St Wilfrid's Sixth Form

Courses
St Wilfrid's offers a wide range of different courses leading to higher education, employment of training. We offer a total of twenty eight courses, two of which are compulsory to Year 12, and one which is compulsory to Year 13. For more information on the courses simply click on the course below which your interested in and you will be taken straight to it. Each course requires you to have a minimum of five G.C.S.E's Grade A*-C, however if you do not meet these requirements then you may still be able to get onto the 'On From 16' Course, for more information on 'On From 16' please click here. Some students will be offered the opportunity of taking an undergraduate level module through the Open University YASS scheme, for more information on the Open University YASS scheme, please click here.
Art Business Studies Biology Chemistry Drama English Language English Literature	French Film Studies General Studies Geography History ICT (Applied) ICT	Law Maths Media Studies Music Music Tech Philosophy Photography	P.E Product Design Physics Psychology Sociology Travel and Tourism Religious Education
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Art

Art is the way that we, as individuals, make our mark on the world by sharing our thoughts and ideas, by conveying them through the object on which we imprint on by the use of various creative techniques, be it colour or style. Art is simply the freedom of a individuals mind, as it is allowed to explore and challenge the ideas of our society today, and this is what we encourage at St Wilfrid's.

During the first year (Year 12) you will learn Unit 1, which is ‘Art and Design Coursework', and Unit 2, which is a ‘Externally Set Assignment'. During the second year (Year 13) you will learn Unit 3, which is ’Art and Design Coursework’, and Unit 4, which is about a ‘Externally Set Assignment’.

The entry requirements for this course are five G.C.S.E with grades 'C' or above, with at least a 'C' grade in Art.

For more information on the course please click here

Business Studies
Success comes to those who earn it, and what better example than the world of business, as people can start out on a few pounds and create a small business and return millions in profit. At St Wilfrid's we are a school that is specialised with business so you can learn about the competitive and dangerous world of business in depth and come out of the course with a heightened understanding of how business really works. During the first year of the course (Year 12), you will learn about marketing, accounting and finance, people in organisations, and operations management. In the second year of the course (Year 13), you will learn about business objectives and strategy, external influences, business analysis, and change. So by the end of the two year course, students will have a extensive knowledge about the different ways businesses work. The entry requirements for this course are five G.C.S.E with grades 'C' or above. For more information the course please click here

Business Studies

Success comes to those who earn it, and what better example than the world of business, as people can start out on a few pounds and create a small business and return millions in profit. At St Wilfrid's we are a school that is specialised with business so you can learn about the competitive and dangerous world of business in depth and come out of the course with a heightened understanding of how business really works.

During the first year of the course (Year 12), you will learn about marketing, accounting and finance, people in organisations, and operations management. In the second year of the course (Year 13), you will learn about business objectives and strategy, external influences, business analysis, and change. So by the end of the two year course, students will have a extensive knowledge about the different ways businesses work.

The entry requirements for this course are five G.C.S.E with grades 'C' or above.

For more information the course please click here

	Biology
	The whole planet is teeming with life, from the smallest single celled organisms, to the largest complex multi-cellular beings, it is amazing how we were all once connected with each other, but also how we vary from one another, with all of these similarities and differences being found within the blueprint of life found in all species, DNA. Now if you find that amazing then this course is perfect for you. The course consists of four units, two of which are taught in Year 12 (Unit 1 & 2), and the other two units (Unit 4 & 5) in Year 13. Unit 1 is all about 'Biology & Disease', Unit 2 being about the 'Variety of Living Organisms', Unit 4 is about 'Populations and Environments', and Unit 5 is about 'Control in Cells and Organisms'. So students who take this course are indulged in the revels of the natural world and the organisms which inhabit it, and are encouraged to mature and lengthen their knowledge of the biological world. The entry requirements for this course are five G.C.S.E with grades 'C' or above, with at least a 'C' in Science. For more information on the course please click here

Biology

The whole planet is teeming with life, from the smallest single celled organisms, to the largest complex multi-cellular beings, it is amazing how we were all once connected with each other, but also how we vary from one another, with all of these similarities and differences being found within the blueprint of life found in all species, DNA. Now if you find that amazing then this course is perfect for you. The course consists of four units, two of which are taught in Year 12 (Unit 1 & 2), and the other two units (Unit 4 & 5) in Year 13.

Unit 1 is all about 'Biology & Disease', Unit 2 being about the 'Variety of Living Organisms', Unit 4 is about 'Populations and Environments', and Unit 5 is about 'Control in Cells and Organisms'. So students who take this course are indulged in the revels of the natural world and the organisms which inhabit it, and are encouraged to mature and lengthen their knowledge of the biological world.

The entry requirements for this course are five G.C.S.E with grades 'C' or above, with at least a 'C' in Science.

