Sixth Form Course Choices

St Peter’s pupils will be asked to select three or four courses for study in the Lower Sixth. For most this will reduce to three courses in the Upper Sixth. The programme may consist of three or four A Level courses or three A Level courses and the Extended Project Qualification. Universities regard both paths equally favourably.

For those who wish to extend themselves further, the Extended Project Qualification or Further Mathematics may be studied in addition to four A levels.

The list of courses available for 2023-2025 is below. The form available on the website, should be returned by 9:00am Friday 9 December for pupils currently at St Peter’s and with the acceptance form for new pupils joining the school in September 2023.

Choices should satisfy the following criteria:

- Enjoyment - Ability to study that subject at Lower Sixth level and, for at least three subjects, to full A

Level. This assessment should be based on current performance and the advice of teachers. - Requirements for further education courses. This should focus on what universities say they require on their websites. Note that requirements will change from year to year.

Lower Sixth Subjects

Art Biology Business Chemistry

Classical Civilisation Classical Greek Design and Technology Drama and Theatre Studies

Economics English Literature Computer Science French

Geography German Government and Politics History

History of Art Philosophy and Theology Latin

Mathematics Physical Education Physics Music Spanish

Further Mathematics is studied in addition to four other subjects, one of which must be Mathematics Extended Project Qualification is taken as an additional qualification typically taken starting in January of the Lower Sixth.