Long Road Sixth Form College Prospectus 2014

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are you ready for long road? 02why choose long road? 10study at long road 32academic support 50personal development 54after long road 62coursefinder 67programmes overview 68entry requirements 70apply 131getting to long road 136

Courses

A Level CoursesIntroduction 70Applied Science 72Art andDesign 74Biology 77Business Studies 78Chemistry 80Computing 81Design Technology Product Design 82Drama and Theatre Studies 83Economics 84English Language 85English Language and Literature 86English Literature 87Film Studies 89French 90Geography 93History 95ICT 96Mathematics 98Mathematics, Further 99Mathematics, Use of 100Media Studies 102Music 103Performance Studies 105Philosophy 106Photography 107Physical Education 108Physics 110Politics 111Psychology 112Religious Studies 113Sociology 115Spanish 116Travel and Tourism 117

Level 3 Applied CoursesIntroduction 71Applied Science 73Art and Design 75Business 78Business Enterprise 79Engineering 88Games Design 91Graphic Design 92Health and Social Careand Early Years 94ICT (Business) 97Media 101Performing Arts 104Retail 114Sport 109

Access to A level pathwaysIntroduction 118Humanities Pathway 119Science Pathway 120

Level 2 Applied CoursesIntroduction 121Applied Science 122Art and Design 123Business 124Health and Social Care 125Media 126Sport 127

Foundation CoursesArt and Design 128

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Cover photographs:

Front cover:Lauren ArkesdenCastle Manor, HaverhillInside front cover:Shujeerah ThiruchelvamNeale-Wade Community CollegeInside back cover:Kieran GeeSawston Village CollegeBack cover:Jack WillowsBottisham Village College

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“I’m readytobemoreindependent...to betreatedasanadult”Isobel O’SullivanSt. Ivo

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Are you ready for Long Road? It will bedifferent here from what you’ve been usedto. For you, that’s probably the whole point – it’s probably time to leave schoolbehind, to make a fresh start and take thenext step up.

We are a specialist sixth form college.That means all 2,000 students here areaged 16–19. They’re all here studying to get the qualifications they need to progressinto university or employment. It’s busy,exciting and diverse, but it’s also friendly,open and inclusive.

What you’ll notice here from day oneis how you are treated – as an adult.Possibly for the first time you’ll have freetime during the day: time we trust you willspend productively. In return for the greaterfreedom this brings, you’ll be expected tostudy and organise yourself in a new, moremature way, taking greater responsibilityfor your own studies.

This might all sound a little dauntingbut in no time you’ll have new friends, newinterests and there’ll be no looking back!

Right for you? Then maybe it’s time you moved on up to Long Road Sixth FormCollege.

Everything you expectin return for everything we expect!


Not sure?Come

and have a look round for yourself!

Don’t just take it fromus. Ask any studenthere, and they’ll saycome and have a look, walk round,chat to students andstaff and see if it suitsyou.


so...here’sthedeal.

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“Iwant todo the bestIcanand I’mready topushmyself”

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Sean-Patrick O’HanrahanParkside

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...it’s how goodyouwanttobe.


Maybe you got straight A*s. Maybe youhave lots of A or B grades. Maybe you area successful student with a range ofqualifications. Perhaps you need to buildon your Level 2 learning. Well, whateveryou’re choosing to do, providing you meetour entry criteria, there’s a programme at Long Road to help you move up theacademic ladder.

We pride ourselves in taking studentsfrom a wide range of academic, social and cultural backgrounds. Our studentsachieve their goals – whether it’s a topuniversity or cutting edge employment.What’s important to us is not where you’vecome from, but where you want to go.Quite simply, we need you to be ambitious.

And us? Well, we’re driven not only by helping you get there, but helping yoube the best you can.

Equality and diversityThe College aims topromote and maintainequality of opportunity and freedom from discrimination and harassment ongrounds of gender, race, disability, sexualorientation, religion or age.

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Because for us...

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why choose long road?why choose long road?

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Jack WillowsBottisham Village College

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“BychoosingLongRoad,am Imaximisingmychancesof gettingwhereIwant togo?”

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why choose long road?

A level pass ratewith Grades A*–E

A level results*

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97* Results are from 2012.2013 results can befound on our website.

Virtuallyevery A levelcourseachievedmore thana 90% passrate.

A*–C gradefor 68% of students.

Almost halfour A levelcourses hada100%pass rate.


Level 3 ExtendedDiplomas(equivalent to three A levels)

Level 3 Diplomas(equivalent to two A levels)

a strong academicrecord

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Why choose Long Road? We know that thenext two years form one of the mostimportant stages in your life. Making theright choices now will have a big impacton what you go on to do – whether it’semployment, further study or university.

You need to know that if you chooseLong Road, you are maximising yourchances of getting where you want to goin the future. Well, here are 5 good reasonswhy Long Road is the right choice...

Diploma pass rates*

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Improving your exam performanceYou’ll have your own Progress Coachwhom you’ll meet regularly to discussyour performance, set targets and planyour career path. We’ll work with you to improve exam techniques, analysinghow you can do better. Throughdiscussions and workshops withteachers, we’ll help you:- structure answers - improve your writing skills- draw conclusions from research- manage your revision scheduleYou will work in partnership with yourteachers who will give you regularassignments with both written andverbal feedback.

Specialist teachersOur teachers are highly qualified andexperienced sixth form educationspecialists. Some write text books, someact as moderators or examiners forexamination boards. Many have direct,relevant industry or sector experience in the courses they teach or study part-time for additional qualificationssuch as Masters degrees.


long road isin theuk’stop10%for helpingstudentsachievebetter results*

We can help you get better grades than expected!

*Research shows that Long Road isconsistently in the top 10% of UK schoolsand colleges for helping year 1 studentsget better grades than were predictedwhen they joined. Put simply, we’re verygood at realising your potential – sowhatever your grades when you start, we’ll help you achieve more than you ever thought possible!

Source: A Level Performance System (ALPs) 2009–2012.

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over 50% went straight on to university in 2012

27% went on to furthereducation or employment

20% took a gapyear beforeapplying for universityor beforedeciding what theywanted to do

• Students applied forthe full range ofcourses offered byUCAS, and 78% wereaccepted (nationalaverage 71%).

• More students appliedsuccessfully to eliteuniversities (RussellGroup and 1994) thanthe national average.

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You’ll look like a moreinteresting candidate...We encourage a widerange of enrichmentactivities. Participating is a great way of showing other people your willingness to take on new challenges, your self-motivation and commitment, anddemonstrates better thananything else your passionfor a subject. Gettinginvolved will also earn you credits which lookgreat on your UCAS form or job application.

You’ll have real-life work experience...Our careers departmenthas excellent contacts with local and nationalorganisations andcompanies. If your coursehas a work experiencecomponent, the staff will work with you to get youinto the right post. If you want to set up your ownplacement, we have a large database ofcontacts built over manyyears, to help get youstarted.

You’ll present yourselfprofessionally...We prepare you for yourfuture. Take our Plus course,and you’ll boost youremployability skills withworkshops, employer visits and targeted advice.We work with you to define your strengths and career aspirations and tailor your personalstatement or curriculumvitae accordingly. We’ll also help you completeyour UCAS (university)application and practiseyour interview skills.

