Richard Huish College Prospectus 2017/18 by Richard Huish

PROSPECTUS 2017/18

When I left School I decided to continue studying French, Business and English Language at A Level as I thought they would put me in a good position for the future. Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve always really enjoyed Business and French as subjects and I would like to study them at university in the future. I also felt that the subjects go well together developing a variety of skills that interlink with each other. Before choosing which A Level subjects to study at Huish it is best to research university courses to see what they require so that you can tailor your A Level studies to the degree you would like to take in the future.

Annabel /

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BUSINESS A LEVEL

Hello and welcome If you are hardworking and ambitious to succeed then you should explore the idea of joining Richard Huish College. Huish is one of the best Sixth Form Colleges in the country and has been consistently ranked in the top 10% when compared to all educational institutions in the country for its studentsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; added value. This means that, whatever your level of achievement at GCSE or background, if you really want to succeed, we provide a combination of excellent vocational and academic courses, professional training, apprenticeships and degrees that will ensure you get your choice of career development either at university or in employment.

We are justifiably proud of the high standards we achieve. We promise to work with you to get the best results you are capable of and we will also provide you with excellent individual support that will help to ensure your success. Our extensive Enrichment programme, available to all students, will allow you to create a truly flexible study programme that will be both rewarding and provide fulfilling personal development whilst you are with us. John Abbott Principal

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Contents About 04 / Studying in Taunton

Courses

06 / Student life

21 / Course key

20 / Choosing your courses

09 / Your studies 10 / Student support

22 / Accounting

34 / Geology

13 / International Students

22 / AAT Accounting

43 / Government & Politics

14 / Applying

23 / AAT Certificate in Bookkeeping

70 / Graphic Design

16 / FAQs

23 / ACCA Accounting

40 / Health & Social Care / Health

After Huish 17, 37, 47, 59 / Where are they now?

Thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s more 76 / What is Enrichment?

27 / Access to Higher Education Diploma (Business Studies) 25 / Apprenticeships and Traineeships 28 / Applied Professional Studies Degree 60 / Applied Science BTEC 32 / Archaeology

Sciences 40 / Health & Social Care Foundation Degree 44 / History (Early Modern) 44 / History (Late Modern) 31 / Information Technology 29 / Institute of Leadership and Management

69 / Art

44 / Law

60 / Biology

49 / Mathematics

26 / Business

49 / Mathematics (Core)

27 / Business BTEC

50 / Mathematics (Further)

28 / Business & Management Degrees

56 / Music

40 / Certificate in Bridging Skills

56 / Music Production

for Higher Education

70 / Photography

Health & Social Care

64 / Physical Education

63 / Chemistry

63 / Physics

23 / Chartered Institute of

44 / Psychology

Management Accountants (CIMA)

58 / Popular Music Performance

78 / Performance

43 / Classical Civilisation

80 / Music

31 / Computer Science

82 / Sport

51 / Creative Digital Media Production

72 / Progression Sixth

84 / Travel

55 / Dance

46 / Religion, Philosophy & Ethics

86 / Academic

55 / Drama & Theatre Studies

23 / SAGE Accounting

88 / Challenge

29 / Economics

46 / Sociology

39 / English Language

52 / Spanish

39 / English Language & Literature

67 / Sport (Development & Coaching)

Results

39 / English Literature 32 / Environmental Science 36 / Extended Project Qualification

90 / Results

52 / French

91 / Results Tables

34 / Geography

58 / Popular Music and Music Production

BTEC 67 / Sports Development & Coaching Degree 50 / Statistics

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Studying in Taunton Huish is situated on the edge of parkland overlooking fields and hills, about ten minutes walk from the town centre. Taunton is the County town of Somerset and is also an important centre for leisure and tourism, and is in one of the most beautiful parts of England. The Quantocks and Exmoor are great places for walking and cycling and Taunton is surrounded by beautiful countryside. The College makes use of cultural venues in and around the town. Taunton is two hours from London and a short train ride from the local university cities of Bristol, Exeter, Southampton and Bath. If you travel to Taunton there are a number of things that make it a good place to come and study. If you are moving to the area and have brothers or sisters going to secondary school, then you will find excellent schools with strong reputations. Huish is committed to encouraging you to travel to college by cycle, public transport or car sharing where possible. There is a cycle path to the College taking you to Vivary Park so that you don’t have to walk or cycle with the traffic along South Road. It takes about 15 minutes to walk to college from the bus station but many of the buses students use come directly to the campus. Cyclists have plenty of lock up facilities for their bikes and twice yearly there is a free cycle maintenance service available to all students.

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We have students who come from local schools and further afield such as Devon and Dorset. Schools that many of our recent students have come from are: Axe Valley School, Axminster Bishop Fox School, Taunton Bridgwater College Academy, Bridgwater The Castle School, Taunton Chilton Trinity School, Bridgwater Court Fields Community School, Wellington Cullompton Community College, Cullompton Haygrove School, Bridgwater Heathfield Community School, Taunton Holyrood Academy, Chard Honiton Community College, Honiton Huish Episcopi Academy, Langport The King Alfred School, Highbridge King’s College, Taunton Kingsmead Community School, Wiveliscombe Queen’s College, Taunton Robert Blake Science College, Bridgwater Stanchester Academy, Stoke-sub-Hambdon The Taunton Academy, Taunton Taunton School, Taunton Tiverton High School, Tiverton Uffculme School, Uffculme Wadham School, Crewkerne Wellington School, Wellington West Somerset College, Minehead The Woodroffe School, Lyme Regis

Parking Everyone who drives to the College needs to pay for parking but only second year students and staff who live outside TA1 can apply for parking permits. Travelling by bus You may wish to purchase the Somerset County Council Love the Bus County Ticket. This is an annual ticket (Sept – Aug) allowing you to travel 24/7 on any of the bus services (some exemptions) provided you start or finish your journey within the administrative bounders of Somerset (allowing students to travel across county boarders). For further information on this ticket please visit www.somerset.gov.uk . Huish offer every student who holds a Love the Bus County Ticket a transport contribution towards the cost of the annual ticket payable in December. If however, you are eligible for a College Bursary you may receive additional financial help towards the cost of your travel. Please contact Student Services for further information if you have any queries on additional financial support.

Operators

Buses of Somerset Hatch Green Coaches Nippybus Stagecoach South West South West Coaches

Burnham on Sea Highbridge Minehead Watchet

Kilve

Holford Nether Stowey Williton Hawkridge Kingston Reservoir St Mary Monkton Bishops Lydeard Heathﬁeld Cotford St Luke Wiveliscombe Norton Dulverton Fitzwarren Milverton Bampton Tonedale

Wells

West Huntspill Pawlett

Washford

Bridgwater North Petherton Creech Heathﬁeld Creech St Michael Ruishton

Glastonbury Street

Othery Stoke St Gregory

Somerton

Langport Ilchester Curry Rivel Kingsbury Yeovil Episcopi Wellington Ilton Barrington Cannonsgrove Rockwell Green West Martock Shepton Buckland Blagdon Broadway South Beauchamp Hill Appledore Hemyock Petherton Horton Ilminster Tiverton Churchinford Merriott Stoke Sub Uﬀculme Buckland Hambdon St Mary Chard Willand Bishopswood Crewkerne Combe St Nicholas Cullompton Honiton North Curry

Axminster

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Student life Do I need to wear uniform? Once you leave school you will not have to wear a uniform. We are committed to equality and diversity which means that everyone is treated fairly and is allowed to be themselves without fear of ridicule. Now that you won’t have to wear uniform the thing to worry about will be what to wear! Is there a bell? There are no bells here at Huish. We have built five minutes into the timetable between each lesson so that you can get to your next lesson on time. What is the timetable like? The college opens at 8.00 and the café is open for breakfast from then. Lessons start at 9.00 and the college finishes lessons at 4.40. Buses leave at 4.45. There are two breaks. One is at 11.15 for 15 minutes and then there is a 40 minute lunch break at either 12.35 or 13.45 depending on the day. Study time is built into your timetable where you can go to the Learning Centre or a study centre to work on private study. Is there anywhere I can go to relax? We have a vibrant café, restaurant and student social area where you can relax, eat and listen to music. This includes hot and cold food provision and a Costa outlet. Also, there are quiet work spaces known as study centres. There is one in each building that has computers and desks to use. These do not allow food and drink and are primarily for quiet study.

SAMPLE TIMETABLE Time 9.00 - 10.05 10.05 - 10.10 10.10 - 11.15 11.15 - 11.30 11.30 - 12.35

Tuesday

English Language

Biology

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Core Maths AS

Psychology

Study Time

English Language

Huish Sport

Directed study time

Core Maths AS

Lunch

Study Time

English Language

Lesson Transition Time

Directed study time

12.35 - 13.15 13.15 - 14.20 14.20 - 14.25 14.25 - 15.30 15.30 - 15.35 15.35 - 16.40

Monday

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Psychology

Biology Break Time

Psychology Lunch and Personal Development

Huish Sport Lunch

Directed study time

Lesson Transition Time

Biology

Study Time

Lesson Transition Time

Core Maths AS

English Language

Study Time Lesson Transition Time

Huish Sport Lunch 13.45 - 14.25

Huish Sport Personal Time

Lesson Transition Time

Core Maths AS

Directed study time

Lesson Transition Time

Biology

Psychology

The Student Council Who are we? We are full-time students, from a range of backgrounds, with a range of interests. We each decided that we wanted to contribute further to college life, that we wanted to stand up for studentsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; rights and that we were prepared to take on the responsibility of representing our student body. We have been elected by students as their representatives and are proud to work hard to achieve as much as possible in our year in office.

What do we do? We have representation on the Governing Body of the College where we support and represent your student voice. We aim to provide support and representation for all students at Huish. We organise various events throughout the year that are aimed at supporting students and we run a Fresherâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Fair in September that has information on a variety of groups, organisations and businesses that are aimed at students. Our Huish Student Council is affiliated to the National Union of Students (NUS), of which you will automatically be a member. You are entitled to purchase a NUS extra card to give you discounts and privileges at a range of shops and services. The card will give you access to NUS online for the latest news, views and issues affecting the lives of students in the UK. What can you do? We meet regularly as a Council and with the Principal to discuss your views and comments, and to raise issues on your behalf. While you are a student at Huish you will be able to vote in the annual elections and stand for election yourself.

I really enjoy Photography and my other courses here at Huish. College requires you to be much more independent which takes some getting used to but if you stand up and accept the challenge you can feel so much more proud of what you learn and the work you create. Huish has also really supported me with my dyslexia and anxiety so I can grow more as a student and become more confident. I have enjoyed my time here so far and look forward to the future.

Rosie /

PHOTOGRAPHY

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I have received lots of support during my time at college, including access to text books and additional reading in the Learning Centre. Also, the subject pages on the College Moodle site offer lots of support and give you access to more resources. We have regular meetings with our tutors, where we can ask any questions that we need and get support with revision plans and enrichment activities.

Beth /

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ENVIRONMENTAL STUDIES

Your studies Your teachers are highly qualified experts in their field and are the primary resource to make your studies successful. The Arthur C Clarke Learning Centre (LC) is an excellent place designed to meet all your study needs in a supportive environment. Learning Centre Services supporting your studies The Arthur C. Clarke Learning Centre (LC), named after an eminent past student, is situated at the heart of the College. It offers a supportive, staffed, friendly study environment helping you to achieve your full potential, both personally and academically. It is your starting point for support outside of the classroom. The LC offers a range of zoned spaces to support the way you work best, comprising two silent study zones, a project zone and a quiet zone. Using Self Issue you can borrow a huge range of resources to support your studies including books, films, journals, textbooks, PCs, cameras and film equipment. E-books and online resources are accessible 24/7 from your PC and mobile devices. There are lots of online and paper guides to support your studies and get the best out of the resources.

for students such as 2.0 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; run by the Bank of England for students to decide on interest rate policy. As well as trips and visits, that are open to anyone, departments may run trips that specifically support their course such as language exchanges, visits and fieldwork-related trips in the Earth Sciences and Archaeology to develop practical skills. Many students get support from relevant subject areas when applying to university or for competitive jobs, as well as the extensive range of general progression planning and support that is offered through the tutorial system. A number of vocational courses arrange work experience with local companies to put theory into practice.

Using remote desktop you can access your college account wherever there is an Internet or Wi-Fi connection. You have access to a full range of online curriculum resources, including our Virtual Learning Environment, Moodle, both remotely and in college. You are welcome to use your own laptops and mobile devices in college, where Wi-Fi access is freely available. Self-issue notebooks, for use in college, are available across the campus to support your studies. The LC team is always available if you need help or support with your coursework, self-directed study time and revision, as well as providing you with tips on how to use the resources, researching, writing bibliographies, plagiarism and copyright. Once enrolled, you can check out our full range of services and resources on our Moodle pages. Additional support is offered to help meet the individual needs of students. The study skills programme will help you to improve your organisation, essay or other writing, timemanagement or general study skills. Additional support can also be arranged through Student Services at any time in your course. Many students get specialist support in their subjects to help them reach their full potential, including aiming for an A* grade at A level. Subject-based competitions also provide an alternative challenge

The one thing I wish someone told me before I started college was to make sure that Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m constantly on top of my work and revision by organising myself better and also organising my time better. Although it may seem a lot to begin with, once you get into routine, itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s really helpful and works out to be less time consuming.

Celine /

BUSINESS A LEVEL

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Student support Our first and most important Core Value is “We have a culture that cares for the individual and promotes inclusivity, equality and mutual respect – specialist support is available for all and diversity is embraced.” So what does that mean to you as a student? We have a culture that cares for the individual Every student is an individual, with different skills, dreams, goals, beliefs, individual characteristics and backgrounds. Therefore our tutorial support is based on a one to one relationship between a personal tutor and a student. There are regular 1 to 1 review meetings to discuss progress and to support a student’s personal development and well being. Outcomes of these meetings could include referral to services such as counselling, student finance or careers. Naturally we have safeguarding procedures. If anyone is concerned about their own welfare or that of others they should speak to their personal tutor or the Designated Safeguarding Lead, Carole Melia, Assistant Principal for Student Support. a

We promote inclusivity, equality and mutual respect The Equality Act 2010 gives a legal framework to protect and promote the achievement and welfare of students who identify as having any of the following protected characteristics Re – Religious/ Faith or non-faith beliefs Gender – Male, female or transgender Age Racial backgrounds Disability Sexual Orientation We seek to go beyond this list and promote the individuality of all. Within our classes and our Richard Huish College community we have staff and students: • who have a variety of religious beliefs • who identify as different genders • who chose to describe themselves as having different racial backgrounds • who manage a breadth of disabilities and illnesses • who have a range of SpLD issues • who have differing levels of financial support • who have different sexual orientation • who have different family arrangements or care providers Where students have particular needs to enable them to access studying at college we can make reasonable adjustments to engage in classroom learning and occasionally these mean using specialist services. The vast majority of the student campus is accessible to students who have mobility needs and adjustments are made to ensure all students can enjoy the whole college experience. Details of specialist support regarding SEND can be found on the ‘Local Offer’ section of our website.

At Huish I have received a lot of support from Student Services for my anxiety and depression. My support tutor has always been there for me and has helped me to manage things better and become a lot more independent. The transition to Huish was an incredibly scary time for me but it was made a lot easier by the support team and they helped me to settle in in no time at all.

Arthur /

GOVERNMENT & POLITICS

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Specialist support is available As we are a community of approximately 2,000 students any list of support could not cover all eventualities so where appropriate we may seek support from external agencies in addition to the following services within college: • Health advice and support including accessing Somerset Public Health Sexual Health Service on site, regular liaison with mental health services and advice on drugs/alcohol issues • Lesbian Gay Bisexual Transgender Questioning and friends support group (LGBTQ+) supported by 2BU Somerset staff. More information can be found at www.2BU-somerset.co.uk • Counselling • Financial support including free college meals when eligible • Learning support for students with either physical disabilities or specific learning difficulties • Extra pastoral support • Contact with enrichment groups such as Christian Union, Humanist Society and LGBTQ

The key strengths of the support offered are: • Tailored to meet the needs of the individual • Flexible as a student’s needs change throughout their time at college • Support students to grow increasingly independent Examples of support offered would include enlarged text handouts for students with visual impairment, weekly sessions for students with dyslexia or autistic spectrum disorders, modified timetables for students with chronic fatigue, accessibility toilets for students who are transgender, exit cards for students with anxiety and teacher held radio microphones for students with a hearing impairment.

In 2015, the Government reinforced their 2011 Prevent Strategy, emphasising the need for education providers to teach, embrace and promote key British values of: • Democracy • The rule of law • Individual liberty • Mutual respect • Tolerance of those with different faiths and beliefs We take great pride in seeing our learners and staff members ecourage these principles and celebrate different faiths and beliefs.

For more information please contact the following staff: Support for Learning email senco@richuish.ac.uk Finance and Transport joq@richuish.ac.uk Pastoral Care carolem@richuish.ac.uk Diversity is embraced We embrace difference and celebrate it. We are proud that our students have made the following comments about being members of the Richard Huish College community.

What our students say... “The focus on equality and diversity makes college feel like a safe environment free from discrimination. The lessons are good and the teachers are friendly and helpful.” “The generally friendly learning environment where you are treated with respect and maturity” “Very respectful teachers who seem to get along with the students very well.” “Mutual respect from staff” British Values Upholding British values is of the utmost importance at Huish. In a diverse, multi-cultural and ever-changing United Kingdom, we believe that promoting British values is essential to ensure that our students leave Huish well-equipped for life as a UK citizen in modern Britain.

The biggest piece of advice that I can offer is to be extremely aware of what you’re studying and are comfortable with, and don’t necessarily plan for university or the future straight away. If you’re lucky enough to have support in college (as I do) for whatever reason make full use of it. Be sure to use them to develop connections and to help understand what exactly is going on around you. If you have (as I do) a condition such as Asperger’s Syndrome there will be much help required. Those of you with such conditions will probably be familiar with the type of support offered but at the College level it’s more relevant and useful than before. I’ve been studying Classical Civilisation, History (Late Modern) and BTEC Business. This isn’t the fullest extent of my interaction with the College, which extends into enrichment tasks like Fencing and other sports or creative writing or debating and other indoor engagements. Sometimes this can lead to achievements such as my own commendation in the Brunner competition. I’m moving into employment, supported by the College’s efforts and this is one of many equally valid career alternatives.

Douglas /

STUDENT SUPPORT

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What our students say... “They (Students) get to live with an English family, learn a new culture, and share their lives, day trips, and times out, just a really good experience of English family life. Nicole feels like part of our family, and she is.” Linda, Homestay Provider “Living in a homestay family with Linda has been wonderful because I can teach her kids Mandarin and they teach me English in return. And when we are free we just talk to each other and she is like my mum, and we have a wonderful relationship.” Nicole, Student from Hong Kong “I felt like I was home, it felt really good being at Richard Huish College; it’s been a great time.” Gonzalo, Student from Spain “You’re not alone even though your away from your family in China, there are so many things going on, you don’t have time to be alone.” Donny, Student from China

I have had a fantastic college life in these two years. My teachers have been really supportive and willing to discuss any questions I faced. There are a lot of enrichments to choose at Huish, from sports to music. During my time here I took part in badminton and fencing and I’m sure that you will find something you like. I lived in a host family for 2 years and they were really kind and generous to me (literally like my own family) and I think my English has improved greatly as a result. Also my home is really close to Huish and the town; so you can have a lovely time and wander around with your friends after College before going back home. Students here are really friendly and helpful.

