A-Level / AS-Level
A-Level – 3D Product Design
3D PD encourages student creatively, converting ideas into the products and services that we all need and use every day of our lives. It’s a creative subject involving designing, making and innovating for improvement.
A-Level – Art and Design
Art students become confident and creative learners who can work independently and develop their own personal ideas as we focus on developing creative thinking and problem solving!
A-Level – Biology
The biology department aims to equip our students with an understanding of the natural world and their place within it in the hope they can be instrumental in preserving biodiversity for future generations.
A-Level – Business Studies
Business Studies students will think as business people and leaders, to see new business opportunities and strategies for success in a business environment that is constantly changing.
A-Level – Chemistry
The chemistry department aims to nurture students to have an understanding of how society makes decisions about scientific issues and how science contributes to the success of the economy and society as a whole.
A-Level – Computer Science
Computer Science will develop your technical understanding and ability to analyse and solve problems using computational thinking; all based on the core academic principles of computer science.
A-Level – Drama and Theatre Studies
In Drama our students to develop their ability and independence to work creatively as theatre makers to apply their in-depth understanding of specific drama styles.
A-Level – English Lit and Language
The Literature and Language course brings literary and non-literary discourses together; exploring the creation of meaning in written and spoken texts through analytical and creative writing of personal interest!
A-Level – English Literature
Studying English will stimulate a personal, imaginative response to literary texts across a wide-range of topics; all whilst developing the techniques of critical appreciation for life. Works studied are from the three genres of drama, prose, and poetry.
A-Level – Further Maths
The Maths department aims to challenge and inspire students to build logical, independent thinking skills, enabling a strong mathematical foundation to develop for every student, supporting success throughout the curriculum and throughout life.
A-Level – Geography
The Geography department aims to stimulate an interest and sense of wonder about places. We will inspire students to think about their own place in the world and their responsibilities to other people and the environment.
A-Level – Govt and Politics
Government & Politics will develop your mind and expand your ability to debate, discuss, assess and analyse to reach smart, well-informed, well-balanced decisions. Politics shapes our lives – what we can do, the type of society we live in and our life chances.
A-Level – Graphic Products
Graphics enables students to think creatively, converting ideas and raw materials into the products and services that we all need and use every day of our lives.
A-Level – History
Studying History gives an international and British understanding of how the past has shaped the present. Students will develop the ability to present and defend an historical argument using sound reasoning and logic.
A-Level – Mathematics
The Maths department aims to challenge and inspire students to build logical, independent thinking skills, enabling a strong mathematical foundation to develop for every student, supporting success throughout the curriculum and throughout life.
A-Level – Modern Foreign Languages (MFL)
MFL students gain an understanding of technological and social change, artistic culture, music and cinema and political engagement . Students also explore the influence of the past on present-day communities.
A-Level – Photography
Photography students at Yateley School will be creative, enthusiastic, independent learners who don’t shy away from a challenge, enjoy problem solving and ooze creativity in their thinking!
A-Level – Physical Education
In PE you’ll study applied anatomy and physiology, Skill acquisition, Sport and society, Exercise physiology and biomechanics, Sport psychology and Sport and society and technology in sport.
A-Level – Physics
Science is about understanding how everything works, our place, impact, role and responsibilities in the Universe. We provide stimulating, engaging and intellectual learning; enabling students to develop scientific investigative and analytical skills.
A-Level – Psychology
The psychology curriculum will enable our learners to value the importance of Psychological research and will promote an awe-driven curiosity of the human body and mind.
A-Level – Religious Studies
Religious Studies will develop the skills of knowledge and understanding with critical argument. You’ll engage in class discussion around current political and philosophical debate.
A-Level – Sociology
Studying Sociology at A Level provides students with a view of the social world which encourages them to analyse issues such as: racism, sexism, homophobia and social class inequalities. Studying Sociology at A level should enable students to see their world in a different, clearer, way.
AS-Level – Extended Project Qualification (EPQ)
The highly regarded Extended Project Qualification (EPQ) is a free standing qualification which involves choosing a topic and carrying out extensive research, producing a 5,000 word report or an artefact and a 1,000 word report
BTEC / CACHE
BTEC – Applied Science
BTEC applied science course is designed to offer students the opportunity to gain the knowledge, understanding and skills required to become occupationally ready and to take up employment in the applied science sector.
BTEC – Business
The Business Studies department aims to provide our students with an understanding of how the businesses all around us operate and the impact they have on our economy and our society. Students will think as business people and leaders, in the context of an ever-changing business environment.
BTEC – Creative Digital Media Production
The Media department aims to provide students with the skills and knowledge required to analyse and interpret digital media productions with an excellent grounding in understanding the film and media industry!
BTEC – Criminology
The Criminology Level 3 Diploma is a basic grounding in what criminologists do. You” study forensics, campaigns on crime and theories explaining criminal behaviour based on case studies which draw students in and encourage them to explore the subject further.
BTEC – Dance
The Dance department support students who are keen to study a practical course and enjoy performing and choreography, as well as analysing dance practitioners. Many students go onto study at specialist dance and drama colleges!
BTEC – Food Science and Nutrition
Food science has been designed to offer exciting, interesting experiences that focus learning for 16 – 19-year-old learners through applied learning, i.e. through the acquisition of knowledge and understanding in purposeful, work-related contexts, linked to the food production industry.
BTEC – Music Production
Students participate in a real-life scenario they are likely to encounter in the workplace. This course covers a wide range of areas including; recording techniques, live sound, computer based audio production, music and sound for media, remixing and also music technology for performance.
BTEC – Production Arts
Students demonstrate their skills and knowledge in a real-life scenario they are likely to encounter in the workplace covering a wide range of areas including; Selecting and rigging lights, programming complex lighting desks, stage management and production health and safety.
BTEC – Sport
We aim to ensure that our students can go out into the dynamic sporting industries with the attributes necessary to be successful employees and leaders in an ever-changing sports society.
BTEC L3 – Travel and Tourism (2-year)
BTEC Travel & Tourism aims to develop an understanding of the world around us. Travel & Tourism students are encouraged to be curious about all countries around the world and the reasons why people live, work and travel in these areas.
CACHE L3 – Childcare
The Technical level Diploma aims to provide our students with the knowledge, skills and practice to enter the workforce as Early Years Educators or access higher education.
Level 2 Courses (GCSE Equivalent)
BTEC L2 – Travel and Tourism (1 year)
BTEC Travel & Tourism aims to develop an understanding of the world around us. Travel & Tourism students are encouraged to be curious about all countries around the world and why people live, work and travel in these areas.
CACHE L2 – Childcare
The Level 2 Diploma aims to provide our students with the knowledge and understanding of babies and young children from birth to seven years of age. Students will develop skills and practice through practical work placement to enter the workforce as an Early Years Practitioner!
GCSE English (Resit)
GCSE Maths (Resit)
Final Thoughts…
From the Head of Sixth Form
Final Thoughts
Helpful resources for potential applicants
A collection of useful documents such as our Sixth Form Prospectus and full course guide, alongside the next steps to take if you are interested in joining our Ofsted “Outstanding” Sixth Form.
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