Exam results are crucial, but in the highly competitive university and jobmarketplace, they’re not enough on their own. Long Road will help you get the edge which will boost yourchances of standing out from otherprospective candidates...

when it’s timeto moveonupwe’ll helpyoustand out from thecrowd!

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Long Road has the widest range of Level 3 courses in the area – just look at thelist of courses on offer! But it’s not just thenumber of courses that’s attractive – it’show you can pick and mix courses to getthe right combination for you. Whether it’s three A levels with an Extended Project, or a Level 3 Diploma course with anadditional complementary A level, orLevel 3 Plus Programme we’ll give youinformed and impartial advice on what’sbest for you.

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anycourseyouneed...inanycombinationyouwant

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superbfacilities

• A modern Learning Resource Centre • A state-of-the-art Performing Arts studio• Computer suites for Computing, ICT, Maths, Media, Film, Photography, Design and Technology and Art

• Well-equipped laboratories for Science • Darkrooms for Photography • Studios and workshops for Art and Design Technology

• A large Sports Hall and adjoining fitnesssuite and weights area

We could go on, but instead why not take a quick look round for yourself in thenext few pages...

We haveinvested £800,000in an excellentPerforming Artsblock with specialdance floors.The studios arebright and airy and are a greatenvironment in which to becreative.

A dedicatedStudent Centre,with commonroom and InternetCafé.

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Sport Hall project:in 2014 additionalclassrooms will bebuilt to providemore classroomspace for Sportand PE students.

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Openaccess LearningResource Centre

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Lauren Arkesden (left)Castle Manor, HaverhillJosh Matthews (right)Newmarket College

“I’m readytostudyinamorematureway...push myselfharder”

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Study at Long Road At Long Road you’llstudy in a way that’s different from whatyou’ve been used to. It’s called managedindependent learning.

This means that with supervision andsupport, you’ll drive and organise your own studies to meet challenging targetsand deadlines. Instead of being handedinformation on a plate, you’ll carry out your own research, individually and in groups, on paper or online. As a result,you’ll learn to question and assess yoursources and research, and be able topresent more balanced findings.

This way of studying may soundinformal but it’s not relaxed. It requireshigher levels of self-reliance, organisationand motivation than those required at school. This allows you to take greaterresponsibility for your studies and how youorganise your time – great preparation forthe world of work and university.

Don’t be surprised to find that A levels and Level 3 Applied courses arequite a step up. But don’t worry, you’re notalone. Our teachers specialise in helpingstudents develop the skills needed (likethose shown opposite) to study at this level,balancing new material with consolidatingwhat you’ve already learned.

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Eachlessonlasts90 minutes

You’ll alsohave meetings, one-to-ones and study periods

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Study visitsManaged independent learning alsomeans learning outside the classroom.Planning and working with yourteachers, you’ll use trips, visits andactivities to pick up new ideas or applymethods you’ve developed in class.Put simply, our range of trips is stunning:over 100 in a single term.

Work experienceIf you’re on an Applied course, you’llfind our work experience placementshelp you develop your skills and boostyour confidence. You’ve probablytaken part in work experience before,but Long Road placements are with companies and organisations that match your coursework closely. You’ll use this practical experience towrite reports, work on special projectsand plan what role you might want inthe future.

In the last year, trips have included: • Art & Design Level 3

DiplomaVisit to theCourtauld Gallery,the National Galleryand museums inCambridge

• Geography Trips tothe London 2012 siteand to Thetford tostudy regeneration

• Film StudiesVisit to theClermont-FerrandFilm Festival and toNew York

• PsychologyVisit toAuschwitz-Birkenauand to the LondonZoo Phobia Clinic

• HistoryVisits to Berlinand Bavaria

• Religious StudiesVisitsto the Somme

• PhilosophyAttendance at anEthics conference

• Drama, PerformanceStudies andPerforming ArtsTheatre trips to seeHedda Gabler andThe Doll’s House

• Business Studies andBusiness Level 3DiplomaVisits toBosch Rexroth and toThorpe Park

• Politics and SociologyVisit to Liverpool andManchester

• English Literature Tripto see Hamlet by theRoyal ShakespeareCompany

• Photography Trip toBerlin

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Studying in classLessons are clearly structured with a variety of approaches andstyles to suit everyone. You may be given a task to carry out eitherindividually, in pairs or in small groups.This might involve further research and analysis and require you to give a presentation. You’ll find that youhave opportunities to work in subjectworkshops – small, group-basedstudies of topics on which you want to focus. During these workshops you might want to take another look at something you found difficult, or explore in more detail, aspects youfound particularly interesting.

Visiting speakersRepresentatives from companies,industry experts, artists, dramacompanies, voluntary organisations,university academics, MPs and formerstudents have been invited by teachersto come and give valuable talks tostudents. These give practical insightsinto particular subjects and topics and help students keep their learning both interesting and relevant. Experts are also called on to help assess andjudge student presentations.

ExchangesComenius ProjectStudents studying Business, Science,Design Technology or Geographyhave the opportunity to take part in anexchange with a sixth form college inDenmark.

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Level 3 Diploma in BusinessMonde Mwyia (below)“I have become increasingly interestedin Business, and I can see myself in this kind of work in the future, so this was the ideal course for me. I took the Level 2 Diploma at my school, LintonVillage College, and so have beenable to build on what I studied there. I particularly enjoy the units onMarketing. I am also studying Travel & Tourism A level, and the two tie inperfectly. After Long Road I am hopingto go to university to study BusinessManagement and to work in a businessenvironment.”

Level 3 Diploma in MediaMunro Gascoigne (opposite page)“I was at St. Christopher School in Letchworth before Long Road. I decided to take the Media Diplomabecause I want to gain practicalexperience for working in the filmindustry. The course gives you lots ofhands-on experience of film makingand other media products usingdifferent programmes such as AdobeIllustrator and Adobe After Effects. I’m really enjoying it, and it definitelylives up to my expectations. The Diploma is equivalent to two A levels, and I am currently also takingboth AS Psychology and AS History. After Long Road I plan to go touniversity to study Film Production.”

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A level English LiteratureAbigail Loosemore (below) “I was at Neale-Wade CommunityCollege before Long Road, and I’mstudying English Literature, Photography,Film Studies and Media Studies. EnglishLiterature was an obvious choice for me. I love reading and like poetry,in particular Sylvia Plath, whom we’vebeen studying, and Emily Dickinson. I love analysing texts, which also helps my work in Film Studies. For mycreative writing I used Angela Carter’sThe Bloody Chamber as an inspirationfor my Gothic poem based on The LittleMermaid. I am planning to study a combination of English and Film at university.”

A level ComputingGeorge Bainton (opposite page)“I am studying Computing, Art,Psychology and Philosophy. I didn’t study Computing at my school, Parkside, but thought that it would beinteresting: I enjoy problem solving andusing logic to find solutions. You alsoneed to be quite creative in yourapproach to programming, which isgood for me as an Art student and which makes it fun. We use Python, which is a good introduction to otherprograms such as C++. I am consideringstudying Computing at university, but even if I opt for a different subject, it has been extremely useful in developing my ability to think logically.”

