centre of Cambridge and alongside the cutting-edge research of the Cambridge Biomedical Campus. Our green and leafy campus is the perfect place for you to breathe in the fresh air. As you explore our woodland walk you will find that we have several thousand trees on campus, including a number of rare species such as an Indian Bean Tree and a Giant Redwood, making us very wildlife friendly; keep an eye out for Muntjac Deer, foxes, rabbits, weasels and a high number of bird species including Barn Owls!

Take a walk across our campus and see if you can spot our college mascots - Bernard the Bunny and Fergus the Pheasant!

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The Cambridge Biomedical Campus borders Long Road Sixth Form College placing you at the heart of modern scientific research. This scientific history of Cambridge continues to attract international STEM sector companies such as AstraZeneca, GlaxoSmithKline, Apple, Amazon, ARM and the Wellcome Sanger Institute to Cambridge. Our highly qualified teachers have developed strong links with those working on the Cambridge Biomedical Campus, putting you in an excellent position to learn from world-leading academics and industry specialist scientists.

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BROADEN YOUR HORIZONS WITH OUR SPORT & ENRICHMENT PROGRAMMES

Sport From fitness newbies to aspiring Olympic athletes, we can offer you a fantastic range of indoor and outdoor sports facilities. 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 keepfit activities using our extensive sports facilities. Indoors we have a 4 badminton court Sports Hall, Sports Lab and a fully refurbished gym with a wide range of new equipment; all available for you to use throughout the college day. Head outdoors to our wonderful field space where you can use our All Weather Pitch, Football pitch, Rugby pitch and hard-courts. We have a number of Team Sports that you can get involved in at Long Road. Last year our Women’s Football team were

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top of the AoC Sport East league, while our Mixed Hockey team made it to the AoC Sport National Knockout Cup semifinal. Why not join our famous Basketball Academy that is linked to the Cambridge Cats Basketball Club? 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, crosscountry running, tennis and golf. This year our students qualified for the AoC National Championships in women’s Table Tennis, the AoC National Championships in Cross Country running and the AoC National Championships in Badminton.

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R A T S 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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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 - so take a break and get involved in something you enjoy. Our annual Enrichment Fair brings together all our student-led societies so you have the opportunity to sign up to lots of different extra-curricular activities.

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. Make a difference to your local community with our Volunteering Club; bring hope and happiness to people’s lives as well as developing your own communication skills. Get your voice heard at our debate club as you discuss current hot topics – an excellent skill to develop if you’re thinking of studying Law at university.

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R A T S Be a star with the Long Road Scholars Award! Our Scholar students receive £500 towards super-curricular activities in recognition of their outstanding academic achievements. Apply now on our website wwww.longroad.ac.uk

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GETTING YOU TO WHERE YOU WANT TO GO

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We’re a specialist sixth form college with subject specialist teachers who are committed to helping you turn your dream career into reality. 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 to succeed and progress along a pathway that works for you; whether that’s to university, an Apprenticeship or employment.

well-informed realistic decisions about your future. We’re committed to helping you put together a progression plan and supporting you to achieve your goals. Regular careers events, talks, tutorials and workshops will give you the information you need to progress towards your goal and make your plan a reality. We are incredibly proud that our Progressions statistics are above the national average with 90% of our students moving straight on to university study, an apprenticeship or employment.

Our Careers department is continuously developing ways to empower you to make

Our Careers and Progression Department were 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. Work experience placements provide you with the opportunity to work with professionals and pick up industry know-how; in recent years our students took part in a number of work experience placements including shadowing Doctors, Physiotherapists, Nutritionists and Dieticians and various posts across Addenbrookes Hospital. Last year, many students engaged in virtual work experience with companies looking to take a progressive approach to this valuable activity during the COVID-19 lockdown. Using our links to help you find the perfect placement, this experience will help develop your skills, strengthen your UCAS Personal Statement and increase your employability. For those interested in pursuing Apprenticeships, visits from organisations such as ARM, Amazon, Career Ready, The Welding Institute and The Speakers Trust means you access expert, up-to-date advice to help you develop your interview and employability skills. If you’re studying an Applied Diploma a work placement may be a key part of your course.

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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. These will provide valuable practical insights into different work environments, what different jobs entail and how to progress along a particular career path. We run 5 annual careers events across the academic year, bringing industry experts on campus to talk to you directly. You will also have access to online careers materials, attend visits to employers and hear talks from numerous guest speakers to help you develop your future plans.

Alumni Profile Meg Carnie Long Road Alumnus, 2017 Since leaving Long Road, Meg has achieved a Music Business BA and now runs her own successful music management business, Dusty Studio Productions, in Brighton!

Alumni Profile Will Miles Long Road Alumnus 2000, Seabird Ecologist “I am a seabird ecologist working on Shetland, one of the UK’s top locations for marine wildlife. My A Levels (Biology, Chemistry and Geography taken in 2000) 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. 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 the UK including Snowdonia, the Cairngorms, the Hebrides, Fair Isle and St Kilda. In recent years I have also worked abroad, for example on the Falkland Islands doing albatross and penguin research. I am now based permanently on Shetland and am employed by the University of St Andrews.”

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Apprenticeships 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. Our Annual Progression Event typically welcomes up to 35 organisations from a wide range of sectors ranging from Engineering to Finance, Property to IT, Uniformed Services and Lifesciences. We also hold a range of workshops at the event, covering topics such as; Studying Law at University, Things to consider when looking at Medical Schools and Higher/ Degree Apprenticeships vs University study.