For more information on the course please click here

Chemistry
The elements. The entire universe is made of of these building blocks, from the trees outside, to the stars in the night sky. How do these elements make up these magnificent structures, or in fact how do they react with each other? Chemistry is the study and pursuit to find out how elements react and combine to give us the things in life we all take for granted. During the first year (Year 12) you will learn Unit 1, which is all about the Foundations of Chemistry, and Unit 2, which is all about Chemistry in Action. During the second year (Year 13) you will learn Unit 4, which is all about Kinetics, Equilibria and Organic Chemistry, and Unit 5, which is all about Energetics, Redox and Inorganic Chemistry. Therefore at the end of the course students have a vast understanding in how Chemistry has allowed us to widen our understanding in the world in which we live in, and how everything is made from the building blocks of every piece of matter, and even what makes up these building blocks. The entry requirements for this course are five G.C.S.E with grades 'C' or above, with at least a 'C' in Science. For more information on the course please click here

Chemistry

The elements. The entire universe is made of of these building blocks, from the trees outside, to the stars in the night sky. How do these elements make up these magnificent structures, or in fact how do they react with each other? Chemistry is the study and pursuit to find out how elements react and combine to give us the things in life we all take for granted.

During the first year (Year 12) you will learn Unit 1, which is all about the Foundations of Chemistry, and Unit 2, which is all about Chemistry in Action. During the second year (Year 13) you will learn Unit 4, which is all about Kinetics, Equilibria and Organic Chemistry, and Unit 5, which is all about Energetics, Redox and Inorganic Chemistry. Therefore at the end of the course students have a vast understanding in how Chemistry has allowed us to widen our understanding in the world in which we live in, and how everything is made from the building blocks of every piece of matter, and even what makes up these building blocks.

The entry requirements for this course are five G.C.S.E with grades 'C' or above, with at least a 'C' in Science.

For more information on the course please click here

	Drama (Theatre Studies)
	Drama has been part of our society for thousands of years, since the days of the ancient Greeks, where plays depicted the two classical genres, comedy and tragedy. Of course today drama takes a more wider view, covering more genres such as horror, psychological, period. During the first year (Year 12) you will learn Unit 1, which is all about the Exploration of Drama and Theatre, and Unit 2, which is all about Theatre text in Performance. During the second year (Year 13) you will learn Unit 3, which is all about The exploration of Dramatic Performance, and Unit 4, which is about Theatre Text in Context. So by the end of course, students will have a wide knowledge and skill set in both writing, and preforming in Drama. The entry requirements for this course are five G.C.S.E with grades 'C' or above. For more information on the course please click here

Drama (Theatre Studies)

Drama has been part of our society for thousands of years, since the days of the ancient Greeks, where plays depicted the two classical genres, comedy and tragedy. Of course today drama takes a more wider view, covering more genres such as horror, psychological, period.

During the first year (Year 12) you will learn Unit 1, which is all about the Exploration of Drama and Theatre, and Unit 2, which is all about Theatre text in Performance. During the second year (Year 13) you will learn Unit 3, which is all about The exploration of Dramatic Performance, and Unit 4, which is about Theatre Text in Context. So by the end of course, students will have a wide knowledge and skill set in both writing, and preforming in Drama.

The entry requirements for this course are five G.C.S.E with grades 'C' or above.

For more information on the course please click here

English Language
Language, it is the way we have communicated with each other for over 100,000 years. With language, we can convey our thoughts and feelings to each other with ease, both verbally and scripted. Our language, English, is both the culmination of a mix of Anglo-Frisian and old Saxon, and the evolution of different terms or phrases, which have evolved into words we use today, so our language is what we have made of it, it has been shaped and moulded with our societies hands throughout hundreds of years. During the first year (Year 12) you will learn Unit 1, which is all about 'Seeing through Language', and Unit 2, which is all about 'Representation and Language'. During the second year (Year 13) you will learn Unit 3, which is all about 'Language Explorations', and Unit 4, which is about 'Language Investigations and Interventions'. By the end of the course, students will have a greater knowledge about our language, and how it has evolved over the past centuries. The entry requirements for this course are five G.C.S.E with grades 'C' or above. For more information on the course please click here

English Language

Language, it is the way we have communicated with each other for over 100,000 years. With language, we can convey our thoughts and feelings to each other with ease, both verbally and scripted. Our language, English, is both the culmination of a mix of Anglo-Frisian and old Saxon, and the evolution of different terms or phrases, which have evolved into words we use today, so our language is what we have made of it, it has been shaped and moulded with our societies hands throughout hundreds of years.

During the first year (Year 12) you will learn Unit 1, which is all about 'Seeing through Language', and Unit 2, which is all about 'Representation and Language'. During the second year (Year 13) you will learn Unit 3, which is all about 'Language Explorations', and Unit 4, which is about 'Language Investigations and Interventions'. By the end of the course, students will have a greater knowledge about our language, and how it has evolved over the past centuries.

The entry requirements for this course are five G.C.S.E with grades 'C' or above.