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The Virtual LearningEnvironment Students can access the College intranet site –Moodle. Log in at college or at home and you canupload coursework for yourteachers, download extrateaching materials to help you with your studies,find out about Collegeactivities and get up-to-dateinformation on careers and current part-time jobopportunities.

Learning Resource CentreMuch of your time at Long Roadoutside classrooms will be based inand around the Learning ResourceCentre (LRC). We’ve listened carefullyto our students to find out how youstudy best outside the classroom. This means that our LRC has beenzoned so you can study in the stylethat suits you. There is a silent area,which is closed off from the rest of the centre. There is also an area for quietindividual or group study, a computerroom to research online or write your essays and reports, and a largeprivate study area.

Independent study To do well and succeedat Long Road you will need to allocate a large amount of time to independentstudy. Some of this can be done during theday using our study resources, some you’ll do at home in the evenings, weekends and over holiday breaks. We expect you tobe prepared for your classes, meet all yourdeadlines, produce assignments to a highstandard and look over the notes you’vetaken during classes, not once, but regularly.

How much extra study you dodepends on your subject, but as a generalrule, we recommend you work at least an hour for every hour you spend in class.

Wi-FiUse the LongRoad Wi-Fi for college

and your ownlaptop!

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“The College is friendly but focussed,and we get excellent guidance here.We are expected to work hard, but Ihave really appreciated being able todevelop my own style of learning.” Victoria LoachApplied Science L3 Diploma

“Every student has a challenging butachievable set of targets, and oursystem of Progress Coaches is designedto ensure that students fulfil theirpotential.”Steve DannDirector of Learning

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Progress Coaches What’s important at LongRoad is that you have a plan – a plan forwhat you want to do in the future and howyou intend to get there. To help with this,you’ll work with your own Progress Coach.They’ll help you draw up an individuallearning plan and you’ll have one-to-onemeetings to make sure you’re on target. We will work in partnership with you andyour parents or carers, keeping them up-to-date with your effort, achievement,attendance and punctuality. Your teachers,your coach and our Careers Departmentwill work with you to make sure thateverything is in place for what follows at theend of your course.

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Catch-up on what’s new!Why not visit our College website,Facebook and Twitter sites– even when you’re here! You can keep up to date with College news, student achievements andforthcoming events. There are alsoother College websites for the Mediaand Film Courses.www.longroad.ac.ukwww.longroadmedia.comhttp://vimeo.com/longroadfilmwww.longroadfilm.co.ukFacebook:Long Road Sixth Form College 2011/12Twitter: @LR6FC

The RefectoryThe Refectory is split into differentareas: a sandwich and cold drinkarea, a conservatory, a café and a hot food servery.

Keeping fitAs a student you get free use of theCollege Fitness Suite. In addition youcan take part in dance, self-defence or exercise classes. You can also use breaks for a quick game of tennis,table tennis, netball or basketball.

LockersPay a refundable deposit and you can use one of our lockers to storeyour valuables.

Personal transportKeep fit and cycle to College! If youwant to come in by motorcycle, thereare special parking bays and there is a limited number of car parkingspaces for Year 2 students with permits.

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Breaks and free time Between classes you need time to recharge your batteriesand grab refreshments. That’s why we’ve provided a refectory open from 8am and a specially-designed StudentCentre. Facilities such as these, and outdoorareas like the Quad, the Sculpture Gardenand the playing fields are places you canuse anytime to meet, chat and relax.

The Student CentreThis is the main area where you canmeet and relax between lessons. It’s housed in a separate building in a great central location adjoining theQuad. Inside is an internet cafe�́ whereyou can keep up-to-date with yoursocial networking sites. Studentsupervisors are also based here tohelp you.

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Academic Support You’ll be lookingforward to new opportunities andexperiences. There will also be newchallenges. You want to gain the most youcan from the College and from yourself,and sometimes you might need some extrahelp along the way. We understand thepersonal and educational challengesstudents encounter, and we are committedto making sure that all students have thesame chance to succeed.

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Academic Support DepartmentPhysical disabilities, health or mentalhealth issues or learning difficulties likedyslexia are not considered barriers to your success. Our academicsupport area provides a space whereyou can work quietly with members of the team, and there are also Student Support Assistants who can act as scribes in class or during exams, or help you get around the collegeeasily if you have any mobilitydifficulties.

So, if you need extra support orfacilities, we have a team of qualifiedspecialist teachers who will work with you and your family before you start, to see what extra help youneed and plan your programme. If any of these issues apply to you,

then speak to a member of AcademicSupport at our Open Evening or onany other visit to the college.

Exam pressureWe run workshops to help you planyour revision, boost your confidenceand deal with nerves.

Equality and DiversityWe do not tolerate discrimination or bullying. If you think you’re beingtreated unfairly, tell a member of staff immediately. Students volunteer to be Equality Champions to get themessage across: no discrimination.

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“OK,Icanhandleall that,but I might needsomehelpalongtheway”

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Help from other students Long Road will be a new and exciting experience.Our current students remember what it waslike when they started. That’s why they putthemselves forward to help you ease yourway in. As soon as you arrive, they’ll helpyou settle in, answer any questions youhave and be on-hand afterwards withexperienced advice on how to manageyour studies.

Peer MentorsYou’ll meet our Peer Mentors at OpenEvening. They’re the students in the pink t-shirts who take you around the College. If the thought of going to a much bigger College is a bitdaunting, don’t worry – you’ll meet thePeer Mentors again when you first startat Long Road. They know what it’s likemoving to a new place, but they alsoknow how much you want to make a fresh start, so they have volunteeredto help you, and all the other newstudents, find your feet.

“I am going to be a Peer Mentor in Year2 – we have a training course in Juneand one of our first events is helping at the Taster Day for Year 10 students.I wanted to be a Peer Mentor, not just tohelp other students, but also becauseit’s a really good thing to put on yourPersonal Statement or CV. ”George Clarke – right(Previous school: ColeridgeCommunity College, ParksideFederation)withLuke Hails – left(Previous school: Freman College,Buntingford).

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“I’mreadytotrynew things,explorenew ideasmakenewfriends”

There’s more to life as a sixth form studentthan studying for exams and completingcoursework assignments. Now is the time to broaden your horizons, develop yourself and try new things. Students say that at Long Road personal growth and self-motivation are valued as highly as academic achievement – which meansvery highly indeed!

In today’s challenging andcompetitive world, it’s the students withmore to offer who get the good universitycourses and jobs. That’s why we run what’s called an enrichment programme.It’s a structured way you can try new things,develop your interests and help yourcommunity. We recognise this and awardyou credits. Here are a few of the thingsstudents currently get involved with at LongRoad...

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Help organise eventsRepresent 2,000 students, work with theCollege Senior Management Team to continue to improve student facilitiesand help to organise great social andfundraising events. If this sounds likeyou, you should stand for the StudentCommittee. You can also join ourLearner Voice group, helping to planfurther improvements to the College.

Stand up for what you believe!Do you want to effect change whereyou study? You could try being anEquality Champion – promoting ouranti- discrimination or anti-bullyingmessage to everyone in the College.Or you might try being a StudentGovernor, attending Board ofGovernors’ meetings and getting your views heard by the people whooversee the college.