Alumni Profile Saffron MacLeod-Burrows Long Road Alumnus 2019 Bioinformatics degree apprenticeship Saffron joined Long Road in 2017 after completing her GCSEs at Soham Village College. After successfully achieving her Level 3 Extended Diploma in Applied Science, Saffron accepted an exciting degree apprenticeship opportunity with an international Biotechnology company! “Although I received a number of university offers, I decided to take the amazing opportunity to take a degree apprenticeship in Bioinformatics at Illumina.”

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University We’ll help you get to university and succeed. Performing extremely well at university, 97% of Long Road Alumni at Russell Group universities attain a First or Upper Second Degree (way above the national average of 86.4%). In fact, the number of Long Road Alumni achieving a 1st or 2:1 class honours is 83.9% well above the Sixth Form College average and State Sector 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. All of our Year 1 students are invited to the UCAS Higher Education Conference held in Cambridgeshire every summer. This event gives our students the opportunity to talk to over 100 university staff and students from across the UK faceto-face and attend workshops led by UCAS experts.

Aiming for Oxbridge? On our Russell Group Preparation programme you will receive one-to-one support from recent Oxbridge alumni and meet Admissions Officers, supporting you with every step of your application.

Alumni Profile Kes Berry Long Road Alumnus 2020 BA Fine Art, Worcester College, University of Oxford I studied the Extended Diploma in Art & Design, which meant 2 years of ultimate creative bliss. Being treated like an artist in residence. So much creative freedom. The tools given to me by this course and the teachers allowed me to define myself as an artist; translating my art style in a sophisticated manner. I achieved the grades D*DD (which translate to A*AA) and I am now studying BA Fine Art at Oxford University. I have multiple favourite things about Long Road. It’s truly a community. You will never feel left out at Long Road. I met some amazing friends and teachers; that truly helped form me into the woman I am today. The school grounds itself are tucked away in nature which makes it feel like a tiny village, a total safe space. You’ll never feel alone at Long road. It’s a place where you truly become yourself and prep yourself for the real world.

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THE WIDEST CHOICE OF COURSES

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 40 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 if you’re looking to boost your GCSE studies you can take Level 2 Diplomas or GCSEs in a 1-year transition programme.

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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LEVEL 4 Foundation Courses Art & Design 81

LEVEL 3 A levels Diplomas Art, Craft and Design 45 Applied Science 44 Biology 47 Business Studies 48 Chemistry 50 Design Technology 53 Drama and Theatre Studies 54 Economics 55 English Language and Literature 56 English Literature 57 Film Studies 58 French 59 Geography 60 History 63 Mathematics 65 Mathematics (Further) 66 Media Studies 67 Photography 71 Physical Education 72 Physics 73 Politics 74 Psychology 75 Religion, Philosophy of Religion and Ethics 77 Sociology 78 Spanish 79

Art and Design 46 Business 49 Computing 51 Criminology 52 Graphic Design 61 Health & Social Care 62 IT 64 Media 68 Music 69 Musical Theatre 70 Psychology 76 Sport 80

LEVEL 2 (ACCESS TO LEVEL 3 COURSES) Applied Diplomas & Certificates Art and Design 82 Health & Social Care 83 IT 84 Media 85 Sport 86

GCSE programmes Double Science 87 English Language 88 Film Studies 89 Mathematics 90 Sociology 91

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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 40 to see how to do this. A Level courses are on the purple pages on pages 45-79. Assessment You will be assessed by examination at the end of Year 2. Some A Levels have a coursework component, usually around 20%. Entry requirements 7 GCSEs at Grade 4 or above including GCSE Maths and GCSE English. A Grade 4 or above in GCSE English Language is preferred, although in some cases, subject courses will accept a Grade 4 or above in GCSE English Literature. Courses will have specific entry requirements depending on the course; for example, courses with a lot of extended writing will require higher grades in GCSE English. 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 (Applied General Qualifications)

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; Diplomas can be combined with A Levels – turn to page 40 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, from pages 44-80. Assessment Diplomas are assessed with a mixture of exam and non-exam assessment. See course pages for details. Entry requirements At least five GCSE Grade 4s in a range of subjects including English (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 Level 2 Diploma 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 a learning aim equalling 3 parts. A Levels equal 1 part; Level 3 Diplomas equal 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 Advice and Guidance Meeting so we can support you in choosing the best combination of subjects to meet your progression aims.

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Extended Project Qualification (EPQ)

EPQ student Zoe used the skills gained from her Level 3 Graphic Design lessons to create her own film poster.

Boost your CV and enhance your personal statement while carrying out an independent project on a topic you love. 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 can be 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 dissertation considering whether or not graffiti should be legalised •A computer built from scratch for under £600 •A music speaker made from a beer keg •A children’s book explaining the impact of climate change •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 in scientific research.

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ACCESS TO LEVEL 3 COURSES

Level 2 Applied Diplomas or Certificates

These are one-year programmes, unique to sixth-form providers, and give students an alternative pathway to Level 3 study, apprenticeships and 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 an emphasis on developing a range of skills to help you be effective in the workplace and take on the challenge of Level 3 study. There is a clear progression route to the Level 3 Diplomas offered at Long Road. This full programme of study can be taken alongside GCSE Maths and/or GCSE English. In order to provide sufficient focus on obtaining at least Grade 4 in GCSE Maths and/or GCSE English students taking both these are likely to follow a Level 2 Certificate programme rather than a Diploma. Entry requirements At least 4 GCSEs at Grade 3 including GCSE English. Student enrolling on these courses who have not achieved Grade 4 in GCSE English and/or GCSE Maths must retake these qualifications as part of their study programme. Visit our website for more information www.longroad.ac.uk/courses

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ACCESS TO LEVEL 3 COURSES

This one-year programme enables you to build the foundations to allow you to succeed on a Level 3 study programme.