For more information on the course please click here

	English Literature
	English literature has a rich and wonderous past, present, and future. From the great works of the bard himself, to the writings of the ground breaking H.G. Wells, literature in the right hands, can captive and enchant the minds and imaginations of so many people. But how do they do it? How do authors and writers attract readers and pull them into the wonderments and excitements of their own stories? Well if you want to know, then this course is perfect for you. During the first year (Year 12) you will learn Unit 1, which is all about ‘Texts in Context', and Unit 2, which is all about ‘Creative Study'. During the second year (Year 13) you will learn Unit 3, which is all about ’Reading for Meaning’, and Unit 4, which is about ‘Extended Essay and Shakespeare Study’. The entry requirements for this course are five G.C.S.E with grades 'C' or above. For more information on the course please click here

English Literature

English literature has a rich and wonderous past, present, and future. From the great works of the bard himself, to the writings of the ground breaking H.G. Wells, literature in the right hands, can captive and enchant the minds and imaginations of so many people. But how do they do it? How do authors and writers attract readers and pull them into the wonderments and excitements of their own stories? Well if you want to know, then this course is perfect for you.

During the first year (Year 12) you will learn Unit 1, which is all about ‘Texts in Context', and Unit 2, which is all about ‘Creative Study'. During the second year (Year 13) you will learn Unit 3, which is all about ’Reading for Meaning’, and Unit 4, which is about ‘Extended Essay and Shakespeare Study’.

The entry requirements for this course are five G.C.S.E with grades 'C' or above.

For more information on the course please click here

Film Studies

Film has been a huge part of our society for over a hundred years, from the first black & white silent films, to the latest films which employ the use of HD and 3D to bring a whole new dimension and experience to the world of film. Films can be viewed as works of art, as the writer and director share their ideas as a visual representation to audiences across the world, therefore sharing and expressing their views, or ideas, on the matter or topics raised within the film. So if your thinking about becoming a Director, Writer, or maybe you just want to learn more about films then this course is for you.

During the first year (Year 12) you will learn Unit 1, which is all about ‘Exploring Film Form', and Unit 2, which is all about ‘British and American Film'. During the second year (Year 13) you will learn Unit 3, which is all about ’Film Research and Creative Projects’, and Unit 4, which is about ‘The Varieties of Film Experience: Issues and Debates’.

The entry requirements for this course are five G.C.S.E with grades 'C' or above.

For more information on the course please click here

	French
	'Dieu Et Mon Droit' Recognise that phrase? It is the motto for the monarch, and it appears below the coat of arms of the UK, and it means 'God and my right', and you guessed it, it's in French. French is the third most spoken language in the EU, so it is a great language to learn if you are thinking about going into work abroad within the EU, as you will be able to communicate with more people, and it shows that you have a widened skill set as people who can speak two languages are highly valued in the world of business. During the first year (Year 12) you will learn Unit 1, which is all about ‘Listening, Reading and Writing', and Unit 2, which is all about ‘The Spoken Exam'. During the second year (Year 13) you will learn Unit 3, which is all about 'Listening, Reading, and Writing’, and Unit 4, which is about ‘The Spoken Exam’. The entry requirements for this course are five G.C.S.E with grades 'C' or above, with at least a grade C in French For more information on the course please click here

French

'Dieu Et Mon Droit' Recognise that phrase? It is the motto for the monarch, and it appears below the coat of arms of the UK, and it means 'God and my right', and you guessed it, it's in French. French is the third most spoken language in the EU, so it is a great language to learn if you are thinking about going into work abroad within the EU, as you will be able to communicate with more people, and it shows that you have a widened skill set as people who can speak two languages are highly valued in the world of business.

During the first year (Year 12) you will learn Unit 1, which is all about ‘Listening, Reading and Writing', and Unit 2, which is all about ‘The Spoken Exam'. During the second year (Year 13) you will learn Unit 3, which is all about 'Listening, Reading, and Writing’, and Unit 4, which is about ‘The Spoken Exam’.

The entry requirements for this course are five G.C.S.E with grades 'C' or above, with at least a grade C in French

For more information on the course please click here

General Studies¹
The world around us is filled with affairs, from local disputes and debates, to world changing events, General Studies helps keep you informed with the current and developing issues from around the world, by looking through current news articles and events. During the first year (Year 12) you will learn Unit 1, which is all about ‘Conflict’, and Unit 2, which is all about ‘Space’. During the second year (Year 13) you will learn Unit 3, which is all about ‘Power’, and Unit 4, which is about ‘Change’ So at the end of the course, students will have a wide and extensive knowledge of the world around them. The entry requirements for this course are five G.C.S.E with grades 'C' or above. For more information on the course please click here

General Studies¹

The world around us is filled with affairs, from local disputes and debates, to world changing events, General Studies helps keep you informed with the current and developing issues from around the world, by looking through current news articles and events.

During the first year (Year 12) you will learn Unit 1, which is all about ‘Conflict’, and Unit 2, which is all about ‘Space’. During the second year (Year 13) you will learn Unit 3, which is all about ‘Power’, and Unit 4, which is about ‘Change’ So at the end of the course, students will have a wide and extensive knowledge of the world around them.

The entry requirements for this course are five G.C.S.E with grades 'C' or above.

