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COURSE GUIDE 2022/23
our students to gain a range of skills and
Welcome qualifications and grow as rounded young people
ready for their next step.
to life at Our staff are experts in working with and,
Franklin
teaching 16-19 year olds. Our teachers are subject
specialists able to focus on the academic and life
skills needed to make progress to employment or
Contents
university, and our support and tutorial staff are
specialists in working with the 16-19 year old age Find out about the life-changing opportunities studying at a
At North East Lincolnshire’s only Sixth Form group. The range of destinations to which Franklin sixth form college brings and everything Franklin has to offer!
College, we take great pride in the reputation students progress is wide and includes Careers,
we have established as specialists in Sixth Form Higher Education and Apprenticeship routes
Education. Our aim is to enable every student to across the country and sometimes internationally
achieve more than they thought possible, so we and we are so proud that Franklin students go on
are immensely proud of our ‘Best in the Region’ to change their world!
position for student progress.
Welcome to franklin... Your future... Professional development...
We set high expectations of students at Franklin Franklin is
because we are passionate about the life- Peter Kennedy Welcome to life at Franklin 1 Trips @ Franklin 7 Centre for Professional Development 9
changing opportunities education at a Sixth recognised Meet our class of 2021! 3-6 Enrichment 8 High Flyers 10
Form College. Our culture is one of respect in as best in Principal
Extended Project Qualification 8 Franklin Professionals Programmes 11-12
an inspiring, mature, inclusive and friendly Meet our Franklin Professionals Graduates 13-14
environment. We recognise that all students have the region
different needs, and this is why our teachers and for progress
Student Support teams are skilled in supporting
made in both A Level and
Vocational Programmes.
Your college... Coming to Franklin... Your wellbeing...
The best facilities 15 Transport & bus routes 16 Outstanding Student Support 17
Our proud Partners 23 Open Events 24 Taking care of our students 18
How to Apply 25
WHY CHOOSE FRANKLIN?
By choosing to study at Franklin you’ll have more choice of courses, more opportunities to work with
employers, more independence, more freedom, new experiences and have more chance of success...
Choosing the right programme...
Choosing the Study Programme for you 19-20
The best provider in the region for A level and Vocational programmes
Entry critera for Study Programmes 21
100% pass rate across all Vocational Courses
Course details 26-76
Pass rate of 100% on all Level 3 Courses
Contact us
99% of Franklin students progress on to Higher Education, Apprenticeships or Careers
96% of students gain a place at their first choice university We are always happy to help!
We are a national leader for Sixth Form Education
Our innovative Centre for Professional Development hosting our fantastic professional programmes 01472 875000
Oxbridge and Medical support programmes
Independent Learning Programmes admissions@franklin.ac.uk
1 Outstanding Student Support and exceptional enrichment opportunities 2
Charley-Mae Easter
Healing School
Meet Our Psychology A*
Sociology A*
Class of Applied Science Dist*
Destination:
2021 Child Nursing at Sheffield Hallam University
“Franklin has an excellent support
network for all students to access. The
staff are friendly and the hard work I put
in with them definitely paid off.”
Bethany Grindle
Toll Bar Academy
Biology A Lara Jensen
Chemistry A Humberston Academy
Maths B
EPQ A* Maths A*
Further Maths A*
Destination: Physics A
Medicine at University of Edinburgh Graphics A*
Destination:
“The teachers at Franklin have been Art Foundation at Franklin Sixth Form College before progressing
exceptional. Believe the College when onto the University of Manchester to study Architecture
they say they are more than a classroom!
I have made it into university because “I would not have achieved my grades if it
of the constant support I had inside and wasn’t for the determination of my amazing
outside of the classroom. I can’t thank teachers at Franklin. They have been so
Franklin and their teachers enough.” supportive through a strange period in our
lives, and I can’t thank them enough.”
3 4
Sidney Ellis
Toll Bar Academy
Business Distinction*
Applied Psychology Distinction*
Criminology A* Tom Melling
EPQ A* Toll Bar Academy
Destination: Maths A*
Business Psychology at Manchester Metropolitan University Further Maths A*
Physics A
“I had a good relationship with all my Chemistry A*
teachers at Franklin who were really Destination:
supportive. Franklin really is a great Maths at Durham University
place to study.”
“I’ve really enjoyed my time at Franklin,
it’s a great place to study and it prepared
me for where I am going next.”
Anthony McGivern
Oasis Academy Immingham
Computer Science A*
Physics A*
Maths A*
Destination:
Higher Apprenticeship at ARM, Manchester
“Franklin is such a great place to study
and meet new people. The campus has
a very relaxed environment, and the
teachers are very supportive.”
5 6
“There are so many Rome
opportunities outside the
classroom at Franklin”
Enrichment
Here at Franklin Sixth Form College we have an amazing range of enrichment opportunities on offer
for all students. Enrichment is an important part of your study programme, and our wide range of
activities provide you with an opportunity to extend your education, try something new and enhance
your CV or UCAS application.
Here are some of the Enrichment activities we offer at Franklin:
London
• A variety of Sports including top performing • Annual Drama Performances
teams in Football & Netball • Diversity Champions
Colosseum • Cyber Security • Lessons from Auschwitz
• Film Club • Esports
Trips @ •
•
•
Debating Society
Student Ambassadors
College Mountaineering Group
•
•
•
Franklin CSI – Criminology
Dance for All
Yoga & Mindfulness
Franklin “Franklin is an amazing college
where you will learn to become
Franklin has a reputation for offering the widest range of more independent”
outstanding and memorable trips that are both engaging and
educational. Our students have benefitted from participating in
countless trips and visits locally, nationally and internationally.
Poland
Extended Project Qualification
Mountaineering
Disneyland What is it? What universities and employers say...