Level 2 Transition GCSE Programme

The programme includes tutorial support and the development of study skills. To progress to Level 3 study you must satisfy the minimum entry requirements of each Level 3 course and also have demonstrated commitment and success during the Transition Year 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 GCSEs at Grade 4 including GCSE English. 2 GCSEs at Grade 5 in either GCSE Biology, GCSE Chesmitry or GCSE Physics, or Grade 5,5 in GCSE Combined Science. Grade 5 in GCSE Maths. Assessment Extended Certificate •58% exam •42% coursework Extended Diploma •58% exam •42% coursework Apply online at www.longroad.ac.uk

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 science 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 a career in a huge range of areas including biological science, nursing and laboratory technician.

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Art, Craft and Design A level Minimum entry requirements At least 7 GCSEs at Grade 4, including GCSE English and GCSE Maths. Grade 5 in GCSE Art. Assessment •40% exam •60% coursework Apply online at www.longroad.ac.uk

This highly creative and successful course offers a broad based art experience that encourages you to work in ways that are personally fulfilling and therefore enables you to achieve your potential. The course is delivered through a series of taught, practical and independent workshops, you will be taught by specialist teachers who have great experience in both the professional world of Art and Design and in preparing students to study a creative visual subject at university or at Level 4 Art Foundation. The course structure is designed to develop and enrich you as an artist or designer. You will be supported in gaining skills through a series of integrated critical practical and theoretical workshops that will challenge and extend your experience and understanding of art and design practice as you start to produce a practical portfolio of work that reflects your expression of ideas and feelings through the skillful manipulation of visual language and materials. We currently offer the following three specialist pathways: Fine Art, Graphic illustration and Fashion with textiles. Fashion and textiles also have the opportunity to explore textiles for interiors.

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Art and Design Extended Diploma

Minimum entry requirements At least 5 GCSEs at Grade 4 including GCSE English. Grade 4 in GCSE Art or equivalent. Assessment •30% exam •70% coursework Apply online at www.longroad.ac.uk

Congratulations to former Art & Design Extended Diploma student Kes Berry whose artwork ‘Grandma’s bought new wallpaper’ was featured in the Sixth Form College Association National Art Exhibition in June 2020. Kes is now studying BA Fine Art at the University of Oxford!

The Extended Diploma in 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, textiles, fine art, drawing, painting, mixed media and three-dimensional work. This course provides a fast-paced introduction to a range of materials, techniques and processes. Contextual and critical studies cover a range of art and design practices and support your own developments. Extended Diploma in art students enjoy the varied and exciting unit delivery, producing a diverse range of work for their portfolios and future progression. You’ll be given the opportunity to enjoy our popular research trips which include local trips to Cambridge Museums and Galleries and trips to a number of exciting locations around the country. This course will give you the opportunity to progress to Art & Design related courses within Higher Education. You will also be supported with identifying creative internship opportunities and apprenticeship applications.

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Biology A level

Minimum entry requirements At least 7 GCSEs at Grade 4 including GCSE English. Grade 6 in higher tier GCSE Maths. Grade 6,6 in higher tier GCSE Science and GCSE Additional Science. Grade 6 in at least two GCSE Sciences, including Biology, if studied separately. Assessment •100% exam Apply online at www.longroad.ac.uk

Of all the sciences, advances in Biology have been unprecedented over recent years and promise to continue to be so 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, exciting and contemporary 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 the Government are so keen for us to exercise and exploring heart physiology and drugs in sport; you will also explore the psychology of our bodies, debating the issue of nature versus nurture. There is also 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 Biology it is not necessary to study these subjects alongside Biology, 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.

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Business Studies A level Minimum entry requirements At least 7 GCSEs at Grade 4, including GCSE English. A Grade 5 in GCSE Maths. A Grade 5 in GCSE Business Studies if taken. Assessment •100% exam Apply online at www.longroad.ac.uk

Develop your skills in decision-making, problem-solving and critical analysis as you analyse businesses and the markets they serve. Our key am is to nurture your enthusiasm for learning about modern business issues, introduce you to the wide range of activities that go on in a business and 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 Minimum entry requirements At least 5 GCSE’s at Grade 4, including GCSE English and GCSE Maths. Grade 4 in GCSE Business, or equivalent, if taken. Assessment •40% exam •60% coursework 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 workers and creating wealth for local communities. The business theories you will learn about touch on the creative elements of marketing, motivating people as well as managing financial resources. You will be studying different businesses such as Nuffield Health and Ryanair. The course has two exams and three coursework units with the focus being a rounded understanding of the four main functional areas of the business. This will give students the opportunity to decide which area of business is of most interest to them and therefore give direction for their future choices. By the end of this course, you will have an excellent understanding of how a business operates. You will have developed some impressive skills in presenting and using PowerPoint, using other work based IT software; such as excel. You will be trained in how to present professional work documents and will spend lesson time on computers to produce them. The course involves a great deal of research, enabling you to show prospective employers that you have the ability to carry out a range of business procedures relevant to any workplace. The Business Level 3 Extended Certificate can be taken as a 5-unit course, equivalent to one A level. This course allows progression to University and is well regarded by employers.

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Chemistry A level Minimum entry requirements At least 7 GCSEs at Grade 4, including GCSE English. Grade 6 in higher tier GCSE Maths. Grade 6,6, in higher tier GCSE Science and GCSE Additional Science. Grade 6 in at least two GCSE Sciences, including Chemistry, if studied separately. Assessment •100% exam 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 are unlikely to 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, electron 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, the Chemistry Olympiad and 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 including GCSE English. Grade 4 in GCSE Computing, or equivalent, if taken. Grade 5 in higher tier GCSE Maths. Assessment •58% exam •42% coursework

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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Ever fancied yourself as a professional gamer? You will have the chance to investigate the computer games industry, its impact on technological and social trends and to design and develop a computer game using C# and the Unity game engine.

