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A Level Course Guide 2022/2023 HELLO A LEVELS
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Thank you for considering Boston College: SIXTH for current students, and the general
THE LEARNER EXPERIENCE
your progression route after GCSEs. No matter where you’ve Studying A Levels at Boston College
public too. Our Careers, Education,
studied before, know that the College prides itself on Information, Advice and Guidance
is more than just attending lessons.
(CEIAG) trained advisers are APPLYING FOR UNIVERSITY
offering a highly academic education in a positive Over the two years of study, you
available by appointment. Call our
can expect to get involved in a wide During tutorials in your second
and diverse environment where learners are encouraged variety of extra-curricular activities,
information line on 01205 313218
to make an appointment. year of study, you will be given the
to thrive. previous educational visits include opportunity to apply for university
As the Government has reformed A Levels to ensure a more rigorous academic foundation Warner Bros. Studios, The Imperial The Matrix Quality Standard through the UCAS process.
for learners, the SIXTH has evolved to reflect this. Our staff are trained teachers with at War Museum North, The Old Bailey, recognises the high quality careers Our tutors have many years’ of
least a Bachelor’s degree, with many having higher degrees such as Masters in Arts and Westminster and University Open advice provided by the College’s experience in helping learners get
Science. Several also work as examiners for their subjects, giving them a real insight into Days. Being a student at Boston Careers Team. through the application process and
what’s needed for you to do well in your exams. We are increasing the emphasis on exam College also gives you the chance to progress onto Higher Education.
skills in lessons; not only are we giving extra time for mock exams, each learner will have to get involved in the Debate Club,
an extra session a week with their subject specialist tutor to concentrate on how to Film Club, Sports Clubs, National We pay particular attention to
apply their learning in an assessment setting. Maths Challenge and Enterprise helping with personal statements, a
We are very proud that so many of our learners have progressed to university. Over the Projects. key aspect of the application.
past five academic years this has included Russell Group Universities: The University of As part of preparing learners for
Edinburgh, Durham University, University of Nottingham, University of Warwick, Queen Higher Education and employment
Mary University of London, University of Sheffield, University of Birmingham and The we run an Enterprise Project which
University of Manchester. helps develop team work and
When our learners are asked about the things that make Boston College: SIXTH different presentation skills.
to school they discuss the individual attention they receive, the dedication of the staff
and how the independent learning skills they acquire prepare them for Higher Education.
The introduction of the Duke of Edinburgh Award and Extended Project further enhances
the learner experience.
It’s a very rewarding job to watch learners grow in confidence over their time at
Boston College. I hope to be able to share that journey with you.
Rachel Hunn
Curriculum Leader - Access to Higher Education, A Levels and EFL
02 03
Biology Business
BIOLOGY
BUSINESS
The principles of Biology underpin your very existence. A Level Biology Without a strong business sector, most people would not have a job!
takes you on a journey from the genetic code locked away within your cells, Understanding how business works, and the role it has in shaping our society
and the chemical reactions that keep you alive, to the behaviours of entire will help to equip you with the skills you need for the future.
species and ecosystems.
Which career/vocational Year Two (A Level): Paper Two: Which career/vocational will take two 90-minute papers, both Paper One:
During your second year, you will This paper covers the second four of which draw on material from all This paper has four compulsory
areas can this subject areas can this subject
study content covering Paper Two, units covered in Year Two (A Level), of the units you have studied with a sections, with multiple-choice and
lead to? including a further six mandatory Energy Transfers in and between
lead to? mixture of shorter knowledge-based short-answer questions and two
Coupled with other appropriate practical investigations, Organisms, Organisms Respond to Whether you would like to study questions and longer case-study type essays.
A Levels, an A Level in Biology can chromatography, dehydrogenase Changes in their Internal and Business, Finance or Management questions where you will apply theory
lead to a vast range of careers, at university, move directly to Paper Two:
activity, rate of respiration in single External Environments, Genetics, in real business situations.
including but not limited to, employment or even start your own This paper has three compulsory
celled organism cultures, choice Populations, Evolution and
biomedical science, nursing and business, A Level Business provides Year Two (A Level): data response questions each of
chambers/mazes, glucose calibration Ecosystems and The Control of
midwifery, paramedic science, an excellent foundation. During your second year, your focus which are made up of three or four
curves and species distribution. Gene Expression.
physiotherapy, public health, ecology, will shift to business strategy and individual questions. One of these
Paper Three: You will learn skills such as how modern businesses interact with data-response questions will have
pharmaceutical science, optometry, Assessments This paper will cover all eight units, analysing complex situations and wider society, including issues such mainly numerical or graphical data.
clinical psychology and sport science.
