Courses offered
The courses listed provide a breif introduction to courses offered to Sixth Formers at Mary Hare School in the next academic year. All courses fit into the National framework of qualifications and all attract UCAS tariff points.
Mary Hare also offers specialist classes for those students who need to take English or Maths GCSE again.
If there are any courses not listed in the syllabus that you would like to study, please contact us - we may be able to offer additional subjects delivered in partnership with local providers.
| "The good thing about studying A levels at Mary Hare are the small classes, enabling us to work harder, progress quicker and develop a good rapport with subject teachers - making it much easier to achieve the grades we want." Jason |
A LEVELS - AS & A2 (Advanced Subsidiary and Advanced Level)
- Art & Design - Fine Art
- Art & Design - Photography
- Art & Design - Textiles
- Biology/Juman Biology
- Chemistry
- Economics
- English Literature
- French
- Geography
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- History
- Mathematics
- Further Maths
- Media Studies
- Physics
- Psychology
- Product Design
- Religious Studies
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EDEXCEL BTEC LEVEL 3 SUBSIDIARY DIPLOMA (2 Years)
Equivalent to one full A level, awarded at the end of Year 13. Can be combined with AS/A2 level.
- Business
- Health & Social Care
- Information Technology
- Music
- Performing Arts
- Sport
THE THREE YEAR COURSE AT MARY HARE SCHOOL
At Mary Hare we offer a three year Sixth Form placement for students who have the potential for A Level study but who need a little more time to gain the necessary qualificatinos at GCSE. Students who take this course may opt to study Travel & Tourism, Hospitality or Floristry. Students whose GCSE profile is slightly stronger (and where the timetable allows) may take one or more of these courses alongside an AS level subject.
During Year 1 the follwing courses are offered:
• Edexcel BTEC Level 2 Certificate in Floristry – broadly equivalent to one GCSE at C or above
• Edexcel BTEC Level 2 Extended Certificate in Hospitality – broadly equivalent to 2 GCSE’s at C or above
• Edexcel BTEC Level 2 Extended Certificate in Travel and Tourism – broadly equivalent to 2 GCSE’s (or can be extended to the equivalent of 4 GCSEs) at grade C or above
After Year one students choose from the list of A Level or BTEC Level 3 subjects.
ACADEMIC REQUIREMENTS
Students will normally take three Advanced Courses and a qualification in key skills. Many students who complete Advanced Courses in the Sixth Form go on to degree courses at university. Other continue with Further Education, vocational training or employment opportunities.
STUDY IN THE SIXTH FORM
Most of the work will be new, and much of it will be challenging. You will be stretched! We hope you will find that there is no greater satisfaction than mastering something you thought you would never be able to do. You will discover talents that you never knew you had, and achieve things that you thought were beyond you. When you do, you will find staff who will share your excitement and enthusiasm, for they too expect great things of you.
You will also need to learn to study in new ways. You will not be spoon-fed, and you will need to study independently. Your tutors will help you to develop the skills necessary to do this through a “learning to learn” programme. We expect you to study after school but we also encourage you to take part in evening events and activities. It is important that you relax and enjoy the company of your friends when you have finished your work. We believe that you need to study for around three hours outside the school day, either in your bedroom or in the computer rooms, which are open until 9pm Monday to Thursday.
By the time you finish your Sixth Form course with us you should be quite capable of studying at a higher level in university or college.
| "I like studying at Mary Hare. I can get help anytime if I need to, there is a lot of support here." Jeff |
CORE SUBJECTS
The following are compulsory core subjects which will be studied by ALL Sixth Formers alongside their chosen academic programme.
• PSHE, which includes Planning for the Future
We believe in the importance of educating the whole person and we have a structured PSHE programme during which Sixth Formers are encouraged to think about issues ranging from moral concerns to the management of personal finances. Visiting speakers are also invited on a regular basis. These have included magistrates, employers, former pupils, health professionals and universities. In conjunction with another local school, all Year 12 students participate in a two day “Champions of Enterprise” event, and in addition there are opportunities for students to take part in public
speaking competitions.
• ICT Key Skill Level 2 (if not gained previously)
• Physical Education
| "I like doing my sixth form studies here. There is a whole range of different subjects, there are Teaching Assistants and teachers who are there to help you." Erica |