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Criminology Extended Certificate Minimum entry requirements At least 5 GCSE’s at Grade 4, including GCSE Maths. Grade 4 in GCSE English Language. Assessment •50% exam •50% coursework 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, strategies we can develop to control crime and how criminals can be rehabilitated. You will find out how crime reporting in the media affects the public perception of criminality and explore the social constructions, theories and causes of criminality; and how these lead to changes in policy. You will understand the process of criminal investigations, investigating 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, forensic investigations and meet members of the police force and other relevant organisations to hear how they approach the task of fighting crime. You’ll be invited on trips to the court, University Taster Days and meet visitors from prisons and local support groups. There will also be opportunities to work alongside individuals from the Criminal Justice System in local projects, that will further contribute to the vocational aspect of the course.

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Design Technology A level Minimum entry requirements At least 7 GCSEs at Grade 4, including GCSE English. Grade 5 in GCSE Maths. Grade 5 in GCSE DT if taken. Assessment •50% exam •50% coursework Apply online at www.longroad.ac.uk

At its heart, Design & Technology is about combining curiosity, problem solving and creativity to create solutions for real world contexts. Designers need this combination of skills and the world needs designers to help resolve these problems. If you are creative, practical and wonder how things work or how they could be improved, studying Design & Technology is an excellent way to build upon and apply these skills while increasing your knowledge of this important field. On this course you will carry out practical, projectbased work alongside lessons which focus on the theoretical study of design, materials and manufacturing. You will be taught by specialist teaching staff and hear from guest speakers and returning alumni from university courses and industry. We aim to enrich the course with external trips as often as possible and regularly visit design events and exhibitions in Cambridge and London. During your theory lessons we will discuss wider issues such as ecology, ethics, economics, cultural differences and social responsibility and how designers can improve people’s lives. You will develop your understanding of real-world problems and come up with effective, empathetic solutions. You will have the opportunity to explore materials including woods, metals, plastics, textiles, smart and modern materials as well as a wide variety of manufacturing processes in our purpose-built studios, using industry standard equipment such as 3D printers. You will learn how to generate and communicate design ideas with professional computer-aided-design software as well as develop your freehand sketching and rendering. This is your chance to really explore your interests as you set your own brief and develop work that will aid you in your own unique progression route. Our students go on to university courses, apprenticeships or employment in product design, fashion & textiles design, architecture, interior design, graphic design, 3D design, art and engineering. Managing your own projects and balancing the practical and theoretical demands of the course is a challenging experience, but one that will provide you with fantastic transferable skills for any industry. Design is everywhere and in everything. Studying it can help prepare you for our rapidly changing world and bring your ideas to life.

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Drama and Theatre Studies A level Minimum entry requirements At least 7 GCSEs at Grade 4 including GCSE English and GCSE Maths. Grade 5 GCSE English Literature if taken. Grade 5 in GCSE Drama if taken. A successful audition set by the Drama and Theatre department. Assessment •40% exam •60% coursework Apply online at www.longroad.ac.uk

The EDUQAS 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 alongside confidence building. The main focus of the course is the development and interpretation of theatre and live performance. The coursework is a mixture of analysis and practical performance, both scripted and devised. 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 At least 7 GCSE at Grade 4, including GCSE English.

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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 theory behind, and the reality of, international trade.

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English Language and Literature A level

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Explore the myriad methods writers use to create meaning through this in-depth study of English language and literature. You’ll examine a wide range of texts, both literary and non-literary, learning how to use precise literary and linguistic terminology to analyse and compare works across genres and time. The course covers literature (prose, poetry & drama) as well as non-literary texts (such as autobiography & travel writing) and spoken language texts (eg dialogue & speeches). Study of the various contexts in which texts are created further illuminates how writers craft meaning and how life is in constant conversation with art. Lessons will be an engaging mix of discussion, debates, pair, independent and group work. You’ll develop the skills to write in a variety of styles and genres and you’ll create a portfolio of your own fiction and non-fiction writing. Throughout your studies, there will be opportunities to attend a range of activities to support your learning, including trips to see plays in performance, where possible. In recent years, our students have visited Shakespeare’s Globe in London, the Cambridge Arts Theatre and the ADC Theatre, Cambridge.

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English Literature A level Minimum entry requirements At least 7 GCSEs at Grade 4, including GCSE Maths. Grade 5 in GCSE English Language. Grade 5 in GCSE English Literature if taken. Assessment •80 % exam •20 % coursework 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, learning how to identify and comment on writers’ uses of language, form and structure. Your lessons will be varied and will include question and answer sessions, writing essays, exploring the meanings created in texts, watching DVDs, creating displays, independent research and extra-curricular activities such as watching texts in performance and guest workshops. You will develop skills in communication and team-work 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 two novels linked by genre (the supernatural), two plays, including one by Shakespeare, and two poetry texts, one modern and one older. In addition, you will complete an independent coursework project studying two texts of your own choice from any genre. You will also read literary criticism and discuss the different ways readers interpret texts.

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Film Studies A level Minimum entry requirements At least 7 GCSEs at Grade 4 including GCSE English and GCSE Maths. Grade 4 in GCSE Film Studies or GCSE Media Studies if taken. Assessment •70% exam •30% coursework Apply online at www.longroad.ac.uk

Films help us to make sense of our world, to better understand people and ourselves. Film is a window to other worlds and as such you will learn the language of filmmaking to help you understand how these worlds are created. 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. Take a seat in the director’s chair with our A level Film Studies course. You’ll have a practical approach to film, producing your own individual short film. Write, direct and edit your own original film while ‘employing’ crew members to assist with sound and cinematography duties.