Charlotte /

INTERNATIONAL

Where in the world... Countries where some of our recent students have come from... Bangladesh Kenya Seychelles China Macau South Korea Colombia Madagascar Spain Estonia Malawi Sweden France New Zealand USA Germany Nigeria Venezuela Hong Kong Norway Vietnam Italy Philippines Zambia Jamaica Poland Japan Russia

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“The people here are really nice and because I am an international student I sometimes used to have a problem to communicate in English, but now I have many friends and am quite happy to be here.” Aya, Student from Japan “I would definitely recommend students who want to study in the UK to go to Richard Huish College because the teachers are very helpful, the local students are very nice, and we all get along with each other very well, and more importantly you will have a wonderful host family, they will give you emotional and academic support.” Simon, Student from South Korea

International students Richard Huish College is one of the leading state Sixth Form Colleges in the country, and ranks 15th in the Sunday Times Schools Guide for 2015 Sixth Form Colleges. We have consistently been placed as one of the top Further Education Colleges in the South West of England for A Levels. The most recent Ofsted report considered Huish to be outstanding in all areas. As a Tier 4 Sponsor with UK Visas and Immigration we welcome applications from students around the world to study at an elite English Sixth Form College alongside British students, where the ratio of international students to UK students is 1:50. Study Programmes Richard Huish College provides a combination of excellent vocational and academic courses that will ensure you get your choice of career development either at university or in employment. Options are: • Two year A level or BTEC programme starting in September • Over 50 subjects to choose from • One year A level programme starting in September • Specific entry requirements are needed so please contact the College for more information • Huish + Programme • Designed to improve your English Language Skills • Available for 1, 2 or 3 terms • Huish Holiday – Study Tour • Designed to give students experience of studying in the UK and Richard Huish College • 18 month A Level programme for academically able students starting in January Leavers’ statistics Over the last 4 years the overall pass rate for international students is 99%, 80% of leavers entered higher education in 2014 and 2015, of these: • 80% progressed to university • 67% progressed to universities in the UK • 28% progressed to universities in Hong Kong • 2.5% progressed to universities in Switzerland • 2.5% progressed to universities in Australia • 9% progressed to Further Education • 2% progressed to Self-Employment • 9% destination unknown

University Subjects include: Accounting and Finance Actuarial Science with a year in Industry Architecture Business Management Cancer Biology and Immunology Economics and Social Studies Engineering Engineering – Aeronautical Engineering – Civil Engineering – Mechanical English Language and Linguistics

Finance and Investment Banking Hotel Management Language and Translation Law Law with Business Studies Management Pharmacy Physiotherapy Professional Accounting Psychology with Clinical & Health Psychology Teaching Tourism Management Wildlife Conservation

Accommodation Homestay – Your accommodation in Taunton will be one of the most important factors to your success. We will only place you with families who regard you as a member of their household and who will help you to integrate into life in the UK. Living with a UK family will not only provide security and support, but will also help you to learn a new culture and improve your English language skills. You and your host family are visited once a term to discuss how things are going for both of you. Oak House – You also have the option of living in our purpose built, student accommodation, located a short walk from the College. Each study bedroom has an en-suite bathroom and there are communal cooking facilities and social spaces. Here you can experience independent living which will help you prepare for university life. Help with English Language As an international student you will, if appropriate, receive weekly ESOL lessons which include support to further develop your language skills, and work towards improving your IELTS score for university entry. These sessions will include cultural support if you are new to the UK. We also offer additional support sessions that can be either 1:1 or in small groups, where you can take work along – this could be essays, coursework, a personal statement or anything else you would like some English support with. For further information or an application form please email international@huish.ac.uk, telephone 00 44 (0)1823 320802 or visit the website at www.huish.ac.uk/international

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Applying Before you apply find out as much as you can about Huish and the courses that we offer. Talk to us when we visit your school to speak about the College and the opportunities it can offer you. Come to our Open Event. Your school may run an Experience Day with us but if not, you can join our Experience Day in March 2017 by contacting us to book a place.

Extra info... onâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t worry if you want D to change your course choices. You can do this up until two weeks after you have joined us in September.

The paper work Applying to Huish is simple. You can get an application form from your school, by post from the College or download a copy at www.huish.ac.uk/applying. If you are at one of our partner schools your Careers teacher will collect the application forms from your whole year and deliver them to us. If you are from a school further away or are at an independent school, please send it by post. Applications are usually received during the Spring term but you can apply right up until the start of your first term in September.

Extra info... Live chat is available on our website for advice and guidance about courses and GCSE results

We like to meet with youâ&#x20AC;Ś We will invite you to college for an interview to help you to make the best choices for your future. You can tell us about your aspirations, your successes at school, show us your achievement file and explore your future plans. We will then be able to help you to choose the most appropriate courses. There are over 50 courses to choose from so our advice and guidance is designed to help you to make the right choice for you. International applications will be by Skype interview if you are not able to come to Huish in person. Our Standard Entry Requirements We have a wide range of courses available to study at Richard Huish College, including Traineeships, GCSEs, A Levels, BTECs, Apprenticeships and Foundation and Top Up Degrees. The Progression Sixth course has two pathways and is planned to enable students to improve their qualifications and allow progression to apprenticeships or level three BTEC and A Level courses. The standard entry requirement for a Level 3 programme is at least five subjects at C grade or above, including English Language and Mathematics. From September 2017, the entry requirement for both English Language and Mathematics is a minimum of the new grade 4. We recommend that if you achieve a grade 4 in English Language or Mathematics you resit during your first year of study with us. Many courses have individual entry requirements and these will be discussed with you at interview. For international applications we will use NARIC to compare your qualifications to GCSE. GCSEs in Applied subjects count as two GCSEs and any other qualification such as BTECs count as one subject. If you require clarification about subjects that are not GSCEs, please contact us. Call us on 01823 320800 or visit our website at www.huish.ac.uk for further information.

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Step by Step Applying Follow the timeline below to the start of your Huish journey.

Open Events See the whole college, meet our staff and students and experience the Huish culture. Dates for 2016 are Saturday 5th November (10am to noon), Monday 7th and Tuesday 8th November (6.30pm to 8.30pm). Check our website for further dates in March 2017.

Interviews Within two weeks of receiving your application form, we will send you a date for your interview. A teacher that is relevant to your subject choices will interview you and they will remain your tutor all the way through the application process and your first term with us here at Huish.

GCSE results If your results are better than you expected or not as good as you had hoped you can contact us on 01823 320800 or use Live Chat on our website for help and guidance about the options available to you.

School Visits We regularly visit all of our partner schools to deliver assemblies, careers talks and Advice and Guidance sessions. If you go to a school that we don’t visit please contact us and we will be pleased to invite you into Huish for a chat.

Information, Advice and Guidance We are here to give you advice and guidance whenever you need it. If you would like to speak to us aside from the times when we are visiting your school, email study@huish.ac.uk, telephone 01823 320800 or use the Live Chat facility on our website.

Offer After your interview you will receive a letter confirming whether we are able to offer a place and the entry requirements needed.

Experience Days During year 10 we arrange Experience Days with many of our local schools. This gives you the opportunity to spend a day with us, sampling a range of subject and Enrichment options. If your school doesn’t participate in this programme or you are from an independent school, we run an Experience Day just before the Easter holidays that would be perfect for you. Contact us for more information.

Applying Your school may help you to fill in an application form during your school day. They will then send it to us together with the other applications from your school. If the school you attend doesn’t offer this you can contact us for an application form or download one from our website at www.huish.ac.uk/applying.

Welcome to Huish Days In the summer term, after your GSCEs, you will be invited to the College for a Welcome to Huish day. This gives you the opportunity to meet your tutor again and sample a lesson from the subjects that you have chosen.

Enrolment After your exam results in August you will attend one of our enrolment days ready for the start of term in early September 2017.

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FAQs I don’t know what to choose at A Level. Will someone be able to help me? Our Open Events are a good opportunity for you to start discussing your choices, and when you first apply to Huish you will have an initial interview where you will get further guidance. Our Open Events this year are on Saturday 5th November 2016 from 10am - 12pm, Monday 7th and Tuesday 8th November 2016 - 6.30 to 8.30pm. If you are unable to come to an Open Event, please contact us to arrange an alternative visit. Later in the year you will be invited in again to discuss your courses and there is further advice available at registration and during the first few weeks of term. School Careers Advisors are also available to help with your choices. How much free time do I get? Nearly all students are expected to do a full two-year Study Programme. There are seven columns for subjects so, theoretically, you get 3 or 4 teaching columns and the remainder for Enrichment, Directed Study time and your own Personal Study. Each column is 4 hours and 20 minutes long and teaching time is split into four separate sessions in the week. You are also expected to put at least 4 hours of time into your study per subject per week outside of class teaching time.

Do I have to be on campus if I don’t have lessons? No you don’t, but you are expected to make best use of the learning resources available at Huish and most of what you need is in campus. If you are ill you will need to phone in on the day of your absence. If you are ill at college you will need to sign out. If I don’t like a subject can I change it? Yes. You choose the courses you would like to do and discuss them with your induction tutor. You can alter your choices anytime up to the end of the third week of term which gives you an opportunity to try the course first before making a final decision. Do you do taster days? We do taster days but we call them Experience Days, where you actually attend lessons. If you would like to experience a day at Huish then see your Careers teacher first so they can get in contact with us to arrange a group visit. If you are not in a local Taunton school then you will need to contact us by phone. Can I do a sport even if I am not good at it? Yes. There are a number of recreational sport activities and you can join in team games as well. Additionally, there are community sports activities in the Sports Hall most evenings and you are welcome to join those at any time (additional costs may be incurred for these). What if I do not get your entry requirements? Don’t panic. You will need to contact us on results day so we can advise you about what you can do. There are a number of alternatives including Progression Sixth programmes, training and apprenticeships that we can explore with you. Do you do courses other than A levels? We do a whole range of courses. We do A levels and BTECs which are all found in this prospectus. We also do a range of training courses and apprenticeships. We also do an Access to HE course and degrees in Business Management, Sport and Health and Social Care. There is some information in this prospectus but you can find out more by phoning the College, or visiting our website at www.huish.ac.uk. Can I transfer to Huish? Yes, in most cases you can transfer to Huish. If the exam board is different from ours then you need to call to check that our exam boards will accept your qualification. You can also find FAQs on the College website at www.huish.ac.uk/faqs.

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After Huish Careers and Progression Moving on from Huish You will receive accurate and supportive Careers advice while at the College. Huish is an affiliate member of the Career Development Institute (CDI) and therefore adheres to the CDI Code of Ethics. We provide you with: • guidance on career choice • Higher Education advice • advice and information on employment locally and nationally • information on overseas universities • assistance with work placements • help with preparation for work – taxation, working conditions, National Insurance etc • interview practice • up-to-date information in the Careers section of The Arthur C Clarke Learning Centre including HE information. Some of this information is available on the IT network • guidance and support for adults

Further courses available at Richard Huish College The College offers many part-time courses, including professional courses in the areas of Accountancy (AAT/ACCA/CIMA) and Management Studies. It also offers degrees in Business Management, Sport and Health & Social Care. The College also offers a wide range of apprenticeships and traineeships. Look for the orange pages in this prospectus to find out what some of our former students are doing now.

Huish delivers these services through: • careers presentation to students and parents • impartial advice from a full time qualified Careers Officer • engagement with local and national employers • tutors, who are most often the initial point of contact for advice • the annual UCAS Exhibitions and ‘Next Step’ event • visits and courses arranged within the Careers programme, and promoted in the Careers area

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I really enjoy Biology so I decided to sign up for ‘Free Range Lab Rats’. So far we have done plant and insect identification, which was really fun. It’s a great way to explore your interest in Biology, and to develop skills needed for university and a career in anything biology-based, from Horticulture to Marine Conservation!

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ACADEMIC ENRICHMENT

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Choosing your courses Choosing the right combination of courses is the most important decision for you to take. The decisions you will make will affect the options you will have open to you leading onto your career and employment. Many factors will influence your choice of courses. These will include: • your own interests • the subjects you enjoy the most • the subject areas you are good at • the style of working you are best at • any career plans you may have • your expected achievements at GCSE Take as much advice as you can from people who know your capabilities such as subject teachers, your form tutor and careers staff at school. Discuss everything with your parents. Feel free to talk to us at school parents’ evenings, at our Open Events in November and when you have your GCSE results. Use the information in this prospectus as a starting point. Look on our website and contact the College directly if you wish to talk to someone. We are happy to deal with your enquiries at any time. Remember, the decisions you make are critical to your future career and getting them right is important. Learning Styles Each course is taught in a particular way. Some have a great deal of coursework, some require the ability to write good essays and others are more practical. Some subjects will suit your own style of learning better than others. Therefore, it is worth exploring how you learn best, and what skills and experiences you are bringing to Huish. The course information in this prospectus is only an outline and there are more detailed course leaflets available at Open Events or on request. Also our website, www.huish.ac.uk contains a wealth of course information. The choices available at Huish Huish offers a wide range of A Level, BTEC, and training courses that make up your two-year study programme. The College also has a range of apprenticeships and traineeships on offer and many young people have aspired to continue their training through us and have succeeded in attaining national qualifications and permanent employment. The course index gives you a quick guide to the number of A Levels, BTECs, apprenticeships, traineeships, Degrees and other courses available at Richard Huish College. With many A Level subjects to choose from, it is important to find out as much as you can about them

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and how they fit with the factors you need to consider. In brief, some subjects are more scientific and/or mathematical (e.g. Psychology, Computing, Economics) while others require the ability to write in a discursive manner (e.g. History, Classical Civilisation and Sociology). Some subjects are very practical while others are more theoretical. Some have lessons full of discussion and interactivity while others require you to absorb, analyse and think through ideas. There are also BTEC courses to consider. These are practical, vocational courses and assessment is through a combination of assessed coursework and written examinations. These can be taken within your study programme as an Extended Diploma (worth three A Levels) or as an Extended Certificate (equivalent to one A Level). The Extended Diploma BTECs can be taken as your entire study programme or can be taken with an additional A Level subject. The Extended Certificate course is taken as one Advanced course alongside two or three other A Levels or BTEC Extended Certificates. How many courses can I do? Students enrol on a study programme, which consists of a core of three A Levels, a BTEC Extended Diploma or a combination of A Levels and BTEC Extended Certificates. In addition, students will participate in further holistic development such as another A Level, a BTEC Extended Certificate, directed study time, Enrichment activities, or qualifications such as Core Maths. All Level 3 courses including A Level and BTECs are two year programmes. From 2015 Linear A Levels are no longer modular and as such, at Richard Huish College, there will no longer be an AS qualification available alongside any of our linear A Level courses. Linear A Levels are designed to be more demanding and with greater subject depth. This depth of study will enable students to have an improved understanding of the subject and be more skilled and better prepared for university and employment. Enrichment opportunities We strongly encourage students at Huish to take up the opportunity and become involved in the Enrichment activities. These courses can be included with your study programme and we recommend that you make the most of the opportunities on offer while you are at college. Enrichment will help you make friends, enjoy college life and have something to say about yourself when writing personal statements for university or CVs for employment.

Course key Your GCSE results will help you decide which level is right for you. It is important to remember that some courses may require specific grades (science courses for instance). What do the numbers mean under each course title? Throughout the prospectus there are numbers under each course. These show the level of the course. Most courses are Level 3 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; these are A Level and BTEC Extended Diploma courses. Levels above this are Degree courses. We have a few courses at Level 1 and 2 which lead to specific qualifications. The examination body for each subject is also shown here in brackets.

Before starting at Huish it is important to be certain of what your subjects will involve and also to be ready in terms of your mind-set. Huish is very different to school as there is a greater emphasis on independent learning. I absolutely thrive on this sense of independence but know the teachers are always there for me whenever I need help.

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Level One Our foundation level courses allow you to gain skills that will help you to get a job or qualification. These courses give you a good introduction to a general area of work, and combine practical hands-on activities, project work, key skills and work experience.

Level Two These courses are intermediate level and are an ideal route into a career or provide an opportunity to get qualifications that prepares you for study at a higher level. Some level 2 courses require no formal qualifications but others require GCSEs at grade D or above.

Level Three Entry Requirements: Students who have achieved a least five GCSEs at Grades A* â&#x20AC;&#x201C; C (or 4 in English Language and Mathematics) or equivalent BTEC qualifications. Study at this level is challenging with courses offering solid preparations for a career or degree level study.

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There is such a broad range of activities that there will be something to suit you. Many of these activities take place during your college day and full details about them are available on pages 75-89. Choosing Apprenticeships, Traineeships or Training The College offers a wide range of vocational training courses and apprenticeship opportunities through the School of Business and Creative Industries. As a school leaver you can apply for training courses such as the Association of Accounting Technicians (AAT). You can also apply to Huish if you wish to complete an apprenticeship in the areas we cover (see page 25). If you are an adult learner and are reading through our prospectus to find out what is on offer for you, there is a wide range of opportunities for you to explore with us. There is a section in this prospectus about our School of Business and Creative Industries; however it might be better to contact the School of Business and Creative Industries direct and talk to someone personally about your requirements.

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Levels Four and Five We encourage all students to aim higher and have a range of full and part-time university level courses. Qualifications on offer include Foundation Degree, BA Honours Degrees, CIMA and ACCA Courses. Courses are run in collaboration with partner universities and awarding bodies.

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Accountancy The range of courses we offer continues to grow in response to requests from employers, individual learners and the local community. Some of these courses are open to school leavers who may be interested in Accountancy as a career and others are designed for people already in employment. Whether you are just commencing your studies or seeking to enhance your existing skills to help you with career progression, we are able to help. We cater for all level of learners from those with no prior knowledge or experience to university level or above. If, as an employer, you have specific training needs in the area of accounting or management, we can work with you to provide specific training to meet your requirements. For more information about the Accountancy courses on offer at Huish visit www.huish.ac.uk/courses

Accounting A Level / 3 (AQA). In the first year you will study two modules: “Introduction to Financial Accounting” and “Financial and Management Accounting”. In the first module you will learn about key accounting records such as ledgers, balance sheets and income statements. Your second module includes final accounts for sole traders and for limited companies, cash budgets and the impact of technology on accounting.

Association of Accounting Technicians (AAT) AAT 2 / 3 / 4 / Adults. This course is aimed at those who are currently working or would like to work in Accountancy or Finance but who do not have any Accountancy qualifications. Courses are taught over approximately 37 weeks, with examinations on a modular basis, which means students only have to revise and take one exam at a time. We offer day release and afternoon/evening study options for Levels 3 and 4 (day release only for Level 2). We also offer distance learning at all levels of the AAT. You do not need any formal qualifications, although any relevant qualifications from school or college, a degree or some experience in accounting may enable you to start studying at a higher level. If you are paying for this course yourself, the course fees can be paid in instalments by standing order. Students who are 19 or over taking a Level 3 or 4 course can apply for an Advanced Learning Loan.

In the first year we also offer you the opportunity to join the Enrichment programme. This enables applications for a paid internship, work experience and access to guest speakers from practice/industry to help you to make an informed choice about a future career in accounting. Year two builds on that firm foundation with two more modules. In “Financial Accounting” you investigate sources of finance, partnerships and accounting standards. In “Management Accounting” you move on to manufacturing accounts, costing, capital investment appraisal, master budgets and social accounting. Progression routes Approximately half of A Level Accounting students follow professional routes, starting with an apprenticeship and studying AAT followed by ACCA or CIMA. Others progress to university to study subjects such as Accounting and Finance.

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Are you interested in numbers and balancing the books? Behind every successful business is a brilliant accountant. Some Accounting apprenticeship vacancies may be Accounting has its own available and successful applicants’ AAT studies will “International Accounting be free. Day” which is celebrated Completing the AAT qualification provides you with a on November 10th! platform to develop your career and is a strong foundation in the fundamentals of Accountancy

I am currently taking Accounting and am part of the subject’s Enrichment programme. Accounting builds your theoretical knowledge of the course and provides opportunities to put these theories into practice through pushing boundaries and offering other avenues of learning such as internships.

Did you know... Al Capone, thought to be responsible for many crimes, including murder, was put behind bars by accountants who uncovered his tax evasion.

Through the Enrichment programme, I have been offered an interview for two local accounting firms and have had successful offers for both. The Enrichment programme guides you through the whole application process and provides constructive feedback from CV making to the final interview. These opportunities enhance your skill-set and make you more competitive in your career and academically.

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ACCOUNTING

Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) ACCA / 4 / 6 / 7 Adults. The ACCA is one of the largest professional bodies of accountants and has members working worldwide. The qualification is studied by those working in accounting practice, industry and the public sector. Our taught courses are offered over an afternoon/evening from the skills level of the ACCA qualification upwards. The quality of our ACCA courses has been recognised by the ACCA who have awarded us with Approved Learning Partner Gold Status. We are also an ACCA Computer Based Exam centre meaning that exams F1 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; F4 can be taken here. To commence studying at the Knowledge Level students must have a minimum of 2 A Levels and 3 GCSEs or equivalent. If you have higher level qualifications, you may be eligible for exemptions (for example completion of AAT gives exemptions from the Knowledge Level). Details of likely exemptions and how to apply for them can be found on the ACCA website at www.accaglobal.com. ACCA gives opportunities to work in different roles up to senior level and ACCA is flexible, allowing you to balance studying with on the job training.

Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA) CIMA 4 / 6 / 7 Adults. CIMA is the worldâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s largest professional body of management accountants and offers the most relevant finance qualification for business. The qualification is mainly studied by those working in industry. In order to become a member, you need to pass 3 levels and complete a record of practical experience covering at least 3 years. There are no formal entry requirements to start studying at the Certificate level. If you have higher level qualifications, you may be eligible for exemptions (for example AAT provides exemption from the Certificate level). Please refer to the CIMA website for further details (www.cimaglobal.com).

Short Accountancy Courses Levels 1 / 2. These short courses will improve your skills in financial management if you work in the financial sector. AAT Certificate in Bookkeeping If you want a stand alone course in the principles of book-keeping, then this is the course for you. Over the six week course you will learn how to record information on all bookkeeping documents. The skills acquired will be invaluable in the workplace and if you are considering studying AAT, this course could save you a year of studying.

Our taught courses are offered from the Operations level of the qualification upwards. We also offer distance learning courses for the CIMA Certificate in Business Accounting.

Sage This course covers the creation of documents and accounting for sales and purchases. It also deals with entering initial capital and all ledgers up to the creation of trial balance sheets and profit and loss accounts.

The quality of our CIMA courses and pass rates has been recognised by CIMA who have accredited us with premium partner status.

For further information about these courses, including content, dates and costs please visit www.huish.ac.uk/courses.

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I work as a trainee accountant at a local Chartered Certified Accountants. I completed my AAT Higher Apprenticeship really quickly and I’m now studying ACCA to become a Chartered Accountant. In my role I undertake accounts preparation, tax returns, payroll and VAT and also train new employees. It’s helped me gain an understanding of what happens in the work place as well as the knowledge that I learn in college.

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ACCOUNTING APPRENTICE

When I turned 16 I’d had a turbulent time in both my personal life and education. I was trying to apply for college courses but couldn’t find any that would take me. I started applying for apprenticeships but didn’t get any. I didn’t know what I was going to do, but then Huish referred me to the College’s traineeship programme. After some tuition in CV writing and other work skills, I got a work placement. The experience of being in a business environment really helped me and my employers were really good to me. I also gained a certificate in communication skills.

Extra info... Apprenticeships can be started with no formal qualifications. Some employers may stipulate prior qualifications.

I work as a Medical Education Support Administrator at Musgrove Park Academy providing admin support to a range of roles from medical students to consultants. I coordinate teaching programmes and have been an online mentor for an e-mentoring project for students in years 11-13 with NHS Careers and the education charity Brightside. My experience as an apprentice has been fantastic. Winning the Higher Apprentice of the Year award was overwhelming and very exciting. I am grateful to everyone that has supported me throughout the past three years which has led to me receiving these awards. It is a great achievement and lovely to get recognition. I am confident to say that I wouldn’t be where I am today if I had chosen another route.

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After successfully completing the 10 week traineeship programme, I was amazed to be offered two apprenticeships shortly after on the same day. I began as an apprentice at a local Insurance Brokers in Taunton, where I help with administration. My employers are really supportive. The change in me in six months is quite dramatic. I have gone from rock bottom to the happiest in my life, the best I have been in a long time. I’ve finally got my life started. My parents are so proud of me because I am doing something with my life. The best part of the traineeship was changing my CV and learning interview skills. Before, I was uncomfortable in interviews and I couldn’t speak because I was so nervous. I’m more confident and I have a lot more respect for people than I used to.

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TRAINEESHIP / APPRENTICESHIP

Apprenticeships and Traineeships Traineeships What is a Traineeship? Is a lack of experience stopping you from securing an apprenticeship? Traineeships offer motivated young people aged 16-24 the opportunity to get some hands-on experience and work skills training with extra support to help you get an Apprenticeship or a job. What will I do? • Work preparation training in college which ensures you are ready and have the confidence to take the first step in your career, such as an apprenticeship • English and Maths support to help give you the literacy and numeracy skills needed for the workplace • A meaningful work experience placement which provides insight and experience of the world of work • One to one support throughout your time at college Why are Traineeships important? • Employers are at the centre of traineeships to ensure they give you the skills you need to secure a job and succeed in employment • Experience is hugely important to employers with 74% saying work experience is critical or significant when recruiting • Traineeships give you the opportunity to build your CV, get an employer reference, upgrade your Maths and English qualifications and get a recognised award in Work Skills

all at the same time. You work towards a work-based nationally recognised qualification. Employers all over the country recognise and value apprenticeships as they show that you’ve been trained in the skills they need. Learn off the job – Training Typically you will be working with an employer on a full-time basis (part-time placements could also be available), and you will attend college on a day release to develop your knowledge within your vocational area and work towards your qualifications. What Apprenticeships and Traineeships do you offer? • Accountancy (AAT) LEVEL 2/3/4 • Medical Administration LEVEL 3 • Business and Administration LEVEL 2/3/4 • Customer Service LEVEL 2/3 • Healthcare LEVEL 2/3 • IT user and IT professional LEVEL 2/3 • Team Leading and Management (ILM) LEVEL 2/3/4/5 • Health and Social Care LEVEL 2/3/4

Apprenticeships Apprenticeships are seen as a good alternative to university. Recent increases in university tuition fees mean that more and more young people are looking to apprenticeships, and employers are often keen to take apprentices on in order to fill specific skills gaps or adapt to new opportunities and technologies. Over 220,000 workplaces are offering apprenticeships and over 2 million apprentices have started since 2010 and you can even study up to degree level with an apprenticeship. Job candidates who have trained through an apprenticeship, in one of over 700 different job roles, receive £117,000 more than a non-apprentice over their working life. Apprenticeships can usually be started at any point during the year. They are not restricted to an academic calendar. You can apply for an apprenticeship with Huish before you leave school or when you have completed any further studies. Learn on the job – Employment Apprentices learn on the job, building up knowledge and skills, gaining qualifications and earning money

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Business and Economics How do firms become profitable? Why do some firms prosper and grow whilst competitors struggle and decline? How does economic policy affect business decision-making? If you are thinking of a commercially based career then there are a variety of Business and Economics A Level and BTEC courses that will equip you with essential tools and knowledge that you will need to improve your chances of success. The practical skills you will learn are essential for successful management and leadership and they combine thorough academic study with relevant â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;real worldâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; knowledge. Whether you want to train to work in management, improve your management skills, or are thinking of running your own business, having the skills from doing a qualification is very important in this competitive world.

Did you know... Every organisation needs effective managers and leaders with diverse skill sets and specialised knowledge.

We also run a full degree programme and you will have the opportunity to continue your studies at Huish after A Levels or BTECs. For more information about the Business and Economics courses on offer at Huish visit www.huish.ac.uk/courses.

Business A Level / 3 (AQA). This course provides an insight into the many activities a business engages in to grow, increase market share and increase profitability. It develops a range of the essential skills for modern management by looking at the key aspects of a business including the roles of Marketing, Human Resources, Finance and Operations and how they interact, as well as understanding the impacts of the external environment on business performance. Working with case studies based on real businesses, you are encouraged to develop an independent and entrepreneurial approach to problem solving, business analysis and evaluation. There is an element of numerical work in the course in order to develop your understanding of the quantitative factors that influence decision making, for example calculating budget variances, break-even and market share. You will need to be confident with numeracy in order to manipulate data and put forward recommendations to improve the performance of a business. This A Level is excellent preparation for students intending to pursue a business related degree or other academic courses in Higher Education. It is also a useful qualification for those considering a commercial career in business and management.

I am interested in Business because my father runs one and I also enjoy following the actions of other businesses. Studying Business has allowed me to understand why Businesses exist and in what form they might operate and their objectives. You also learn about things like production, pricing, branding, promotion and marketing. All this allows us to realise how complicated running a business is, but thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s what makes it satisfying. I also enjoy studying Government and Politics and Maths at Richard Huish. The support I received to transition from secondary school to Huish has really helped me to settle well into classes and enjoy my studies. The college has helped me to be independent and achieve my potential.

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BUSINESS A LEVEL

Business (Vocational) BTEC National Extended Certificate or National Extended Diploma BTEC / 3 (Edexcel). The BTEC qualification allows you to develop skills and knowledge that are essential when looking to progress into employment or further study in business. There is the option here to have a really developed focus in Business with the Extended Diploma. This is equivalent to 3 A Levels and holds the same UCAS points tariff. It’s all about communication... we investigate and acknowledge how businesses communicate as well as how we get our own messages across (Self-Marketing). We continually develop links with external businesses and recruiters to support you on this course and we provide extra qualifications for example, Food Hygiene (CIEH Level 2 Award in Food Safety for Retail). All the units chosen on this course are vital for your overall development and progression, and this course endeavours to provide you with the skills to get ahead in business. Our unique approach to the topics, the range of facilities, resources and support provided will help you to achieve your potential.

The Access to Higher Education (HE) Diploma [Business Studies] Access Diploma / 3 (AptAwards). This Diploma provides the opportunity for those without prior qualifications to gain the entry requirements for Higher Education courses in Business Studies and related subjects. It doesn’t matter what social or educational circumstances may have prevented you from achieving entry earlier in your life – this Diploma opens up the world of university degrees to anyone with the enthusiasm and commitment to work hard and achieve. Each and every student will have different levels of experience, knowledge and expertise and so this programme does NOT take a one-size-fits-all approach. The Diploma is taught and assessed over one academic year and delivered flexibly to enable students to study alongside any working commitments. It is very beneficial and supports the learning and development process for participants who are working whilst studying (either in paid employment or volunteering). Where possible the College will support those who do not have access to regular work experience to find a placement. The successful candidates will study (and be assessed using a range of practical assessment techniques) across a wide range of modern business topics, as well as undertake units that prepare them for further higher academic studies. Business topics include marketing, business start-up, law, accounting and financial management and HR with people management, alongside delivering creative presentations and academic research etc.

Extra info... Our students teamed up with Taunton based cake manufacturer The Ministry of Cake to pitch a cake idea to high street coffee chain Caffé Nero.

Extra info... 89% of the students who studied BTEC Business last year progressed to university.

Initially I was not sure about taking the BTEC Business course but on starting the course I found it perfectly suited me. It inspired me so much that I now want to pursue it to degree level. It is a very rewarding course as you are constantly getting assessed, which builds up your overall grade and your confidence in the subject. During the course I have found the workshops extremely useful with the teachers present to advise on areas within assignments that I might be struggling on. I have found Huish to be an extremely friendly community with lots of Enrichment to partake in.

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BTEC BUSINESS

The Access to HE Diploma is free for those who do not already have a full Level 3 qualification (eg 2 ‘A’ Levels or a BTEC Extended Diploma) or, for those holding such qualifications, can be financed through an Advanced Learner Loan. This loan will not have to be paid back if you successfully progress onto HE study and graduate.

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Business and Management Degrees Extra info... There was 100% achievement for both courses in 2015

Extra info... The majority of students gain either a First or a 2.1

Level / 4 / 5 / 6 (University of St Mark and St John). Our university Business Management degrees provide a practical and working knowledge of modern business, opening up an exciting range of future career options. You can live locally and work alongside your studies, saving you the cost of moving away. Our competitive fees are about a third less than universities so are much more affordable whilst enabling you to still get a full university degree. Student finance is also available to support you to get your degree. Small class sizes enable us to offer a friendly but focused teaching environment, tailored to your individual needs.

Foundation Degree (FdA) Business and Management (2 or 3 year routes to completion) You will study a range of practical subjects from marketing to managing people, business law to good financial management. Assessment is through a mixture of written reports, presentations and some examinations, many of which are designed to reflect workplace tasks. The two year route is completed by attending for two part days and one evening each week throughout the academic year. The three year route requires attending for one afternoon and evening each week, which is on the same day, for the academic year. Past students have found that our flexible approach to supporting them in graduating with a Foundation Degree has enabled them to work alongside studying, which helps fund their living costs. Many have progressed on to more senior management posts with their current employers whilst others have applied for, and been appointed to, a range of higher paid positions. Some choose to complete further leadership and management training at Huish such as achieving their full BA (Hons) degree.

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56% of young graduates are in high skilled jobs compared with just 17% of young non-graduates.

The Department for Business Innovation and Skills in April 2016 revealed that across the working age population graduates earned £9,500 more than non-graduates on average.

After completing my FdA through Richard Huish College it seemed logical that I should progress to complete my BA Honours. Huish was my immediate choice as the staff and tutors are so friendly and knowledgeable in their fields. The small class sizes mean you get intimate support from your tutors yet still have the support of your peers to share ideas and enhance your learning. Through studying locally you also get the benefit of being able to apply your skills learnt in class to your daily work while also continuing to work full time.

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BA LEADERSHIP & MANAGEMENT

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BA (Hons) Applied Professional Studies (Leadership and Management) (9 or 16 month routes to completion) The nine month route is completed by studying for one day a week from September to May. The sixteen month route covers the same modules but is completed by studying for one afternoon each week from September to May, then September to December the following year. This ‘top up’ course is for someone with a business related Foundation Degree or HND who wants to achieve a university Bachelor’s Degree. It suits someone who needs to access local learning opportunities whilst still working. You will study a range of contemporary and practical modules which are designed to prepare you for a managerial or other graduate role. Modules include Developing Skills for Business Leadership and a work based study (a practical investigation into a business area of your choice). The programme is entirely assessed through coursework and there are no examinations in this final top-up year.

Economics

Did you know... An Economics graduate typically earns ÂŁ4000 more than the average graduate in their first position.

Did you know... Some universities have A Level Maths as a prerequisite for their Economics degrees.

A Level / 3 (AQA). Is there equality and fairness in the world today? Should airlines pay more tax? How do we make our choices as consumers when we shop? Does foreign aid really help the developing world? If you are interested in these questions, enjoy keeping up with current affairs, are comfortable working with numbers, and are willing to write a number of essays then Economics is for you. Students who study Economics develop the knowledge and skills needed to understand and analyse data, think critically about issues and make informed decisions. They will also build upon their numerical skills, as well as the ability to work well either alone or within a team. All of these skills are very transferable enabling Economics students to branch into a range of careers including investment banking, financial services, management consultancy, business and public-sector management. For details of the units you will study in this A Level visit www.huish.ac.uk/courses.

Institute of Leadership and Management (ILM) Level 2 (certificate) and. Levels 3 / 4 / 5 (Award, Certificate and Diploma). The Institute of Leadership and Management (ILM) is the UKâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s largest Leadership and Management Awarding Body. ILMâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s broad unit-based qualifications offer unrivalled choice and flexibility, giving learners the opportunity to choose a course that will enable them to gain the crucial skills and knowledge to improve their performance at work. Apprenticeships are available at levels two and three. The apprenticeship framework encompasses a diploma, Functional Skills for Maths, English and ICT, as well as employment rights and responsibilities and personal learning and thinking skills. Alternatively, you can enrol independently at any level and study alongside your work commitments. The courses are delivered through a combination of taught classes and one to one support in the workplace and progression is available through the levels. You could also progress on to a degree programme such as the Foundation Degree in Business and Management. There are no formal entry requirements. The ILM qualification is designed to meet the needs of aspiring and practising managers. You will start at the level best suited to you, your job role and ambitions.

I chose Economics as I wanted to know more about how the world works, why companies and individuals make financial decisions and how a change in demand for goods in one country can cause big changes to living standards in another. I have not been disappointed. The quality of teaching is excellent and the course is very interesting. We have studied national and international economics and I like being able to understand topics in the news such as the budget, the EU and problems in the steel industry. Economics is highly regarded by employers and universities as economic knowledge is valued around the world. Many university Economics graduates go on to earn very high salaries and there is high demand for workers with economic knowledge. After college I wish to study an Economics-based subject at university and then work in international development. I recommend looking at university requirements before you pick your A Levels. For example, many universities want A Level Maths for their Economics courses. Huish is very helpful at giving you access to universities and helping with your application. As a result, I have been on trips to look at universities including trips to Cambridge and a UCAS convention.

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ECONOMICS

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The course has a great balance between practical and theory. The time I have to practice programming enables me to understand the theory better. This reflects highly on the whole course as the structure is beneficial to all students.

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I wasn’t sure what I wanted to do when I left school but I’ve always enjoyed computing and I don’t respond well to the pressure of exams. This course has enabled me to develop my IT skills across a wide variety of areas. Each unit is assessed with coursework and the tasks have been challenging but interesting and manageable. I settled quickly into life at Richard Huish College. Although I didn’t know anyone initially, I joined the orchestra and the wind band and soon got to know many people. The facilities at the College are excellent. Being able to access a bank of laptops is great as it means that you can make good use of free periods. Everyone has been very supportive and the tutors are approachable and helpful; providing excellent feedback so I can always achieve the grades I am aiming for. I’m not sure yet what I wish to do when I leave college but my options include going to university, starting a higher IT apprenticeship or joining the RAF.

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COMPUTER SCIENCE

Computing and IT If you want to prepare for work and study in the fastmoving technology sector or are keen to develop strong computing or IT knowledge and skills that are valued in any industry, then one of these courses is the right choice for you. Employees with strong computing or IT skills are more successful in the job market than those without, whether or not the job is technology based. The courses that we offer will help you to develop the skills that employees are looking for and could also support others courses, such as Maths or Graphics. Students that are familiar with computers and other technologies, as well as being willing to explore new ideas and concepts, are the ones that are most likely to be successful on these courses. You will have access to hardware and software in college to improve your skills and many students also find it beneficial if they have access to the same from home, so it can be helpful if you have PC or laptop available for your own use. If you are mostly interested in understanding how computers work, including the development of and theory behind programming languages, using algorithms to simulate computational problems and developing your own solutions in the form of programs, then Computer Science is likely to be for you. On the other hand, if you are more interested in the practical uses of computing, such as building websites and creating animations, then you will find that one of the IT courses is likely to be more suitable. We do not recommend that students study both Computer Science and IT as part of their study programme. For more information about these courses visit www.huish.ac.uk/courses

Computer Science Did you know... A study by Forbes magazine in 2013 found those who studied Computer Science at university had the second highest average starting salary of all graduates!

Did you know... The Sector Skills Council, eskills UK, forecast that the IT sector would create 500,000 new jobs between 2012 and 2019.

A Level / 3 (AQA). Computer Science is about understanding the mathematical, scientific and engineering principles underlying all the computer systems we use, from smartphones and the Internet to systems that can interpret natural language. You will write programs in the VB.NET language, progressing to object oriented programming. Many students also explore other languages such as C++, JavaScript and Python. You will also develop a substantial application, previous examples are a gravity and friction simulator, program to model light phenomena and a projectile simulator.

encryption, Internet protocols, processor architecture and how sound and graphics are stored. Many of our students continue on to university to study Computer Science or related subjects such as Forensic Computing and Security and Games Technology.

Information Technology (Computing & IT) BTEC Extended Certificate or Extended Diploma in Computing and IT BTEC / 3 (Edexcel). IT is a coursework based subject for those keen to prepare for work and study in the fast-moving technology sector or those who are intent on building a strong IT knowledge base using skills that are valued in any industry. The Extended Certificate course is ideal if you enjoyed IT at school and wish to extend your understanding of topics such as relational databases, website development, use of social media in business and computer software, hardware and systems. The Extended Diploma in Computing and IT is designed for those wishing to pursue a career in the computing industry. You will develop understanding of the principles of computer science, including some mathematical concepts. You will develop skills in software design and development, programming, NET Windows applications, project management and investigate topics such as IT security and the business applications of social media. There are opportunities to develop your studies and interests including use of the departmentâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Oculus Rift and joining the games development group to enhance your creative IT skills. Recent students have progressed on to higher apprenticeships with employers such as GCHQ, CGI, NHS and Somerset County Council. Degree course choices include Computing and Games Technology and some students have entered the job market directly with large companies like RM Education.

Also studied are the fundamentals such as binary arithmetic and working with floating point numbers as well studying in depth topics such as networks, security,

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Earth Sciences If you enjoy exploring everything around you and want to find out more about the challenges facing the world today, then earth sciences are for you. Choosing which one suits you best is important so compare what each has to offer. Some students choose to take more than one earth science and this is perfectly acceptable as long as it fits with your aspirations for the future. Also, you do not need to have done an earth science at GCSE. What we look for is enthusiasm, a love of fieldwork and a sense of humour. There are many opportunities to do field work and there are local, national and international visits through your time at Huish. For more information about the Earth Sciences courses available at Huish visit www.huish.ac.uk/courses

Archaeology A Level / 3 (AQA). Archaeology is for anyone with an interest in their past. It is a subject that covers a wide range of topics; from forensic science to art and architecture over a vast time range. It is essentially a practical subject so there are many field trips and an opportunity to take part in digs and surveys such as Geophysics.