The Project Qualification is an additional course that you can complete University of Cambridge – ‘We welcome the Extended Project and
alongside your Study Programme in a topic area of your choice. You have would encourage applicants to undertake one as it will help develop
the option to write either a 5,000 word essay or, create an artefact and independent study and research skills valuable for Higher Education.’
write a 1,000 word report.
Sky – ‘We always like to see applications that include the person being
What can I gain from it? able to develop their creativity so anything which allows that is always
a bonus.’
You will be able to develop your research skills, critical thinking ability,
essay writing skills, creativity and time management skills. The University of Sheffield – ‘We encourage students to complete the EPQ
completion at Level 2 - the Higher Project equates to the equivalent of where possible, as we value the development of skills which research
half a GCSE or, at Level 3 the Extended Project in worth up to 28 UCAS and independent study can offer.’
points.
HETA – ‘It’s great to see an applicant’s enthusiasm for an industry when
we can see they have completed an additional qualification on top of
When will I complete it? their academic workload. They are the type of reliable applicants we
want in our business.’
You can choose to start your HPQ or EPQ in January of your first year
“Franklin will push you to think at Franklin. Or, you can choose to complete EPQ in your second year,
about life after education” starting in September and finishing by Easter.
“Believe the College when they say
Athens
7 they are More Than a Classroom.” 8
Meet some of
By engaging with us we will ensure that you Professionals Programmes include:
have all of the information and support you
need to make the best possible choices and • Business and Logistics Career Ready
our High Flyers...
to access the routes most appropriate to your • Law Career Ready
future. • Science & Engineering Career Ready (in
Our young people go on to become the association with University of Hull)
professionals of the future: our doctors and Opportunities are vast and include our Working • Health and Social Care Career Ready
politicians, our lawyers, business leaders, Lunch Programme where students can find • Allied Health Professionals programme Callum Pears
accountants and teachers. We want to out about real-life professional employment • Aspiring Future Medics programme Healing School
introduce our students to the opportunities direct from someone doing the job, through (including Veterinary and Dental
that are available within the local area and to employer visits, mentorship opportunities, programmes) Physics A*
beyond. work placements and summer internships. • Talented Athletes Support Scheme Chemistry A*
This really opens up a full understanding of • Teaching Academy (in association with Maths A*
Our sector-leading Centre for Professional the prospects and professional opportunities Bishop Grosseteste University) Further Maths A*
Development and provides access to in excess available after College. • Franklin Leadership Academy (Sport)
of 300+ employers across the region and What is it? Destination:
wider. Reading Chemistry at Brasenose College, Oxford
The programme is designed to stretch and
challenge our most academically able students
so that they are able to progress successfully “I have really enjoyed my time at Franklin
to the most prestigious universities or higher College over the last two years. My teachers
apprenticeship provisions.
have been fantastic and I couldn’t have
What’s in it for me? achieved what I have without them.”
The Centre for Professional Development is one of the most
You can expect a bespoke programme of
innovative and successful initiatives in the college sector. activities designed to develop your academic
It is great for students, as there are so many opportunities skills and critical and independent thinking.
There will be trips to top universities and
to improve their employability skills and career prospects.
a chance to meet current undergraduates Lucy Brierley
It is great for employers, as it provides a clear link to a and tour the fantastic facilities at a range Baysgarth School
highly talented group of young people who could join their of universities and employers. You can
also expect to be supported in applying for Criminology A*
workforce in the future. And taken together, it is great for both
competitive and international universities and Psychology A*
the local community and the local economy. This is the most higher and, degree level apprenticeships. Sociology A*
effective model of employer-student engagement that I have History A
seen in our national network of over 100 colleges.
Destination:
Psychology at University of Hull
James Kewin
Deputy Chief Executive
Sixth Form Colleges Association
“Franklin has been an amazing learning
environment with really supportive teachers
who have helped me to achieve incredible
grades. I have made great friends throughout
my time at Franklin and I will always
remember my experience.”
9 10
Teaching Academy
The Teaching Academy is a year-long programme working
in partnership with Bishop Grosseteste University (BGU).
As part of the programme, you undertake 10 placements
at a local school to help you gain hands-on experience in
a teaching environment. Completion of the programme
guarantees you an interview at BGU, should you apply for a
teaching route with the University.
Allied Health Professionals
Programme
Here you will attend dedicated enrichment sessions in
College and work placement sessions at Diana Princess Talented Athlete Support Scheme
of Wales Hospital to help develop your key skills and
understanding of the variety of health professional roles. Every year the college welcomes a number of talented
During your placement you will be supported by a mentor athletes who want to continue with their education
and work in rotation across a number of departments. whilst developing their sporting talents. A dedicated
member of staff is available to ensure that sport
and study programme commitments are balanced.
Career Ready The programme therefore ensures that you can fulfil
Programme Aspiring Future Medics both training and study commitments so that future
opportunities in both education and sport are maximised.
Franklin College are partners with Do you want to be a Doctor, a Vet or a Dentist? If so then
Career Ready; a national programme this programme is the right one for you. You will have
designed to link education with access to a variety of sessions which will include talks
business and industry. This exciting from healthcare professionals and bespoke sessions
enrichment programme focuses on covering medical ethics. You will also research the type Franklin Leadership Academy
raising achievement, aspirations and of university course for you, embark on trips and visits to
employability skills, equipping you with providers, and receive support with entrance exams and The Leadership Academy is a well-established programme
the skills, behaviours and attitudes to completing your UCAS applications. that supports the delivery of sports events, both locally
succeed in the workplace. and regionally, for school aged children. Franklin work
in partnership with the local School Sports Partnership,
We have four themed academies:
Active Humber and many local primary and secondary
• Business & Logistics schools. Taking part gives you the opportunity to
For more information on all
• Science & Engineering experience a variety of roles related to the organisation
our Franklin Professionals
and leadership of sports. Students at Franklin can
• Health & Social Care programmes please see our
complete the Level 3 Sports Leaders Award in addition to
Franklin Professionals brochure.