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French A level Minimum entry requirements At least 7 GCSEs at Grade 4, including GCSE English and GCSE Maths. Grade 6 in French GCSE. Assessment •100% exam 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 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.

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Geography A level Minimum entry requirements At least 7 GCSEs at Grade 4, including GCSE Maths. Grade 5 in GCSE English. Grade 5 in GCSE Geography if taken. Assessment •80% exam •20% coursework Apply online at www.longroad.ac.uk

Geography is the study of people and their relationship with the environment, the impacts 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 topic areas such as globalisation, regenerating places, changes in global power and nation-states; and also physical topics including tectonic processes and hazards, glaciated landscapes, the water and carbon cycles and climate change. You will also complete an Independent Investigation (coursework) either locally or using data collected on a field trip, if possible. You will gain a deeper understanding on 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, including GCSE English. Grade 4 in GCSE Art, GCSE DT, GCSE Media, GCSE Photography, or equivalent, if taken. If students have not studied a GCSE subject listed above they should bring a creative portfolio to their Advice and Guidance Meeting. Assessment •100% coursework 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. You will also have the opportunity to see your designs come to life on physical products such as clothing, skateboards, book covers and packaging. Throughout the course you will work in our high-tech digital Mac suites, using professional grade equipment and software such as drawing tablets and the Adobe Suite, giving you the opportunity to gain sort-after software skills and 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, University of Lincoln, Falmouth University of the Arts, Nottingham Trent University and Norwich University of the Arts. Students have also gone straight into work as Junior Graphic Designers at local companies.

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Health & Social Care Diploma Extended Diploma Minimum entry requirements At least 5 GCSEs at Grade 4, including GCSE English and GCSE Maths. Grade 4 in GCSE Health and Social Care, or equivalent, if taken. Assessment Diploma •45% exam. •55% coursework Extended Diploma •40% exam. •60% coursework. Compulsory work placements in a Health, Social Care or Early Years setting. Apply online at www.longroad.ac.uk

Be challenged and rewarded on our Level 3 Health and Social Care Diploma as you gain an excellent introduction and preparation for your future career. Study a range of topics such as anatomy and physiology, safeguarding and promoting health and well-being. If you choose the Extended Diploma you will also study specialist areas such as mental health and learning disabilities. You will take compulsory 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. You will be taught by subject-specialists who have the relevant knowledge and vocational experience to support your progression into a range of different careers. These include all branches of nursing, midwifery, social work, paramedic science, occupational therapy, primary education and child care roles. Apprenticeships are becoming increasingly popular as an alternative to applying to university.

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History A level Minimum entry requirements

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At least 7 GCSEs at Grade 4, including GCSE Maths. Grade 5 in GCSE English Language.

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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. The History A level course consists of three 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, 1860-1965.

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You will be given the opportunity to specialise in either Russia 1917-1953 or Germany 1918-1945. Specialising in Russia will lead you to explore the revolutions of 1917, Bolshevik Russia, Stalin’s rule and Russia’s emergence as a superpower following the Second World War. If you choose to specialise in Germany you will spend your time studying the German revolution of 1918-1919 and the establishment of the Weimar Republic, the Nazis in power and their impact on the German population.

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We will support your growing interest in understanding different time periods and the impact of political change on societies by presenting you with a number of opportunities to learn outside the classroom with activities such as guest speakers, trips and student conferences.

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IT Extended Certificate Minimum entry requirements At least 5 GCSEs at Grade 4, including GCSE English and GCSE Maths. Grade 4 in GCSE ICT, or equivalent, if taken. Assessment •50% exam •50% coursework Apply online at www.longroad.ac.uk

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. We follow “OCR Cambridge Technical Introductory Diploma in ICT”. 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 ICT. You will study digital pathways and the applications of Virtual and Augmented reality. Your time will be spent focusing on 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, 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 massively 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, animation roles.

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Mathematics A level Minimum entry requirements At least 7 GCSEs at Grade 4, including GCSE English. Grade 6 in GCSE Maths. Grade 6 in GCSE Physics and GCSE Chemistry, or GCSE Science and GCSE Additional Science. Assessment •100% exam Apply online at www.longroad.ac.uk

In the modern world, mathematics is not only relevant but crucial to the development of methods that can be applied to solve problems in science and society. Modern areas of applied mathematics include mathematical phyiscs, control theory, aerospace engineering and mathematical finance. Mathematics is therefore an excellent training for the mind requiring precise and accurate work, clear logical thought and problem solving skills. Why not come and test your knowledge, as you are presented with abstract concepts, and become fluent with your algebra skills. In year 1, you will study a range of topics in pure maths: proof, algebra, graphs, Binomial expansions, trigonometry, logarithms, calculus (differentiation and integration) and 2D vectors. You will additionally study two branches of applied mathematics. Mechanics deals with motion and the forces producing motion, while statistics is all about drawing conclusions form the analysis of data and probabilities. In year 2, you will study a further selection of pure maths: proof, algebra, graphs, sequences, trigonometry, logarithms, advanced calculus and 3D vectors.You will also continue the study of statistics, looking at conditional probability and the Normal distribution as well as some further statistical hypothesis testing. In mechanics, we study moments, modelling with forces and friction, projectiles and more advanced kinematics (with variable acceleration which involves the use of calculus). Students are also able to enter for the Senior Maths Challenge and Senior Maths Team Challenge. We also benefit from the Cambridge University STIMULUS project and there are opportunities to attend lectures and other activities. We also offer support for students wanting to take STEP or AEA papers. Studying maths at this level will open doors to a range of degree courses and apprenticeships. Students who recently completed their courses with us are studying for degree courses in Mathematics at York, Midwifery at East Anglia, Chemical Engineering at Swansea, Computer Science at Nottingham and Materials Science at Queen Mary, University of London.