Learn about lifeMake the most of the opportunity tohear about other people’s lives. Put your local MP on the spot, talk to Holocaust survivors and meetpeople from a range of professions.You can also take part in our regularroad safety event.

Help other peopleLots of students are involved in raisingmoney and helping others. Whether it’sbuilding schools in Africa, volunteeringat sports clubs, singing karaoke whiledressed as a stormtrooper in aid ofComic Relief, supporting sportspeoplewith disabilities or baking cakes to raisemoney for hospices, there’s plenty inwhich to get involved. In your secondyear you can also volunteer to be a Peer Mentor – giving help, guidanceand advice to new and potentialstudents.


Develop your studies or a specialinterest of your ownFor the Extended Project you can take a subject you’re interested in or extend a topic you’re studying. We will help you with the planning and administration, but the rest is up to you. Yes, it’s extra work, but your final presentation will demonstrateyour commitment, staying power and analytical or creative skills –all making you stand out in university or job applications.

Use your creative talentsWhatever subjects you’re studying, you can still get involved in the annualexhibition and fashion show. You canhelp set up the event, volunteer to be a model, or take photographs. And, if you’re a budding journalist, a socialmedia guru or just have a way withwords, you can contribute to theCollege newsletter, website, Facebookor Twitter pages.

Get on – or behind – the stageYou don’t have to be taking PerformingArts to perform. Whether you’reinterested in lighting, costume, setdesign or music, there will be a role foryou in one of our performing artsproductions.

Learn a languageGive your curriculum vitae an extraboost with our ten-week Spanish ASSETqualification: it shows that you cancommit yourself to extra study, that youunderstand the importance ofinternational communication and thatyou’re serious about improving yourskills.

General studiesGain an additional AS by takinga General Studies course!


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Lenny Gray(previous school: Bottisham VillageCollege)I came to Long Road because I likedthe friendly atmosphere. I’ve found iteasy to get to know people from otherschools. We can meet up in the StudentCentre or the Learning ResourceCentre. The facilities are really goodhere – I enjoy using the Fitness Suite and I’m going to play in the Collegecricket team”.

William Van de Peer(previous school: Soham VillageCollege)“I’ve found the College very friendlyand have got to know new peoplethrough my different subjects. The Student Centre is a good place to meet up with friends, but now thesummer’s finally arrived, it’s great thatwe can play tennis by the Sports Hall”.

Opposite page: (clockwise from top)Francesa Cann, Marielle Sabiniano,Taite Hawes, Lenny Gray, William Van dePeer and Christine Labonete.

Marielle Sabiniano(previous school: Swavesey VillageCollege)“I was really scared before I came here! I didn’t know anyone in any of my classes, but of course we were all in the same boat. You have to meetpeople halfway, talk to them and befriendly. I’ve made friends with peoplefrom other schools, and we meetoutside College as well. Since I startedat Long Road I’ve been a member of the Social Media Group and inSeptember 2013 I’m going to startvolunteering on Wednesdayafternoons to help raise money for a project in Africa”.

Francesca Cann(previous school: Witchford VillageCollege)“I was really nervous about coming toLong Road but it’s really friendly here.The teachers understand how you feel and you soon make new friends. There was no-one from my old school in any of my classes but it wasn’t a problem. I got to know new peoplereally quickly”.

Making new friends You’ve got greatfriends at school – you’ve probably knownthem since Year 7 or even earlier. But now’sthe perfect time to widen your social circle.Students come to Long Road from over 90 different schools, small and large, stateand independent, nearby and furtherafield. It might seem daunting beingsurrounded by lots of people you don’tknow but everyone’s in the same boat. With so many different studies andenrichment events going on, you’ll start tomake new friends in no time at all...

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Sport and keeping fit Long Road hashelped produce some highly talentedsportspeople – some competing atnational level. But what’s more importantfor us is that everyone sees sport as something in which they can take part.Anyone can use our extensive sportsfacilities: on your own, in small informalgroups or in one of our sports teams. If wecan’t tempt you to exercise regularly,maybe you’ll take part in our sport-relatedfund-raising activities!

Keep fit!If you’re a keep-fit fanatic our SportsHall has a well-equipped Fitness Suite to help keep you in peak condition, and there are dance classes anyonecan join.

Join a team!Whatever your sport, there’s a team for you: three male football teams, onefemale football team, mixed hockey,male hockey, netball, cricket andrugby. We’ve had stand-out successesat local, regional and national level,playing in the British Colleges Sport(BCS) leagues and cups and alsotaking on some of our local universityteams.

Long Road Basketball Academy Our Academy has a well-deservedreputation for providing the supportand training necessary to developindividual skills. Our squad has won the U19 Cambridge League title two years in succession, competed in toplevel tournaments, been runners-up in the British Colleges and visitedBarcelona to play against local sides. One of our former students is

currently studying at a top basketballcollege in the States. What’s the secretof our success? You get six hours ofhigh quality training a week from ourEBBA Level 2 coach, as well as strengthand conditioning sessions in the fitnesssuite, advice on nutrition, full videoanalysis of technique and help with progression beyond Long Road.

CricketOur cricket teamhas won theSolway Cup inprevious yearsand are thecurrent holders.

HockeyOur mixed hockeyteam won the British CollegesCup in both 2012and 2013.

Girls’ FootballOur Girls’ FootballTeam has beenrunners-up in theBCS EasternRegion 7-a-sidetournament

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Next Steps You’ve got a plan for the future,and we’re going to help you succeed.Whether you’ve got your career set out indetail for years to come or arrive here with several ideas buzzing around yourhead, your time at Long Road will help you firm up where you want to go and whatyou have to do to get there. Through a structured series of events, talks, tutorialsand workshops we’ll give you the supportand information you need to help youprogress step-by-step towards your goaland make your plan a reality.

Moving on up to university?

If you’re moving on up to college oruniversity we will help you produceyour personal statement, identify your strengths and advise you on howto make a UCAS application.

All our Year 1 students attend the Higher Education Fair each June. A large number of colleges anduniversities exhibit at the Fair so you can speak directly to the experts to find out which one is the best choicefor you.

Moving on up to employment?

The Careers Department has contactswith a wide range of companies andorganisations. They’ll help find the rightone for you and help you draft yourcurriculum vitae and prepare you foryour interview.

Careers WeekThe Careers Department plans a weekof activities and events for discussion in each lesson, leading up to theCareers Event where local, nationaland international companies andorganisations talk to you about whatthey have to offer and what’s involvedin their industry sector.

ApprenticeshipsWe invite experts to talk to you aboutwhat’s available and how you canapply for the right vacancy for you.

Interested in today’s workplace?

Plus courseOur Plus course will broaden your skillsand qualifications. Whether youvolunteer in a school, visit a companyto gain specific industry insights or take a coaching course, you will gainan important advantage in today’scompetitive environment.