Did you know... Archaeologists have been celebrating the 800 year anniversary of the signing of the Magna Carta with specially arranged digs around Somerset.

Environmental Science A Level / 3 (AQA). Environmental Science is for anyone interested in getting beyond the headlines about environmental issues and discovering the science behind the stories, whatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s going wrong and how we are working to protect our environment. Today we face many challenging environmental problems with potentially disastrous consequences if these issues are not addressed. Environmental Science is an important area to study and the green sector is in the top 5 globally for job growth. You will study the unique characteristics of planet earth that allow it to sustain life. You will study the atmosphere, the lithosphere (rocks and soil), the hydrosphere (the watery part) as well as the biosphere (the living part). You will also look at wildlife conservation, explore energy resources, environmental pollution and the management of biological resources. This subject is advisable as a combination with other science subjects such as Biology and/or other related earth sciences such as Geography and Geology. Potential careers include marine biology, farming, fishing, forestry, climate change research, conservation/ habitat management, pollution monitoring, waste management and the energy sector.

If you are interested in what burials, monuments and archaeological excavations can tell you about human existence through the ages and if you would like to know more about famous sites such as Stonehenge, the Colosseum and Pompeii, then you will enjoy this course. You will study the evidence for ritual and religious practices from a variety of prehistoric sites. You will also study archaeological methods and techniques used to find sites, excavate them and analyse the results, including dating methods. You will research and conduct fieldwork on a local site, study the social organisation, settlement, technology and economics of past societies from around the world. Archaeology students at the launch event of the new Young Archaeologists Club for the South West â&#x20AC;&#x201C; held at the Museum of Somerset in memory of Mick Aston. [students photographed with Phil Harding of Time Team fame]

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Archaeology has been great because it covers totally new content from anything done at GCSE and has very rewarding topics of learning. The best trip Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve been on was in February when we went to Avalon Marsh experimental archaeology centre which was a real insight to the jobs of the archaeologists working there and provided great new knowledge into the Archaeological field. I would highly recommend Archaeology for people wanting to try something totally new, interesting and rewarding.

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Environmental Studies is a great course to take as it covers a broad range of subjects, from the living environment to the atmosphere. During the course I have been on several trips: a visit to Paignton Zoo, a trip to Westhay Moor and a residential trip to the Eden Project in Cornwall. The Eden Project trip also allowed us to visit the China Clay mines and Plymouth Aquarium. I chose this course as I am thinking about taking Natural Sciences at university and this course also covers the topics that I am very passionate about, such as conservation. Along with this course I also take part in the Earth Science Society, which covers lots of current topics in the news to do with earth sciences. We also get to do some work on the Collegeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s biodiversity area.

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ARCHAEOLOGY

Did you know... Global food production will need to double by 2050 to meet growing demand and changing diets.

ENVIRONMENTAL STUDIES

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Geography at A Level is a big step up from any GSCE you have studied at school, much like any subject you may wish you study at Huish in the next two to three years. However the transition is made a lot easier due to the constant support of the teachers and staff. The course caters for all - from physical geography to human geography - there is something for everyone. Geography is a great choice of subject due to the ever growing concerns over the environment such as climate change, and will continue to dominate headlines in the near future.

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GEOGRAPHY

Geography

Geology

A Level / 3 (Eduquas). Geography is a subject which addresses global questions such as how you are affected by and how do you impact on levels of development in Sub-Saharan Africa? It will allow you to explore familiar areas in more depth and in a more analytical way, discover new topics and improve your understanding of the fragile relationship between people and the planet. It is not essential to have studied it at GCSE. You will find a friendly, hard-working atmosphere in class and teachers who are enthusiastic about their subject.

A Level / 3 (WJEC). You may have looked at many of the topics covered in Geology before, such as plate tectonics, volcanoes and earthquakes. Geology links them to processes deep in the earth as well as exploring the impact on humans. Surprisingly a key element of Geology is the study of rocks and the minerals that make them. They leave a set of clues as to how, when and in what environment they were formed millions of years ago; fossils provide a key to this puzzle.

Students need an interest in all geographical issues, both the human and the physical. Glaciated landscapes, changing places, water and carbon cycles and global governance are covered and lead on to tectonic hazards, development in an African context and weather and climate. Naturally you will sharpen your skills of map reading, graphical and statistical interpretation and fieldwork planning and there is an opportunity to visit Iceland.

You will do this investigative work in the class, laboratories and most importantly the field. The local geology is world famous and you will have many fieldtrips in the South West and also a week in Spain in the second year. Being a professional Geologist, which is a varied field, requires a university degree in Geological Sciences. Over 50% of Huish Geologists go on to study the subject, or one related at university.

You can progress to university to study subjects such as Geography, Geology, Environmental Science, Oceanography, Development and Teaching. Potential jobs include the Environment Agency, local and national government and renewable energy companies.

Did you know... Taumatawhakatangihangak oauauotamateaturipukaka pikimaungahoronukupokaiwhe nua kitanatahu is a hill in New Zealand – it translates to “place where Tamatea, the man with the big knees, who slid, climbed and swallowed mountains, known as land-eater, played his flute to his loved one”

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Geology is a great option at A Level. It is a very intuitive science especially for people who donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t enjoy Maths so much. The range of areas that the course covers is very broad and will be interesting for all students. The subject provides many skills that can also be applied to a range of other subjects and, even if you are not interested in a career in geology, it is looked upon highly by many universities as it is a discipline that requires a broad and inquisitive mind that can analyse observations by applying many ideas simultaneously. Geology is enjoyable to study as you can easily apply the ideas you have learnt to the world around you, seeing the principles first-hand can really aid understanding. I chose Geology because I want to follow it as a career, possibly in oil or mineral extraction but the course will no doubt help you on whatever career you choose. Geology students also get to go on several field trips across the year that show you regions of the local area in a way that you probably wonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t have thought of them before.

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GEOLOGY

Did you know... The main things you use which are not extracted from the earth are wood, natural textiles and paper. Where would we be without Geologists?

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Extended Project Qualification Extended Project Qualification Level 3 Certificate (AQA). The Extended Project Qualification (EPQ) is a course available to students in their second year (upper sixth) at Richard Huish College. At the end of the course, you will come out with a Level 3 qualification with equivalent UCAS tariff points to an AS. The EPQ supports your personal aspirations for Higher Education and career development and gives you the opportunity to study an in-depth topic of your own choice. You will improve yourself as a critical, reflective and independent learner; developing skills creatively, demonstrating initiative, decision making and enterprise. Like many of our students, you may wish to develop a topic you want to study at university. The skills learnt such as time management and the ability to research and work independently are valued by both universities and employers. The EPQ was suggested to me as a way to improve my research and report writing skills; something that is essential for universities. The qualification requires you to have good personal organisation and motivation. However, you also have a lot of freedom in how to approach the work and the topic choice itself. The supervisors that guide you through the process are always there to help you if you need it. At the beginning of the course I could choose to create a product such as a piece of art or a video with an accompanying smaller written report, or choose to write a longer written report without the product. I chose to create a written report titled â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;How has Photojournalism Influenced the Syrian Refugee Crisis?â&#x20AC;&#x2122;. This topic linked with my passion for photography and was also a current and interesting topic. The advice I would give when taking the EPQ is to ensure that you choose a topic you are passionate about as you will find it so much easier to write the report. The EPQ develops your report writing skills, your presentation skills and can be a topic of interest for your personal statement when applying for universities or during university interviews to show your passion for a particular subject.

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EXTENDED PROJECT QUALIFICATION

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Where are they now? I came to Huish from The Castle School in 2013. I knew I wanted to do A Levels and go to university so decided that Huish was the place for me. I studied A Levels in Mathematics, French, German, History and enrichment in Sport and Music. Because I wanted to go to university, I ordered prospectuses and went to open days with my parents. I also made the most of the advice on offer in college and would really recommend being proactive when choosing what to do in the future. The aspect of Huish which I found the most helpful during my application to Cambridge was undoubtedly the Learning Centre. Not only did it offer an ideal study space, especially the Silent Zone, but the resources were invaluable. Despite the initially limited collection of foreign language literature, having free access to these and the opportunity to order in new novels, both in the original and in translation, was fantastic. I could not have read the range of literature needed for my application without this, as buying the texts myself or paying to have them ordered into the town library was simply not economically viable. Similarly the Learning Centre staff were more than

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happy to purchase history books for my A Level course and were always friendly and accommodating. Oxbridge application support was also useful, with talks by University Admissions Tutors and former Huish students, and extremely detailed Personal Statement advice. Although I did not personally attend, Huish also provided the opportunity to visit Oxford and Cambridge prior to applications. For me however, the most useful opportunity was the mock-interview session. This allowed me to try out some ideas to see how the subject-specialist interviewers reacted, and in fact I went on to use one of these specific topics in my French interview at Selwyn College. The teachers at Huish are always supportive and happy to help both in and out of class time, and the general atmosphere at Huish is warm and friendly. I am currently reading Modern and Medieval Languages at Selwyn College, Cambridge. A highlight of my educational journey is discovering a subject that I genuinely love.

MATHS, FRENCH, GERMAN, HISTORY

I started studying for the Degree in Sports Development and Coaching at Huish in 2011 and am now currently completing my NQT year as a PE teacher at Fairfield High School in Bristol. I have just got a new job at Wellsway School in Keynsham where I will be teaching PE and in charge of GCSE PE. After completing my degree I trained to be a PE Teacher and completed a PGCE at Bath Spa University. My degree was a great foundation to help me get the necessary skills, qualifications and experiences to progress into teaching. It gave me an insight into coaching and teaching primary and secondary school children and I was able to gain practical experience of working in a range of schools.

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Furthermore, I was able to work part time and live at home whilst studying; this saved me a great deal of money. The quality of teaching at Huish was excellent. Having a small class allowed me to get greater individual teaching and feedback; as a result my grades greatly improved. In addition, I was able to get to know and socialise with my peers regularly, which gave me a good balance between work, studying and socialising. Studying my degree whilst at home allowed me to focus on my studies and allowed me to get the grades I needed to progress into teaching. I believe that Huish is an excellent place to study and would highly recommend it as a place to complete your degree.

DEGREE IN SPORTS DEVELOPMENT AND COACHING

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English Language and Literature is for students who ask for sugar in their tea, ketchup on their chips and tiny umbrellas in their drinks: students who want that little something extra from English. It combines the analysis of language with the understanding of literature. However, don’t be fooled into thinking it’s just an amalgamation, a compromise between the two. To use a metaphor, when you combine a banana with a gymnastic position, you get a banana split. But English Language and Literature isn’t just a plain banana split. It has the chocolate sauce, sprinkles and glacé cherries that are creative writing. You’re not only taught how to analyse texts but how to use that knowledge to create works of your own. Now, if you are not a fan of creative writing but still like the rest of the course, don’t panic! As with every subject at Huish there is a passionate group of teachers who want you to succeed. If you need to be left to write they’ll let you. If you are struggling they will show you how to push your work to the next level. In the words of legendary philosophers Salt-n-Pepa, they will teach you to, ‘push it - push it (until it’s) real good’. To put it simply, I wouldn’t have been able to write something as idiosyncratic as what you’ve just read if I hadn’t chosen English Language and Literature.

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ENGLISH LANGUAGE & LITERATURE

I chose English Language as an A Level because there are so many new opportunities to develop more understanding of how language works. I have achieved more than I ever thought possible from becoming a Reading Mentor to participating in Creative Writing competitions.

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English Language and Literature has enabled me to continue studying poetry, my favourite aspect of English, whilst opening my knowledge up to new areas of English, such as Shakespeare and spoken language. It’s a versatile subject that compliments many others and is perfect for anyone who cannot choose between English Language or English Literature. The way the subject is taught has allowed me to expand my vocabulary and advance into a more sophisticated writing style. After college I am planning to go to university and I think that English will be very beneficial to whatever I study.

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ENGLISH LANGUAGE

English You will be well suited to an English course if you like arguing your case, enjoy reading and research, and want to write about your opinions or construct your own texts. For Literature, reading and analysing wide-ranging literary texts from Chaucer to modern prose is central to the course and also discussion and argument, both orally and on paper. If you enjoy discussing both written and spoken language and want to explore the way the English language works over time, then English Language would be a good choice. However, if you want to maintain both language and literature then you will enjoy studying in the Language and Literature combined course, especially if you enjoy creative writing which makes up 20% of the course in the second year.

Extra info... Huish has close links with the Somerset Heritage Centre (Taunton) which holds a huge collection of old documents and we work with The English Project (Winchester) taking part in their annual English Language Day.

Extra info... Students who do English courses at Huish are always very pleased they did! They conclude that it helps them to express themselves more clearly and develop their individuality.

Did you know... As the world rushes to acquire English - the language of international commerce, diplomacy, and higher education, there are massive teaching opportunities for English teachers abroad.

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English Language A Level / 3 (OCR). You will enjoy this course if you enjoy the English language in all its variety (old/new, spoken/written, online etc.) and want to explore the way language works across a very wide range of genres: from transcripts to short stories, legal documents to newspaper articles and many other forms. This A Level will provide you with a structured, analytical approach to the study of language, including work on grammar. You will analyse a wide range of writing and speech, some new (e.g. social networking), some historical (such as old adverts, old notices), some spontaneous (like a conversation with a friend), and some crafted (e.g. part of a published speech). You’ll consider how language is used to show power, how it reflects gender, and the effect of communication technology (email/TV/texting). Some students study English to take it further – going to top Russell Group universities to read English Language, Linguistics, Creative Writing, Journalism, Communications, Speech Therapy and Teaching; others use English as a high-quality analysis subject to get in to Law and the Civil Service. English has very close connections to History, Psychology, Sociology and, of course, Modern Foreign or classical languages.

English Literature A Level / 3 (Eduqas WJEC). English Literature involves the study of a wide variety of texts. You will be encouraged to form your own opinions, develop your skills of literary analysis and read widely for the two years of the course. In your first year you will also study two plays (pre and post 20th Century) comparing the way playwrights deal with similar themes and social issues, and you will also compare poetry by two modern poets. You will then study a Shakespeare text looking at the issues of Shakespeare’s era, the language and dramatic themes. An important part of your second year is individual study of modern literature for a long comparative essay. Your teacher will help you with this. For example, you may want to explore the role and depiction of women fiction or the use of the unreliable narrator. The choices are yours! English Literature is a highly valued university degree and past students have gone into Journalism, finance, research, Law, the army and teaching among many other professions.

English Language and Literature A Level / 3 (Eduqas WJEC). You should consider English Language and Literature if you enjoyed both these subjects at GCSE and like reading, analysing and creative writing. You will have the opportunity to study poetry, novels and drama – including Shakespeare – along with non-fiction texts such as autobiographies, travel writing and journalism. In your second year you will produce a folder of original writing – so if you are keen on creative writing, this could well be the course for you! English Language and Literature is a rigorous and demanding subject which will complement your other courses. It is particularly suitable for students who are keen to study English and its variants at university. This includes traditional English Language and Literature degrees as well as Journalism, Film and Media.

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Health and Social Care

Did you know... The ageing population in the UK is creating a boom in demand for people in caring roles.

Did you know... Nurses play a vital role in the health and care system. Estimates suggest there will be more than 400,000 job openings in the profession over the next decade.

Health & Social Care Health Sciences

Health & Social Care Foundation Degree

BTEC Subsidiary Diploma or Extended Diploma A Level / 3 (AQA). If you are interested in working in any sort of caring profession, the BTEC Extended Diploma (3 A Level equivalent) is a good starting point. The BTEC Subsidiary Diploma (1 A Level equivalent) will give you an introduction to key themes in Health and Social Care and would support an application for a career in healthcare settings such as a hospital, residential home, social services or early years. It will also support a higher education application for nursing, midwifery, social work or teaching.

Degree Level 4 (University of St Mark and St John). This two-year Foundation Degree is aimed at practitioners who currently work in or volunteer across a range of health and social care settings. One third of the programme is delivered in a practice setting which means that you will learn concurrently in the classroom and in practice, supporting the embedding of theory and practical skills.

Although you will study some theory, the emphasis of the course is on applying the information that you learn to real situations. There are opportunities for you to experience real-life situations in health centres, residential homes, schools, nurseries and hospital departments that will enhance your understanding of the subject. Depending on your future career plans you will be able to choose either a Health and Social Care or a Health Sciences pathway. A Health and Social Care pathway can lead to careers in education, social work, child care, and working with older people or those with additional needs. A Health Sciences pathway can lead to careers in nursing, midwifery, health visiting, occupational therapy and speech and learning therapy.

The teaching reflects current issues about health and social care and covers welfare and social policy. It explores current approaches to risk and safeguarding, codes of practice and ethics, community development and working with families. It also examines collaborative working in a multi-agency context, inclusion, equality and diversity. Aspects of adult social care, mental health, disability and learning difficulties are a part of the curriculum. Disciplines such as psychology, sociology and social policy are drawn upon. As you should already be in employment to undertake this Foundation Degree, it will enhance your opportunities for more diverse career progression and/or promotion in your current or future workplace. For more information including entry requirements visit www.huish.ac.uk/courses.

Certificate in Bridging Skills for Higher Education Health & Social Care Level 3 (OCN London). This qualification is designed for people working in the health and social care sector who want to enter higher education to become a qualified health professional. The purpose of the course is to provide individuals with the academic skills needed for higher level study. It has been developed in partnership with Skills for Health to be offered alongside Level 3 vocational qualifications in Health and Social Care. The certificate consists of five mandatory units: • Extended academy essay and report writing • Essential skills for academic study • Extended Project skills • Finding and reading information skills • Understanding opportunities in higher education. Learners will be supported to develop a portfolio of evidence that meets the assessment criteria for each unit. The portfolio will be internally assessed and verified by the College and externally moderated by the awarding body.

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The Health and Social Care Diploma is a great course for people who excel in coursework based learning. I plan to be a primary school teacher and the course facilitates this by enabling me to achieve the best grades I can and the chance to get into the best universities. The teachers are incredibly supportive and give you constant feedback and help with the tasks throughout the year and the support from the personal tutors also gives you a lot of guidance on your progress.

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HEALTH & SOCIAL CARE

I plan to be a primary school teacher and for me a Subsidiary BTEC in Health and Social Care along with two A Levels in Sociology and English Language were perfect for me. I find the continual assessment in my BTEC is perfect for motivating me because I can take one assignment at a time. I find all of my lessons fun and I have changed so much as a person since school, I have matured and I have learnt some very valuable life lessons. I was absolutely petrified to come to Richard Huish College; however when I walked in on my first day I was greeted by smiles and staff that made me feel welcome. My induction tutor was so helpful and calming. I am so glad that I took the leap and came to Richard Huish College, I honestly feel so privileged to be a student here.

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HEALTH & SOCIAL CARE

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I always found the ancient world fascinating and taking Classical Civilisation was the best decision I could have made. Studying Classics in depth made me realise how ancient history and philosophy is relevant in todayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s world and it also complements other humanities well because of its broad range of topics. During the course we had a chance to engage in academic debates as well as recreating battles of the Trojan war and putting on an authentic production of a Greek comedy. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a subject that really enhances your analytical skills and inspires you to go beyond the syllabus. This is why we have the Classics Society which is the most enjoyable and academically challenging way of spending a Friday lunchtime and a good place to meet people who are just as enthusiastic as you are. In Classics, I found everything I was looking for so next year I am applying to study the subject at university.

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CLASSICAL CIVILISATION

Humanities Classical Civilisation

Government & Politics

A Level / 3 (AQA) Classical Civilisation involves the study of ancient Greece and Rome in its broadest sense, looking at the history, politics, philosophy and literature that became the foundation of Western Civilisation from the Romans through to our own day. It is about where we come from and who we are and is the basis of our ideas of law, constitution, myth, poetry and theatre, indeed of all our philosophical reflection. We focus on the writings of the ancient Greeks themselves and Romans (in English translation) and the course will equip you with the critical and conceptual tools to examine these texts and engage with the ideas they contain and their relevance for our culture.

A Level / 3 (AQA). If you follow current affairs, enjoy reading the newspaper or watching news programmes on television, then this course should appeal to you.

Classical Civilisation A Level combines well with subjects such as Archaeology, Psychology, English and History. At university you could choose to look at Language, History or Philosophy.

You will develop a critical awareness of the nature of politics and the relationship between political ideas, institutions and processes. The course will give you a knowledge and understanding of the structures of authority and power within the political system of the UK and the USA, and how these may differ from those of other political systems. You will develop your capacity for critical thinking as you consider the relationships between different aspects of this subject and view the issues you study in a broader context.