Paper One: including an essay question. recommending practical solutions as the competitive environment,
which are transferable across a broad Paper Three:
This paper covers the first four units globalisation, emerging technologies
Course content covered in Year One (AS Level), range of subjects and careers. This paper consists of a case study
and the challenges of economic
Year One (AS Level): Whatever you choose to do in the and approximately six compulsory
Biological Molecules, Cells, change.
In your first year, you will study future, you will find the units you questions.
Organisms Exchange Substances with
content covering Paper One, study on this course will help.
their Environment and Genetic Assessments Your lecturer
including six mandatory practical
investigations; enzyme rate of
Information, Variation and
Relationships between Organisms.
APPLY Course content
You will take three, two-hour long
Andrew Cocks has an MSc, a BSc
reaction, root tip squash, water
potential/producing a dilution series,
NOW AT… Year One (AS Level):
papers and draw on materials studied
across all the units over both years.
(Hons), a PGCE and over 25 years of
www.boston.ac.uk In your first year, you will focus on industry experience in banking.
cell membrane permeability,
decision making in business. You
dissection and aseptic technique and
antimicrobial effectiveness.
Course Duration Location Course Duration Location
A Level in Biology 2 Years Boston A Level in Business 2 Years Boston
04 05
English Language English Literature
ENGLISH LANGUAGE
ENGLISH LITERATURE
The English language is all around us - in adverts, newspapers, subtitles A Level English Literature is for those who enjoy reading and who wish to
and web pages. This course will explore the English language from explore a wider range of texts and literary genres. There is also the opportunity
different perspectives. for you to make your own choice of texts for coursework in the second year.
Which career/vocational Year Two (A Level): Paper Two: Which career/vocational Assessments
During your second year, you will This paper has two questions, an
areas can this subject
study how children learn language academic essay and an opinion
areas can this subject AS Exams: “The lecturers are
lead to? and the theories that explain article. These focus on varieties of
lead to? AQA English Literature B, 7716
amazing - they get
An A Level in English Language can language development. You will English. The A Level paper expands An A Level in English Literature Paper One:
lead to a wide range of careers as it also study the history of the to include international varieties of can lead to a wide range of careers Aspects of Comedy; to know you and
gives you a good grounding in English language, looking at how English and ethnicity and such as, journalism, creative Paper 1B – Drama understand you more
grammar and writing for specific it has developed from Anglo-Saxon language use. writing, publishing, teaching and Paper Two:
audiences. This subject can lead to (early English) to modern English. broadcasting. Aspects of Comedy; Paper 2B –
as an individual.”
careers in journalism, teaching, law, Your study of language variation will Coursework (non-exam assessment): Prose and Poetry Summer Andrews
and the media. expand to cover international varieties During your second year (A Level), Course content A Level Exams:
of English and how ethnicity affects you will produce a piece of original Year One (AS Level): AQA English Literature B, 7717
Course content language use. writing and conduct a language In your first year, you will study four Paper One:
Year One (AS Level): investigation in an area that texts – two plays, a novel and poetry, Aspects of Comedy; Paper 1B
In your first year, you will cover Assessments interests you. under the title, Aspects of Comedy.
linguistic frameworks (grammar,
lexis, phonology, graphology) and how
Paper One: You will undertake two exams in May.
Paper Two:
Elements of Crime Writing; Paper 2A APPLY
to use them in text analysis. You will
This paper focuses on text analysis.
The A Level paper will also include a
Year Two (A Level):
During your second year, you will revise
Paper Three/Coursework: NOW AT…
also study how we use language to NEA (non-exam assessment). www.boston.ac.uk
question on child language three of the AS texts and study novels
create different identities and how Two essays - one on a prose text and
development. and poetry in the crime writing genre.
language varies according to one on poetry, examined in relation to
You will also learn to analyse unseen the AQA Critical Anthology.
region, gender, social group
extracts from crime writing.
and occupation.
