A Level Professional Pathway - Social Sciences and Humanities
33017L1/P | Leigh College
Start Date | 02/09/2024
Time/Day | FULL TIME
Start Date | 02/09/2024
Time/Day | FULL TIME
Is this course for me?
If you are interested in the study of human behaviour and interaction in social, cultural, environmental, economic and political contexts, this pathway is for you.The humanities and social sciences have a historical and contemporary focus, from personal to global contexts, and challenges for the future.
What will I study?
There are three combinations of A Levels from which to choose:
Psychology
Sociology
History
+ a further AS Level in year 1
or
English Literature OR
English Language & Literature
History
Politics
+ a further AS Level in year 1
or
Psychology
Sociology
English Literature OR
English Language and Literature
+ a further AS Level in year 1
Following successful completion of the AS year you may choose to continue to study all four subjects to A Level.
However, you may progress with three subjects and retain an AS qualification in one, which will contribute to your UCAS or higher apprenticeship applications.
Psychology
Sociology
History
+ a further AS Level in year 1
or
English Literature OR
English Language & Literature
History
Politics
+ a further AS Level in year 1
or
Psychology
Sociology
English Literature OR
English Language and Literature
+ a further AS Level in year 1
Following successful completion of the AS year you may choose to continue to study all four subjects to A Level.
However, you may progress with three subjects and retain an AS qualification in one, which will contribute to your UCAS or higher apprenticeship applications.
How long is the course?
Full-time for two academic years
How will I be assessed?
Through a combination of written examinations, coursework and practical assessments.
What qualifications do I need?
8 GCSEs graded 9-5 of which a minimum of 4 GCSEs graded 9-6 (including English, Maths and Science)
What can I progress onto?
The Pathway will prepare you for progression towards careers in a wide range of areas from the civil service to teaching, journalism or social work.
Our industry links and expert tutors provide the ideal platform for you to achieve the qualifications, transferable skills and confidence to follow a career in social sciences and humanities.
This route combines the relevant A Levels to improve your prospects for employment, or progression to a prestigious university.
As well as studying your core A Levels you will also take up a work placement to gain real industry experience.
Our industry links and expert tutors provide the ideal platform for you to achieve the qualifications, transferable skills and confidence to follow a career in social sciences and humanities.
This route combines the relevant A Levels to improve your prospects for employment, or progression to a prestigious university.
As well as studying your core A Levels you will also take up a work placement to gain real industry experience.
Other Information
Course features:
• Combines traditional academic A Level subjects with essential industry related experiences.
• Academic Development Day - opportunity to develop industry relevant skills alongside academic studies.
• Partnerships with some of the UK's leading employers.
• Programme designed in response to the findings of some of the UK's leading universities and businesses.
• Exceptional learning facilities.
• Small class sizes.
• Additional academic support tutorials delivered individually or in small groups.
• Mock interviews.
• Opportunities to undertake enterprise projects and compete in local and national competitions.
• Enrichment opportunities that add value to applications for higher study and chosen careers.
• Guest speaker programme.
• Combines traditional academic A Level subjects with essential industry related experiences.
• Academic Development Day - opportunity to develop industry relevant skills alongside academic studies.
• Partnerships with some of the UK's leading employers.
• Programme designed in response to the findings of some of the UK's leading universities and businesses.
• Exceptional learning facilities.
• Small class sizes.
• Additional academic support tutorials delivered individually or in small groups.
• Mock interviews.
• Opportunities to undertake enterprise projects and compete in local and national competitions.
• Enrichment opportunities that add value to applications for higher study and chosen careers.
• Guest speaker programme.
Course Fees
| 16-18 Year Olds | 19+ year olds | Free for eligible learners? | Is Loan Available? |
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Specialist medical practitioners specialise in particular areas of modern medicine, diagnose mental and physical injuries, disorders and diseases within their specialism, prescribe and give treatment, recommend preventative action, and conduct medical education and research activities
Requirements: Honours, Bachelor's degree
Opportunities
6.66%
RISE in employment in 5 years
What could you earn
£0
Entry
£0
Median
£0
Potential
Typical Tasks
- Takes overall responsibility for, supervises and directs the implementation of care and treatment plans by other healthcare providers.
- Prepares and delivers lectures, undertakes research, and conducts and participates in clinical trials.
- Performs specialist medical tasks such as surgery, anaesthetisation and diagnostic or interventional radiology.
- Provides specialist advice to generalist medical practitioners or other specialists.
- Supervises patient’s progress and advises on diet, exercise and other preventative action.
- Administers medical tests and inoculations against communicable diseases.
- Diagnoses condition and prescribes and/or administers appropriate treatment/surgery.
- Examines patient, arranges for any necessary x-rays or other tests and interprets results.
Knowledge
Medicine and Dentistry
Psychology
Therapy and Counselling
Biology
Customer and Personal Service
English Language
Education and Training
Chemistry
Sociology and Anthropology
Mathematics
Administration and Management
Physics
Personnel and Human Resources
Law and Government
Public Safety and Security
Economics and Accounting
Skills
Reading Comprehension
Active Learning
Monitoring
Critical Thinking
Active Listening
Science
Speaking
Learning Strategies
Writing
Mathematics
Teaching Professionals
Job holders in this unit group perform a variety of other teaching occupations.
Requirements: Honours, Bachelor's degree
Opportunities
3.29%
RISE in employment in 5 years
What could you earn
£7,715
Entry
£20,490
Median
£50,107
Potential
Typical Tasks
- Provides private academic, vocational and other instruction to individuals or groups.
- Manages/owns and teaches in private drama, music and dancing schools, training centres and similar establishments.
- Designs and implements methods of assessing the performance of students, co-ordinates and undertakes the evaluation of assessments and awards grades of merit based upon performance.
Financial Accounts Managers
Financial accounts managers manage client accounts or departments within financial institutions (such as banks and insurance companies) or manage a variety of financial accounts within other organisations.
Requirements: Honours, Bachelor's degree
Opportunities
4.09%
RISE in employment in 5 years
What could you earn
£18,425
Entry
£37,210
Median
£75,123
Potential
Typical Tasks
- Carries out and/or supervises general accounting and administrative work.
- Establishes terms of credit and ensures timely payment by customer, renegotiates payment terms and initiates legal action to recover debts if necessary.
- Checks customers’ credit rating with banks and credit reference agencies, and decides whether to offer credit.
- Manages teams handling insurance claims.
- Takes responsibility for the efficient and effective operation of several business accounts.
- Develops and manages business accounts to increase sales of financial products.
Knowledge
Economics and Accounting
Administration and Management
Clerical
Mathematics
Computers and Electronics
English Language
Customer and Personal Service
Skills
Critical Thinking
Active Learning
Active Listening
Mathematics
Reading Comprehension
Writing
Learning Strategies
Monitoring
Speaking
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