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Business A Level When do I start studying for this qualification? September 2020. For how long will I study? For two years. What is this course about? This course covers all sizes of businesses from those selling locally to those operating globally. All aspects of business will be studied and you will consider the many external influences that require decisions, planning and responses. What topics will I study? You will be introduced to core business concepts and apply them to business contexts to develop a broad understanding of how businesses operate. The core of the first year focuses on the four functional areas of marketing, operations, finance and managing people and considers how decision making improves performance. The second year of the course moves from looking at the individual functional areas and decision making to strategic decision making for the whole business as well as causes and pressure for change and how to manage change effectively, both in domestic and global markets. Themes studied are:
Theme 1: Marketing and People Theme 2: Managing Business Activities Theme 3: Business Decisions and strategy Theme 4: Global business How will my work be assessed? In the second year there are three 2 hour exams taken at the end of the course. All three papers are assessed on one or more of the following contexts; local, national or global. Papers one and two each consists of two parts, each part comprising a data response question broken down into a number of sub questions. • • •
Paper 1 consists questions based on themes 1 and 4 (35% of total marks) Paper 2 consists questions based on themes 2 and 3 (35% of total marks) Paper 3 is based on a prereleased research theme together with data response material and can cover all four themes. (30% of total marks)
There is no coursework in either year. Students may be assessed for an AS qualification in this course throughout the year and critically at the end of the first year as a
measure of progress and determine suitability for progress onto year 2. What skills and interests do I need beforehand to be a successful applicant for this course? No previous knowledge of Business Studies is required; indeed most students know very little about the subject before they start the course. An interest in current affairs is an advantage. You will need to be confident at writing essays, numerical skills and in analysing information and making judgements. What skills will I need to develop during the course to succeed? To succeed in Business Studies students need to able to absorb a lot of information quickly and be able to write fluent structured answers demonstrating knowledge, numeracy skills, application, analysis and evaluation. Independent study skills are critical to develop. Are there any specific entry requirements? You need a minimum of five GCSEs at 9-4 or A*-C, including grade 4 in English Language. What are the lessons like? A range of teaching and learning styles are used during the course. Formal lessons are combined with discussion, presentations, role play, case studies, task-based learning, and videos, all pitched at a level appropriate to the age
and experience of the students. Independent study is a crucial part of this course. What do students say about this course? “I want to start my own business and the course is going some-way to prepare me for this.” “I enjoyed the course so much that I wanted the opportunity to come back and tell prospective students about it.” “What is on the news is now making more sense. ”What have I got to do in order to do well? • Keep up-to-date with current affairs. • Complete homework on time and to the best of your ability. • Engage in class discussions and be prepared to share my ideas. • Participate and learn from classroom activities. • Develop good levels of response; knowledge, application, analysis and evaluation. Is there a similar qualification to this one? If so how do I choose between them? CAMTEC Level 3 Extended Certificate in Business double qualification, equivalent to one A Level after one year, with the option to take a Diploma for a further year and achieve one extra A Level equivalent. Alternatively,
the CAMTEC Extended Certificate single qualification can be studied over two years. The assessment on the CAMTEC is through coursework and exams and this qualification is recommended for people who have studied Business Level 2 BTEC who aim to progress to the next level. A Level Economics is more theoretical and requires a deeper understanding of the economy and the workings of markets. Entry requirements are higher. Are there any other qualifications which combine particularly well with this one? Business Studies A Level combines well with a very wide range of other A Levels from closely-related Economics, to A Level Maths, to humanities such as A Level Psychology, A Level Sociology, A Level Geography and A Level History, to sciences and creative subjects. You cannot study A level Business alongside CAMTEC Business. What do people do with A Level Business Studies? Business Studies is an excellent preparation for higher education in a number of areas, including the further study of the subject itself or economics and entrepreneurship. It is also an extremely useful background for those considering setting up their own business. It provides an understanding of
businesses, which will be useful for nearly all careers and workplaces.
Economics A Level When do I start studying for this qualification? September 2020. For how long will I study? For two years. What is this course about? Economics is the study of how society produces, distributes and consumes resources and wealth. It tries to explain why we make and buy different things, and how the government manages and runs the economy. In both years, students will study related topics but with different levels of complexity. Both years are divided into halves; Microeconomics, the study of individual markets and their workings. Macroeconomics, the study of the workings of the whole economy. What topics will I study? In the first year students will study: The operations of markets and market failure, and the national economy in a global context. In the second year you will study: Individuals, firms, markets and market failure as well as national and international economies.
How will my work be assessed? At the end of the second year there are three exams, two (Paper 1 and Paper 2) with an identical format - a choice of one data- response question from two options, and one essay from a choice of three. • Paper 1 is microeconomics. • Paper 2 is macroeconomics. • Paper 3 is made up of two parts: 30 multiple choice questions and a case study question requiring written answers. In addition to testing understanding of the modules, the exams include synoptic assessment. Each exam makes up 33.3% of the course. There is no assessed coursework. Students may be assessed for an AS qualification in this course at the end of the first year as a measure of progress. What skills and interests do I need beforehand to be a successful applicant for this course? No previous knowledge of Economics is required, however an interest in current affairs and recent history is an advantage, as is the willingness to engage in discussion and debate.