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Richard Allitt (opposite page)Reading Computer Science andNatural Sciences at Robinson College,University of Cambridge“I studied Maths, Further Maths,Computing and Physics at Long Road.My teachers encouraged me to applyfor Cambridge and gave me a lot ofsupport. I have always been interestedin Computing and Maths, and havetaught myself programming, such as inJava and PHP. The Cambridge coursehas developed this, and introducedmany new concepts such as functionalprogramming.We made use of Python at Long

Road, which I used as part of myproject to design a rabbit game forprimary school children. In my first year, we went to the Microsoft ThinkComputer Science day, where two of us won £1,000 for Long Road.I came to Long Road to make a fresh

start, and I made the right decision.”

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Tim LanducciMarketing Director, Executive Education Cambridge Judge Business School"I thoroughly enjoyed my time at LongRoad and the two years there taught me a lot about what I needed to do to achieve my academic goals, as well as preparing me for Universityand providing me with more confidencein my own abilities."

Lauren ScottTrainer teacher: London Institute of Education“The content of the lessons and thequality of teaching inspired me to aimfor higher education.”

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Becky Everitt (back) Trainee Solicitor“I studied Philosophy, English Literatureand American History at Long Roadthen read Law at the University of Surrey. This included a placement year during which I worked in New York. After graduating, I joined Taylor VintersLLP in Cambridge and am now aparalegal in their personal injury team.I will be starting my Training Contractwith them in September 2014 aftercompleting the Legal Practice Courseat Anglia Ruskin. My personal tutor at Long Road

was extremely supportive, and I hadsome brilliant teachers who wereacademically engaging and motivating. Long Road helped todevelop the self-motivation and workethic I needed for further educationand provided the resources to adviseme on my future studies and career.”

Katie Godfrey (front) Reading Politics at the University ofGlasgow, and winner of the 2012Cambridgeshire YOPEY (Young Peopleof the Year) award“I studied Politics, English Literature andHistory at Long Road. I spent the first six months of my gap year working in a school in Kenya. I offered to raisemoney for new classrooms and set up the Baraka Foundation to do so. So far I have raised about £10,000 tobuild four classrooms and complete a kitchen. Winning the YOPEY awardwas amazing, but also a great wayto share the work of the foundation.My Politics degree has a particular

focus on international security, conflictand development, and I am hoping to work in an area of developmentwhen I graduate. Long Road taught me how to

motivate myself – that is what I wantedafter being at school – and I made theright decision to come here.”

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Programmeoverview:Applied courses

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Level 2Applied

Programme1 year

Employment

Gap Year

UniversityEntry

ENTRY5+ C grade GCSEsincluding English

ENTRY4+ D grade GCSEs

including English

Level 3Applied

Programme2 years

Level 3

Level 2

SciencePathway

ENTRY3+ C grade GCSEs

D grades in Maths and English

Programmeoverview:A Level courses

Employment

Gap Year

UniversityEntry

ENTRY7+ C grade GCSEs

includingMaths and English

HumanitiesPathway

4 AS Courses

3 AS +1 6-unit Courses

Access to A Level

programme1 year

ENTRY3+ C grades in

Sciences and Maths GCSEsGrade D in English

Level 3

Level 2

18-unitDiploma

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2 6-unit+ 2 AS

Courses

A Levels2 years

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The Level 3 Applied programme provides studentswith well-established and successful coursesleading to further study or employment. Level 3Diplomas give students practical, industry-relatedexperience and may lead to further studies at university or into a related apprenticeship oremployment with training. We offer Diploma courses that are 6 units,equivalent to one A Level, 12 units, equivalent totwo A levels, or 18 units, equivalent to three A levels.As part of your Applied Learning programme

you may take one the following combinations:

Entry requirementsAt least 5 C grades or equivalent in a range of subjectsat GCSE level, including Grade C or above in GCSEEnglish and Merit in the subject applied for, if taken as anapplied course.Students with at least 7 GCSEs at Grade C may include

one or more AS levels in their programme.

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At least a Merit grade in an OCR or BTEC Certificate in a related area (6 unit qualification), and a Grade C or above in GCSE English. Students with a Distinctiongrade in a related area (6 unit qualification) may beconsidered with a Grade D in GCSE English.


Level 3 Applied CoursesApplied Science(Physical Sciences) 73Art and Design 75Business 78Business Enterprise 79Engineering 88Games Designand Animation 91Graphic Design 92Health and Social Careand Early Years 94ICT (Business) 97Media 101Performing Arts 104Retail 114Sport 109


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A levels are divided into AS courses, which aregenerally taken in Year 1 and which arequalifications in their own right, and A2 courses,which continue in Year 2 to form the complete A level. Most students take four AS levels in Year 1, then concentrate on three A2 courses in Year 2.Your marks from your AS and A2 are combined toform your final A level grade. A levels areassessed mainly by exam, although there maybe some coursework involved. As part of your A level programme you may

take one of the following course combinations:

Students who are appropriately qualified cantake 5 AS level subjects.

Entry requirementsAt least 7 GCSEs at Grade C in a range of subjectsincluding Maths and English. In any course applied for, a Grade C or equivalent is required in the subject iftaken at GCSE level. Prospective students with fewer than 7 GCSEs at Grade

C, or without a C grade in either Maths or English, maybe considered depending on intended programme ofstudy and career plan if they have an average grade ofat least C in all subjects taken at GCSE level and two ormore grades higher than C.



A Level coursesIntroduction 70Applied Science 72Art and Design 74Biology 77Business Studies 77Chemistry 80Computing 81Design Technology Product Design 82Drama and Theatre Studies 83Economics 84English Language 85English Language and Literature 86English Literature 87Film Studies 89French 90Geography 93History 95ICT 96Mathematics 98Mathematics, Further 99Mathematics, Use of 100Media Studies 102Music 103Performance Studies 105Philosophy 106Photography 107Physical Education 108Physics 110Politics 111Psychology 112Religious Studies 113Sociology 115Spanish 116Travel and Tourism 117

18-unit DiplomaAS Level AS Level AS Level AS Level

AS Level AS Level AS Level 6-unit Diploma 12-unit Diploma AS Level

12-unit Diploma 6-unit Diploma

6-unit Diploma6-unit Diploma6-unit Diploma

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AS Level AS Level 6-unit Diploma

6-unit Diploma

Specific requirements apply to some courses. See individual course detailsfor more information.

Specific requirements apply to some courses. See individual course detailsfor more information.

Level 3 Diploma Applied Science12units


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The Level 3 Diploma will provide you with a broad range of skills that will prepare you foremployment or for higher education. Dedicatedlaboratory facilities provide you with theopportunities to build on your previous studies of biology, chemistry and physics. You will find out about working in the science industry with experience of a broad range of practicalactivities which can include analysing unknownchemical compounds, genetic engineering oforganisms and forensic investigations.You will develop essential know-how in

numeracy, as required in scientific settings, and find out how the general public perceivesscience. Through your work, both as an individualand as part of a group, you will find out what it is like to work in the science industry andprepare yourself for further study or employmentin the sector.

Year1 At first you will concentrate on learning thetechniques and skills required for working in a laboratory. The material will cover essential aspects of biological, chemical and physical science research.This will provide you with the knowledge and ability to plan and carry out rigorous scientific investigations.

Year 2 In the second year of study you will extend and refine your knowledge further. Practical activitieswill be linked to professional applications of science to give you an experience of the use of science in an authentic manner. This will enable you to use your skillswith confidence in further studies and in science-basedemployment.