For more information on the course please click here

	Geography
	The diameter of the Earth is 12,756.2KM. It has seven continents. It has 195 Countries. And Geography explains how all of these facts came to be, from the movement of tectonic plates within the Earth’s Crust, to super volcanoes moulding and shaping new islands, and separating others. During the first year (Year 12) you will learn Unit 1, which is all about ‘Global Challenges', and Unit 2, which is all about ‘Geographical Investigations'. During the second year (Year 13) you will learn Unit 3, which is all about the ’Contested Planet’, and Unit 4, which is about ‘Geographical Research’. The entry requirements for this course are five G.C.S.E with grades 'C' or above. For more information on the course please click here

Geography

The diameter of the Earth is 12,756.2KM. It has seven continents. It has 195 Countries. And Geography explains how all of these facts came to be, from the movement of tectonic plates within the Earth’s Crust, to super volcanoes moulding and shaping new islands, and separating others.

During the first year (Year 12) you will learn Unit 1, which is all about ‘Global Challenges', and Unit 2, which is all about ‘Geographical Investigations'. During the second year (Year 13) you will learn Unit 3, which is all about the ’Contested Planet’, and Unit 4, which is about ‘Geographical Research’.

The entry requirements for this course are five G.C.S.E with grades 'C' or above.

For more information on the course please click here

History
History is all around us, you're part of it right now! Well you were. As long as it is the past we consider it history. History teaches us who we were, and how we came to be, from treaties and friendships, to wars and deceit, the people in our past have shaped and moulded what we are today, so if you want to learn about the story of the past then history is just for you. During the first year (Year 12) you will learn four units, of which two are mandatory and are chosen by the head of department for History. During the second year (Year 13) you will do a coursework unit with two 2,000-word pieces, one focusing on Interpretations and the other focusing on Investigations, along with one unit which is chosen by the Head of History. To find out more about the units within the course, click here The entry requirements for this course are five G.C.S.E with grades 'C' or above. For more information on the course please click here

History

History is all around us, you're part of it right now! Well you were. As long as it is the past we consider it history. History teaches us who we were, and how we came to be, from treaties and friendships, to wars and deceit, the people in our past have shaped and moulded what we are today, so if you want to learn about the story of the past then history is just for you.

During the first year (Year 12) you will learn four units, of which two are mandatory and are chosen by the head of department for History. During the second year (Year 13) you will do a coursework unit with two 2,000-word pieces, one focusing on Interpretations and the other focusing on Investigations, along with one unit which is chosen by the Head of History. To find out more about the units within the course, click here

The entry requirements for this course are five G.C.S.E with grades 'C' or above.

For more information on the course please click here

	ICT (Applied)
	The world of ICT is vast and complex, but Applied ICT will help you widen and understand the skill sets behind ICT, so you can develop your ICT skills, while applying that knowledge to real life situations, such as business scenarios and models. During the first year (Year 12) you will learn Unit 1, which is all about ‘The Information Age', Unit 2, which is all about ‘The Digital Economy', and Unit 3, which is about 'The Knowledge Worker'. During the second year (Year 13) you will learn Unit 7, which is all about ’Using Database Software’, Unit 8, which is about ‘Managing I.C.T Projects’, and one unit chosen from the list of available options. For more information on the units click here The entry requirements for this course are five G.C.S.E with grades 'C' or above. For more information on the course please click here

ICT (Applied)

The world of ICT is vast and complex, but Applied ICT will help you widen and understand the skill sets behind ICT, so you can develop your ICT skills, while applying that knowledge to real life situations, such as business scenarios and models.

During the first year (Year 12) you will learn Unit 1, which is all about ‘The Information Age', Unit 2, which is all about ‘The Digital Economy', and Unit 3, which is about 'The Knowledge Worker'. During the second year (Year 13) you will learn Unit 7, which is all about ’Using Database Software’, Unit 8, which is about ‘Managing I.C.T Projects’, and one unit chosen from the list of available options. For more information on the units click here

The entry requirements for this course are five G.C.S.E with grades 'C' or above.

For more information on the course please click here

ICT
Technology is rapidly increasing in our world today, from the use of NFC chips on our phones to pay for bills, to A.I systems being used to study the potentials and limits of the technological world. ICT helps lay the foundations and provides a in look into the world of technology and how most systems and applications work, by teaching the basic fundamentals of technology. During the first year (Year 12) you will learn G062, which is all a ‘Structured task', set by the exam board, and G061, which is a written exam‘. During the second year (Year 13) you will learn G064, which is all about 'Creating and managing a computerised solution for a company', and G063, which is a written exam. The entry requirements for this course are five G.C.S.E with grades 'C' or above. For more information on the course please click here

ICT

Technology is rapidly increasing in our world today, from the use of NFC chips on our phones to pay for bills, to A.I systems being used to study the potentials and limits of the technological world. ICT helps lay the foundations and provides a in look into the world of technology and how most systems and applications work, by teaching the basic fundamentals of technology.

During the first year (Year 12) you will learn G062, which is all a ‘Structured task', set by the exam board, and G061, which is a written exam‘. During the second year (Year 13) you will learn G064, which is all about 'Creating and managing a computerised solution for a company', and G063, which is a written exam.