Visit www.huish.ac.uk for information about the units you will study.

You will also have the opportunity to go on two major trips as part of this course. There is a guided tour of the Houses of Parliament and a trip to New York and Washington DC to see the White House, the Capitol building, Empire State building, the 9/11 memorial and much more.

Careers include academia, history and translation as well as giving you the analytical and research skills for fields such as research, teaching, publishing, even politics or creative writing (just like JK Rowling!)

Most students go on to study a variety of humanities based degrees at university. Then they progress to careers such as – teaching, local government, journalism, the military, Civil Service, management, law etc.

Did you know... In January 2015 only 22% of all national parliamentarians were female, a slow increase from 11.3 % in 1995

My interest in getting behind the news headlines brought me to Government & Politics. By the end of the first year you’ve studied Britain’s governing system enough to fully understand anything political in the news and judge critically what governments currently do. I think it’s a vital A Level that gives you an insight into the political process that is institutionally, through voting law, only open to those over 18. It’s a subject that ties with other subjects; I’ve found my knowledge of voting systems and political concepts have come up in History A Level and the ideologies of governing parties can be seen in the interventions I study in Economics. There are two trips to both Washington DC and New York, with a smaller trip to the Houses of Parliament in the summer. I personally have been on both and found them beneficial to my studies and social life. I hope to take this further by studying PPE (Politics, Philosophy & Economics) at University.

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History Early Modern or History Late Modern A Level / 3 (AQA). History is a fascinating and vibrant subject that will give you the opportunity to develop your own ideas and challenge the opinions of others. Our History courses embrace a wide range of human activity and you will have the chance to broaden your interests, examine historical issues, challenge existing orthodoxies and engage with historical debates. There are extensive opportunities for exchanging ideas through debate and discussion and a great deal of support in class with an academic tutor. HISTORY EARLY MODERN You will study Spain in the Age of Discovery, 1469–1598 and Religious Conflict and the Church in England, c1529–c1570. An important part of your second year is the study of c100 years of the history of the Portuguese Empire including the voyages of Henry the Navigator and Vasco Da Gama. HISTORY LATE MODERN You will study Tsarist and Communist Russia, 1855–1964 and The Making of Modern Britain, 1951-2007. An important part of your second year is the study of c100 years of the history of the British Empire. Our History students have gone on the study History and other related degrees at Russell Group universities as well as Oxford and Cambridge. History is a good route into careers in research, law, teaching, finance and corporate graduate programmes. It is highly valued by universities and is on the Russell Group’s list of ‘facilitating subjects.’

Law A Level / 3 (AQA). This is a fascinating and varied subject that will give you the opportunity to develop good powers of reasoning. You will cover the criminal courts, magistrates and juries and law making including a court visit. It also covers an introduction to criminal law, elements of a crime, non-fatal offences against the person and criminal court procedure. In the second year you will study criminal law – murder, manslaughter, non-fatal offences against the person, and defences such as insanity, automatism and intoxication. You will also study property offences and defences such as duress. There is an emphasis on the Philosophy of Law exploring issues such as justice and morality. Our students go on to do many different subjects at university but around thirty each year go on to study Law at degree level. In the last few years this has included universities such as Oxford, Bristol, Durham, LSE, Warwick, Cardiff, Liverpool and Southampton.

Psychology A Level / 3 (AQA). If you are interested in researching why people and animals behave the way they do, then this could be the subject for you. Psychology combines both the scientific and theoretical study of the mind and behaviour. The psychological theories and knowledge you will learn are based on relevant, accurate research and form the basis for understanding our lives. You will look at psychological studies and theories covering social, cognitive, developmental, physiological and psychopathology psychology. There is also a large emphasis on the methodology of Psychology, looking at the ways psychologists conduct their research. You will progress to extend this knowledge and cover a further three areas in depth; aggression, relationships and stress. By studying Psychology at university, there are a number of potential careers including Educational Psychology, Clinical Psychology, Research, Teaching, Nursing, Public Services (e.g. Police), Counselling and Sports Psychology.

Did you know... Early History is something I knew I really wanted to do and having done some of the course I am not disappointed. It is something I look forward to in my weeks both socially and because it is just so interesting and exciting. The different ways you learn, from group work all the way to essays, prepare you for a future in any subject from medicine to working in journalism. The more you read around the subject the more fun it is and the teachers support and help you all the way and are generally some of the nicest people I have met.

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Psychology is an amazing subject that really helps you have a better understanding of the world and yourself. Not only is it incredibly informative but the experiments are also really fun to carry out and all the tutors are both supportive and passionate. Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m currently the vice-head of the Psychology Society which is an opportunity for anyone with an interest in the subject to meet up and discuss subjects both within and outside the curriculum. I would recommend Psychology to anyone whoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s curious about the way we are.

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After I left Heathfield Community School, I started Huish in September 2015 to study Law, History and English Language. My three subjects are all very challenging and require a lot of work to achieve good grades but if you are motivated and put in the time, you will do well. I had not studied Law before but right from the start everything was well explained. There are a lot of case studies you need to know but if you revise them as you learn them, it will ease your end of year revision before exams. This year, I have most enjoyed learning about the work of the judiciary and the idea of the Separation of Powers and how it applies to the English Legal System. I believe that the knowledge I have gained from studying Law at Huish will prepare me for Law at University and then hopefully for a career as a Lawyer.

Emily /

Did you know... There were over 1,100,000 criminal convictions last year, this was the lowest figure for many years.

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Religion, Philosophy & Ethics (Religious Studies) A Level / 3 (AQA). Religion, Philosophy & Ethics takes account of developments in the world at large. It is designed for students of any religious persuasion, or none. This course offers a range of academic responses to the most important questions: How do I live? Is there any meaning or purpose to life? Could there be a life after death? Is it reasonable to believe that there is a God? On this course you will have the opportunity to study religion in its contemporary setting. You will study a major world religion, look at the interface between the latest discoveries and religious thinking as well as philosophical responses to the claims that religion makes in its quest for truth. You will assess what belief means today and where it can and may be going. It is a broad-based challenging subject designed for those who want to work hard and engage at the highest level. You will study Buddhism, a religion of experience rather than revelation. We visit Amaravati Buddhist Monastery and meet leading practitioners. There is also a residential visit to London to visit a variety of places of worship and encounter the diverse range of believers and thinkers who live in arguably the world’s greatest multi-cultural city.

Sociology A Level / 3 (Eduqas). Sociology is an exciting, dynamic subject that will develop your understanding of people and how they are affected by the world in which they live. The study of A Level Sociology will focus on contemporary society. You will be encouraged to develop your own sociological awareness through active engagement with the contemporary social world. You will develop your critical and analytical skills in relation to everyday life. It will challenge your common sense and ‘taken for granted’ assumptions. You will study concepts and theoretical issues through three components: • Socialisation and culture understanding the processes of cultural transmission, socialisation and the acquisition of identity. • Methods of sociological enquiry demonstrating knowledge of research methods and their relationship to theory. • Power and stratification where you will study themes applied to areas in society such as families and households, education and crime and deviance.

I enjoy Sociology as it can be applied to real life situations. We learn how to use research methods and design and carry out our own piece of research. This encourages a demonstration of transferable skills, such as time management, interpersonal and communicative skills through the planning, execution and presentation which are useful skills for both the work place and a university course.

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SOCIOLOGY

Did you know... Many Sociology graduates work in the public sector in a social or welfare role; others go into the private sector. Employers include local and central government, industry, commerce, the NHS, education authorities, further and higher education, and charitable, counselling and voluntary organisations.

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Where are they now? I came from Kingsmead Community School to Huish in 2010. When I left school I had no specific ideas on what career I wished to pursue. I chose to study at Huish to increase my qualifications and picked my A Level subjects based on my strongest GCSEs and my favourite areas of study which were PE, Biology, Psychology and Business. My strongest area academically was Human Biology and combined with my interest in sport and exercise I decided to pursue a degree in Sport Science. I knew I wanted to move to a big city and this led me to the University of Birmingham. I think it is very important to make choices based on what you enjoy. In my experience, those who have been most successful are those who have been passionate about their area of study or career path they are pursuing. Without this, it is hard to maintain drive and commitment over any long period of time. If considering university, I would advise you to be sure to choose a course that interests you and really look into the University and city in which you’ll be studying as it will be a place in which you spend a lot of time over the following years, so it’s worthwhile being fussy.

Sociology is a great course for people who relish the challenge to understand the seemingly unfathomable patterns of society. Through my studies I have learnt to appreciate societal issues through the application of theory and have been able to make sense of the contemporary and often complex society in which we live. The enigmatic nature of the subject allows for inclusivity and gives you the opportunity to challenge your own beliefs as well as respecting those of your peers.

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After leaving Huish I spent a year working as a sales assistant in retail and then I went travelling with friends in Asia. Following this, I went to the university of Birmingham to study a degree in Sport and Exercise Science which I completed in three years. As a result of studying this subject I developed an interest in medicine and decided I would like to pursue a career as a doctor. I firstly decided to gain some more experience in a hospital setting and secured myself a graduate job in a non-clinical position at a local hospital. I worked with doctors and nurses to help improve the patient’s journey through the hospital and make financial savings in outpatient clinics. I now study at a graduate medical school where I will spend four years training to be a doctor and I have just successfully completed my first year. My highlight so far has been graduating with a 1st class undergraduate degree and all the celebration events that went with it. I was also thrilled to get a job at a hospital where I completed several projects that really made a difference to patient experiences.

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A Level Mathematics is an essential course to anyone seeking a future in Engineering, Economics, Physics and many other career areas. I take Computer Science and Physics alongside Maths, and find that the fundamental understanding of maths not only compliments, but is necessary, for these other subjects. The content in the course differs from GCSE in the sense that it actually seems relevant to the real world, as it accurately describes the world using abstract concepts. If you are thinking about taking Maths, you need to have a genuine love of the subject. Maths is a challenging course and you will be much more successful if you deepen your understanding outside the standard curriculum, by reading books or magazines. The course itself covers a variety of components including Core, Decision, Mechanics and Statistics, which also crop up across others subjects, especially the sciences. I strongly recommend Maths.

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Maths is a very challenging and demanding subject that requires you to push your limits when needed. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a massive leap from GCSE Maths but with the support and materials given to you by your Maths teacher, you will get the hang of it. From learning SOHCAHTOA to CAST diagrams, Mathematics offers you a wide range of topics that you wouldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t expect to be part of the subject. So if you enjoy algebra and are up for a challenge, A Level Maths is the subject for you.

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Did you know... On average, students who study maths after GCSE improve their career choices and increase their earning prospects.

Maths We offer four options for studying Mathematics to suit students with different interests and background GCSE knowledge. If you are very confident of gaining at least grade 7 at GCSE in Mathematics and have a very strong interest in the subject you could consider the Further Mathematics course. This will involve studying for two A Levels (Mathematics and Further Mathematics) and has approximately twice the tuition as a single A Level. If you think that you will get at least a grade 6 or better at GCSE, you are interested in Mathematics and like doing it, (particularly algebra, equations and graphs), then A Level Mathematics may be the course for you. A Level Statistics may be a more useful choice for students whose main interests lie in the humanities or life sciences (Biology or Psychology), and who are confident of gaining at least a grade 5 at GCSE. We also offer Core Mathematics at Level 3. This has been designed to maintain and develop your mathematical skills so that you can apply them on a day-to-day basis in work, study or life. However, if you are considering studying Maths, Engineering or the Physical Sciences at university, we advise you to choose either Mathematics or Further Mathematics A Level, depending upon your level of interest and ambition and your GCSE background. For more information about the Mathematics courses on offer at Huish, visit www.huish.ac.uk/courses.

Mathematics A Level / 3 (Edexcel). You will study pure mathematics and its applications in statistics and mechanics. Pure mathematics is an extension of some ideas started at GCSE, particularly algebra and algebraic graphs, but it also includes trigonometry and a new area of study called calculus. The central role of algebra in the development of the main ideas and in proving key results means that the course is well-suited to students who enjoy and are confident when working with algebra. Statistics extends the work done at GCSE to cover areas such as probability and probability models, whilst mechanics develops methods for solving a range of problems using tools such as Newton’s laws. At A Level, ideas and methods are developed formally, with rigorous proofs of many results being established before they are applied to solve problems. A variety of questions are tackled, using the ideas already learnt to find solutions efficiently and logically. Previous students have studied Engineering, the Sciences, Computing, Economics, Finance, Medicine, Veterinary Science or Architecture at university. Others have progressed to Engineering or Accountancy Apprenticeships.

Did you know... The central role of proof in Mathematics helps develop patterns of logical and precise thought -helpful in many other subjects.

Core Mathematics Level 3 Certificate . (OCR (MEI) Quantitative Reasoning). Core Maths is a one year course for those who want to keep up their valuable maths skills but who are not planning on taking A Level Mathematics. At the end of the course, you will have achieved a Level 3 qualification which is equivalent to an AS (carrying the same number of UCAS tariff points). The qualification is assessed by final examination. You will need a grade 5 or above in Mathematics at GCSE to study the subject. Core Maths has been designed to maintain and develop real-life mathematical skills. What you study is not purely theoretical or abstract; it can be applied on a day-to-day basis in work, study or life and most courses will include a financial maths element. It will also help with other A Level subjects, in particular with Science, Geography, Business Studies, Psychology and Economics.

Unlike most people who took Mathematics, I wasn’t a whiz with numbers. I originally took Mathematics just because it was a university preferred, wellrecommended, traditional A Level. Once I started the course I began appreciating the value of the study. Maths provides a logical step-by-step thinking that is easily integrated into any aspect of a student’s life, whether it is academic, professional or personal. The teaching staff makes sure the students don’t just blindly solve the problem but also understand what they’re doing and why. The course gives you lots of opportunities to practise, which has allowed me to master the content and build on to what I already know from previous lessons. The teachers are approachable and capable in dealing with queries and monitoring student’s progress. Anyone interested to take on the course should be prepared to work hard for it.

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Did you know... Mechanical Engineering is a popular career if you have studied Mathematics and Physics. It is key to the UK economy, with British engineers at the forefront of designing everything from better forms of green energy and zero emissions to the latest breed of nuclear power stations.

Extra info... The statistics course offers an option for working with data but with less algebra than on the Mathematics course.

A Level / 3 (Edexcel). This two A Level course includes the single Mathematics A Level in the first year and has about twice the tuition of single Mathematics. It is aimed at the strongest A Level students who really enjoy learning about this wide-ranging and fascinating subject. This strongly academic course is centred on the area of pure mathematics, including algebra, graphs, trigonometry, matrices and calculus, including differential equations. Techniques developed in pure maths are then applied to solve problems set in contexts in statistics and mechanics. The first of these examines how probability models are used to calculate the likelihood of various outcomes from a statistical experiment or to test the significance of statistical data. In mechanics, a range of physical laws are applied to a range of problems of increasing complexity. Learning is primarily through the development of ideas, proving key results and refining problem solving skills through tackling a wide variety of questions on each topic. Most Further Maths students go on to study Mathematics, the Physical Sciences and Engineering or other competitive courses. It is also very useful for Computing, Economics and Finance.

I am currently studying Statistics as well as two other subjects (Geography and BTEC Sport) and I also take part in Netball and Girls’ Rugby Enrichment here at Huish. I chose to study Statistics as it was a completely new subject for me, the course was varied and I enjoyed Maths at GCSE. There are many ways in which Statistics relates to uses in the outside world which I find very interesting. The teachers are always on hand to give support if you don’t fully understand a topic and the notes that are given out are always really in-depth and informative. In the future I wish to become a teacher and I believe this course will help me in my future career. Coming to Richard Huish College was a big decision for me as there would be a lot of travelling involved. I am glad that I made the decision to come here despite the early mornings and late nights. There is always somewhere to work during free study time, allowing me to get any college work done here so that, when I go home, I can relax and wind down from the day.

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Statistics A Level / 3 (AQA). In year one, the foundations of the methods used to analyse data are laid. These include an introduction to basic probability theory and common probability models (e.g. the Normal distribution). We look at choosing the best sampling method to obtain the most reliable data from which estimates of population values may be drawn. The first year also covers methods by which “hypotheses” may be tested using gathered data or data drawn from an experiment. These themes are developed further in the second year. Throughout the course, the emphasis is on the application of the methods taught. Although an understanding of when each method is appropriate is important, much of the detailed mathematical theory is not central to the course. Teaching will mainly be through clear introduction and examples, though there may be opportunities to apply the methods learnt to extended work, particularly in other subjects such as Psychology. The course is primarily aimed at students who are looking to move into the life sciences or business sectors but do not wish to study a more general, abstract mathematics course.

I’ve really enjoyed my first year doing Media as it has allowed me to express my creative ideas through the medium of music videos and advertising. Using professional filming and editing equipment used in film and television, the hands-on approach to learning offers something different to studying in the classroom. Choosing Media Production has definitely expanded my knowledge and understanding of how the media industry functions. The skills I have been taught will certainly aid my career in the future, whichever direction I take.

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BTEC MEDIA PRODUCTION

Creative Digital Media Production Extended Certificate or Extended Diploma BTEC / 3 (Edexcel). If you want to go to university to study Media or Film, or enter the Media industry then this course is for you. It is also suitable if you have a general interest in media, particularly television and film. This subject can be studied as an Extended Certificate (equivalent to one A Level) or an Extended Diploma (equivalent to three A Levels). The qualification is structured so that you are assessed through internally marked assignment work, an on-screen exam and vocational tasks set and marked externally. Using a combination of assessment styles gives students the confidence to apply their knowledge to succeed in the workplace and experience of a variety of media industry contexts. Taught units for the Extended Certificate include Film Production, Responding to a Commission and Media Representations. Additionally to these units Extended Diploma students will also take units such as: Advertising Production, Factual Production, Film Editing, Single Camera Techniques, Specialist Subject Investigation and Digital Media Skills.

Did you know... The Department for Culture, Media & Sport estimate that the creative industries are worth £36 billion a year and employ 1.5 million people in the UK.

We aim for you to leave the course with the skills and experience to work as a ‘runner’ in a production company or to go on to further develop your skills in a media degree.

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Modern Foreign Languages Did you know... Learning a foreign language is more than just a boost to your CV or handy for travelling. It will make you smarter, more decisive and even better at English.

Did you know... Approximately 10% of language graduates obtain their first job after graduation outside the UK. This compares with less than 2% of graduates overall.

Modern foreign language courses at Huish place great emphasis on raising your language skills and giving you the confidence to communicate effectively in speech and writing. Throughout your time you will not only improve your understanding of grammar and widen your vocabulary but will also be introduced to social, artistic and political aspects of the country whose language you are studying. The emphasis is on improving language skills using a variety of activities, both in the classroom and in the language lab, with its many resources. Progression opportunities are excellent and a good number of students continue their language studies at university, many combining a language with another subject, some opting to study more than one language, and others choosing to learn a new one. Four of our students have won places at Oxford or Cambridge to study languages and linguistics in the last three years. For more information about the Modern Foreign Language courses available at Huish visit www.huish.ac.uk/courses

French, Spanish A Level / 3 (AQA). Skill in using a modern foreign language is a valuable asset and an advanced language qualification is highly regarded by universities and employers alike. If you already study a modern language at GCSE or have the equivalent experience and wish to take it further, you will find these courses stimulating and varied. The topics are entirely different from GCSE and the approach is probably different too. You will split your time between the classroom and the language lab and will also benefit from a dedicated oral session with a native speaker every week. You will have access to satellite television and will be encouraged to make use of a range of foreign magazines, newspapers and DVDs available for loan. The more you read, listen and engage with the language, the more progress you will make. And for maximum challenge you can take extra classes to prepare you for the UK Linguistics Olympiad or the EU Young Translators competition, where the department has an excellent record of success. The Spanish study visit to Salamanca is well established whilst French students have in recent years visited Nimes and Lisieux. All of these are designed to develop language skills and to enhance your experience of learning a foreign language. Typical topics studied include cinema, literature, the digital world and aspects of culture specific to each country. By the end of course you will certainly be far more fluent in the spoken language and will be able to read, write and understand so much more.

What our students say... “A language enables you to communicate with others without seeming arrogant enough to expect them to speak English.” “If you are travelling around the world, speaking the language is better than shouting!”