• Law their courses
11 12
meet our Mary Jennings
Law Career Ready
franklin Programme Graduate
Toll Bar Academy
professionals “My time as a student on the Law Career Ready Programme
has been fantastic. I’ve been on a fabulous trip to London
graduates and experienced what it would be like to work in a top law
firm and we have had some brilliant guest speakers in from
a variety of different careers. Furthermore, this programme
has allowed me to expand my employability skills and my
mentor was wonderful. I am now looking to progress into a
career involving the law, hopefully through a policing degree
apprenticeship I have just been accepted for.”
Evangeline Piper
Aspiring Future Medics
Programme Graduate
Caistor Grammar School
Amy Broughton
“One of the reasons I decided to join Franklin is the Health Career Ready
Programme Graduate
Aspiring Future Medics programme which provided
Toll Bar Academy
opportunities that weren’t available anywhere else.
The Health Career Ready Programme has been absolutely
When applying to study medicine it is important to go awesome! I’m so glad that I could be part of such an
beyond academic achievement/grades, you need to amazing programme.
show your commitment and suitability and Franklin’s
Aspiring Medics provides many opportunities to do “The sessions that were organised have enabled me to
this. I was taken on tours of universities to get a taste gain an insight into such a great variety of skills, that I
of what studying Medicine would be like, and I also wouldn’t have learned otherwise. I would recommend this
got involved in Problem Based Learning sessions programme to anyone who is considering applying.
which provided good talking points at University
interviews. You have a mentor that works with you on a one to one
basis to improve your individual skills set and there’s a huge
The support from the staff was incredible and I am range of group sessions too. There’s something for everyone!
so pleased I made the decision to join Franklin and Again, it stands by the motto ‘more than just a classroom’ as
would encourage anyone thinking of a career in it prepares you for the real world.”
Medicine to join.”
13 14
The Learning Centre
The best Fantastic range of sports facilities Bus routes
facilities
Louth Lincolnshire Brigg cleethorpes alford Humber Bank lincolnshire lincolnshire
Our state-of-the-art facilities will give you the best
Route wolds Route Route Route Route coast coast
possible chance of success. With industry standard Route Route Route 2
equipment, resources and workshops, you will learn
in an environment that mirrors the world of work. Esports Suite
Legbourne Brigsley South Kelsey Weelsby Road/ Alford Barton-Upon-Humber Huttoft St Peter’s Avenue
Restaurant quality food Love Lane Corner
Louth Brookenby North Kelsey North Sea Lane Woodthorpe Barrow-Upon-Humber Sandilands Highgate
Outdoor Social Space Fotherby Binbrook Grasby
King’s Road/ Beesby Wootton Sutton-on-Sea Sandringham Road
Pleasure Island
Utterby Tealby Searby Chichester Road Maltby Le Marsh Ulceby Mablethorpe Humberston Road
North Thoresby Market Rasen Brigg Hardy’s Road Strubby East Halton Theddlethorpe Humberston Avenue
Holton-Le-Clay Holton Le Moor Barnetby Le Wold Cromwell Road Withern South Killingholme Saltfleet Franklin College
Tollbar Academy Nettleton Kirmington Alexandra Road Gayton Top Habrough Mar Dyke East
Waltham Caistor Great Limber Davenport Drive Manby Immingham North Somercotes
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Aylesby Carr Lane South Cockerington Stallingborough Marshchapel
Laceby Durban Road North Cockerington Healing North Cotes
Franklin College Pasture Street Alvingham Great Coates Humberston Avenue
Hainton Avenue Yarburgh Wybers Wood New Waltham
Weelsby Road Covenham Little Coates Church Franklin College
Franklin College Fulstow Franklin College
Tetney
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Professional Photography Studio
As a student
at Franklin
our facilities The College runs several bus routes from the local and further afield areas that our students travel
from. The routes are subsidised by the College and students pay only £1 for each journey made.
are your Support is available for students eligible for the Franklin Financial Support Fund. Our bus routes
resources. are continuously reviewed in order to provide the best possible service for our students. For up-
Industry Standard to-date information on transport options please visit our website.
15 Multipurpose Performance Areas Editing Equipment 16
Taking
care
of our
Outstanding students
Student support The College is fully committed to safeguarding,
Prevent and the wellbeing of its students.
Pastoral Support
Financial Support As a College we:
Individual and small group tutorials are an essential
part of your College Study Programme. During your Essential course costs, such as course printing, • Ensure procedures are in place for
time at Franklin you will have your own Progress textbooks and equipment are covered by the college. identifying and reporting cases or
Coach, they are there to support you with your However, additional financial support is available for suspected cases of abuse, and/or where a
studies and anything outside of the classroom students who need it, and who qualify. Depending on student may be at risk of harm
which you may need. The Progress Coaches are your household income, you may qualify for financial • Establish a safe environment in which
amazing and really help all our students, they support in the form of subsidised transport, curriculum students can learn and develop and where
support with any academic needs and, anything based trips and equipment, free meals and other they feel secure and are listened to
outside of the classroom. The College has a student assistance to help you achieve your full potential while • Support our students to develop a safer,
counselling service, which provides access to in education. healthy lifestyle
one-to-one counselling where required. The College • Ensure that students know there are staff
has a student counselling service, which provides Home Education in the College whom they could approach if
access to one-to-one counselling where required. they are worried
The College welcomes applications from students who • Raise awareness of issues such as
Study Support have been home educated previously and wish to move radicalisation, County Lines, FGM, CSE,
into a College environment. For further details of the sexual harassment, sexual violence and
At Franklin we have experience in supporting support available to students, please visit the website e-safety through the tutorial programme
students with a wide range of physical disabilities franklin.ac.uk or give us a call on 01472 875 000. • Ensure that we practise safe recruitment
and learning difficulties. College staff receive when checking the suitability of staff,
specialist training in this area and we will do our governors and volunteers to work with
best to meet individual needs. All Franklin students students
are eligible to receive extra support from the
Learning Skills Team. Support can include anything,
from help with one-off study problems to one-on-
one support sessions and workshops in spelling “The staff and tutors
and punctuation. Whatever your needs, we will
support you through your studies to ensure that at Franklin are always
you achieve your full potential at Franklin. willing to help.”