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Further Mathematics A level Minimum entry requirements At least 7 GCSEs at Grade 4, including GCSE English. Grade 7 in GCSE Maths. Assessment •100% exam Apply online at www.longroad.ac.uk

Further Maths acts as a perfect bridge between A Levels and university education, helping you to develop the skills required to work at degree level in any subject. 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 solve intricate problems and explore new mathematical ideas. 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. In year 1, you will study the following compulsory topics from Further Pure Maths: complex numbers, roots of polynomials, matrices and applications, proof by induction, series and the use of vectors to solve problems with lines and planes in 3D. You will also be studying topics from two applied options, Statistics and Mechanics. The statistics and mechanics will develop the ideas introduced in the mathematics course and also bring in some additional topics. In the second year of the course there is a greater focus on the compulsory Further Pure Maths. We cover the following topics: more advanced complex numbers, series and calculus methods, polar coordinates, hyperbolic functions and differential equations. We will also continue our study of the applied options. In Statistics we study more advanced theoretical probability and hypothesis tests. In Mechanics, we study elastic strings and collisions in 2D. Students studying both Maths and Further Maths have an excellent choice of careers, many in well paid professions. Further maths is also highly regarded by many top universities for mathematics, science and engineering courses as well as computing and economics. Studied alongside two other subjects, Maths and Further Maths are therefore key qualifications for progression to a top-tier university. In recent years, students have gone to study Mathematics at Warwick, Mathematics at York, Computer Science at Durham, Biology at Nottingham, Aerospace Engineering at Nottingham and Medicine at Plymouth.

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Media Studies A level Minimum entry requirements At least 7 GCSEs at Grade 4, including GCSE English and GCSE Maths. Grade 5 in GCSE Media Studies if taken. Assessment •70% exam •30% coursework 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 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, videogames 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, including GCSE English and GCSE Maths. Grade 5 in GCSE Media Studies, or equivalent, if taken. Assessment Extended Certificate: •50% coursework •50% exam Diploma: •100% coursework Extended Diploma: •100% coursework 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 & Television, Audio & Radio and Photography & 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. The Diploma and Extended Diploma are assed 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 (at time of press, no travel is allowed). 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 GCSE at Grade 4, including GCSE English and GCSE Maths. Grade 4 in GCSE Music, or equivalent, if taken. A successful audition set by the Music department. Assessment •58% exam •42% coursework Apply online at www.longroad.ac.uk

Music Performance gives you the chance to experience and develop the 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. You will learn using a practical approach 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, as well develop or extend your current theoretical knowledge. The course is taught within excellent purpose built facilities, comprising a teaching room and rehearsal rooms equipped with computers with audio and MIDI interfaces, acoustic and electric pianos, PA systems, amplifiers, drum kits and additional percussion. Performances will take place in our professionally lit and sound-engineered music stage. There is also a wealth of opportunities to explore creative and professional performance opportunities in our many music enrichment programmes. Whether you are interested in a future career in music, or are simply passionate about the subject, this course is an excellent choice, giving you transferable skills that are valued by higher education and employers alike.

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Musical Theatre Extended Certificate Minimum entry requirements At least 5 GCSEs at Grade 4, including GCSE English and GCSE Maths. A successful audition set by the Musical Theatre department. Assessment •33% exam •67% coursework 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 practise. This professional approach allows students the preparation they need to pursue a Musical Theatre course at a top conservatoire, or a University based course. 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 above including GCSE English and GCSE Maths. Grade 5 in GCSE Photography if taken. Assessment •40% exam •60% coursework Apply online at www.longroad.ac.uk

On this course, you will learn to communicate effectively through developing a visual language, responding creatively to concepts, issues and themes. You will explore a wide range of cameras and processes to take incredible images. Learning to use both traditional and digital cameras will help you to become a better photographer and prepare you for further study and employment in a variety of creative industries. As well as learning new technical skills, studying Photography will enhance your understanding of society and culture. Throughout the course, there is an emphasis on developing your creativity through studying the work and techniques of established Photographers to use as inspiration in the development of your own projects. All our teachers are specialists in the subject, and they will encourage you to be proactive as you explore new techniques, styles and influences. We offer excellent facilities to help you learn including light, spacious Mac suites, a professional photographic studio and a large, well-equipped darkroom. Students benefit from participating in exciting enrichment opportunities, such as studio workshops, exhibitions, competitions, trips to galleries and location shoots. We also offer great international trips to give you inspiration and enhance your portfolio.