Level 3 DiplomaApplied Science

This course is equivalent to two A levels.

Move on up...The Diploma inApplied Science can lead to a career in a range of areas including forensic,medical, laboratory or industrial science,depending on the specialist units taught.The course can also provide progression tohigher education coursessuch as forensic chemistry,biological sciences oraudiology.

AssessmentThe principal method ofassessment is coursework.

Minimumentry requirementsStandard entry requirementsapply. In addition youneed at least a Grade Cin Mathematics. Please seepage 71 for details.

Further informationYou can find moreinformation and download a course description sheet from the ‘Courses’section of our website.

We have access to state-of-the-art researchequipment to carry out genetic modification of an organism.


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Applied Science is a single A level combining all the sciences. It is ideal for students interested in a range of scientific matters and keen toexplore their practical applications, particularly in industry and health care. Visits to localcompanies and institutions will demonstratedifferent aspects of biology, chemistry andphysics in action. You will learn about differentmethods of analysing substances and functions.

AS You will have an opportunity to visit and carry outresearch into workplaces such as hospitals, wind farmsand micro-breweries. You will also study techniques used to analyse different chemical substances in areassuch as medical pathology and forensic science.Finally, you will explore methods of measuring activitiesin the lung and the heart and look at x-rays andultrasound.

A2 You will spend time working as a research scientist,carrying out an extended investigation into a topic. You will look at applications of biotechnologythat enable us to make use of living things and their products in areas such as medicine, food and drink.Finally, you will look at the use of waves in the modernworld, including in communication.

A LevelApplied Science

Move on up...Applied Science can lead to university courses such asdental nursing, radiographyand sports therapy as well as to employment in a scientific laboratory. Those interested in teachingshould consider takinganother National Curriculumsubject in addition toApplied Science.

AssessmentThe course is assessedmainly by courseworkportfolios. One third of the course is assessed byexamination.

Minimum entry requirementsStandard entry requirements apply. See page 70 for details. You need at least one Grade B and a Cin Science and AdditionalScience. You should haveGrade B in higher tierMathematics but a Grade C may be considered. Only science GCSE courses which have a highproportion of externalassessment will normally be considered.


We have access to the latest researchequipment to carry out genetic modification of an organism.


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Level 3 DiplomaArt and Design18units


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This Diploma is an outstanding course for you if you are fully committed to the visual arts,interested in all aspects of art & design, and are considering degree level study or applyingdirectly to related employment. Our students are able to progress directly on to a degreecourse in the Visual Arts. You will be taught in anexcellent teaching and learning environmentwithin spacious and well-equipped studios. You will initially experience a broad range of new skills and challenges that will potentiallyopen up directions for you that you may nothave previously considered, including textilesand 3-D studies, before beginning to specialise in two units in your second year.

Year 1 You will develop skills through a series ofpractical workshops within a 10-unit programme,equipping you with a broad range of experiencesacross the visual arts. Your classes will be mainly group-based and include drawing, painting, sculpture,printmaking, photography, textiles, computers in art and contextual studies. Throughout the year you will be expected to attend lectures held by externalpractitioners from various fields within the creativeindustries and take part in industry-related trips.

Year 2 Two out of the six units are based upon yourchosen specialism in a particular area of Art andDesign. In addition to this, you will continue to studycontextual studies, drawing and multi-disciplinaryapproaches to developing artwork. You will develop aspecialist portfolio of work and mount a final exhibition.

Level 3 DiplomaArt & Design

This is an 18-unit Diplomaequivalent to three A levels.

Move on up...The Art and Design Diploma can lead to a wide range of art, craftand design courses andcareers including graphiccommunication, interiorarchitecture, fashion design,textiles, photography,jewellery design and fine art. It is not necessary to undertake a foundationyear to enter a degreecourse.

AssessmentAll assessment is bycoursework portfolios.

Minimumentry requirementsStandard entry requirements apply. See page 71 for details. In addition, you need Grade C in GCSE Art orequivalent.


100% of Art and DesignLevel 3 Diploma studentspassed in 2012.


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A LevelArt and Design

Move on up...Art and Design can lead to a wide range of further study. With a strong portfolio,students can go directly on to a degree courseincluding illustration andanimation, games design,architecture, fashion andtextiles, fine art, painting,print-making and sculpture,and many other art, designand media-based courses.You can stay on at LongRoad after A Levels to takethe Art Foundation course(see p128).

AssessmentAssessment is by courseworkand controlled assignment.

Minimum entry requirementsStandard entry requirements apply. See page 70 for details. You need at least Grade C in GCSE Art or equivalent.


74% Art & Designstudents achieved Grade A*–B in 2012.


This is an exceptional, highly successful coursewhich has a great reputation and strong links with universities. Taught in spacious, bright studiosadjoining a secluded sculpture garden, you’ll betaught by a specialist art/design teacher. You’ll be required to select one of four fine art areas:

Textiles with Fashion: Textile workshops allow you toexperiment, discover and learn about fine art textiletechniques, possibly leading to fashion-related work.Paint & Print: Explore your own and other artists’ ideasand work through experimentation with a wide variety of drawing, painting and printmaking media.Sculpture & Painting: You will explore a range of 3D materials including metal, clay, card and plaster to create small sculptural pieces. You will alsolearn to use oil and acrylic paints in a programme of taught workshops.Digital & Mixed Media: You will use various forms of printmaking, digital imaging, drawing, paintingand mixed media to find effective and unusual ways of producing digital artwork.

As well as developing your own work you’ll haveworkshops that introduce specialist processesand techniques, with an emphasis onexperimentation and exploration. To support your practical work, you’ll explore the work of contemporary and historical European andnon-European artists.

AS You will produce a coursework portfolio thatdemonstrates exploration, research and the acquisitionof techniques and skills that reflect your specialist area. You will also undertake a five-hour controlledassignment.

A2 You will develop practical coursework which has a personal significance. This will be accompanied by an extended visual and written analysis. You will alsoundertake a 15-hour controlled assignment.


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Business Studies analyses businesses and themarkets they serve. This course introduces you to the wide range of activities conducted in a business and how decisions are taken in anever-changing commercial environment. It willalso help you to understand the business worldfrom the perspectives of various stakeholders:customers, managers, owners/shareholders,employees and society in general. You will alsounderstand that businesses cannot operate inisolation.

AS You will be introduced to the challenges and issues of how to start a business including the role offranchising. This section also includes financial planning and the key financial concepts. You then focus on how established businesses might improve their effectiveness by making management decisions in the key areas of human resources, operationsmanagement, finance and marketing.

A2 You will investigate strategies for success withinlarger businesses and how managers might measurethe success or otherwise of these strategies in theperformance of the business by studying businessaccounts. Finally, you will undertake independent research to establish the aims of businesses andconsider the effects that external factors such as legal, economic, social or technological changes can have on businesses. You will also examine how a business can plan for, respond to, and managechange.

A LevelBusiness Studies

Move on up...Business Studies can lead to further studies includinggeneral business courses,marketing, finance and accounting andhuman resources. It is a good route into companymanagement trainingprogrammes, and is idealfor future entrepreneurs.Many of our students havejoined company internshipprogrammes. Students are also supported into the world of work.