17 18Level 2 Level 3
Study Programme Study Programme
Our 2 year Programmes are made up of A levels and A Level Vocational
Choosing Our 3 Year Programme begins with your first year on a Level 2 Programme.
This is a great way to prepare for your dream career with an extra year to ensure
equivalent qualifications (BTECs and CTECs). We tailor each study programme to
best suit you as an individual. In some cases it is possible to study 4 courses.
the Study the best Level 3 outcomes after 3 years with us.
A Level 2 Programme consist of:
• You will design your programme by mixing and matching the most suitable
subjects and course types for you
Programme • One of our Level 2 Double Vocational Courses
• A Level courses are usually assessed by an exam at the end of two years
with some internal assessments to assess your progress throughout.
Some A Level courses will include coursework which also contributes
for you! Business
BTEC (Level 2)
Health & Social Care
Travel & Tourism
BTEC (Level 2)
Creative Computing
Creative media
CTEC (Level 2)
Public Services
•
towards your final grade
Vocational courses contain different forms of continuous assignment
assessments throughout the course, these may include some controlled
CTEC (Level 2) CTEC (Level 2) BTEC (Level 2) assessments to make up your final grade. Vocational courses are a great
Your Study Programme is designed individually with way to break up your topic studies
you to ensure you are able to progress on to your • GCSE English, Maths or, both depending on your needs
chosen next steps after Franklin. • Your Study Programme will also include Progress Coach support,
• A Higher Project Qualification (HPQ). By completing this you’ll gain the Independent Study, Enrichment and An Extended Project Qualification if
equivalent of half a GCSE. This is a chance to develop your interests in an you choose to complete one, more information on the EPQ can be found
area of your choice. Information on The Project Qualification can be found on page 8
on page 8.
Join us at one of our Open
• Your Study Programme will also include Progress Coach support,
Events to chat about the Independent Study and Enrichment.
Selecting your Level 3 courses
best courses for you.
Selecting your Level 2 courses Example 1 - 3 x Single option A Levels
Maths Physics Computer Science
A Level A Level A Level
Example 1
Business Example 2 - 3 x Single option mixed courses
English GCSE HPQ
BTEC Level 2 (double)
Fine Art Media Production Music
A Level CTEC Level 3 A Level
Example 2
Creative Media Example 3 - single and double course options
English GCSE Maths GCSE
CTEC Level 2 (double)
Criminology Applied Science
Diploma Level 3 BTEC Level 3 (Double)
Example 3
Health & Social Care Example 4 - triple course option
English GCSE Maths GCSE
CTEC Level 2 (double)
Health and Social Care
CTEC Level 3 (Triple)
Example 4
Travel & Tourism
English GCSE Maths GCSE HPQ
BTEC Level 2 (double)
19 20Entry Level 2
3 Year Study Programme
Level 3
Study Programme
Criteria for Entry Criteria Entry Criteria
Our Study 3 GCSEs or Vocational equivalents,
including a minimum of:
3 A Level Programme
Programmes • A Grade 3 in English Language
5 academic GCSEs, a minimum of 3 x
grade 5 and 2 x grade 4. These should
include English Language and Maths
• A Grade 2 in Maths
Based on the courses you select for your Study Level 3 Vocational Programme
Programme you will require slightly different
entry grades. Our 3 year programmes offer 1 year
initial support for students needing 5 GCSEs at grade 4. These should
Franklin staff are will help you choose the best to retake GCSE Maths, English or include English Language. GCSE
courses for you and advise you on the grades both and, gain other GCSE equivalent Maths is required at grade 3 or above.
you need.
courses in preparation for our Level 3
Programmes.
Course specific requirements
Course specific requirements can be found on our website.
can be found on our website.
21 22OPEN
EVENTS
We’d love to meet you!
Come to our open events to find out
everything about Franklin.
Visit our website and find us on social
media for up to date information.
www.franklin.ac.uk
Contact us via phone, email or
our social media channels
Follow Franklin:
Find out more
Call 01472 875 000
Email admissions@franklin.ac.uk
Our Open Event dates:
Thursday 7th Oct 2021
Thursday 11th Nov 2021
Saturday 4th Dec 2022
Saturday 15th Jan 2022
Saturday 5th March 2022
Thusdays - 5pm - 7.30pm
Saturdays - 9.30am - 12pm
23 24Create your perfect
how to apply Study Programme...
Applying to study a further education course at Franklin is quick and easy!
27 31 35
1 2 3 4 Business, Finance, Performing Art, Design
Economics and Arts & Music & Fashion
Travel & Tourism
Choose offer results
apply
After your Once you get 39 43 47
Design your tailor
interview you your GCSE
made Study Complete an Media and Film Health, Social Ancient History,
will be sent results it’s time
Programme application form & Child Care History, Law,
everything you to enrol you Government & Politics
by choosing on our website
need to help you on the most and Geography
subjects and or via Lincs2.
on your journey suitable Study
course types for You will then be
to becoming a Programme! Our
you! invited for an
Franklin student. expert team will
franklin.ac.uk interview.
help you every 51 55 59
step of the way! Psychology, computing & English &
Sociology & ESports Modern Foreign
Criminology Languages
For more information about how to apply, call us on 01472 875 000
or email Franklin at admissions@franklin.ac.uk 63 71
We are always happy to help! Science, Maths Sport &
and Engineering Public Services
25 26Business
BTEC (Level 2)
Level Programme Duration
2 Double 1 Year
This course is perfect for learners who want
to learn how to start their own business and
study how this relies on financial management,
marketing and industry planning. Our team
You will have the chance to take part in guru A significant
lectures from local business professionals,
of enthusiastic and experienced staff have workplace visits and trips to businesses proportion of
significant business experience between them such as Euro Disney, Coca Cola, Snapchat HQ,
and can offer support, experience and share Winter Wonderland, Cadbury World and the global business
your love of the business world. Bank of England.
leaders studied
Course Topics Assessment Business &
• Enterprise in the business world 80% Coursework Economics –
• Finance for business 20% Controlled Assessment
• Principles of marketing why not join
them!