The entry requirements for this course are five G.C.S.E with grades 'C' or above.

For more information on the course please click here

	Law³
	Justice is what keeps us in line with the law, with a consequence equalling a action. The law was put in place to protect the rights of us from other people, and it sets a line between what is right, and what is wrong, and it has a history spanning back over 5000 years, it is a interesting list of rules, which we do not seem to know much about, so if you're keen on learning more then maybe this is the course for you During the first year (Year 12) you will learn Unit 1, which is all about 'Understanding Legal Values, Structure, and Processes', and Unit 2, which is all about ‘Understanding Legal Reasoning, Personnel and Method'. During the second year (Year 13) you will learn Unit 3, which is all about ’Understanding Substantive Law: Freedom, the State and the Individual’, and Unit 4, which is about ‘Understanding Law in Context: Freedom, the State and the Individual’. The entry requirements for this course are five G.C.S.E with grades 'C' or above. For more information on the course please click here

Law³

Justice is what keeps us in line with the law, with a consequence equalling a action. The law was put in place to protect the rights of us from other people, and it sets a line between what is right, and what is wrong, and it has a history spanning back over 5000 years, it is a interesting list of rules, which we do not seem to know much about, so if you're keen on learning more then maybe this is the course for you

During the first year (Year 12) you will learn Unit 1, which is all about 'Understanding Legal Values, Structure, and Processes', and Unit 2, which is all about ‘Understanding Legal Reasoning, Personnel and Method'. During the second year (Year 13) you will learn Unit 3, which is all about ’Understanding Substantive Law: Freedom, the State and the Individual’, and Unit 4, which is about ‘Understanding Law in Context: Freedom, the State and the Individual’.

The entry requirements for this course are five G.C.S.E with grades 'C' or above.

For more information on the course please click here

Maths
Maths is knowledge, that is a very true statement, as everything around you can be interpreted in numbers, from the dimensions of the monitor you're looking at, to the velocity you type, its all numbers, and mathematical rules can be applied to these sets of numbers, providing knowledge. During the first year (Year 12) you will learn C1, (Core Maths 1), C2 (Core Maths 2), and S1 (Statistics 1). During the second year (Year 13) you will learn C3 (Core Maths 3), C4 (Core Maths 4), and M1 (Mechanics 1). So by the end of the course, students will have a extensive knowledge about mathematical functions and formulas, and how to apply them and use them The entry requirements for this course are five G.C.S.E with grades 'C' or above, and at least a grade 'B' in Maths. For more information on the course please click here

Maths

Maths is knowledge, that is a very true statement, as everything around you can be interpreted in numbers, from the dimensions of the monitor you're looking at, to the velocity you type, its all numbers, and mathematical rules can be applied to these sets of numbers, providing knowledge.

During the first year (Year 12) you will learn C1, (Core Maths 1), C2 (Core Maths 2), and S1 (Statistics 1). During the second year (Year 13) you will learn C3 (Core Maths 3), C4 (Core Maths 4), and M1 (Mechanics 1). So by the end of the course, students will have a extensive knowledge about mathematical functions and formulas, and how to apply them and use them

The entry requirements for this course are five G.C.S.E with grades 'C' or above, and at least a grade 'B' in Maths.

For more information on the course please click here

	Media Studies
	The Media is large part of our culture today, as we all view one form of media at least once a day, media can be the Radio, the T.V, Newspapers, the Web, and so on. So why not be a part of it and try to create your own little piece of Media, be it a article or a website, this course will help guide you and develop the skills needed to produce a successful piece of Media. During the first year (Year 12) you will learn Unit 1, which is all about 'Investigating Media', and Unit 2, which is all about ‘Creating Media'. During the second year (Year 13) you will learn Unit 3, which is all about ’Critical Perspectives’, and Unit 4, which is about ‘Research and Production’. The entry requirements for this course are five G.C.S.E with grades 'C' or above. For more information on the course please click here

Media Studies

The Media is large part of our culture today, as we all view one form of media at least once a day, media can be the Radio, the T.V, Newspapers, the Web, and so on. So why not be a part of it and try to create your own little piece of Media, be it a article or a website, this course will help guide you and develop the skills needed to produce a successful piece of Media.

During the first year (Year 12) you will learn Unit 1, which is all about 'Investigating Media', and Unit 2, which is all about ‘Creating Media'. During the second year (Year 13) you will learn Unit 3, which is all about ’Critical Perspectives’, and Unit 4, which is about ‘Research and Production’.

The entry requirements for this course are five G.C.S.E with grades 'C' or above.