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Physical Education A level Minimum entry requirements At least 7 GCSEs at Grade 4, including GCSE English and GCSE Maths. Grade 4 in Science GCSE with high Biology content. Grade 4 in GCSE PE, or equivalent, if taken. Assessment •100% exam 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. Focusing on science you will look at how it 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 one chosen sport, by either performing or coaching and linking this to a written project where you will study and aspect of your performance to enhance and develop tour 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 Education 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, including GCSE English. Grade 6 in higher tier GCSE Maths. Grade 6,6, in higher tier GCSE Science and GCSE Additional Science. Grade 6 in at least two GCSE Sciences, including Physics, if studied separately. Assessment •100% exam 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 both 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 master classes 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 GCSEs at Grade 4, including GCSE Maths. Grade 5 in GCSE English Assessment •100% exam 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 listen to guest speakers such as pressure groups representatives, local MPs and councillors. You will spend time discovering how political participation through voting, political parties and pressure groups can lead to political change; building on this you will study the workings of key political institutions such as Parliament, government, the prime minister and the judiciary. This will progress to studying the core ideologies of conservatism, liberalism and socialism as well as feminism before examining the interactions of countries as they deal with issues of globalisation, human rights and environmental issues and looking at how international organisations such as the United Nations play an important role in international politics. Our Politics A level will enable you to study a wide range of degrees including law, journalism, international relations, global studies, conflict resolution and public policy, as well as secure a place on competition apprenticeships with the civil services, local and global charities and local and international businesses.

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Psychology A level Minimum entry requirements A least 7 GCSEs at Grade 4. Grade 5 in GCSE English and GCSE Maths. Grade 5 in GCSE Science. Grade 5 in GCSE Psychology if taken. Assessment •100 % exam 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 scientific approach to investigation. We aim to develop both your theoretical understanding of the topics and an appreciation of their impact on people’s daily lives. You will study a range of topics exploring the workings of human memory and child development, to 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 the ability to use a precise and succinct writing style and construct complex arguments. This will combine with 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. Your studies will involve individual, pair and group work, applying and evaluating theory and research, as well as film and documentary clips to illustrate the content. The course includes visiting speakers and optional trips to London and abroad, and an in-house Crime Conference with ex-prisoners talking about their offending and experience of prison. Studying Psychology builds a very versatile skill-set including science, data analysis, problem-solving and complex discussion. It will open doors to a range of degrees and apprenticeships, making you well prepared for careers in Psychology and mental health, Police work, Law, Teaching, Human resources, Social work, Civil Services, Management and the world of business.

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Psychology Extended Certificate Minimum entry requirements At least 5 GCSEs at Grade 4, including GCSE English and GCSE Maths. Assessment •50% exam •50% coursework Apply online at www.longroad.ac.uk

Psychology is the scientific study of the human mind and behaviour. Applied psychology focuses on how psychology can be used to tackle real world problems and improve people’s lives. Unlike A-level psychology, it is assessed using both coursework and examinations. It is modular in nature (ie the qualification is achieved in stages.) In year 1, you will explore four key approaches in psychology such as Social, Cognitive, Learning and Biological. You will also look at developing your understanding of how psychological research and concepts can explain gender identity, aggression and consumer behaviour. Your coursework will involve conducting your own research. In year 2, you will study health psychology. This includes the topics of lifestyle choice and healthrelated issues such as stress and addiction. Your coursework will be about the study of forensic psychology and offender profiling. The course offers the opportunity to develop extended writing skills, critical thinking, selfreflection, as well as use of academic convention in report writing. You will also acquire skills in working independently, time management and research methods – the ability 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 At least 7 GCSEs at Grade 4, including GCSE Maths. Grade 5 in GCSE English. Grade 5 in GCSE Religious Education if taken. Assessment •100 % exam Apply online at www.longroad.ac.uk

Does God exist? Why is there suffering? How should we live our lives? Religion, Philosophy and Ethics explores these fundamental questions on human life as well as considering moral issues relevant in the modern world such as immigration and medical ethics. You will spend your time analysing the variety of perspectives from the great thinkers of Buddhism, Philosophy and Ethics; reflecting on fundamental ideas and writing essays about views often different from your own, engaging with moral issues, 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 and in written and verbal communication that are valued by employers and useful in careers such as Law, Education, Public Services and Medicine.

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Sociology A level Minimum entry requirements At least 7 GCSEs at Grade 4 including GCSE Maths. Grade 5 in GCSE English. Grade 5 in GCSE Sociology if taken. Assessment •100% exam 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? What are the causes of changes in the family such as the rise of lone parenthood and what are the implications for society? Sociology is concerned with social behaviour and asks questions about why society works the way it does and why people behave in the way they do. Sociology forces you to look at the world in new ways by placing yourself in the shoes of others. You will have frequent opportunities for discussion enabling you to relate your own experiences and opinions 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 analyse and evaluate arguments and present information logically. Broader curriculum activities in the past have included visits from outside speakers, film screenings, trips 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 services, management and the world of business. Studying sociology 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 GCSEs at Grade 4, including GCSE English and GCSE Maths. Grade 6 in GCSE Spanish. Assessment •100% exam 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 a 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 GCSE English and GCSE Maths. Grade 4 in GCSE PE, or equivalent, if taken. Assessment Extended Certificate: •40% exam •60% coursework Diploma: •30% exam •70% coursework Extended Diploma: •25% exam •75% coursework 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 sports based skills valued by employers and universities. Whether you are looking to follow a higher education pathway taking a sports related degree at university, or straight into employment, as a fitness professional, coach, teacher or manager, we have a fantastic track record in helping you to achieve your career goals.

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Art Foundation Minimum entry requirements At least 5 GCSEs at Grade 4, including GCSE English and GCSE Maths. At least one A Level or Level 3 qualification in a creative subject at minimum Grade D or MMM. A solid body of work displaying abilities and creative potential is required in support of applications. Assessment: •100% coursework Apply online at www.longroad.ac.uk

This one year Level 4 qualification is an exciting fast paced course, set up for creative students to develop a bespoke portfolio. The delivery includes twilight sessions enabling students to fully use the technology and equipment in our purpose built studios. Creative thinking is fortified through use of critics, tutorials and peer feedback. Graduates have won London based internships from opportunities attached to the course and have progressed on to a range of exciting routes. Alumni have gained places at leading Universities such as UAL, Goldsmiths, Glasgow, Nottingham Trent, Brighton and overseas, furthering their creative education. The course also offers international trips, such as New York, as well as the opportunity to learn industry skills and develop high levels of professionalism. The programme builds on students’ prior experience, linking skills already acquired with ideas and challenges, which will increase their independence and enable them to demonstrate a full understanding of the relevant standards necessary to progress to Higher Education or to an alternative career path.