Business Studying BTEC Business as just one of
your subject choices gives you a greater
Triple Course Topics
BTEC (Level 3) understanding of how businesses operate and
develops your knowledge of the key functions in
•
•
Exploring business
Developing a marketing campaign
Level Programme Duration Businesses. • Personal and business finance
Single, Double • Managing an event
3 or Triple 2 Years
Double Course Topics • International business
• Principles of management
• Exploring business • Business decision making
This course is perfect for learners who want to • Developing a marketing campaign
Business, Finance, Economics learn how business decisions are made and how
businesses such as ASOS and Apple respond
strategically to current issues such as online
•
•
•
Personal and business finance
Managing an event
International business
Studying BTEC Business as all three of your
subject choices will give you an opportunity to
become an expert in this field. You will also have
and Travel & Tourism retailing and globalisation. BTEC Business
will give you the skills to thrive in business in
whichever industry you may choose to work in,
• Principles of management
Studying BTEC Business as two of your subject
a chance to showcase and develop your skills in
a workplace environment, as all triple students
will be able to gain work experience as part of the
from fashion to finance. choices allows you to develop your business course.
knowledge even further. You will learn skills
Single Course Topics which can be used in managing your own Assessment
Follow Franklin:
business and people, not just on a national scale
• Exploring business but globally. A mixture of internal and external assessments
• Developing a marketing campaign
• Personal and business finance
27 28This course is perfect for learners who want to learn more about the world of business Financial studies
Business Studies and how it is constantly changing. It is an exciting practical subject looking at how global
LIBF (Level 3)
A Level businesses such as Google and Apple develop marketing strategies, manage finances
and people on a global scale. Business can open doors to a variety of different exciting
Level Programme Duration
Travel & Tourism Course Topics
industries such as finance, retail and logistics.
Level
3
Programme
Single
Duration
2 Years
3 Single 2 Years BTEC (Level 2) • Explore factors that impact on tourism
• Investigate popular travel destinations
Course Topics Level Programme Duration • Create marketing campaigns for travel
Just to name a few, Euro Disney, Coco This course is perfect for learners who want 2 Double 1 Year brands
• Marketing and people
• Managing business activity Cola, Snapchat HQ, Winter Wonderland to learn how to become a savvy saver and a
A variety of trips and visits will be offered
• Global business and Cadbury World. The fantastic responsible borrower. Learn about financial
during this course, just to touch on some you’ll
• Business decisions and strategy enrichment opportunities really give an products, such as credit cards, loans and This course is perfect for learners who are have the opportunity to visit the likes of Euro
amazing head-start into the world of mortgages. In addition, research how the preparing to pursue a career in the Travel and Disney, The Deep and Winter Wonderland.
You will have the chance to take business! Global Financial Crash of 2008 affected the Tourism Industry. The course work towards
part in guru lectures from business financial industry and its customers. upskilling and giving knowledge for you Assessment
professionals, go on workplace visits Assessment to work in airports, with airlines and tour
and, trips to attractions to look into the Course Topics operators, travel agencies, hotels or other A mixture of internal and external assessments
operations of a large businesses. 100% Examination accommodation, tourist information centres,
• Financial Capability for the Immediate tourist attractions, cruise line companies,
and Short term holiday centres, conference or event
• Financial Capability for the Medium and organisations.
Long term
• Financial Sustainability of the Individual
• Financial Sustainability of the Financial
Services System
economics Through your studies, you will develop an
A Level Course Topics
understanding of how to finance your future
and how to make the most of financial services
Travel & Tourism Course Topics
Level Programme Duration
• Introduction to markets and market failure
products in order to meet future needs and BTEC (Level 3) • World of Travel and Tourism
3 Single 2 Years aspirations and how to ensure sustainability.
• The UK economy Level Programme Duration • Principles of Marketing in Travel
• Business behaviour and the labour market and Tourism Global Destinations
• A global perspective
Assessment 3 Single 2 Years
• Managing the Customer Service
This course is perfect for learners who want Experience in Travel and Tourism
to study the dynamic and exciting world of 100% Examination
Whilst studying this course you will have the
Economics. During this course you will explore opportunity to take part in a fantastic range of This course is perfect for learners who want A variety of local visits are undertaken,
the economic effects of Brexit, analyse how sugar trips and enrichment. Just to name a few, you can to pursue a career as a travel rep, cabin crew to both attractions and businesses.
tax could impact obesity levels in the UK and how visit business professionals and organisations to or just have an absolute love for travelling. Recent visits have included: New York,
the UK economy could survive without China. If learn from the pros. Trips to fantastic places such We cover the tourism industry in the UK, Euro Disney, Alton Towers, The Deep,
you have an interest in current affairs like this, as, New York, Paris, the Bank of England along Europe and the rest of the world in places York Dungeons, Manchester Christmas
then you could be a future economist or business with entry into national competitions such as, such as London, New York, or Dubai whilst Market, Winter Wonderland, Cadbury
analyst. National Entrepreneur Week. understanding the importance of customer World and London.
service.