AssessmentAssessment is byexamination.

Minimum entry requirementsStandard entry requirements apply. See page 70 for details.


An end of year 1 challengeis set to develop a newproduct idea for aninternational company. This year’s challenge wasbased on Ben & Jerry’s.


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This course provides you with the foundations for understanding all of Biology and thereforesupports your development towards any careerthat relies on biological knowledge. This could be in medicine, conservation, psychology orsports science. Using actual scientific research will help you to learn to think like a scientist –a skill that is highly sought after in the workplaceand in higher education.

AS You will learn about the heart and circulatory system and examine the risk factors which can lead tocirculatory diseases. Through studying genetics and the effects of cystic fibrosis, you will be able to engage in modern biological dilemmas of gene therapy and genetic testing. You will also learn how a single,unspecified cell develops into the organised,cooperating collection of trillions of cells, each with a specific purpose, which make up the human being.You will investigate how the diversity of life came about, and how we can maintain this diversity for futuregenerations.

A2 Understanding how life-forms interact allows us to draw on the environment as a source of prosperitywithout destroying it. Studies of forensics and theimmune system will enable you to analyse data tocalculate the time and cause of death. Studying thebiology of respiration, muscles and joints will enableyou to discuss whether athletes are born or made.Finally, you will learn about the nervous system to find out why humans might suffer from brain diseases in later life and how these could be cured in the future.

A LevelBiology

Move on up...Biology, in conjunction with other A level Sciencesubjects, can lead on to further studies in medicaland biological subjects as well as Sports Science and Psychology.

AssessmentYour practical skills areassessed by coursework. All other assessment is by examination.

Minimum entry requirementsStandard entry requirements apply. See page 70 for details. You need higher tierMathematics at minimumGrade B. Science andAdditional Science at highertier must be at least BB, and if you have studied the Sciences separately, you will need a Grade B in at least two, including Biology. Only Science GCSE courses which have a high proportion of externalassessment will normally beconsidered.


Biology students help at the Bottle your Genes exhibition at the Cambridge Science Festival.

AS students have theopportunity to explore anyarea of biological interest forthe coursework.

A2 students design andconduct their ownexperimental research fortheir coursework – truescientific research!



Level 3Diploma Business Enterprise6units


The Level 3 Diploma in Business Enterprise is anexciting qualification aimed at people running,or who may run, their own business in the future.Either way it will provide essential experience in a nationally recognised vocational qualification.You will study in a more practical way withactivities geared towards gaining as real anexperience of setting up a business as possible. It is equivalent to a full A level and will run overtwo years and be assessed via coursework. The 6-unit qualification is designed to be flexibleand can be taken alongside more traditional A levels or other Applied courses, so offers anexciting and practical addition to a student’sprogramme.You will gain some of the crucial skills,

knowledge and understanding required to set up your own business and gain the basicenterprising essentials identified as critical to any potential entrepreneur. You will also have the opportunity to set up a mini-enterprise in the second year.

Units may include:• Assessing personal abilities to run a business • Building and maintaining business relationships • Complying with business legal requirements • Estimating financial needs for a business • Making cash flow forecasts for a business • Planning to sell a product or service • Preparing a plan for a business • Producing and implementing a business plan.

Level 3 DiplomaBusiness Enterprise

This is a 6-unit courseequivalent to one A level.

Move on up...to running your ownbusiness, to employment or to further studies inbusiness and enterprise.

AssessmentAll assessment is bycoursework.




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Level 3 DiplomaBusiness

The Business Diploma is a 12-unit course equivalent to two A levels.

Move on up...The Business Diploma canlead either to a variety of business-related courses at university or in the world of work. Employers value the vocational Businessqualifications because they show that you haveacquired many of the skillsthey seek.




“The course helped me tounderstand how businesseswork and to find out moreabout the EU.” Mahmaduf

“I enjoyed carrying outprimary research andcreating a business plan fora car wash!” Boran


The Level 3 Diploma in Business is an idealfoundation whether you are thinking ofprogressing into the workplace or applying for a university degree. The course covers a widevariety of aspects of business including Internetmarketing, accounting, law and projectmanagement. The course will allow you to carryout both practical tasks and research. You will be encouraged to develop your communicationand teamwork skills. The course offers you the opportunity for a student-arranged workexperience placement and to organise andmanage a business event. These will give you thechance to apply what you have learned to what you are passionate about in a real-life worksituation.

Year 1 You will cover the five mandatory units exploringthe environment in which businesses operate, theresources available to businesses and how best to usethem (including human resources i.e. their workforce),an introduction to marketing and businessaccountancy.

Year 2 You will cover seven other units which will eitherlook in more depth at specific aspects of business (for example law, Internet marketing, recruitment andselection of staff) or take a broader perspective ofbusiness activity (for example managing a businessevent).

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Computers play a vital role in life today. This canbe seen in equipment to monitor prematurebabies, sat nav devices in cars, computer-aideddesign for tools, civil engineering projects,spacecraft, computer games and of course theInternet. No part of modern medicine, transport,industry, education or leisure would functionwithout computing.

AS You will develop problem-solving skills which are highly prized by employers and learn about datarepresentation in order to provide a foundation on which you can build your programming skills. You will learn to use Python – a very high-level program language suitable for beginners – to encodeproblem-solving algorithms. You will also study the hardware and software aspects of computing, look at basic networking principles and find out thedifference between the Internet and the Web.

A2 You will look at computational thinking, learn object-oriented programming and find out aboutdatabase design, modern operating systems andnetworking. You will undertake a major practical project in which you will analyse, design and program a solution to a real-life problem. You will produceappropriate documentation detailing all the stages ofsystem development.

A LevelComputing

Move on up...Computing can lead to a career in softwaredevelopment and support or further studies in computer science or software engineering. In addition, the problem-solving skills that the coursehelps to develop are highlyvalued in many differentsubject areas and also byemployers. Computing can also provide a goodgrounding in understandingsystems used in a widevariety of areas such asscience, geography andcreative disciplines such as art.

AssessmentAt AS there is one on-screenexam and one written exam.At A2, one unit is assessed by examination and one by coursework.

Minimum entry requirementsStandard entry requirementsapply. See page 70 fordetails. You need at leastGrade B in higher tier Maths.


“I particularly like being able to expand myknowledge of Python andPyQt.”Richard


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Chemistry is the science of atoms, molecules and ions, the differences between them and thereactions which they undergo. Chemistry affectsvirtually every aspect of modern life and at LongRoad you will study the key chemical theoriesthrough a series of relevant and topical contexts.You will learn many of the techniques used todevelop new medicines, understand the searchfor alternative fuels, find out about the role ofchemistry in climate change and discover theapplications of chemistry for designing materials.The course has a strong focus on practical workwhich deepens your understanding of new ideas.

AS The course begins by considering the chemistry of life, where the elements come from and how they combine together to make large molecules. You will be introduced to the area of organic chemistryand the energy changes in chemical reactions. You then develop your understanding of each area by looking at the chemistry of natural resources, theextraction of halogens from the sea, the atmosphereand the discovery of polymers. You will also be taught to carry out the essential practical skills of observation,measurement, analysis and evaluation that you willbuild on at A2.