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Art and Design Minimum entry requirements At least 4 GCSE’s at Grade 3 including GCSE English and GCSE Maths. Students who have not achieved a Grade 4 in GCSE English and/or GCSE Maths must retake these as part of their study programme. Assessment •100% coursework Apply online at www.longroad.ac.uk

This exciting 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. This course is 100% coursework based. 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. 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 & 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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Health and Social Care Minimum entry requirements At least 4 GCSEs at Grade 3 including GCSE English and GCSE Maths. Students who have not achieved a Grade 4 in GCSE English and/or GCSE Maths must retake these as part of their study programme. Assessment •100% coursework 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 as well as practice and personal skills required to work in the health and social care industry. You will be responsible for finding your own 2-week work placement in a Health, Social Care or Early Years setting, supported by the Long Road Careers and Progression Department. 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. Once qualified, 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.

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IT Minimum entry requirements At least 4 GCSEs at Grade 3 including GCSE English. Grade 4 in GCSE Maths. Students who have not achieved a Grade 4 in GSCE English and/or GCSE Maths must retake these as part of their study programme. Assessment •100% coursework 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 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 At least 4 GCSEs at Grade 3, including GCSE English and GCSE Maths. Students who have not achieved a Grade 4 in GCSE English and/or GCSE Maths must retake these as part of their study programme. Assessment •100% coursework Apply online at www.longroad.ac.uk

Our Level 2 Media course allows students to develop their creativity and confidence by producing graphic design work and short video productions of their own. Following professional practices at all times, you will develop skills to work in creative media industries; with Long Road Alumni going on to achieve careers in Film, Graphic Design and Photography after leaving Long Road. This course will also give you a broad foundation to progress onto one of our Level 3 Media courses and offers you the chance to work individually as well as part of a production team; developing your skills in independent study and team-work.

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LEVEL 2 DIPLOMA

Sport Minimum entry requirements At least 4 GCSEs at Grade 3 including GCSE English and GCSE Maths. Students who have not achieved a Grade 4 in GCSE English and/or GCSE Maths must retake these as part of their study programme. Assessment •100 % coursework Apply online at www.longroad.ac.uk

Develop your skills in planning, research, analysis, team-work, 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, practical sport and planning and leading sports activities. On successful completion of this Level 2 Sport Diploma students can progress onto our Level 3 Applied/A-Level programme, an apprenticeship or other employment opportunities. Careers advice and services are embedded into the course and at key points in the year we provide access to careers fairs and events. 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. Some previous Level 2 Sports students are now studying at University on degree courses ranging from BSc Sport and Exercise, Business Marketing, Sport Science and Exercise Psychology.

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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. Grade 3 in GCSE English and GCSE Maths. Students who have not achieved a Grade 4 in GCSE English and/or GCSE Maths must retake these as part of their study programme. Assessment •100% exam 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 and has divided the content into two main sections, Biological Science and Physical Science, 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. This one-year qualification enables you to extend your range of GCSE qualifications to progress to Level 3 courses, gaining the equivalent to 2 GCSEs. Working as part of a cohesive group, receiving tutorial support and study skills assistance from our specialist staff, you will build the foundations and skills which will enable you to be successful on a Level 3 study programme.

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GCSE: ACCESS TO LEVEL 3

English Language Minimum entry requirements At least 4 GCSEs at Grade 3, including GCSE English and GCSE Maths. Students who have not achieved a Grade 4 in GCSE English and/or GCSE Maths must retake these as part of their study programme.

Assessment •100% exam Apply online at www.longroad.ac.uk

Developing your skills in creativity, imagination and both written and verbal communication, this one-year qualification enable 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 Studying a range of different areas

Film Studies Minimum entry requirements At least 3 GCSEs at Grade 4. Grade 3 in GCSE English and GCSE Maths. Students who have not achieved a Grade 4 in GCSE English and/or GCSE Maths must retake these as part of their study programme. Assessment •70% exam •30% coursework Apply online at www.longroad.ac.uk

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.

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GCSE: ACCESS TO LEVEL 3 A pass in GCSE mathematics is essential

Mathematics Minimum entry requirements At least 4 GCSEs at Grade 3 including GCSE English and GCSE Maths. Students who have not achieved a Grade 4 in GCSE English and/or GCSE Maths must retake these as part of their study programme. Assessment •100% exam Apply online at www.longroad.ac.uk

for progression onto a wide variety of further academic study options, vocational training courses and employment.

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, subject workshops and study skills assistance from our specialist staff, you will be helped to improve upon prior attainment in mathematics. By quickly identifying and addressing knowledge gaps and building confidence, we will support you to sharpen your skills in this area and be more successful in mathematics.

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GCSE: ACCESS TO LEVEL 3

Sociology Minimum entry requirements At least 3 GCSEs at Grade 4. Grade 3 in GCSE English and GCSE Maths. Students who have not achieved a Grade 4 in GCSE English and/or GCSE Maths must retake as part of their study programme. Assessment •100% exam

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 human behaviour and help you to ask and answer questions on social issues such as why class, gender and ethnic inequalities persist in society and what may be done to reduce or eliminate them. You will be taught by a combination of teacher-led presentations introducing you to new sociological theories and concepts, carry out group work as well as 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.

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.

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