Assessment Assessment
100% Examination A mixture of internal and external
assessments
29 30Drama and
theatre studies Course Topics
A Level • Group devising
Level Programme Duration
• Solo and group performance
• Review of two live performances
3 Single 2 Years • Textual analysis of plays
Assessment
This course is perfect for learners who are
passionate about performance and love the 40% Devised Theatre
thrill of playing a character on the stage. Come 20% Directed Performance
and study Drama at Franklin and pursue a career 40% Written Examination
as an actor, director, or work behind the scenes;
there is a pathway waiting for you!
Performing arts This course is perfect for learners who want
to join an innovative and creative course by
Single Course Topics
BTEC (Level 3) studying Performing Arts and have fun while
learning! Act, sing and dance your way to
•
•
Understanding practitioners
Developing skills and techniques
Level Programme Duration professional theatres and West End shows for live performance
3 Single, Double 2 Years with this course. • Group performance workshop
• Musical theatre
Double Course Topics
• Performance in the community
Performing •
•
•
Variety performance
Individual performance commission
Final live performance
Arts & Music Assessment
A mixture of internal and external assessments
Follow Franklin:
31 32A continuously successful and vibrant music
department from which many students go
Music Course Topics
on to major conservatoires and universities.
A Level • Performance of instrument or vocal
• Composition
Level Programme Duration
• Anthology of Film, Pop, Jazz and New
3 Single 2 Years directions
You will also take part in music events and live
This course is perfect for learners who want to concerts.
explore the world of classical music, pop, jazz,
and world music. This course also focuses on Assessment
developing your technical skills for composing
music of your own. Many students on our A 30% Performing
Level Music course go on to some of the UK’s 30% Composing
top music conservatoires or degrees. 40% Examination
MUSIC
PERFORMANCE
RSL (Level 3) Course Topics
Level Programme Duration • Performance skills (instrument or vocal)
3 Single 2 Years • Composition and listening skills
• Studio session skills
This course is perfect for learners who want to Assessment
follow their passion for music and performance.
As part of the course you will develop your 100% internal assessments
performance skills and, theory and knowledge
of the music industry. You will have the
opportunity to visit live music events and
exhibitions.
33 34Fine art
Course Topics
A Level
• Workshops in drawing, painting,
Level Programme Duration sculpture, printmaking and new and
emerging media
3 Single 2 Years
• Studio based learning with supportive
and critical guidance
• Developing personal thematic projects
This course is perfect for learners who are
• Gallery visits, guest speakers, trips,
creative with a passion for exploring ideas
work on location and opportunities to
and imaginatively developing their own
showcase own work
visual projects. Studying Fine Art will extend
their skills, develop your understanding and
Assessment
confidence in taking an adventurous approach
to responding to historic and contemporary
Graphics
60% Coursework
art.
40% Examination A Level
Level Programme Duration
3 Single 2 Years
Textiles This course is perfect for learners who are
a creative thinker and image maker with a
A Level passion to communicate visually. Studying
Graphic Design will help equip you with the
Level Programme Duration skills and understanding to gain a future
3 Single 2 Years in areas such as illustration, advertising,
typography, package design and multimedia
design.
This course is perfect for learners who want Course Topics
to learn constructing, stitching, assembling, Course Topics
printing and designing. If you have a feel for • Skills workshops in such areas as stitch,
materials then Textiles is the course for you. print, pattern, garment construction, • Skills workshops in illustration,
Students who study Textiles become fashion 3d construction, needling felting, and typography, infographics, product design,
designers, fabric designers, fashion stylists fashion illustration branding and multimedia design
Art, Design and interior designers to name but a few
exciting creative careers.
• Explore personal thematic fashion and
textiles projects in a supportive studio
environment
•
•
Gain supportive tuition in our Mac Suite
and traditional print and design studio
Solve design problems through creative
& Fashion Could you be part
• Fashion shows, showcasing own work
in exhibitions, visits to exhibitions and
guest speakers
•
projects and respond to real life briefs
Engage with guest speakers, trips and
visits and opportunities to showcase own
work
of the £52bn UK Assessment
Follow Franklin: fashion industry? Assessment
60% Coursework
40% Examination 60% Coursework
40% Examination
35 36Photography Art, media
A Level Course Topics
& design
• Film Photography, camera skills,
Level
3
Programme
Single
Duration
2 Years
process and print film in a darkroom
and explore darkroom techniques
Foundation Dip
• Digital photography and skills in Level Programme Duration
Photoshop and postproduction
display
3-4 Single 1 Year
This course is perfect for learners who are
excited by the endless possibilities of how • Work on personal thematic projects
you can record the world in which you live and be inspired by photographers
with a camera. Studying A Level Photography • Engage with photoshoots on This course is perfect for learners who have
will help you to develop your personal location, trips, exhibitions and the ambition to achieve a place on one of the
creative vision through a technical and opportunities to showcase own most prestigious art and design courses in
experimental approach to photography. work the country. As part of the course you can
research what kind of creative future you
Assessment wish to pursue and learn how to operate as a
professional artist or designer.
60% Coursework
40% Examination Course Topics
• Exploratory Stage - creative skills
workshops and challenges, artist talks,
gallery visits, artwork made on location
• Pathways Stage - specialist project
briefs, critical reviews, portfolio support,
UCAS guidance, residential in Amsterdam
• Final Major Project - extended project
resulting in a public exhibition of work
Photography Course Topics Assessment
CTEC (Level 3) • Film Photography, camera skills, process 100% Portfolio
Level Programme Duration and print film in a darkroom and explore
darkroom techniques
3 Single 2 Years • Digital photography and skills in
Photoshop and postproduction display
• Work on a range of exciting live
This course is perfect for learners who want to professional briefs and develop your skills
study Photography and gain the skills needed to as a photographer
develop exciting personal photography projects. • Work and photograph in a studio
The course also includes studying the necessary environment whilst engaging with
foundations to succeed in a creative future in exhibitions and opportunities to showcase
higher education or industry. This course is suited your own work
for students who would prefer their assessments
to be coursework based. Assessment
100% Coursework
37 38Course Topics
creative media
• Print media production
CTEC (Level 2) • Photography for media products
• Film and TV
Level Programme Duration • Talk and music radio production
2 Double 1 Year
On this course you will develop a wide range
of practical media skills. Working both
individually and in groups you will explore a
This course is perfect for learners who want
range of magazines, films, radio shows and
to learn about all things media in creative and
digital photography.
