Option Blocks
A Level and Vocational courses by Subject Block
Students should choose 4 subjects, one from each different Subject Block e.g. A = Biology, B = Psychology etc.
Vocational courses occupy 2 blocks if they are Double Award, but only 1 block if they are Single Award.
If the current blocks do not allow you to select your chosen combination of subjects, or if there is a subject you wish to study that is not listed, please email Mrs Gould
*Core maths is an enrichment option equivalent to an AS level. You will need to study 3 other subjects in conjunction.
SA (Single Award), DA (Double Award)
| BLOCK A |
|---|
| Art & Design |
| Biology |
| Dance |
| Drama & Theatre Studies |
| English Language |
| Further Mathematics (with Mathematics in Block B) |
| Geography |
| History |
| Mathematics |
|
Sociology |
| Spanish |
| BLOCK B |
|---|
| Art Based Photography |
| English Language |
| English Literature |
| Mathematics |
| Physical Education |
| Psychology |
| Sociology |
| Health & Social Care (DA) |
| BTEC Performing Arts (DA) |
| BTEC Sport (DA) |
| BLOCK C |
|---|
| Business |
| Chemistry |
| Economics |
| Geography |
| History |
| Philosophy & Ethics |
| Physics |
| Psychology |
| Health & Social Care (SA/DA) |
| BTEC Performing Arts (DA) |
| BTEC Sport (DA) |
| BLOCK D |
|---|
| Biology |
| Business |
| Chemistry |
| Computer Science |
| Design & Technology (Product Design) |
| Drama & Theatre Studies |
| English Literature |
| Fashion & Textiles |
| French |
| Government & Politics |
| Music or Music Technology |
| Physics |
| Psychology |
| Cambridge Technicals Business (SA) |
| ENRICHMENT |
|---|
| Bar Mock |
| Coaching |
| Core Maths* |
| Extended Project (EPQ) |
| Mentoring |
| Music Grades |
| School Productions |
| Sports Leaders |
| Work Experience |
| Young Enterprise |
SA (Single Award), DA (Double Award)
Students should choose 3 subjects from different blocks eg Block A – Biology, Block B – Psychology, Block C – Not selecting a subject from this block, Block D – Business
A 4th subject choice is optional.
Vocational courses occupy 2 blocks if they are Double Award, but only 1 block if they are Single Award.
For further advice on subject combinations, please contact Mrs Gould or Mr Atkins in the first instance.
*Core maths is an enrichment option equivalent to an AS level. You will need to study 3 other subjects in conjunction.