Course Duration Location Course Duration Location
A Level in English Language 2 Years Boston A Level in English Literature 2 Years Boston
06 07
Film Studies History
FILM STUDIES
HISTORY
Film Studies is about deepening your understanding of film as a visual medium, As a History Student, you have to build up a picture format as Paper One, you will have
one hour 30 minutes to complete the
art form and cultural production. This course explores the language of film, from the available evidence, argue your case well paper and it is worth 50% of your
film industries and movements from around the world and allows you to and use evidence to draw conclusions and make total AS mark.
develop your own creative ideas. judgements. A Level
Paper One:
Challenge and Transformation in
Britain, 1851-1964. This paper is
Which career/vocational Year Two (A Level): Paper Two:
Which career/vocational Year Two (A Level):
During your second year, you will revise This paper covers Varieties of Film. split in to three questions (Section
areas can this subject areas can this subject During your second year, you will
A – one compulsory question linked to
the first year films and study new You will look at different types of film, continue to study the second part of
lead to? topics: mainstream American film such as documentaries and films lead to? sources (30 marks), Section B – two
the topics: The World Wars and their
An A Level in Film Studies can lead to since 2005, focussing on Inception from around the world. Written The skills you will learn on the A Level essay questions from choice of three
legacies: Britain, 1914-1964 and
a wide range of careers such as (Christopher Nolan, 2010), a global examination: 2 hours 30 minutes History course are highly desirable in (25 marks each)). You will have two
The Cold War, 1945-1991: From
film director, film producer, editor, film from Brazil, City of God (Lund (35% of qualification). many different careers. As a History hours and 30 minutes to complete the
Détente to the End of the Cold War,
location manager, researcher, and and Meirelles, 2002), documentary Student you are not just limited to paper and it is worth 40% of your total
Coursework (non-exam assessment): c1963-1991.
cinematographer. film, including Amy (Asif Kapadia, history related jobs; many careers A Level mark.
The production element of the course
2015), silent film, including Sunrise require skills from studying history,
changes over the two years. In the first Assessments Paper Two:
Course content (FW Murnau, 1927) and experimental such as: law, business, finance, The Cold War, 1945-1991. This paper
year you will produce a screenplay AS Level
Year One (AS Level): film, including Pulp Fiction (Quentin tourism, politics, journalism is the same format as Paper One, you
extract, storyboard and reflective Paper One:
In your first year, you will study Tarantino, 1994). and research. will have two hours and 30 minutes
evaluation. In year two you will Challenge and Transformation in
Hollywood 1930 – 1990, comparing produce a short film script, storyboard to complete the paper and it is worth
Casablanca (Michael Curtiz, 1942) Assessments Course content Britain, 1851-1964 (Part One – 1851-
and reflective evaluation. 40% of your total A Level mark.
with Blade Runner (Ridley Scott, 1914). This paper is split in to two
Paper One: Year One (AS Level):
questions (Section A – one compulsory Coursework (non-exam assessment):
1982), a contemporary American This paper covers American and British In your first year, you will study two
question linked to sources (25 marks), You will produce a 3500-4500 word
independent film, Winter’s Bone film. You will examine films from topics; Challenge and Transformation
Section B – one essay question from essay to answer a question on the
(Debra Granik, 2010), British film, American and British film history, in Britain, 1851-1964 and The Cold
choice of two (25 marks)). You will topic; The Witch Hunts in Sixteenth
comparing Trainspotting (Danny Boyle,
1996) and This is England (Shane
comparing old and new movies.
Written examination: 2 hours 30 APPLY War, 1945-1991. You will also cover
the first part of; Victorian and
have one hour and 30 minutes to
complete the paper and it is worth
and Seventeenth Century Europe.
This is a non-examined assessment,
Meadows, 2006) and one non-English
language European film, Pan’s
minutes (35% of qualification).
NOW AT… Edwardian Britain, c1851-1914 and
To the Brink of Nuclear War:
50% of your total AS mark. to be completed by those progressing
www.boston.ac.uk onto A Level only. The essay is worth
Labyrinth (Guillermo Del Toro, 2006). International relations, c1945-1963. Paper Two:
20% of your total A Level mark.
The Cold War, 1945-1991 (Part One –
1945-1963). This paper is the same
Course Duration Location Course Duration Location
A Level in Film Studies 2 Years Boston A Level in History 2 Years Boston
08 09
Law Maths
LAW
MATHS
A robust legal system is the foundation of a fair society. If you feel strongly The A Level in Maths is designed for those who wish to extend the maths they
about concepts like justice and equality, then this course could be very learnt at school and continue to progress on to higher education at University
rewarding for you. or at Boston College.