For more information on the course please click here

Music
Music has a rich history in St Wilfrid's, from being the school which Robert Smith from 'The Cure' was taught, and also three members of 'The Feeling', St Wilfrid's is the perfect place to grow and encourage the musical talent and potential that you have. We also have a dedicated recording studio, and a production studio, housing a vast amount of musical equipment. During the first year (Year 12) you will learn Unit 1, which is all about ‘Performing', Unit 2, which is all about ‘Composing', and Unit 3, which is all about 'Listening and Appraising' . During the second year (Year 13) you will learn Unit 4, which is all about ‘Performing', Unit 5, which is all about ‘Composing', and Unit 6, which is all about 'Listening and Appraising'. The entry requirements for this course are five G.C.S.E with grades 'C' or above. For more information on the course please click here

Music

Music has a rich history in St Wilfrid's, from being the school which Robert Smith from 'The Cure' was taught, and also three members of 'The Feeling', St Wilfrid's is the perfect place to grow and encourage the musical talent and potential that you have. We also have a dedicated recording studio, and a production studio, housing a vast amount of musical equipment.

During the first year (Year 12) you will learn Unit 1, which is all about ‘Performing', Unit 2, which is all about ‘Composing', and Unit 3, which is all about 'Listening and Appraising' . During the second year (Year 13) you will learn Unit 4, which is all about ‘Performing', Unit 5, which is all about ‘Composing', and Unit 6, which is all about 'Listening and Appraising'.

The entry requirements for this course are five G.C.S.E with grades 'C' or above.

For more information on the course please click here

	Music Tech
	Music Technology involves much practical work and encourages the cultivation of a wide range of skills. Students will have the opportunity to sequence MIDI and audio, record live instruments, produce CDs and compose using music technology. They will also build an understanding of the technical processes and principles that underpin effective use of music technology, and comment on it in writing. During the first year (Year 12) you will learn Unit 1, which is all about ‘Music Tech Portfolio 1', and Unit 2, which is all about ‘Listening and Analyising'. During the second year (Year 13) you will learn Unit 3, which is all about ’Music Tech Portfolio 2' , and Unit 4, which is about ‘Anaylising and producing’. The entry requirements for this course are five G.C.S.E with grades 'C' or above. For more information on the course please click here

Music Tech

Music Technology involves much practical work and encourages the cultivation of a wide range of skills. Students will have the opportunity to sequence MIDI and audio, record live instruments, produce CDs and compose using music technology. They will also build an understanding of the technical processes and principles that underpin effective use of music technology, and comment on it in writing.

During the first year (Year 12) you will learn Unit 1, which is all about ‘Music Tech Portfolio 1', and Unit 2, which is all about ‘Listening and Analyising'. During the second year (Year 13) you will learn Unit 3, which is all about ’Music Tech Portfolio 2' , and Unit 4, which is about ‘Anaylising and producing’.

The entry requirements for this course are five G.C.S.E with grades 'C' or above.

For more information on the course please click here

Philosophy
Why? That's the basis of many philosophical questions, Why are we here? Why did we come to being? Why is this right? Why is this wrong? These questions which we can only theorise and discuss, is the way we try can comprehend them, as we may never know the answer. But if you keep thinking about these questions, or maybe you want to ask and debate some of your own, then maybe this course is just right for you. During both years (Year 12 & 13), students will have the opportunities to study four topics chosen from a overall list of ten topics, and base their coursework and classwork upon the chosen topics. To view the list of the different topics available, please click here The entry requirements for this course are five G.C.S.E with grades 'C' or above. For more information on the course please click here

Philosophy

Why? That's the basis of many philosophical questions, Why are we here? Why did we come to being? Why is this right? Why is this wrong? These questions which we can only theorise and discuss, is the way we try can comprehend them, as we may never know the answer. But if you keep thinking about these questions, or maybe you want to ask and debate some of your own, then maybe this course is just right for you.

During both years (Year 12 & 13), students will have the opportunities to study four topics chosen from a overall list of ten topics, and base their coursework and classwork upon the chosen topics. To view the list of the different topics available, please click here

The entry requirements for this course are five G.C.S.E with grades 'C' or above.

For more information on the course please click here

	Photography
	They say a picture has a thousand words captured within it, with a window of time forever being kept and preserved, a picture can communicate to us in ways which we cannot explain. The art of photography has grown across the world over the past hundred years, with the evolution of the camera, but it still takes skill to make a photo stand out from all the rest, and that is what photography is for. During the first year (Year 12) you will complete Unit 1, which is a ‘Coursework Unit', and Unit 2, which is a ‘Externally Set Assignment'. During the second year (Year 13) you will complete Unit 3, which is a ‘Coursework Unit', and Unit 4, which is a ‘Externally Set Assignment'. The entry requirements for this course are five G.C.S.E with grades 'C' or above. For more information on the course please click here

Photography

They say a picture has a thousand words captured within it, with a window of time forever being kept and preserved, a picture can communicate to us in ways which we cannot explain. The art of photography has grown across the world over the past hundred years, with the evolution of the camera, but it still takes skill to make a photo stand out from all the rest, and that is what photography is for.

During the first year (Year 12) you will complete Unit 1, which is a ‘Coursework Unit', and Unit 2, which is a ‘Externally Set Assignment'. During the second year (Year 13) you will complete Unit 3, which is a ‘Coursework Unit', and Unit 4, which is a ‘Externally Set Assignment'.