exciting ways. You will cover a range of media
platforms such as film, magazines, photography
Assessment
and radio. If you want to be the next big social
media phenomenon or an Oscar-winning
A mixture of internal and external
director, then this is the course for you.
assessments
Double Course Topics
media production
• You will study all the single option modules The UK’s PR
CTEC (Level 3) • TV and short film production
industry is worth
• Social media and globalisation
Level
3
Programme
Single, Double
Duration
2 Years
•
•
Radio production
Music video production
£15bn.
As a vocational media student, you will take part
This course is perfect for learners who want to in planning, researching and the production of
learn how to create a short film and get behind different types of media. The course will enable
the camera. You will also study the advantages you to build a portfolio of work from a range of
of advertising through social media and print and media disciplines. These range from creating
understand sound recording and design. Study video products, audio recording, advertising,
this creative and practical course and build your graphic design and screen writing. Skills based
Media & Film portfolio as you go.
Single Course Topics
assignments will also be set on practical
activities in the industry, which cover a variety of
media disciplines.
• Media products and audiences Assessment
Follow Franklin: • Preproduction and planning
• Create a media product A mixture of internal and external assessments
• Pitching a media product
39 40Film studies
A Level
Level Programme Duration
3 Single 2 Years
This course is perfect for learners who want to
study a highly creative and thought-provoking
subject. During this course you will study
mainstream American films from the past
and the present, as well as a range of other
releases.
Course Topics
• Study Hollywood (1930-1990)
• American film since 2005
• British film since 1995
• Global film/silent cinema
• Experimental film (1960-2000)
• Making short film or screen play
Assessment
70% Examination
30% Coursework
In excess of
90,000 journalists
are employed in
the UK.
41 42Health &
Social Care
Course Topics
CTEC (Level 2)
• Communication, such as verbal, An exciting part of this course is to
Level Programme Duration non-verbal and special methods; participate in work placements in different
2 Double 1 Year British Sign Language, Makaton and settings. This course will provide you with
Braille the opportunity to develop your self-
• How we support and maintain confidence and academic study skills which
This course is perfect for learners who are everyone’s individual rights for those in will support you with further progression,
spending an extra year with us. It is a fantastic health, social and early years settings such as L3 health and social care.
opportunity to develop your knowledge and • The structure and function of the body
understand the Health and Social Care sector • Employability skills needed to work in a Assessment
whilst gaining some important skills for health and social care setting
the industry along side retaking one or two 100% Coursework
GCSE qualifications. This course is fantastic
preparation for our level 3 Health and Social
Care course.
Child care
Children’s Play Learning & Development Course Topics
BTEC (Level 3) •
•
Communication and language
Different approaches to play and learning
• A range of theories and teaching methods
Level Programme Duration
related to child development
3 Triple 2 Years • Reflective Practice – underpinning
knowledge to practical situations
• Safeguarding and welfare of children
During this course you will spend three days in
College learning with our fantastic Child Care By the end of the course you will have an Early
Health, Social staff and resources. The other two days of the
week you will spend on placement in an Early
Years Educator status that is recognised by
employers and universities which provides you a
licence to practise.
& Child Care
Years Setting. This is a great way to learn and
apply theory to practise.
Assessment
In 2020 all students on our 30% Examination
Follow Franklin: Children’s Play, Learning and 70% Coursework
Development course achieved For the completion of this course you are
3 Distinction*, gaining them required to complete an Enhanced DBS check.
3 A Levels and all progressed
43 on to university. 44Health & Double Course Topics
Social care • Safeguarding vulnerable individuals and
recognising types and signs of abuse
CTEC (Level 3) • To plan, prepare and deliver creative
activities
Level Programme Duration • To understand a range of long-term
3 Single, Double
2 Years physiological conditions
or Triple • Supporting people with mental health
conditions
This course is perfect for learners who This course will give you an in-depth perception
want to develop their knowledge, skills and of Health and Social Care and provide you with a
understanding required by professionals range of transferable skills. You will also get the
in Health and Social Care services. You will opportunity to complete a work placement to
learn how employees conduct themselves to enhance your skills and subject knowledge.
benefit patients and service users as well as
researching a wide range of exciting topics. Triple Course Info
Single Course Topics • Promoting positive behaviour and
demonstrating strategies to prevent
• The importance of building positive escalation of unwanted behaviour whilst
relationships maintaining the person-centred approach
• How to promote a person-centred • Promoting health and wellbeing
approach • Research methods which will develop your
• Equality, diversity and rights skills of applying evidenced based research
• The importance of health, safety and to current health and social care topics
security in settings
• Public health strategies and the This course will allow you to develop a range
importance of key practitioners and of academic and practical skills required to
organisations become a health and social care practitioner.
• The importance of infection control and You will also complete at least one work
its application experience placement to enhance your skills
• Anatomy and physiology and knowledge, therefore allowing you to apply
theory to practise.