Which career/vocational Contract law will cover the key Which career/vocational Year Two (A Level):
areas can this subject elements of any contract as well “The learning style at areas can this subject During your second year, you will “I’ve had the
as remedies available for breach of study Pure Maths 1 and 2 (proof,
lead to? contract. Human rights will cover rules college is more lead to? algebra and functions, coordinate opportunity to make
You might see yourself as a barrister, A variety of subjects make use of
a solicitor, a legal executive or a legal
and theories of human rights laws independent than maths, so if you are thinking of
geometry, sequences and series, friends with
as well as human rights in an trigonometry, differentiation,
secretary. Whichever aspect of law you international setting. at school, which is a studying any of the following subjects integration, exponentials and international learners
are interested in, A Level Law gives further, maths is great qualification
you a strong foundation in the subject.
great stepping-stone to have alongside. A Level Maths can
logarithms, numerical methods, from all around the
Assessments vectors), Statistics (statistical
You will undertake three written papers
for university.” support biology, chemistry, business sampling, data presentation and globe.”
Course content in total each accounting for 33.3% of
studies, economics, computing, interpretation, probability, statistical
Maciej Rosik physics and psychology in particular. Maciej Rosik
Year One (AS Level): your final mark. distributions, statistical hypothesis
In your first year, you will take two testing) and Mechanics (quantities and
written papers - The Legal System and Paper One: Course content units in mechanics, kinematics, forces
Criminal Law, and Law Making and The Nature of Law and the English Year One (AS Level): and Newton’s Laws and moments).
the Law of Tort. These will be assessed Legal System and Criminal Law In your first year, you will study Pure
again in Year Two with a third paper on
Contract Law.
Paper Two:
The Nature of Law and the English
Maths 1 (algebraic methods,
coordinate geometry, trigonometry,
Assessments APPLY
NOW AT…
AS Level
Legal System and Tort Law binomial expansion, differentiation, Consists of two papers – one paper for
Year Two (A Level):
integration, vectors, exponential and 100 marks on Pure Maths and one www.boston.ac.uk
During your second year, you will Paper Three: logarithms), Statistics (data, paper for 60 marks on Statistics and
recover the topics learnt in the AS Contract Law or Human Rights Law correlation, probability, statistical Mechanics.
year and develop your understanding
distribution and hypothesis testing)
further through exploration of either A Level
and Mechanics (kinematics, constant
contract law or human rights. Consists of three papers for 100 marks
and variable acceleration, forces
and motions). each on Pure Maths 1, Pure Maths 2
and Statistics and Mechanics.
Course Duration Location Course Duration Location
A Level in Law 2 Years Boston A Level in Maths 2 Years Boston
10 11Media Studies Psychology
MEDIA STUDIES
PSYCHOLOGY
The media plays an increasingly important role in our lives, shaping our A Level Psychology aims to give you a broad understanding as to why we think
identities, political views and lifestyles. Media Studies explores the role and behave in the way we do. Today, psychology is seen as a science and you
the media has in our lives and how different media products are designed will be undertaking a scientific study of the brain and behaviour.
and consumed.
Which career/vocational Year Two (A Level): Paper Two:
Which career/vocational invaluable in psychology where Assessments
areas can this subject During your second year, you will This paper covers Media Forms and evidence is paramount if a theory is
revisit the topics from Year One with Products. The paper has three
areas can this subject AS Level
lead to? to be taken seriously.
new theories and texts. This will sections: Section A - TV in the Global lead to? You will sit two 90 minutes exams.
An A Level in Media Studies can include theories such as Age, Section B – Magazines: Psychology A Level and further degree Year One (AS Level): A Level
lead to a wide range of careers such as postmodernism, feminist theories, Mainstream and Alternative Media and study can lead to careers including: In your first year, you will study You will sit three, 2 hour exams.
journalism, media buying, media theories of gender performativity, Section C – Media in the Digital Age. psychologist, advertising agent, case cognitive psychology (memory),
planner, researcher, public relations postcolonial theory, fandom and end Written Examination: two hours 30 manager, child care worker, developmental psychology (early
officer, social media manager, TV of audience theories. minutes. 35% of qualification. laboratory assistant, market social development), social influence,
producer and web content manager.