The entry requirements for this course are five G.C.S.E with grades 'C' or above.

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P.E
P.E is a highly demanding subject, as it requires you to be physically active as well as mentally active. P.E tests your knowledge and understanding of sporting activities and gives you a greater knowledge of the human autonomy and how it works in accordance with exercise and continuous use. So if you think your both skilled both physically and mentally, or perhaps just interested in the course, then P.E may be the right thing for you. During the first year (Year 12) you will learn Unit 1, which is all about ‘An introduction to Physical Education', and Unit 2, which is all about ‘Acquiring, developing and evaluating practical skills in Physical Education'. During the second year (Year 13) you will learn Unit 3, which is all about ’Principles and concepts across different areas of Physical Education’, and Unit 4, which is about ‘The improvement of effective performance and the critical evaluation of practical activities in Physical Education’. The entry requirements for this course are five G.C.S.E with grades 'C' or above. For more information on the course please click here

P.E

P.E is a highly demanding subject, as it requires you to be physically active as well as mentally active. P.E tests your knowledge and understanding of sporting activities and gives you a greater knowledge of the human autonomy and how it works in accordance with exercise and continuous use. So if you think your both skilled both physically and mentally, or perhaps just interested in the course, then P.E may be the right thing for you.

During the first year (Year 12) you will learn Unit 1, which is all about ‘An introduction to Physical Education', and Unit 2, which is all about ‘Acquiring, developing and evaluating practical skills in Physical Education'. During the second year (Year 13) you will learn Unit 3, which is all about ’Principles and concepts across different areas of Physical Education’, and Unit 4, which is about ‘The improvement of effective performance and the critical evaluation of practical activities in Physical Education’.

The entry requirements for this course are five G.C.S.E with grades 'C' or above.

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	Product Design
	Innovation. This is the ultimate key on which a successful product is built on, as no other product in the world will be like it. Product Design helps you understand the initial thought process of a product, and teaches you how to generate ideas that you find interesting but at the same time innovative. Product Design also teaches you about how different products have employed different materials and ideas, to give them their unique selling point. So if you want to take on the world of design, and create your own little piece of innovation, Product Design is right for you, During the first year (Year 12) you will do F522, which is all about ‘Product Study', and 'F521', which is a written paper about ‘Design and Innovation'. During the second year (Year 13) you will learn Unit 3, which is all about ’’, and Unit 4, which is about ‘’. The entry requirements for this course are five G.C.S.E with grades 'C' or above. For more information on the course please click here

Product Design

Innovation. This is the ultimate key on which a successful product is built on, as no other product in the world will be like it. Product Design helps you understand the initial thought process of a product, and teaches you how to generate ideas that you find interesting but at the same time innovative. Product Design also teaches you about how different products have employed different materials and ideas, to give them their unique selling point. So if you want to take on the world of design, and create your own little piece of innovation, Product Design is right for you,

During the first year (Year 12) you will do F522, which is all about ‘Product Study', and 'F521', which is a written paper about ‘Design and Innovation'. During the second year (Year 13) you will learn Unit 3, which is all about ’’, and Unit 4, which is about ‘’.

The entry requirements for this course are five G.C.S.E with grades 'C' or above.

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Physics
The whole universe is made up of matter, from you and I, to the stars that burn brightly in the sky, we are all particles, atoms, sub particles, and physics is the understanding in how these different pieces of matter fit within our universe. Physics is one of the golden three sciences,and has been part of our understanding of the universe since the 16th Century. It is a highly demanding subject, but it is very intriguing subject, so if your interested in learning about the science of how the universe is what it is, then this course is perfect for you. During the first year (Year 12) you will learn Unit 1, which is all about ‘Mechanics', and Unit 2, which is all about ‘Electrons, Waves, and Photons'. During the second year (Year 13) you will learn Unit 3, which is all about ’The Newtonian World’, and Unit 4, which is about ‘Fields, Particles, and Frontiers of Physics’. The entry requirements for this course are five G.C.S.E with grades 'C' or above. For more information on the course please click here

Physics

The whole universe is made up of matter, from you and I, to the stars that burn brightly in the sky, we are all particles, atoms, sub particles, and physics is the understanding in how these different pieces of matter fit within our universe. Physics is one of the golden three sciences,and has been part of our understanding of the universe since the 16th Century. It is a highly demanding subject, but it is very intriguing subject, so if your interested in learning about the science of how the universe is what it is, then this course is perfect for you.

During the first year (Year 12) you will learn Unit 1, which is all about ‘Mechanics', and Unit 2, which is all about ‘Electrons, Waves, and Photons'. During the second year (Year 13) you will learn Unit 3, which is all about ’The Newtonian World’, and Unit 4, which is about ‘Fields, Particles, and Frontiers of Physics’.

The entry requirements for this course are five G.C.S.E with grades 'C' or above.