What skills will I need to develop during the course to succeed? To succeed in Economics students will need to learn to absorb a lot of information quite quickly and write fluent and persuasive English. Students need to develop the ability to use and interpret graphs and data. An awareness of current affairs will be highly beneficial. Are there any specific entry requirements? You need a minimum of five GCSEs at 9-4 or A*-C, including grade 5 or above in Mathematics (as there is a need to interpret graphs and data, as well as carrying out some calculations) and a grade 4 in English Language. What are the lessons like? A range of teaching and learning styles is used during the course. Formal lessons are combined with discussion, case studies, task- based learning, interactive use of Independent learning tasks and video, all pitched at a level appropriate to the age and experience of students. What do students say about this course? “Economics is particularly relevant to the world today; it gave me a greater understanding of news headlines on many issues, from interest rates to company takeovers.” “The variety of teaching methods
used in this course constantly keeps your attention.” “You get the chance to discuss issues in the news and about the broader economy, as well as following the syllabus.” What have I got to do in order to do well? • Keep up-to-date with current affairs and undertake wider background reading – show interest in the subject and try to challenge yourself. • Complete all homework on time and to the best of your ability. • Learn from what you have done, review your work and understand how each topic builds on preceding ones. Is there a similar qualification to this one? If so how do I choose between them? Business A Level is less theoretical and more practical. It has different entry requirements. Are there any other qualifications which combine particularly well with this one? Students would normally combine Economics with two other A Levels. Common combinations include Politics, History, Geography, Business and Psychology as well as Maths.
Law A Level When do I start studying for this qualification? September 2020.
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For how long will I study? The course takes two years to complete the full A Level.
Law making • Law making by Parliament, Europe and delegated legislation • Law making by the courts (judicial precedent) • The rules of statutory interpretation • Law reform bodies
What is this course about? The qualification is designed to develop knowledge and skills for the further study of law, and related subjects, such as business.
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What topics will I study?
The law of tort • The rules of negligence and occupier’s liability • Public and private nuisance • Defences including consent and contributory negligence • Calculation of damages and injunctions
The legal system • How cases progress through the civil and criminal courts and the role of different people in those courts. • Funding legal help and alternative ways to get legal help.
The nature of law • The difference between laws and other rules • Law and morality – the enforcement of moral values • The role of law in society and as a social control mechanism
Criminal law The elements of a criminal offence • Fatal offences – murder and manslaughter • Non-fatal offences – different kinds of criminal assault • Offences against property – theft, burglary and robbery
The law of contract • Making contracts – offer and acceptance and consideration • The different kinds of term in a contract • Misrepresentation and economic duress • How a contract comes to an end
The course will enable learners to know and understand the changing nature of law and the interaction between law, society, morals and justice.
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How will my work be assessed? The assessment consists of three exams, two hours each:
Students will experience a range of teaching activities on the course from class discussion to small group work. They will analyse materials and prepare answers to scenario questions. Practical activities include mooting in the second year of the course.
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Paper 1 The legal system (25%) and criminal law (75%) Paper 2 Law making (25%) and the law of tort (75%) Paper 3 The nature of law (25%) and the law of contract (75%) What skills and interests do I need beforehand to be a successful applicant for this course? Students do not need any knowledge of law in order to take this course; no-one takes the subject at school. An interest in current affairs is an advantage. What skills will I need to develop during the course to succeed? Students will need to be able to write clearly and be prepared to develop a critical approach, asking why things are the way they are and how they could be better. Are there any specific entry requirements? You need to have a minimum of five GCSEs at 9-4 or A*-C including a grade 4 in English Language. What are the lessons like? Each week starts with a lecture on the upcoming topic which the
Subject support is available to all students. What do students say about this course? “It has helped me to decide that I want to go on to do a law degree and be a solicitor.” “I like the arguments about legal topics like sentencing.” “It helps you to understand the things that you see on the news.” “It’s quite challenging but you get good handouts to help you learn.” What have I got to do in order to do well? Students must keep up to date with the homework and complete it to the best of their ability. Participate in all class activities including class discussions and debates.
Is there a similar qualification to this one? If so how do I choose between them? The BTEC applied law some of the same similar material but is assessed by both coursework and external assessment. Both the BTEC and the A level are suitable for progression to university degree courses. Are there any other qualifications which combine particularly well with this one? Law combines well with a range of other subjects including History, Politics and English. What do people do with A Level Law? Law is an academic subject and is suitable for entry into any higher education course that requires skills of evaluation and analysis. The subject matter combines
well with business subjects and is often studied during business and accountancy degrees. Do students need to do A Level Law if they want to do a Law degree? It is neither an advantage nor a disadvantage for going on to study a Law degree. Around 25% of A Level Law students go on to study Law at university and they usually say it helps them in the first year. Universities are mostly interested in good grades and a genuine interest in the subject.
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