Coursework (non-exam assessment):
researcher, psychiatric technician, approaches in psychology, research
methods and psychopathology
Psychology learners
Assessments You will produce coursework
probation and parole officer, teaching,
have the opportunity
Course content Paper One: and report writer. (abnormality).
consisting of an individual cross-media
Year One (AS Level): This paper covers Media Products, production based on two media forms Year Two (A Level): to visit our animal
In your first year, you will study Media Industries and Audiences. The paper in response to a choice of briefs. In the Course content During your second year, you will study
studies unit to conquer
Language and Representation and has two sections: Section A - Analysing past this has included designing media You will learn to demonstrate the biopsychology, schizophrenia, research
Media Forms and Products. Media Media Language and Representation, materials in both print and online ability to analyse and evaluate methods, relationships, issues and their phobias using the
forms studied include advertising and
marketing, newspapers, music video,
Section B - Understanding Media forms. 30% of qualification. psychological theories and findings debates, approaches in psychology,
and you can choose your own topic
therapies they have
Industries and Audiences. Written and how to apply this knowledge.
film marketing, video games, TV crime examination: two hours 15 minutes. between addiction, aggression or learned.
drama, magazines and online media. The course involves you acquiring forensic psychology.
35% of qualification.
knowledge and understanding of
psychological theories. This will be
achieved by group discussions/debates,
practical experiments, and written
work. You will learn the ‘language’ of
‘how science works’, which is
Course Duration Location Course Duration Location
A Level in Psychology 2 Years Boston
12 A Level in Media Studies 2 Years Boston 13Sociology
SOCIOLOGY
SOCIOLOGY
Sociology is a subject which lends itself to healthy debate and discussion
and you are encouraged to use your own life experiences as a starting point to
understand our own society and the effects of others upon us.
Which career/vocational understanding and insight into predominantly essay-based papers.
contemporary issues. Each paper involves you presenting
areas can this subject
and assessing a range of sociology
lead to? The subject content has been arranged
theories.
Sociology A Level and further degree so that you must study a core of theory
study can lead to a career in police and methods plus a selection of AS Level
and probation services, local and substantive topics. You will sit two 90 minutes exams.
central government, social and market Year One (AS Level): A Level
research, charitable, counselling In your first year, you will study You will sit three, 2 hour exams
and voluntary organisations, families and households – education which will cover both first and second
public relations, journalism and and sociological methods. year content.
communications, media and
Year Two (A Level):
marketing, law and the criminal Your lecturer:
During your second year, you will study
justice system, teaching and
media, crime and deviance and theory Geraldine Brazil is an AQA examiner
Students at Boston
education.
and methods. for psychology and sociology and has
been recognised by the Association of
Course content
Assessments Colleges for A Level subject excellence
You will study topics such as families
and households, education and
This is an intensive course and you
must recognise that a lot of reading
in both subjects.
College have achieved
a 100% pass rate
sociological methods, mass media
and essay writing needs to be done at
and crime and deviance. The course
home in preparation for two
involves you actively participating in
the learning process to gain
for six consecutive
years.
Course Duration Location
A Level in Sociology 2 Years Boston
14 15TIMETABLE ENTRY Criteria
All learners require five GCSE grades 9-5 to
AS Level subject choice grid study A Levels with the following additional
grades needed for specific subjects:
AS Level Columns A B C D
Business:
Sciences Maths Biology Grade 6 in GCSE Maths
Humanities Film Studies English Literature English Language Media Studies Biology:
Grade 6 in GCSE Maths or Science, and English Literature
Social Sciences History Sociology Psychology or Language
Business and Law Business Law
Psychology:
Learners are required to select three subjects from different columns. There is an opportunity to Grade 6 in GCSE English Literature or Language, and Maths
retake GCSE English Language or GCSE Maths (if applicable).
Maths:
Grade 6 in GCSE Maths
Draft Timetable
Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday
Law, History, Sociology, English Literature
and English Language:
9.00 - 10.30 A B D D GCSE/IGCSE Grade 6 in GCSE English Language, English Literature or a
Humanities subject.
10.45 - 12.15 B A C A GCSE/IGCSE
We may consider accepting learners with different grade profiles
1.15 -2.45 C B B (MaD)* D (MaD)* GCSE/IGCSE e.g. international qualifications on a case-by-case basis.
3.00 - 4.30 D C C (MaD)* A (MaD)* GCSE/IGCSE
*Making a Difference - Academic Development
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EVENTS
Careers
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After your application has been received and processed, you will have the chance to Careers Advisers for
or attend our virtual open events
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Contact our information line opportunity to see our facilities,
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