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If you enjoy languages continuing to study them at A Level is a great way to further develop your skills in the subject. Although the weekly speaking session can be the most daunting part of the course it is really helpful to practise conversation skills as well as aiding you to prepare for the speaking part of the exam. At Huish there are plenty of support materials and a variety of foreign books and films available across French and Spanish to help throughout the year. If you are interested in studying any language, even if it doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t directly fit with your plans after Huish, I would thoroughly recommend choosing a language as the courses and staff are fantastic. Although the jump from GCSE to A Level is challenging, the transition is fine as long as you work hard.

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The staff for Drama and Theatre Studies are really helpful and kind people who will do whatever it takes to make sure all their students perform to their full potential and succeed at what they want to achieve. Although at times they can be tough subjects that require a lot of spare time to be given for rehearsals and coursework, in the end its worth it and you get to do numerous performances and be a part of something that will not only look great on your CV but will also give you a great memory of your time at college.

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Performing Arts

Did you know... Once you have developed key skills such as discipline, motivation, creativity and team work, your dance craft can be applied creatively in many ways.

Dance

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A Level / 3 (AQA). This course involves learning about the performance, choreography and appreciation of dance through two units: component one (50%) which involves two performances and one choreographic assessment and component two (50%) focusing on two areas of study and two set works. The course is contemporary based and includes lots of practical sessions to develop performance and choreography skills as well as to support and underpin the theory.

A Level / 3 (Edexcel). Drama & Theatre offers you the rewarding opportunity to develop your individual creativity and to broaden your understanding of the demands of theatre.

You will have the opportunity to take part in workshops with a variety of professional companies and dance artists as well as trips to see live dance performances. You will develop many transferable skills such as how to problem solve, be creative, be reflective and to lead and work in groups. You will also become independent learners who can cooperate, negotiate and compromise. Presenting yourself clearly and confidently is important as is being flexible, adaptable and a quick thinker. Students can progress onto dance or performing arts courses at a dance school/university however, due to the vast amount of transferable skills acquired, it often supports other career choices.

I choose to study Dance as an A Level because it is something I have always been passionate about. I studied GCSE Dance at school and knew I wanted to continue with Dance. Though doing GCSE Dance was helpful in some aspects, it was not necessary to have done it at GCSE; many of my classmates hadnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t taken the GCSE and they didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t feel they were held back at all.

Over two years you will cover three main components: Devising, Text in Performance and a written exam based on Theatre Makers in Practice. This course encourages practical exploration, working as a company alongside expanding your knowledge of performance analysis. You will study a wide range of drama texts and explore the works of contrasting practitioners. You will have the opportunity to work in a variety of genres whilst developing your training as an actor and seeing live theatre. A Level Drama & Theatre works well with a variety of course combinations and, although provides an obvious route into acting and performance, it is also very appealing to universities when applying for subjects outside the Arts such as law, nursing, educational studies and many more. Career opportunities include: acting, arts administration, arts journalism, broadcasting, designer, director, drama therapy, education, media presenting, playwright, scriptwriting, stage management, technician, theatre management and theatrical agent.

The course is a mix of practical and theory, allowing you to improve your dance ability and your dance knowledge. The dance teacher is always there to help you in any way whether it is with the theory, choreography or finding other dance opportunities. A Level Dance at Huish is perfect if you are looking to improve your technical and choreographic skills, your understanding of dance and performances and work with others. In my first year I also took part in Performance enrichment, where we performed Sweeny Todd at the Brewhouse after months of work. It was a great experience and I met many great people!

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Music Music at Huish is guaranteed to be challenging, varied and exciting. You will find that, whatever your particular interest in music, there will be something to suit you. Courses offered are BTEC Popular Music (performing in bands and studying the music industry); BTEC Music Production (using technology to record and manipulate sound); BTEC Popular Music and Music Production (all aspects of music production and performance) and A Level Music (performing, composing, theory and analysis). In addition, a wealth of Music Enrichment is available to all Huish students, with countless opportunities to perform, both formally and informally, and lessons are available on all instruments and voice. ADVANCED MUSICIAN’S SCHEME If you are on the A Level Music course and are interested in a career in music, this programme is on offer to extend and develop your musical skills. It will prepare you for application to music colleges and university courses, including choral/instrumental scholarships at Oxford or Cambridge. Within a dedicated block of the timetable, Advanced Musicians receive aural lessons, theory and sight-reading classes and performance master classes. There are also public performance opportunities, and students will gain qualifications in Grade 6/7/8 theory and Trinity Advanced Performer’s Certificate. For more information about the Music courses on offer at Huish visit www.huish.ac.uk/courses

Music A Level /3 (Edexcel). As an A Level Music student at Richard Huish College, you will perform, compose and study music in an exciting environment where individuals achieve their highest potential. You will undertake a balanced and interrelated course of study covering academic and practical aspects of the subject. The course involves 60% coursework, including an extended solo performance at around Grade 6 standard or above, a composition portfolio of creative pieces and technical exercises (e.g. Bach chorale). A final exam worth 40% tests your listening skills and knowledge of set works that you have studied (including classical, popular, world and film scores). Ideally you will have passed GCSE Music, play an instrument or sing at Grade 5 standard approximately. Students wishing to join the course without these requirements will still be considered in a discussion with the Course Manager. This is an academic course which can lead to studying Music at university or music college/ conservatoire. It creatively complements many other college subjects.

Music Production BTEC Extended Certificate Level 3 (Edexcel). The Music Production course is a vibrant and creative course looking at every aspect of the use of technology to create, manipulate and capture music. Practical work includes writing, recording and producing music, sampling, sequencing, and live sound. There is a dedicated suite of Apple Macs running Logic Studio and Pro Tools software and a purpose built state of the art recording studio to help you achieve the highest possible standards in your work. If you are either considering a career in the music industry, teaching, or simply use music as a creative outlet, Music Production is an essential course that will give you the necessary musical and technical skills, to help you realise your musical potential. The technical aspects of recording, sequencing and synthesis are dealt with both theoretically and practically and you will develop your knowledge of music technology experientially. You will have the opportunity to take a full part in the Music Enrichment programme of bands, choirs and orchestras. The course works in partnership with the Popular Music BTEC for recording and producing the College’s pop and rock bands.

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Music at Huish has been everything that I hoped it would be and more! There are so many enrichment activities to be part of, plenty of concerts and performance opportunities, lots of exciting trips and fantastic teachers. Before I started at Huish I knew that I wanted music to feature somewhere in my timetable but didn’t know whether that would be as a subject or just as an Enrichment. However, after the induction days and trial lessons, I knew that I wanted to be involved in as much as I possibly could. The subject itself is great as you get to explore all styles and all aspects of music: performing, composition, listening and theory. It is also good to be amongst lots of like-minded people who also have a love of music. I have made some very close friends through the subject and our group is one big happy family!

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I was interested in taking this subject because of the wide spectrum of tasks and techniques involved. I was interested to see my strengths and weaknesses in the subject to give me an idea of future steps regarding Music Production. I have particularly enjoyed exploring creative synthesis and developing music ideas. I have also been interested in recording and have developed my recording techniques in the studio. The subject can be overwhelming at first as it seems quite complex and difficult to remember everything. However, I was surprised at how quickly I picked it up and I’m now more confident with the subject. I would strongly recommend this subject to anyone interested in any aspect of music production, as it’s exciting and very informative.

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Popular Music (Performance)

Popular Music and Music Production (Performance and Production)

BTEC Extended Certificate BTEC / 3 (Edexcel). Are you a musician that loves performing both in bands and as a soloist? Do you want to develop your skills and grow as a performer? Then Popular Music (Performance) is the perfect course for you. From Rock to Pop, Folk to Fusion, this course is well suited for all types of musicians from drummers to singers, guitarists to keyboard players, in fact anyone interested in gaining the essential skills and knowledge needed for future study, or a career in Popular Music.

BTEC Extended Diploma BTEC / 3 (Edexcel). This course, equivalent to 3 A Levels, offers students the chance to completely submerge themselves into every aspect of music making. The course is designed for students with a genuine interest in working in the Music Industry as a performer or producer or in fact any area of the industry.

The BTEC Extended Certificate in Music involves practical and investigative work centred on the performance of contemporary popular music, and learning about the inner workings of the music industry. There are regular formal assessments in the form of performances, presentations and creative written work. The key to success in this course is to keep on top of all your coursework and respond positively to the feedback that you will receive from your teachers along the way.

Did you know... The Music sector has a value of almost £4 billion in revenue, and employs more than 1000,000 people in the UK.

You will study many aspects of the Popular Music and Music Production Extended Certificates with additional units in marketing, promotion, production and performance. There are a number of different assessment methods from portfolio work, to live performances, to externally assessed units, but the qualification remains focussed on building on practical skill sets to enable you to work within the industry. During your time here, you will have the opportunity to get hands on experience at a number of festivals from Glastonbury, to Tunes in the Dunes.

Throughout the course you will be working as part of a production team towards putting on a major music concert at the end of the year. This will involve choosing repertoire, perhaps writing your own songs, designing promotional material and working with a budget. It will give you a real insight into what it is like to put on live music events.

The Extended Diploma in Popular Music and Music Production is a fun and authentic course. It gives you an insight into what it is like to work in the music industry and it is an excellent way to improve and build your skills and confidence. The pop music side of the Extended Diploma is all about you as an artist and a performer. With the help from the teachers, your skills will develop and you will become a better musician/performer. I have personally benefitted from these skills and have found that my confidence with my loop pedal has improved. Throughout your time at college you will perform at many gigs in and out of college which allows for you to perform with your band or as a solo artist. The Music Production side gives you the opportunity to compose music on ‘Logic Pro X’ and get hands on with live sound engineering. I personally like the live sound engineering as it’s technical but really fun and useful for future reference. In the music department there is an excellent plethora of equipment and tools at your disposal which is a benefit of the department.

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POPULAR MUSIC & MUSIC PRODUCTION

Where are they now? I came to Huish from Heathfield School in 2012. I had always wanted to go to Huish because of its fantastic reputation in its academic and sporting achievements. It offered a wide variety of choices and was close to home. I chose to study Sociology, Business Studies, Geography, English Language and Basketball as Sport Enrichment. I would recommend that you choose things that you enjoy and that interest you. At a point where you can’t be told or forced into anything, you have to want to attend and do well so if you are doing things you love, college will be such a better experience. If your course excites you, turning up at 9am everyday will make everything a whole lot easier.

- any experience I could get. I have since been at the University of Gloucestershire for two years, and am now going into my final year. I’ve created over 10 films, worked on many more outside of University including working with BAFTA professionals, worked on an international television series, and much more. I look forward to seeing my future path after I leave University, and whether it takes me into further education studying a Masters, or straight into the industry helping out on major productions. My course has definitely helped me gain the knowledge and contacts to take either of these routes.

The highlight of my degree so far is being part of one of the best courses for Film in the country with access to leading industry professionals, the best equipment When I left Huish in 2014 I decided that university and the opportunity to be around likeminded creatives was a must for me, I wasn’t quite ready for the work every day. It inspires me and makes me want to push yet, especially as I wasn’t exactly sure what I wanted myself further with each film I create. I really enjoy to do. I was originally going to study Business at directing and producing short films and working on Cardiff University. I had applied and been offered a films that have gone on to win awards across the conditional offer. I then looked at Bristol University world. My biggest achievement is that I was recently where I meant to sign up for film enrichment but, director of photography on a documentary by accident, ended up in a course lecture for Film television series around the whole of Central America, learning about what you would study. From there backed by Radar Pictures, a Hollywood production I was so hooked and interested in what the course company. This included travelling to countries such as offered, I left the room and made the decision Film Mexico, Cuba, Costa Rica, Nicaragua, and Panama was what I wanted to do, and have never looked over the space of a month. The episodes are currently back since. in the post production process being edited in Los Angeles, hoping to be released next summer. I really believe that you should do what you love, don’t do what you think is best. I made this decision I can’t repeat and push it enough and I know so early and I love every day of lectures at university. I many people say it but if I hadn’t have taken this look forward to each module and looking for work advice on board I don’t know what I would be doing. experience is not a drag, it’s enjoyable. I know for sure it wouldn’t be as much fun and as interesting to what I am doing now. So, do what you When I left Huish I tried to find myself some enjoy, what you love, what you are passionate workexperience, making travel films, wedding films about, and you’ll never work a day in your life.

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Science Courses in the sciences are of high value for potential university applications and for future employers. We aim to maintain excellent results in an approachable, supportive environment. The sciences provide a broad education and science qualifications are highly respected by employers and universities. You will gain an appreciation and understanding of the nature and importance of modern scientific theories and principles. If you enjoy exploring the nature of things physical, chemical or biological then the sciences are for you. We will introduce you to some of the exciting new advances being made in modern science and you will be developing experimental skills and an understanding of how to plan, analyse and evaluate experimental procedures. For more information about the science courses on offer at Huish visit www.huish.ac.uk/courses

Extended National Certificate in Applied Science BTEC Extended Certificate / 3 (Edexcel). This is an exciting practical, work–related course with an emphasis on technical laboratory skills. It is ideal for students seeking grounding in all three of the major science disciplines: Biology, Chemistry and Physics. The National Extended Certificate is equivalent to one A Level in science and when combined with other suitable subjects would be useful for careers or higher education courses that require knowledge of technical lab skills or an understanding of the scientific method. The BTEC Extended National Certificate in Applied Science is recognised by employers, professional institutions and higher education establishments and is closely attuned to the needs of the employers in the science marketplace. Assessment will be through a combination of internally assessed coursework and external assessment. Coursework activities will take a variety of forms including demonstration of practical techniques, written reports, preparation of science literature, presentations and videos. The external assessment will include written exams, the completion of set practical tasks and the analysis and interpretation of the data collected. Visit www.huish.ac.uk for information about the units you will study. PROGRESSION ROUTES This BTEC pairs well with Environmental Science, Geography, Geology, Archaeology and PE. Possible

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careers include Medical Technician, Environmental Management, Geoscience, Food Science, Hydrology, Materials Science, Biosciences, Petrochemical Science, Nursing, Sports Science, Sports Technology and Primary Education.

Biology A Level / 3 (OCR). Biology is a subject that provides you with great enjoyment of and respect for all living things. It introduces you to some of the exciting new advances being made in modern Biology, including the influence of genes on our development, environmental issues and some of the ethical and technological aspects of the subject. Biology is a practical subject so you will be developing experimental skills and an understanding of how to plan, analyse and evaluate experimental procedures. There is also a field trip to Braunton Burrows. You will develop your mathematical skills to analyse data and develop your English skills to enable you to use specialist scientific terminology correctly. Biology is a fascinating subject, but to do well you will be expected to work independently outside of the lesson and you will also need to have a good memory. There is an opportunity to participate in the Biology Olympiad competition or to develop forensic and biomedical practical skills in the ‘Lab Rats’ programme. Visit www.huish.ac.uk for information about the units you will study. PROGRESSION ROUTES There are many possible career routes with an A Level in Biology. These include Medicine, Dentistry, Veterinary Science, Food Science, Teaching, Conservation, Pharmacy, Physiotherapy, Radiography, Crop Science, Zoology, Nursing/Midwifery, Sports science and many more.

Did you know... Did you know about 10,000 human cells can fit on the head of a pin?

At Huish I take Photography, Geography and Applied Science, along with Basketball and D of E as Enrichments. I chose Applied Science as one of my subjects due to the ideal opportunity to be able to cover all 3 sciences and still be able to fit in A Levels alongside. For someone considering Applied Science it’s a great course covering a wide aspect of all the sciences but it can restrict your options if you want to study a science at university, so this is something to look into. With it also being a BTEC there are a lot of deadlines to meet and therefore constant work is needed. However for me it was a perfect choice as I’m looking to do Photography at university and therefore Applied Science helps my overall knowledge within science along with helping to keep future options open if my career path changes.

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APPLIED SCIENCE

Biology is a fascinating subject. If you enjoyed Biology at GCSE you’ll love Biology at A Level – it explores some topics you will have studied before and many unknown ones in such detail, really studying the different processes and the modes of action driving these processes. You’ll learn about the very building blocks of life – DNA, amino acids, monosaccharides, proteins and polysaccharides – and the way in which they build larger structures which control highly important functions such as movement of substances in and out of cells as well as the transportation of blood around the body and responses to infection by pathogens. Regular, highly interesting and independent practicals, which allow you to gain skill and experience in Biology, combined with thorough, incisive teaching, make for a brilliant subject.

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My first year at Huish has been both enjoyable and hard work. I have chosen Maths, Chemistry, Biology and Critical Thinking A Levels, as well as Duke of Edinburgh which means that I have a fairly busy timetable. All these subjects interest me and I believe they are considered to be rigorous and challenging by universities. I find Chemistry to be really engaging and it links perfectly well with my other subjects. The Chemistry department provides excellent academic support and they have organised really valuable trips including one to Bristol University where we carried out practical experiments in their advanced labs. I hope to study Natural Sciences or Earth Sciences at university and I would certainly recommend Chemistry if you are planning to study a science-related degree.

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CHEMISTRY

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Chemistry

Physics

A Level / 3 (AQA). Chemistry builds upon topics from GCSE including Organic Chemistry, rates and reversible reactions and moles calculations. You will use your mathematical skills to solve problems and use your imagination to understand how molecules interact and why they react together. You will find out that it is essential to apply your knowledge to new topics and see the importance of identifying links between different parts of the syllabus. You will develop your skills of communicating complex ideas using appropriate chemical terminology.

A Level / 3 (AQA Spec A). Physics is a valuable, well-regarded qualification showing your ability and intellect to the best. Physics will be of interest if you are curious about the world around you, how things work and the fundamental nature of the universe. An A Level in Physics is of high value for potential university applications and for future employers.

Although there is a significant theoretical focus of the syllabus, you will also develop your practical skills in analytical techniques, make careful observations in Organic and Inorganic Chemistry and evaluate the steps taken in a procedure. We strongly advise you to take another science subject alongside Chemistry. Some students also participate in Chemistry Enrichment including the Chemistry Olympiad and the practical Enrichment programme Lab Moles. Chemistry is essential for the application of Medicine, Dentistry and Veterinary Medicine. Alongside these subjects, students who have studied Chemistry have gone on to study Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Physiotherapy, Biochemistry and Pharmacology.

The course covers mechanics, materials, waves, electricity, particles and quantum phenomena (the behaviour of things on an atomic scale). You will progress on to study advanced mechanics, fields, electro-magnetic induction, thermal properties, radioactivity and Nuclear Physics. You will also have the choice of studying Astrophysics, covering the operation of telescopes, such as the Hubble Space Telescope, the evolution of stars, supernovae and cosmology or Medical Physics including ultrasound imaging, endoscopy, X-rays and CT-scanning.

Extra info... I ndustries employing physicists are varied and include: aerospace and defence, education, energy, engineering, instrumentation, manufacturing, oil and gas amongst many others.

If you wish to study Physics or Engineering at university you must also take Maths A Level. Physics students travelled to Geneva in Switzerland to visit CERN and learnt about the Large Hadron Collider, the worldâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s largest particle accelerator.

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Sports Huish Sport has an enviable status in the country as it provides excellent courses whose reputation is built on its highly qualified and experienced teaching and coaching staff. Their commitment to, and promotion of, the Huish Sport ethos gives students an extremely enjoyable experience in their sport and dramatically improves their playing ability and prospects for the future. Students have high standards of personal reliability and commitment to their sport and a significant number of students progress to higher education in sports related courses. You have the opportunity to choose a course that suits you. You can do a Physical Education (PE) A Level or a choice of Level 3 BTEC Extended Diploma or Extended Certificate in Sport. Our own degree programme in Sports Development and Coaching has proved very popular with students as a stepping stone to success.

Did you know... ‘He who is not courageous enough to take risks will accomplish nothing in life’ – Muhammad Ali

There is also a full range of sports Enrichment to choose from which allows you to get involved with a range of activities competitively or just for enjoyment. For more information about the Sports courses on offer at Huish visit www.huish.ac.uk/courses

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Physical Education A Level / 3 (OCR). Studying on this course will give you a fantastic insight into the amazing world of sports performance. You will learn why some people outperform others – mentally and physically. You will delve into the ethical considerations behind the use of drugs and the influence that modern technology is having on sport and sport performance. Through Exercise Physiology, Biomechanics and practical coursework you will gain the knowledge to understand and improve both your own and others performance. The combination of physical performance and academic challenge gives a complete grounding in the subject and allows acquisition of a diverse range of skills in the humanities and science areas, providing a solid foundation to build a future career and also making it suitable to combine with most other subjects. You will develop a set of transferable skills including: communication, decision making, psychological understanding of people, independent thinking, coping with pressure, problem solving and analytical skills. Career opportunities include Sports Development, Coaching, Teaching, Sports Technology, Sports Psychologist, Sports Management, Sports Therapy, Sports Science, Sports Journalism, all health related courses e.g. Physiotherapy, Podiatry, Nursing as well as the Armed Forces.