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	Psychology
	The human mind is a wonderous and a perplexing thing, with our thoughts and minds locked deep within the brain, is it possible to find out the nature of our thoughts and needs and try to comprehend and understand them, well that is what Psychology is all about. During the first year (Year 12) you will learn Unit 1, which is all about Introducing Psychology‘', and Unit 2, which is all about ‘Social Psychology, Cognitive Psychology and Individual Differences'. During the second year (Year 13) you will learn Unit 3, which is all about ’Child Development and Applied Options’, and Unit 4, which is about ‘Approaches, Debates and Methods in Psychology’. The entry requirements for this course are five G.C.S.E with grades 'C' or above. For more information on the course please click here

Psychology

The human mind is a wonderous and a perplexing thing, with our thoughts and minds locked deep within the brain, is it possible to find out the nature of our thoughts and needs and try to comprehend and understand them, well that is what Psychology is all about.

During the first year (Year 12) you will learn Unit 1, which is all about Introducing Psychology‘', and Unit 2, which is all about ‘Social Psychology, Cognitive Psychology and Individual Differences'. During the second year (Year 13) you will learn Unit 3, which is all about ’Child Development and Applied Options’, and Unit 4, which is about ‘Approaches, Debates and Methods in Psychology’.

The entry requirements for this course are five G.C.S.E with grades 'C' or above.

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Sociology³
Sociology is the basic study of Social societies, so you will learn all about the different aspects of our society today, and see how different social groups are formed within our society, due to different beliefs, ages, trends, and so on. During the first year (Year 12) you will learn Unit 1, which is all about ‘Culture and Identity; Families and Households; Wealth, Poverty and Welfare', and Unit 2, which is all about ‘Education with Research Methods; Health with Research Methods'. During the second year (Year 13) you will learn Unit 3, which is all about ’Education with Research Methods; Health with Research Methods’, and Unit 4, which is about ‘Crime and Deviance with Theory and Methods; Stratification and Differentiation with Theory and Methods’. The entry requirements for this course are five G.C.S.E with grades 'C' or above. For more information on the course please click here

Sociology³

Sociology is the basic study of Social societies, so you will learn all about the different aspects of our society today, and see how different social groups are formed within our society, due to different beliefs, ages, trends, and so on.

During the first year (Year 12) you will learn Unit 1, which is all about ‘Culture and Identity; Families and Households; Wealth, Poverty and Welfare', and Unit 2, which is all about ‘Education with Research Methods; Health with Research Methods'. During the second year (Year 13) you will learn Unit 3, which is all about ’Education with Research Methods; Health with Research Methods’, and Unit 4, which is about ‘Crime and Deviance with Theory and Methods; Stratification and Differentiation with Theory and Methods’.

The entry requirements for this course are five G.C.S.E with grades 'C' or above.

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	Travel & Tourism
	With Tourism growing each year, and bringing in billions in income for the UK alone, it is one of the most important business factors within our country. so if you're thinking about building up a new Travel company, or maybe you want to know more about Travel and Tourism, then this course is just for you. During the first year (Year 12) you will learn Unit 1, which is all about ‘The Travel and Tourism Industry', Unit 2, which is all about ‘The Travel and Tourism Customer', and Unit 3, which is a Unit picked from a list of optional topics. During the second year (Year 13) you will learn Unit 7, which is all about ’Responsible Tourism’, Unit 8, which is about ‘Current Issues in Travel and Tourism', and one unit chosen from the list of available optional topics. For more information on the units click here The entry requirements for this course are five G.C.S.E with grades 'C' or above. For more information on the course please click here

Travel & Tourism

With Tourism growing each year, and bringing in billions in income for the UK alone, it is one of the most important business factors within our country. so if you're thinking about building up a new Travel company, or maybe you want to know more about Travel and Tourism, then this course is just for you.

During the first year (Year 12) you will learn Unit 1, which is all about ‘The Travel and Tourism Industry', Unit 2, which is all about ‘The Travel and Tourism Customer', and Unit 3, which is a Unit picked from a list of optional topics. During the second year (Year 13) you will learn Unit 7, which is all about ’Responsible Tourism’, Unit 8, which is about ‘Current Issues in Travel and Tourism', and one unit chosen from the list of available optional topics. For more information on the units click here

The entry requirements for this course are five G.C.S.E with grades 'C' or above.

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Religious Education^1,2
R.E is really a subject that deals with the spirituality of the school, by teaching and discussing different ideas, and views, that are held within the catholic church, so students are educated within the catholic ethos of the school, but are allowed to approach it with their own views. During the course you will discuss about different topics, as well as going out into the community and offering one hour (the R.E lesson) as volunteer work, which may go towards filling out your UCAS Application form.

Religious Education^1,2

R.E is really a subject that deals with the spirituality of the school, by teaching and discussing different ideas, and views, that are held within the catholic church, so students are educated within the catholic ethos of the school, but are allowed to approach it with their own views.

During the course you will discuss about different topics, as well as going out into the community and offering one hour (the R.E lesson) as volunteer work, which may go towards filling out your UCAS Application form.

¹ - This means that the course is compulsory to Year 12
² - This means that the course is compulsory to Year 13
³ - This means the lesson is a Twilight session and takes part after school