On this course you will develop a range of skills
relating to the Health and Social Care sector. Assessment
You will also get the opportunity to complete
a work placement to enhance your skills and Single: 40% Coursework, 60% Examination
subject knowledge. Double: 50% Coursework, 50% Examination
Triple: 60% Coursework, 40% Examination
45 46Government
& politics Course topics
A Level • British Politics
• Global politics: globalisation, UN, NATO,
Level Programme Duration IMF, Human Rights and the environment
History 3 Single 2 Years • Ideologies of Anarchism, Conservatism,
Liberalism and Socialism
A Level This course is perfect for learners who want
• Focus is on the relevance of Government
and Politics
Level Programme Duration to study topics such as Brexit and analyse
3 Single 2 Years democracy and how it works. Government and Throughout the year Guest Speakers, debate
Politics explores a variety of political questions and visits are integral to the course.
and topics and provides the answers through
This course is perfect for learners who want the study of the UK and USA political systems. Assessment
to study the importance of civil rights and
democracy for the working class, as well as 100% Examination
the impact of dictatorships and their tyranny If you’re interested in society,
on ordinary people. The course also offers politics and debating topical
many opportunities to research and discuss issues then combine your
other historical topics like this further.
study of History or Politics
Course Topics with A Level English Literature
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• Communist states - Russia 1917 - 1991
• China 1949 - 1976
• Protest, agitation and reform - Britain
1780 - 1928
• The reasons for the abolishment of the ancient history
slave trade in Britain
A Level
Assessment
Level Programme Duration
20% Coursework 3 Single 2 Years
80% Examination
Ancient History, History, Law, This course is perfect for learners who have a
passion for all things ancient. By studying this
Assessment
Government & Politics and course you will gain a thorough understanding
of the period, important analytical and
debating skills, and have an opportunity to
100% Examination
Geography visit either Rome or Athens!
Course Topics
Franklin Sixth Form College is
the only provider in the area
to offer Ancient History.
Follow Franklin: • The politics and society of Athens
• The collapse of the Late Republic in
Rome
• The Persian and Peloponnesian Wars
• The Julio-Claudian Emperors
47 48Law
A Level Fantastic enrichment activities which enhance
You will also consider how morals your learning and offer exciting opportunities.
Level Programme Duration and public policy impact upon the
3 Single 2 Years development of our laws. Lively debates,
mock trials and case studies will enhance
your knowledge. This course provides an
This course is perfect for learners who have excellent foundation for studying Law at
a passion for debating and solving complex degree level.
criminal and law issues. Join us to explore
how law regulates all aspects of life – rightly Assessment
or wrongly!
100% Examination
Course Topics
• Criminal law
•
•
Tort law
Contract law
Geography
A Level
Level Programme Duration
3 Single 2 Years
Applied law
BTEC (Level 3) This course is perfect for learners who want
to experience the world and want to know
Level Programme Duration about how and why things happen. During
3 Single 2 Years As part of your studies you will experience this course you will mix physical and human
Law in a vocational context and have the geography to understand what makes things
opportunity to analyse and apply how laws happen across the UK and the world.
This course is perfect for learners who want are made. Project based learning will help
to experience law in a practical setting. you to strengthen your knowledge of the Course Topics
During the course you will study how law and apply it to current issues.
to advise a client and act in the role of a • Tectonic plates and coasts
legal advisor when completing engaging Assessment • Globalisation and regeneration
coursework projects and controlled exams. • Water and Carbon cycles
40% Coursework 60% Controlled • Superpowers, migration and Identify
Course Topics Assessment
There is also an independent investigation in
• Civil disputes the second year.
• Criminal Law
• Tort Law Assessment
20% Coursework
80% Examination
49 50Applied
psychology
BTEC (Level 3)
Course Topics
Level Programme Duration
3 Single 2 Years • Psychological approaches and
applications
• Conducting psychological research
This course is perfect for learners who want to • Health Psychology
explore different aspects of psychology. You will • Criminal and Forensic Psychology
learn how psychological theory and research is
used and applied in everyday situations such as Assessment
gender, consumer behaviour and dealing with
aggression. Applied psychology can lead to a 50% Examination
career in occupational health, child psychology, 50% Coursework
education, forensic and criminal psychology,
counselling, police and medicine.
Psychology Course Topics
A Level • How different psychologists explain
behaviour
Level Programme Duration • How memory functions and how the social
3 Single 2 Years environment impacts behaviour
• Why some individuals experience
depression, phobias and OCD and how this
This course is perfect for learners who want to is treated
explore the dynamic nature of human behaviour • The different areas of the brain and how
such as why we queue in an orderly fashion, how they are responsible for behaviour
• How and why some individuals develop
Psychology, Sociology,
we remember our phone numbers, if behaviour
is a product of nature or nurture, and why some anorexia or obesity
people turn to crime.
Over the two years of study, you will learn
& Criminology In excess of 30
how research methods such as experiments
and observations play an important role in
psychology as a science and you will develop your
Follow Franklin:
students every critical thinking, communication, mathematical,
analytical and evaluative skills.
year progress on Assessment
to Psychology
100% Examination
Degrees
51 52This course is perfect for learners who want to study why individuals commit crimes and
criminology how criminal behaviour can be explained by the role we have in society. Our Criminology
Diploma (Level 3) course explores this and much more!
Level Programme Duration
Course Topics Assessment
3 Single 2 Years
• Changing awareness of crime 50% Controlled Assessment
• Criminological theories 50% Examination
• Crime scene to courtroom
• Crime and Punishment
65% of our students The use of real-life cases will be covered such
achieved High as Stephen Lawrence, The Wests, OJ Simpson
and many more.
Grades (A*/A/B)
Sociology
A Level
Level Programme Duration
3 Single 2 Years
This course is perfect for learners who Course Topics Assessment
want to examine how society influences
behaviour and enables you to consider • Reasons people commit crime and 100% Examination
serious issues in modern society. society’s reaction
This includes discrimination, crime, • How different groups, such as men
educational success and failure, and and women, are represented in
whether the media causes violence. the media
• Reasons for differences in
educational achievement
If you’re interested in • Experiences of discrimination by
society, how language different social groups
works and why we make • The views of sociologists on
the choices we do then popular culture
combine your study of • The research methods sociologists
Sociology with A level use to study society
English Language.
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