I am really enjoying A Level PE. There is not as much practical work involved as I first thought. However, there are loads of opportunities to play sport outside of lessons in Sport Enrichment. I play netball for my Sport Enrichment and I have loved getting to play with new people and making some great new friends. It is really helpful having the training and matches built into my timetable as I donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t have to worry about missing lessons and catching up on work. Having loads of training has definitely helped me to improve. There are a few aspects of A Level PE that were initially quite daunting but the teachers have provided me with loads of support so I found it a lot easier than I originally thought I would. I have loved all the topics we have studied so far, especially learning about sport in other cultures, how skills are acquired and the cardiovascular system. Overall choosing to study A Level PE was a brilliant choice for me. It is definitely my favourite subject at college and it is helping me to prepare for studying a sport course at university.

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College life is fairly smooth and isnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t as daunting as I first thought it to be. At college the workload is greater than it was at secondary school so you have to be more cautious of your spare time and free lessons. I usually do my work at home instead of my free lessons because it allows me more time to meet with friends and take part in various sports activities. Either way the work still has to be completed. The Huish Sport programme is very helpful in taking your mind off of your college subjects and it does motivate you to complete work. I would recommend that new students do take part in the Huish Sport programme because it is great fun. For new students who are considering taking BTEC Sport my advice is to put in as much effort as you want to get out. The more effort you put in, then the more you will get out. But most importantly, enjoy college life for what it is because it can only happen once.

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Did you know... The sector workforce is expected to grow by approximately 11% by 2020, meaning vocational qualifications for the sport sector are vital.

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BTEC SPORT

Sports Development & Coaching Degree (FdA)/BA(Hons) [Validated by University of St. Mark and St. John, Plymouth] Degree / 4 / 5 / 6 (Marjon). This course is designed for anyone who is interested in increasing participation and achievement in sport and physical activity. Future employment may be related to sporting excellence, encouraging participation for health and fun or using sport to address wider social issues such as education, crime or social integration.

Did you know... Supporting over 450,000 jobs in the UK, sport has become over the last five years a £20bn industry in the UK and is one of the fastest growing sectors.

There are obvious advantages in studying for your degree locally. You can study either full or part time depending on your own commitments. Full time courses are delivered over a maximum of 3 days per week so you can continue your employment, ideally in a course related job. Course fees are substantially less than those typical of other HE institutions (and your living costs will be reduced). The course has been set up to balance ‘real life’ workplace experience with theoretical content. Throughout the course there will be opportunities to take coaching qualifications and to meet and work with potential future employers.

Sport BTEC Extended Certificate in Sport BTEC Extended Diploma in Sport Development and Coaching BTEC / 3 (Edexcel). The BTEC qualification allows you to develop skills and knowledge that are essential when looking to progress into a career or further study in Sport. You will have a wide range of experiences that will be challenging and enjoyable and will give you an excellent insight to the different career paths Sport has to offer. It is a theoretical course – it is not all practical and it allows entry onto Sport related university courses. You will gain practical experience of training and exercise and the physiological effects this has on our anatomy and you will explore how nutrition impacts on our health and performance and how to manage different types of sporting injuries. This course is about gaining hands on experience and you may have the opportunity to work in a local primary school delivering either an After School Club or PE lessons, work as an official alongside SASP at a Primary School Central Venue League and work with students at Selworthy School. Prospective careers include sports coaching, teaching, fitness instructing, personal training, strength and conditioning, nutrition, sport psychology or any other part of the sport, leisure and recreation industry. We will actively signpost you throughout the course to any NGB qualifications that will be of benefit to you.

Choosing to study a sports degree at Huish is one of the best decisions I have ever made. The course structure, content, opportunities to gain industry experience, knowledgeable and supportive staff, and the smaller class sizes and fees (compared to main campus universities) have not only developed my personal skills and coaching knowledge, but also enabled me to be competitive and stand out when applying for a PGCE. After graduating at Huish I plan to undertake a PGCE at the University of Exeter (St Luke’s) and pursue my ambition of becoming a secondary school teacher of physical education. Whatever your ambition, whether it’s to become a sports coach, sports development officer or even a PE teacher, the Huish Sport degree will provide you with opportunities to excel and reach your goals.

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Art is a great course to study at A Level because the course allows you to experiment with drawing, print-making, painting and sculpture within the first year. The course allows you to decide which techniques and processes you prefer and which you would like to carry forward and refine in the second year. The first year of the course is all about experimentation and you learn many different mediums and techniques. The best thing for me is that, if you produce an artwork that you donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t like so much, you donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t have to include it because it is an experiment and the exam board like to see you select your best work to be put forward for external assessment. In the first year there will be a trip to a popular gallery to see famous work; we went to the Tate Modern in London. In the second year there is an opportunity to go abroad to see art; we are going to New York which I think will be an amazing experience. I would definitely recommend the Art course to new students.

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ART

Did you know... Some of the professions where visual arts qualifications are useful: Accessories designer Jewellery designer Advertising photographer Knitwear designer Advertising designer Landscape designer Animator Lighting technician Architect Medical illustrator Archivist Motion graphics designer Artist Museum educator Arts administration Packaging designer Art critic Painter Art editor Photojournalist Arts educators Picture framer Art therapist Picture researcher Ceramicist Portrait photographer Community artist Printmaker Curator Product designer Digital re-toucher Sculptor Embroiderer Set designer Fashion designer Silversmith Fashion illustrator Sports photographer Fine art restorer Stylist Furniture restorer Tailor Game designer Textile artist Glassmaker Video artist Graphic designer Website designer Interior designer To find out more, follow these links creativeskillset.org/creative_industries creativeskillset.org/job_roles_and_stories/job_roles

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Visual Arts

Did you know... That there are over 1.8 million jobs in the creative industries and this number has increased ahead of other employment sectors (a 10.1% increase since 2011 against 2.4% in other sectors). Studying the arts at Huish is your first step towards turning your dream career into a reality.

Art subjects are broad-based and provide great opportunities for you to engage with a wide range of practices and materials. An open minded approach will help you develop your powers of observation, experiment with ideas and explore new techniques and processes in a variety of different mediums. Previous experience in the field will be helpful, but a capacity for hard work and enthusiasm will help in all of these creative areas.

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Employers value experience as well as qualifications and look for new recruits who are ‘work ready’. We will offer opportunities to meet employers and build up a portfolio of real-life work working for clients, alongside your college projects.

Creative thinking, problem solving and an ability to meet deadlines are highly regarded skills that you will develop to a high level through the study of Art. You will learn through making, in both 2D and 3D and will also support your practical pieces with study of the work of established artists.

The next step after Huish could be straight to university, or a Foundation Diploma in Art and Design which will lead you to the degree course of your choice. Alternatively you could choose an apprenticeship or employment. All employers within the Creative Industries value the key skill of drawing. You will increase your skills more quickly if you practise often so why not join one of our Art Enrichment courses?

A Level / 3 (OCR). Studying A Level Art for 2 years will allow you to develop an imaginative, creative portfolio of highly-skilled, multi-disciplinary work. With a keen emphasis on drawing from observation and visual communication of ideas, the course will prepare you for your next step towards a wide variety of creative occupations.

The course is designed to introduce you to a wide range of materials and techniques, such as printmaking, and encourages you to develop your work in unique directions. Working with visiting artists and regular trips to galleries helps you to make well-informed work at a high standard, setting your portfolio apart from others when you apply for a place at art college or university.

Creative thinking, project management and problem- solving skills, are highly regarded by all employers and universities; taking an arts subject increases your employability skills. For more information about the visual arts courses on offer at Huish visit www.huish.ac.uk/courses.

I decided to take Art because it was something I was really passionate about and a chance to be creative. At first I was sceptical about taking A Level Art as I had heard so many things about it being too much work. However, speaking with some of the teachers at Open Evening convinced me it wasn’t a massive commitment, you just need to be focused and give it as much time per week as any other subject. We cover a wide range of medias including painting, printing and drawing and have lots of freedom with what we create. The teachers are really good about giving helpful advice as the main goal is always to keep developing your work to make it more exciting. I’m glad I chose art as an A Level because it gives me a chance to wind down, be imaginative and create work I can be proud of.

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Graphic Design

Photography

A Level / 3 (OCR). Graphic Design is part of the Creative Industries, an area of employment growth in the UK. Successful designers have keen visual awareness, an eye for an image and excellent visual communication skills, both in person and on paper. They embrace new technologies, love to experiment, and are sticklers for detail but always meet deadlines.

A Level / 3 (OCR). This course equips you with a strong academic qualification and prepares you for employment by developing specialist and transferable skills. Photography and digital imaging is an exciting sector to work in and is experiencing economic growth in the UK.

Studying Graphic Design at Huish involves working on a diverse range of assignments based on realistic workplace scenarios from design and advertising, increasing your employability skills and creating a standout portfolio of work. You will use drawing to communicate your ideas, Adobe Creative Suite to produce finished designs and will experiment with techniques, processes and materials. You will be encouraged to take an individual approach to projects, to evolve your own style and learn to work creatively within the client’s brief whilst developing personal presentation and communication skills, working in teams on some tasks. PROGRESSION The 2 year course provides student designers with the necessary skills, design acumen and quality portfolio of work to enable progress to higher education, work-based apprenticeships or direct employment.

Did you know... The UK’s creative industries are now worth a record £84.1 billion* * www.gov.uk 26 January 2016

We take a creative approach to the subject and teach the technical skills necessary to enable you to express your ideas. We work with film and digital cameras and create images both in the darkroom and using industry standard software. You will be given a theme to explore for every project but as you will always be taking an individual approach, lessons tend to involve different activities for different students. There is a significant amount of written work and critical thinking required to achieve successfully. There are ongoing costs with the study of Photography such as sketchbooks, mounting materials, digital printing, photographic paper and films. Every student is expected to own or have continuous access to a 35mm Digital SLR camera and a 35mm Film SLR, although we have cameras available to borrow where required. For more advice about cameras please visit the photography course page at www.huish.ac.uk.

Rosie / Graphic Design is a great subject which I really enjoy. I love being creative with my art and the environment and work set is perfect for allowing me to experiment. I also really enjoy visiting places to see art, and trips are available to you such as London and even New York. The relaxed creative rooms are filled with people who share the same interests as you and give you someone to bounce ideas off to help with your own work. There are always technicians to help you out and assist. I think that, as a student, it is very common to not know what career path you want to follow. When I leave college, I have no idea what to do or how to do it but by doing something that I enjoy it will open so many doors for the future. The course is challenging and fast paced with many projects set every term to keep you creating new ideas using any type of media you want.

Matthew /

I was interested in Photography because I took GCSE Art and there was an aspect where we used photography to support our art work and I really enjoyed it. So when I came to Huish’s Open Evening I decided to have a look at the course to see what sort of projects there were and what the course covered. I was really excited to learn about all the different techniques and materials you can use such as the Darkroom, Multiple Exposure and Photoshop as well as learning how to take amazing photos using different kinds of cameras allowing you to develop a hobby into a skill and possible career.

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PHOTOGRAPHY

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Progression Sixth Pathway One

Pathway Two

GCSE Resit Course. This one year skill development course is for full time, 16 year old students who have taken a full programme of GCSEs over the previous two year period and just missed out on the College minimum entry requirements. You need to have mainly D grades (or grade 3 in English or Mathematics) at GCSE with one or two subjects at a higher grade. If you have not already studied a GSCE course or have achieved E grades in your GCSEs then this resit programme is not suitable for progression.

This programme is designed for predominantly 15-19 year old students who do not have the entry requirements for the BTEC/ A Level, GCSE Resit programme, or who wish to take a vocational route. This study programme allows students to develop skills to enable progression mainly into employment (via apprenticeships and training).

The course develops skills from GCSE study including transferable and employability skills, such as literacy, numeracy, and IT skills, the ability to research information, to do effective presentations and to take part in group discussions. The programme also emphasises the importance of punctuality and attendance. Students study a range of GCSEs including: • English Language • Statistics • Science • College Enrichment, including • Media Sports, Performance, Dance, • General Studies Drama and Music • Maths Alongside this students also complete a Higher Project Qualification. Support is provided for students who have individual needs. This support is provided in such a way that it ensures students are able to attend all lessons. Following successful completion of the course you will be able to progress on to either a Level 3 programme, (A Levels or BTECs), an apprenticeship/traineeship or to employment.

I am Italian and studied the Progression Sixth GCSE Resit course at Huish this year and it has been a fantastic experience. I was also the Progression Sixth Class Rep, collecting feedback from the other students and reporting it back to the staff. I felt 100% part of the College and in this way I was motivated even more to study for my exams. This amazing year at Huish has helped me so much improving my confidence, my skills and knowledge. My teachers have helped me to achieve a really good level of English.

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The course develops your skills including transferable and employability skills, such as literacy, numeracy, and IT skills. The programme also emphasises the importance of punctuality and attendance. This programme will consist of: • Work skill qualifications • Work to improve IT skills • Preparation for work, including developing time management skills, writing CVs and interview practice • Developing inter-personal skills such as confidence building, improving communication and team building • Functional skills

• Work experience* • Opportunities to develop an understanding of different job roles such as Health and Social Care, Business Administration, IT, Customer Service and Retail • Support with job applications • College Enrichment, including Sports, Performance, Dance, Drama and Music

The course is full time, 4 days per week for four months and full attendance is expected. The fifth day is kept available for work experience/volunteering. *We aim to place learners in work placements linked to career goals wherever possible. Our main employment opportunities are in Health and Social Care, Administration, IT and Customer Service. Support is provided for students who have individual needs. This support is provided in such a way that it ensures students are able to attend all lessons. The course develops many transferable and employability skills such as numeracy, IT skills, research skills and employability skills. The progression would include the potential to take up an apprenticeship, education or go into employment.

I was disappointed with my GCSE results. Before starting at college and I did not understand the value of the Progression 6th programme and doing an extra year to get my GCSE English and Maths. However, I have found that it is so worth it; I can gain up to six more GCSEs which will certainly benefit me in the future. I feel that I am much more confident, much more prepared for Advanced Level study and so much further forward than I was after leaving school. I plan to study BTEC Applied Science and A Levels in Sociology and Psychology at Huish next year.

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What is Enrichment? Whatever your interests, you are sure to find something to tempt you in our Enrichment programme. At Huish we are proud of our extensive range of Enrichment opportunities. Taking part in Enrichment will enhance your personal profile when moving on, whether to university or employment. Students value the skills, knowledge and, most importantly, fun that Enrichment provides through its social, cultural and recreational experiences. It is also a great way to meet new people. Enrichment is a key part of the wider Huish experience. In our provision you should find something to tempt you no matter what your interests. We will discuss Enrichment opportunities at your interview. Some activities are recorded at this point as they are built into your timetable while others are lunch

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time or after college activities and clubs promoted early in the first term. Some Enrichment leads to specific qualifications such as Duke of Edinburgh Gold Award, Japanese or Music exams. You can also create and join your own student led Enrichment group. Currently Amnesty International, Christian Union and Humanist Society are examples of such groups. Find out more at www.huish.ac.uk/enrichment

I chose Drama A Level and Performance Enrichment mainly because I have been performing since I was 3 years old and really want to pursue it as a career in the future. I had already studied GCSE Drama and performed in a number of shows at secondary school as well (Hairspray, The Canterbury Tales, etc) so I was really pleased to see that I could continue this at Huish. Taking part in Sweeney Todd this year was an amazing and fulfilling experience which I will never forget and I canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t wait to find out what we will be performing next year.

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Performance Performance Enrichment gives all students across the College an opportunity to take part in a theatrical production. You will be able to take part in acting, dancing, singing and Stage Craft which deals with all the back stage and technical needs for the performances. Performance Enrichment allows you to create a community of creativity and perhaps a sense of occasional ‘release’ from the demands of your other subjects. All students work to their strengths and enhance their skills in theatre performing. Stage Craft is crucial to the success of Huish productions – from sound, prop-making, lighting and stage management to set design and costume. Many people are not aware of the wide variety of jobs that exist in putting a show together and this enrichment will provide you with the theory, practical knowledge and ‘hands on’ experience. This Enrichment offers easily transferable skills, so the benefits have longevity after the curtain has come down. Students in interview situations, aspiring managers and anyone just learning to live alongside others, will benefit from performance opportunities as it helps with confidence, physical awareness, handling pressure, working closely with others and taking risks. It also gives the students working towards a career in the arts, additional opportunity to develop skills and knowledge, presenting their talents in a process that mirrors that of a professional experience.

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Performance Enrichment is open to all from beginners to experienced students. You do not need to be studying a performance subject to take part. In Sweeney Todd, performed at the Brewhouse Theatre, subjects studies by the main characters included English Literature, English Language, History, Popular Music, Music Production, Music and Drama and Theatre Studies. Find out more at www.huish.ac.uk/enrichment/performance

Performance Enrichment is specifically designed for those who wish to get involved in more drama, or just want to do it as a bit of fun. I was really impressed by the professional approach to last yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Sweeney Todd, something that achieved mountains of praise. The lessons involved different types of people studying different types of subjects, all united by their love of performance, working hand in hand with Stage Craft and Music Enrichment. I personally felt I developed my voice over the process, with specific warm-ups at the start of each lesson. Having the rehearsals set in your timetable helps, as it means you donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t have to give up lunchtimes needed for studying or socialising. Performing at the Brewhouse was a great opportunity to share the achievements and abilities of Huish students.

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I take part in various Music Enrichment opportunities such as the Orchestra and Wind Band and I am also in an acoustic band. I chose Music Production because I have a passion for music and wanted to learn how to properly record and create my own songs and compositions. I have really enjoyed taking part and playing in the College gigs, they have definitely increased my confidence. Future students would need to love music but also get on well with technology and be able to work in a team. The music teachers have given me all of the support and help I have needed. They have been able to suggest university courses relevant to my interests. In the future I would like to take a Creative Music Technology degree but am still exploring my options.

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The Advanced Musicianship scheme is something that I decided to add to my timetable as it opens up more performance opportunities and has allowed me to take my grade 6 theory this summer, then grade 8 next year. I thoroughly encourage anyone who is serious about music to take this opportunity. Even if you are like me, and do not want to pursue a music related career, it is a great way of getting feedback from fellow musicians and aiding your A Level knowledge through the extra advanced theory classes. This year I have also been on trips to see the Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra in Poole and Mozartâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Opera The Marriage of Figaro at the Millennium Centre in Cardiff. I have also been involved in a number of concerts this year and I love the way that anyone can get involved.

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Music Music Enrichment is open to all students so you don’t have to be studying music subjects to join in. There is a great range of opportunities that will appeal to your interests: there is a Symphony Orchestra, Chamber Choir, Huish Choir, Big Band, Jazz Band, Sax Group and Wind Band. Specialist groups include the String Orchestra, Clarinet Group, Jazz Combo, Folk Group, Rock Choir, Samba Band and Guitar Group. Smaller ensembles include String, Brass and Wind Quartets. Weekly rehearsals take place during the College day in a dedicated part of your timetable and there are regular public concerts throughout the year. If you would like to learn an instrument, lessons are available for all. Further information about how to apply will be in your Welcome Pack before you enrol at college, or can be collected from reception. MUSIC GROUPS Symphony Orchestra A large group of 50-60 players of string, brass and woodwind instruments. It is open to performers above grade 4 standard, though the repertoire is considerably more difficult (practice copies are available). Recent works include Sibelius’ Karelia Suite and Holst’s Planet Suite. Huish Choir This is the largest college group and is open to anybody who would like to sing in a fun, friendly and challenging environment. The repertoire varies from gospel to motets, and annually includes one large choral work; recent performances have included Mozart’s Requiem, Haydn’s Nelson Mass and Schubert’s Mass in Bb Major. Chamber Choir This is an auditioned group of able singers, performing more complex music than College Choir, mostly unaccompanied. Members commit to a challenging programme of vocal training. Big Band This is a large band playing jazz and Latin standards, as well as arrangements of soul and blues. Saxes, clarinets and brass players are welcome, plus an auditioned rhythm section of piano, bass, drums and guitar.

