CTK Aquinas Prospectus 2024-25

A selective sixth form centre for excellence 23 POLITICS A LEVEL PHYSICS A LEVEL Your A Level in Politics will open the door to a variety of industries such as politics, journalism, diplomatic service, civil service, teaching and law. CONTENT In order to get the most out of this A Level, you will need to have an interest in politics, enjoy debates and consider other people’s viewpoints before coming to reasoned conclusions. You will explore the engagement of people with politics and learn how the political institutions of the UK work. You’ll also study the ideas that underpin political actions, and which other political ideas have emerged in the last century. Your A Level in Politics will allow you to hone your analytical and essay writing skills. The course will comprise a variety of different study methods including debates and discussions, independent research and evidence-based questions and essays. ENTRY REQUIREMENTS Please see the general entry requirements for CTK Aquinas on page 10. ASSESSMENT Your work will be assessed by external examination. Did you know that the average salary for Politics graduates is £32,500 Source: Totaljobs.com: Average salary for politics jobs A Level Physics is an engaging yet challenging course that can lead to a wide range of careers such as engineering, astronomy, computer science, teaching and medicine. Your Physics course will lay the foundation for the skillset you need to pursue many different job roles. Once you’re trained in your chosen field, your qualification will open up a whole new world of possibilities. You could go on to become an engineer, doctor, astronomer, data analyst or a teacher, depending on which course you study at university. CONTENT During your A Level Physics course, you will be introduced to new concepts such as quarks, quantum physics and cosmology. Topics you will study include mechanics and the properties of materials, oscillations, waves and the nature of light, fields, particle physics and current electricity, thermal physics, nuclear instability, astronomy and cosmology. You will also take part in practical work throughout the duration of your course. ENTRY REQUIREMENTS In addition to the general entry requirements for CTK Aquinas on page 10, you will also need GCSE Physics at grade 7 or GCSE combined Science at grade 7 or above. You will also be required to study A Level Maths if you are studying A Level Physics. ASSESSMENT You will be assessed by a written examination at the end of each year of your course. Tife – A Level Maths, Economics, Business “With support from the careers team here at CTK, I am applying to Harvard, Yale or Stanford in America to study Finance. Using these skills, I aim to start a career in Financial Services, such as investment banking or accounting.”

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