GCSE Full-time Programme

Course Overview

Type of Course and Awarding Body

GCSE

Level

Level Two

What's it all about?

This course is an intense one year, full-time programme comprising of GCSEs and tutorial support. You will study five GCSEs from the following subjects; maths, English, science, psychology, a language, social science, history and geography. These options cover the English Baccalaureate requirements.

The programme will give you a broad range of qualifications, good foundations for further academic study and an opportunity to update previous qualifications and improve your grades.

Progression

You can progress onto a variety of level 3 courses at the College, such as A levels or a BTEC qualification.

Entry Requirements

All applications will be considered on an individual basis. In all cases, numeracy and literacy assessments will be undertaken as part of the application process.

If you have sat GCSEs in English and maths in the last two years, you will be expected to have gained a grade D in order to achieve a grade C or above on this course.

Duration

One year

Are there any exams?

You will be required to attend all your classes in order to receive the ncessary tuition. In addition to your specialist (GCSE) subjects, you will be taught valuable study skills which will make it easier for you to study successfully. The support you receive through your tutorial programme will also be aimed at improving your chances of success as well as improving your self confidence and inter-personal skills. Assessment is via a mixture of in-class activities, practical work, portfolio, coursework and exams.

Course Content

What does the course involve?

Academic development - develop and improve own learning, research skills and ICT skills.
English - language skills, fiction, non-fiction, Shakespeare and prose.
Maths - basic arithmetic, graphs, geometry, alegbra, trigonometry and statistics.
Science - biology, chemistry and physics.

You can choose at least one of the following:

sociology - study of human behaviour in society today.
psychology - understanding and investigating the mind and behaviour.

Course Facts

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Start Date:

September

Course Type:

Full-time

Location:

Kings Road Centre

Material Fees:

Please contact info@cityplym.ac.uk or phone reception on 01752 305300 for details

Level:

No level information available

Course Code:

GCFT

Certain "part-time" courses may become "full-time" courses if additional courses are taken.

If you are aged 16-18, due to Government funding, tuition fees may not be applicable for your course (Please note: this does not apply to foundation degrees or access to higher education courses, and other courses not eligible for public funding).

Please note that fees quoted apply to courses starting in the academic year 2011 / 12 (August 2011 - July 2012). There may be a slight increase in fees for courses starting 2012 / 13.