Wind Band A traditional band consisting of brass and woodwind players, playing a range of different styles. Depending on players, separate woodwind and brass groups work on specialised repertoire including Warlock’s Capriol Suite and Gabrieli’s canzonas. String Orchestra A separate group of violins, violas, cellos & basses join to perform classical, folk & modern music. Sax Group An ensemble for saxophonists, focusing mainly on jazz but also contemporary arrangements. Clarinet Group A fun ensemble exploring clarinet repertoire, from Disney classics to Russian folk music. Jazz Combo A small group of sax, trumpet, piano, guitar, bass & drums (auditioned due to demand). Chamber Ensembles These small groups consist of any instrumental grouping depending on current students e.g. String, Brass or Wind Quartets, Trios etc. Specialised weekly rehearsals lead to regular performances. Folk Group An acoustic ensemble covering traditional English, Irish and Scottish music. Samba Band A group for people who have a passion for percussion and Latin rhythms. Guitar Group Guitarists and bassists meet for improvisation workshops with a specialist teacher in blues and rock styles. Rock Choir A vocal group working on songs in popular styles. Find out more at: www.huish.ac.uk/enrichment/music

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Sport Sport plays a major role in many students’ lives at Richard Huish College. You can play a wide range of competitive sports, join a performance development programme or simply take part in sport and activity just for fun through the Huish Sport programme. Enrichment sport takes place during the College day and if you express the desire to be involved, your timetable will be designed to allow this. If you are selected for a college team, you will find that the fixture programme is predominantly on Wednesday afternoons. Huish Sport Huish Sport runs a comprehensive, wide ranging and extremely successful Sports Enrichment programme. Each year, both teams and individuals achieve significant success and recognition at county, regional and national level. In 2015-16, well over 550 of our students took part in sport and activity during the year. 39 students qualified across six different sports to represent the South West region at the prestigious Association of Sport Colleges National Championship in Newcastle. Many of these students came home with medals and ensured that the region retained the Wilkinson Sword as overall winners of the championships. Each year the season begins with a pre-season training camp. This provides an ideal introduction to the College’s sports programme for new students, with over 200 students participating each year. We have highly

qualified, experienced and competent coaching staff across all our sports, whose professionalism, dedication and enthusiasm towards their sport contribute to a comprehensive Enrichment programme. Huish Sport also offers students the opportunity to participate recreationally and competitively in a wide range of fun and enjoyable activities. The activities are available to everyone, no previous experience required. You can come when you want, bring your friends and get involved. Performance Development Sport Huish has a long tradition of providing students with opportunities to combine the high standard of academic education with a number of performance development programmes. Huish currently offers performance development opportunities in a number of sports. Each programme includes a particular combination of specialised coaching; fitness sessions and monitoring; performance psychology; sports nutrition workshops; competitive opportunities and physiotherapy access. For further information, or to find out more about the selection process and the costs involved, please contact the College. Find out more at: www.huish.ac.uk/enrichment/sport

The Association of Colleges named Huish winner of the ‘Outstanding Developments in a College Sports Programme’ category at the College Sport Awards 2016.

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As an International student, it has been really interesting studying abroad. I have found the teachers are very helpful and understanding to my needs and I always get extra help when I need it. I chose to study Mathematics, Further Mathematics, and Physics and I am enjoying the time in lab and classrooms. I have also been involved in the Maths Challenge which helped me stretch my mind. I am currently representing both the College and Taunton in volleyball. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s been a great experience for me; playing against many different teams, colleges and also with people of varied skills â&#x20AC;&#x201C; which has helped me improve massively and make a lot of friends. I also live with a host family which is quite close to the College and the town itself. Living with a host family is very interesting as the culture and style are different to my own. I have enjoyed feeling a part of a family in a different environment and a distinctive lifestyle.

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Travel There are plenty of travel opportunities at Richard Huish College. These are not just sightseeing trips but an opportunity to explore parts of the world in the context of subjects studied. The College runs a cross-curricular trip each year which is open to everyone. A popular trip is to Sri Lanka to do voluntary work in the Seenigama village project, teaching and sports coaching. The Foundation of Goodness was set up in Sri Lanka in 1999 by Kushil Gunasekera to provide essential services to his ancestral village of Seenigama, in a bid to uplift the lives of the less privileged living in the rural communities. Skill based trips include the biennial Ski Trip, Surfing Morocco and a chance to take the PADI Open Water and Advanced Scuba Diving Certificates, which start in the UK and are completed in the Red Sea. Subject based opportunities enable students to experience the practical elements and enhance their understanding of subjects through a range of trips: Geology uses south-east Spain as a field location; Geography has recently been to Iceland and also to Sicily to look at volcanic hazards; whilst the Historians have visited Russia. Art also uses trips to Europe to enhance the experience by visiting major galleries in Barcelona and Amsterdam. Naturally the language subjects participate in exchanges to help develop language skills as well as cultural understanding. Huish sees such trips as extremely important and works hard to ensure all students have the opportunity to participate. Find out more at: www.huish.ac.uk/enrichment/travel

Countries our students have visited... China Croatia Czech Republic Egypt France Germany

Greece Holland Iceland Ireland Mexico Morocco

Russia Sicily Slovenia Spain Sri Lanka USA

I chose to study Government and Politics because it is always something I have been passionate about and had a keen interest in. Studying the course has allowed me to expand my knowledge further and I am looking forward to following the American election while we study the American political system as part of our course. Recently, I took part in the Politics trip to America, visiting New York and Washington DC to help prepare me for studying American politics next year. Whilst over there we visited many important locations such as Wall Street, The White House and the 9/11 Memorial Centre. The trip was great and I now feel well equipped to start learning about their system.

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Academic Students who are planning on applying to competitive universities such as Oxford, Cambridge and the Russell Group or are aspiring to careers in Medicine, Dentistry or Veterinary Science can enrol on our Academic Enrichment Programme. The course is aimed at supporting you to develop your skills in analysis, reasoning, independent research, evaluation, logic and problem solving. Students who enrol on to the Academic Enrichment Programme can select from the following: Thinking Skills – Develops skills that will support your Study Programme and admissions tests for University. Extended Project Qualification (EPQ) – Studied in Year 2, this is an extended project of approximately 5,000 words that you devise, research and write, which can support your application to university and demonstrates the necessary research skills for Higher Education. Medical Enrichment – For students wishing to apply for Medicine and related degrees, this course will allow you to develop relevant skills and knowledge constructed around a core consisting of related anatomy, physiology and medical terminology. You are also encouraged to undertake relevant work experience placements to support applications.

BECOME INVOLVED You can exercise your talents through Creative Writing, the Reading Group, Debating, Public Speaking, Chess Club or Life Drawing. A Language Enrichment Programme is available for students who want to develop their conversational skills, for example with beginners’ Japanese. Several societies relate to particular subjects but are open to anyone. You can also learn through societies such as Economics, Philosophy, History, Linguistics or Psychology. You can contribute to an on-line “B-Blocker” newsletter with a focus on environmental and scientific issues. Or join the Earth Science Society, a group that promotes green and ethical issues within the College. The Politics Society has regular visits from local politicians including our own MP and the Debating Society is a force to be reckoned with in the national arena. A thriving group of creative writers meet weekly to do a range of activities. This year these have included students writing mini-sagas and two sentence horror stories and producing a collaborative mystery ‘novel’. Huish also offers its own creative writing competition, The Ross Paterson prize. Find out more at www.huish.ac.uk/enrichment/academic

Early deadline advice – Students applying for courses at Oxford or Cambridge and those applying for Medicine, Veterinary or Dentistry will receive expert guidance on their UCAS applications, personal statements, admissions tests and selection interviews. I felt that Medical Enrichment would be a great addition to my university application and I know that it could help in my science subjects, such as Biology. Our lessons are very relaxed and, between learning definitions of word roots and meanings, we have some time to discuss current events and problems in the medical world and how we would solve them. You are always notified of any opportunities, in or out of Huish, including work or volunteering experiences to boost your university application and help you enter the world of medicine. While this is a brilliant enrichment course, this shouldn’t be the only enrichment you take part in. Look at your interests and what you enjoy doing for ideas of what else to do.

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As an aspiring medic, Medical Enrichment has been extremely important in helping me gain vital skills for entry to medical school. After coming from one of the leading independent schools in the South West, Medical Enrichment has given me an opportunity that I would never have had at my old school. Huish recognises and understands how important it is to do everything possible to get into medical school. I think Huish has one of the best systems for medical entry around. The mentor for aspiring medics almost acts as an alternate tutor as she is always available to talk about the process of application to medical school. I was apprehensive about coming to Huish but it was better than I ever imagined and would advise any one, who is in a similar position, to make the move and jump out of their comfort zone. I definitely feel my academic potential is being fulfilled much more than anywhere else. I also love the fact that you can fit in at Huish whatever your background or outlook on life.

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Did you know... Some of our Academic Enrichments include: Beginnersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Japanese EU Translating Competition Chess Club History Society Creative Writing Life Drawing Debating Society Linguistics Earth Science Society Politics Society Economics Society Psychology Society UK Linguistics Olympiad Reading Group

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Challenge For those interested in developing their personal and leadership skills there are several opportunities available, leading to nationally recognised qualifications. These Enrichment choices will take you out of the classroom and college, to test your skills and your commitment. The students who take up these challenges tell us how much they gain from their experiences. The Duke of Edinburgh’s Award Few things tell us, and future employers, more about your strength of character than the achievement of a Gold Award. That’s why we encourage students to take part in this scheme. The scheme is demanding but you will be able to do it. For a Gold Award you must satisfy the requirements of the following five sections: • Service – anything from conservation projects to life saving • Skills – from fishing to singing • Physical Recreation – from Aikido to skiing • Residential – from Outward Bound to voluntary help with the elderly • Expedition – Dartmoor to the Andes Each year approximately forty students participate in the award scheme operated by the College. Students meet once a week and take part in a minimum of three training ventures for the expedition.

The award is open to all students, and you do not need to have completed your bronze or silver award to participate. However, there is a limitation on the numbers we can accommodate on the expedition section so these are allocated on a first come first served basis. The award scheme demands commitment and self-motivation. Participants must be prepared to give up a large amount of time and to pay towards the cost of the expeditions. In return, participation generates self-confidence, genuine achievement and an award that is internationally recognised by universities and employers. Sports Leaders UK Certificate in Basic Expedition Leadership Award - Level 3 (BEL) This follows on from the Duke of Edinburgh’s Award in the Lower Sixth and is ideal for those students interested in teaching, youth work, armed forces or working in the outdoors. Emphasis is on the skills of leadership, expedition planning and navigation and you will acquire greater awareness of access/ conservation issues. The age requirement is 17 years, and the course lasts two terms. Find out more at: www.huish.ac.uk/enrichment

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Results Simply as a set of headline figures our Advanced Level results are usually the best of any college of further education in the South West. More importantly though we ask ourselves a more searching set of questions; based on their starting position did our students gain the grades they might have expected or did they do better than expected during their time at Richard Huish College? When students do better than expected we are said to add value; the most credible measure of value-added performance in further education is the Alps system. Alps provides A Level, AS Level and BTEC Level 3 value added reports which compares the performance of Huish students against every other student studying these qualifications, in all state or independent organisations across the country. For the last 3 years Huish has been ranked in the top 25% for every qualification type. a

Our success Rate is measured by the number of students achieving their qualifications as a percentage of those who started. At Huish our success rate last year was 92% so no wonder that Ofsted state that our “Achievement and standards are outstanding. Students enjoy their work and achieve well. The proportion of A or B examination passes is consistently very high. Students make excellent progress based on their prior attainment for the GCSE.” We analyse our results in many ways and from this we can see we add value to girls, to boys, to students who join us with high GCSE grades, to students who join us with our minimum entry requirements, and to those in the middle of the ability range. We also add value to students from all of the various social and demographic groups, and to those that join us with individual learning needs. Of all of our achievements as a college, it is our ability to deliver this value-added for our students that truly sets the Huish experience apart from other colleges. ALPS – Three year T score

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A LEVEL RESULTS NO. OF % % % Av. SUBJECT ENTRIES A*-B A*-C PASS SCORE1 Accounting 17 35.3 47.1 82.4 65.9 Archaeology 25 20.0 64.0 100 76.0 Art & Design 31 80.6 90.3 100 105.2 Art & Design Textiles 5 80.0 100.0 100 100.0 Biology 147 59.9 86.4 100 96.5 Business 61 47.5 86.9 100 90.5 Chemistry 127 52.8 77.2 97.6 90.2 Chinese 18 94.4 100.0 100 107.8 Classical Civilisation 47 40.4 74.5 97.9 82.6 Computer Science 18 38.9 50.0 100 81.1 Dance 13 53.8 92.3 100 90.8 Drama & Theatre Studies 20 50.0 85.0 100 92.0 Economics 46 60.9 87.0 97.8 92.3 English Language 73 69.9 98.6 100 97.8 English Language & Literature 65 56.9 84.6 100 94.2 English Literature 100 66.0 92.0 100 98.4 Environmental Studies 34 47.1 67.6 100 85.3 French 16 68.8 75.0 100 95.0 Further Mathematics 26 88.5 92.3 100 116.9

NO. OF % % % Av. SUBJECT ENTRIES A*-B A*-C PASS SCORE1 Geography 102 67.6 85.3 99 98.0 Geology 32 43.8 75.0 100 81.9 German 7 28.6 71.4 100 82.9 Government & Politics 40 32.5 65.0 95 73.5 Graphic Communication 23 65.2 82.6 100 94.8 History Early 29 51.7 86.2 96.6 91.0 History Late 103 54.4 85.4 100 91.1 Law 57 61.4 86.0 98.2 96.1 Mathematics 173 59.0 76.9 93.6 92.9 Music 20 50.0 90.0 100 92.0 Photography 24 54.2 91.7 100 100.0 Physical Education 36 50.0 77.8 100 91.1 Physics 74 52.7 68.9 95.9 87.0 Psychology 174 37.4 66.7 97.7 81.4 Religious Studies 30 53.3 86.7 100 89.3 Sociology 102 37.3 72.5 99 84.9 Statistics 13 38.5 53.8 92.3 67.7 Spanish 15 53.3 73.3 100 94.7 A LEVEL TOTALS 1,946 54.12 79.92 98.32 91.0

BTEC EXTENDED DIPLOMA RESULTS (Three A level Equivalent)

% % % % % % NO. OF % 2 D* 1 D* % 2 D 1 D % 2 M 1M % SUBJECT ENTRIES 3 D* 1 D 2 D 3 D 1 M 2 M 3M 1 P 2 P 3P Health and Social Care 25 44.0 8.0 20.0 8.0 16.0 0.0 4.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 Sport Development Coaching and Fitness 55 38.2 16.4 1.8 5.4 10.9 16.4 3.6 5.5 1.8 0.0 IT (Software Development) 18 72.2 16.7 0.0 11.1 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 Business and Marketing 28 82.2 7.1 3.6 7.1 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 Creative Media Production 5 0.0 40.0 0.0 0.0 40.0 20.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 TOTALS 131 51.9 13.7 5.3 6.9 9.2 7.6 2.3 2.3 0.8 0.0 D* = Distinction Star / D = Distinction / M = Merit / P = Pass / Merit and above = high grades / 99% High Achievers (equivalent to A level A*–B)

BTEC SUBSIDIARY DIPLOMA RESULTS (One A level Equivalent) SUBJECT Health and Social Care Sport Development Coaching and Fitness IT (Software Development) Business and Marketing Business and Marketing Pop Music Music Production TOTALS

NO. OF % % % % ENTRIES D* D M P 31 90.4 3.2 3.2 3.2 20 55.0 25.0 15.0 5.0 14 92.9 7.1 0.0 0.0 13 84.6 15.4 0.0 0.0 27 51.9 25.9 22.2 0.0 29 62.0 20.7 17.3 0.0 21 19.0 52.4 28.6 0.0 155 63.9 21.3 13.5 1.3

D* = Distinction Star / D = Distinction M = Merit / P = Pass / Merit and above = high grades / 100% High Achievers (equivalent to A level A*–B)

Extra information 1 This figure is the average points score per entry based on the following values: A* = 140 C = 80 A = 120 D = 60 B = 80 E = 40

BTEC pass rate 100%

2 For comparison, these are the provisional national figures published by the Joint Council for General Qualifications, as at September 2016:

BTEC: 52% achieved 3 D*

% A* – B = 52.8% % A* – C = 77.3% % Pass = 98.1%

BTEC: 94% achieved D* or D in grade profile (includes DMM)

Please note... At the time of publication (Sept. 2016) these figures are only provisional and are subject to change. The final results tables and national comparisons are published toward the end of 2016. Up-to-date figures will be published on our website when available.

English Language achieved pass rate of 99% A* - C

Further Mathematics achieved pass rate of 93% A* - C

100% pass rate in Graphic Communications

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Index

A. Access to Higher Education Diploma 27 Accountancy courses 22 Accounting 22 Academic support 09 Advice and Support 09 – 11 After Huish 17 Applied Science (BTEC) 60 Applying 14 Apprenticeships 25 Archaeology 32 Art and Creative Courses 69 – 71 Art 69 Graphic Design (BTEC) 70 Photography 70 Arthur C Clarke Learning Centre 09 B. Basic Expedition Leadership (BEL) Biology Bookkeeping Bus routes Business Business Vocational (BTEC) Business & Management (Foundation Degree)

89 60 23 05 26 27 28

C. Careers (see After Huish) Chemistry 63 Choosing your courses 20 Classical Civilisation 43 Computer Science 31 Contacting the college 14 Courses 18 – 73 Choosing your courses 20 Creative Digital Media Production (BTEC) 51 D. Dance Degree courses Drama & Theatre Studies Duke of Edinburgh’s Award

55, 78 28, 40, 67 55, 78 89

E. Earth Science courses 32 – 35 Archaeology 32 Environmental Science 32 Geography 34 Geology 34 Economics 29 English courses 39 English Language 39 English Language & Literature 39 English Literature 39 Enrichment opportunities: 74 – 89 Academic 87 Challenge 89 Performance – Drama, Dance and Stage Craft 78 Music 81 Sport 82 Travel 85 Entry Requirements 14 Environmental Science 32 Extended Project Qualification (EPQ) 36

F. Facilities 09 FdA Business & Management 28 FdA in Sports Development & Coaching 67 Foundation Degrees 28, 40, 67 Business & Management 28 Health & Social Care 40 Sports Development & Coaching 67 French 52 Further Mathematics 50 FAQs 16 G. GCSEs (Progression Sixth) Geography Geology Getting to college Government & Politics Graphic Design

72 34 34 05 43, 85 70

H. Health & Social Care / Health Sciences (BTEC) Health & Social Care (Foundation Degree) Health and Wellbeing History How to apply I. Important information International students Interviews IT facilities Information Technology (BTEC) L. Languages: Enrichment French Spanish Law Leadership & Management Learning Centre Library (see Learning Centre)

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M. Management 29 Mathematics courses 49 – 50 Core Maths 49 Mathematics 49 Further Mathematics 50 Statistics 50 Media Production 51 Modern foreign language courses 52 – 53 (also see Languages) Money matters 10 Moving on 17 Music courses 56 – 58 Advanced Musician’s Scheme 56 Music 56 Music Production (BTEC) 56 Popular Music Performance (BTEC) 58 Popular Music and Music Production (BTEC) 58 Music Enrichment 81

N. National Union of Students (NUS)

O. Open Events

P. Parking 05 Performing Arts: 55 – 58 Dance 55 Drama & Theatre Studies 55 Performance Enrichment 78 Music 56 Music Enrichment 81 Music Production (BTEC) 56 Popular Music Performance (BTEC) 58 Popular Music and Music Production (BTEC) 58 Performance Sport 82 Personal Tutor 10 Photography 70 Physical Education 64 Physics 63 Popular Music Performance (BTEC) 58 Popular Music and Music Production (BTEC) 58 Progression Sixth 72 Psychology 44 R. Religion, Philosophy & Ethics Results

S. Sage Accounting 23 Science courses 60 – 63 Applied Science (BTEC) 60 Biology 60 Chemistry 63 Physics 63 Sociology 46 Spanish 52 Sports courses 64 – 67 Physical Education 64 Sport (BTEC) 67 Sports Development & Coaching (Foundation Degree) 67 Sport Enrichment 82 Stage Craft 78 Standard entry requirements 14 Statistics 50 Student Council 07 Student Services 10 Student support 08 – 10 Student Union (see Student Council) Studying in Taunton 04 Support 08 – 10 T. Traineeships Transport Travel Enrichment Tutorial support

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