A2 The A2 course builds directly on the concepts from AS and as each idea is re-visited it is developed further.You will start by looking at the chemistry of materials,covering the synthesis of aspirin and other medicines,the structure of biochemical molecules (enzymes,proteins, nucleic acids), the properties of condensationpolymers and the chemistry of transition metals. You will then put all your learning together to carry outan extended practical investigation in an area thatinterests you. This teaches you the analytical skills used in scientific research. Finally, you go on to study theadvanced chemistry of agriculture, dyes and some newtechniques such as NMR and UV/visible spectroscopy.

A LevelChemistry

Move on up...Chemistry develops skills that are sought after byuniversities and employersand is an excellent starting point for careers in medicine, pharmacy,forensic science,biochemistry, environmentalhealth and engineering.

AssessmentThe practical skills for A2 are assessed by courseworkand for AS by practicalexams. All other assessmentis by examination.

Minimum entry requirementsStandard entry requirements apply. See page 70 for details. You need higher tierMathematics at minimumGrade B. Science andAdditional Science at higher tier must be at leastBB, and if you have studied the Sciences separately, you will need a Grade B in at least two, includingChemistry. Only ScienceGCSE courses which have a high proportion ofexternal assessment willnormally be considered.


All A2 students undertake an individual investigation on an area of chemistry which interests them, and maybe extend this beyond the A level specification.



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Drama and Theatre Studies explores howperformers, designers and directorscommunicate meaning to audiences through the exploration of texts and the creation of devised work. The course has practical andtheoretical elements. You will developperformance and production skills and yourcritical awareness of theatre productions through the analysis of texts and performances.

AS You will find out how to get the most out of live theatre by exploring how different performers, directorsand designers work together to communicate meaningto audiences. You will also study a piece of dramaticwriting from the point of view of a director, actor ordesigner and complete a written exam on your ideas for a performance of that text. You will then direct,design or act in an extract of a published play, gainingexperience in learning lines and producing supportingnotes to accompany your role.

A2 You will explore different creative approaches to a piece of pre-20th century dramatic writing and find out how to devise your own creative overview. You will then study a piece of 20th century writingthrough practical exercises and build your own ideas for a production as a director, designer or performer,before writing about these ideas. You will also developyour own performances, either directing, designing or acting, for a public audience. You will gain furtherexperience in producing supporting notes, learninglines and ensuring that all aspects of the production are met.

A LevelDrama and Theatre Studies

Move on up...Drama and Theatre Studiescan lead to a place atdrama school, university or a theatre-related career. It is also an excellentgrounding for further study which can lead to careers in law, social work,psychology, teaching andmany more.

AssessmentThis is through both writtenexaminations andperformance coursework.

Minimum entry requirementsStandard entry requirements apply. See page 70 for details. You need at least a Grade Cin both GCSE Dramaand GCSE English Literature,if taken.

Further informationYou can find moreinformation and download a course description sheetfrom the ‘Courses’ section ofour website.

100% of Drama and Theatre Studies studentspassed in 2012.


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DT Product Design can be about the design and manufacture of the buildings we live in, the clothes we wear and products we interactwith on a daily basis. The specialist knowledgeand experience of our teachers will enable youto study an aspect of product design through one of these pathways: Architecture, ResistantMaterials or Textiles.Architectural models, clothing, furniture,

jewellery and toys are just some of the productsthat have been successfully chosen for designstudy. Within your chosen area, you’ll be asked to think creatively to solve practical problems using drawing and modelling, as well as industrystandard computer-aided manufacturingfacilities, to produce high-quality final products.We believe that a hands-on approach tolearning, within our safe and well-equippedworkshop and design studio, will realise yourpotential, whatever your experience.

AS You will study design and innovation, productanalysis, materials and components as well as industrial and commercial practice within the context of product design. You will then work on and submit oneDesign and Make task over a period of approximately60 hours.

A2 The course builds on your AS experiences andextends your designing and making skills with onesubstantial in-depth project. There is a choice of eightgiven themes (although you may also submit your ownproposals for approval). The project requires you todemonstrate the integration of designing and makingskills and knowledge with understanding. The project isdeveloped over a further 60-hour period.

A LevelDesign TechnologyProduct Design

Move on up...Design and Technologycan lead to further studieswith possible careers in architecture, graphicdesign, furniture and product design, textiles, fashion design and engineering.

AssessmentThe course is assessed bothby written examinations and practical assignments.



Year 1 students go out onresearch visits, and Year 2 students visit the New Designers Exhibition inLondon.



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A LevelEnglish Language

Move on up...This course is ideal forstudents wishing to studyEnglish courses at degreelevel. Some universities,however, do specify a preference for EnglishLiterature or EnglishLanguage and Literature A level for an EnglishLiterature degree.English Language canlead to a range of furtherstudies and careersincluding journalism,publishing, media,linguistics, teaching andcreative writing.

AssessmentExamination andcoursework.

Minimum entry requirementsStandard entry requirementsapply. See page 70 for details. You need at leastGrade C in GCSE EnglishLiterature, if taken.


100% of English Languagestudents passed in 2012.


English Language is the study of the structures ofthe English language and the language in use.This course will appeal to you if you are willing toread a range of texts and analyse them in closedetail: it is quite technical and different fromEnglish at GCSE. You will study the ways in whichlanguage functions in a mixture of written andspoken texts, both fiction and non-fiction, old andnew. As part of this you will learn about the soundsof language (phonology); how words andphrases make meanings (lexis and semantics);how sentences work (syntax); and the structure of texts (discourse).

AS You will start the course by developing your ownoriginal writing, as well as learning new terminology and new ways to describe the techniques writers use. You will also explore spoken language in themedia by transcribing and analysing the languageused in various media texts (such as tv adverts, newsprogrammes and comedy). Finally, you will learn toanalyse and discuss a range of texts and also focus onhow writers have used language to convey bias,attitudes and points of view.

A2 You will have the opportunity to carry out a language investigation into a specialised topic (such as children’s early writing). You will also work onwriting a non-fiction piece, written for a specificpublication, with an accompanying commentary. You will analyse and compare examples ofspontaneous spoken language. Finally you will useliterary and non-literary texts from different historicalperiods to explore how written language has changedover time.

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Economics examines how to make the best use of a society’s scarce resources. It is a socialscience with theoretical models applied to a wide range of everyday issues such as: Why are footballers’ wages so high? Shouldpeople be forced to recycle? Should studentspay for their higher education? You will explore how both our own and other economies work and the tough decisions faced by governments to achieve their economic objectives.

AS You will examine the nature of the economic problem (scarce resources and unlimited wants), the way markets operate through supply and demand and how this problem is addressed in different societies. You will examine the role of Government in determiningwhat happens if the outcome in the market is notdesirable. You will then look at how a country’s economicperformance can be measured and the difficult, and sometimes conflicting, measures governments may have to take to achieve their economic objectives.

A2 You will look at economic theories in the context of transport problems, comparing trends in the UK and the European Union. You will examine theprivatisation and de-regulation of transport in the UKalong with governmental actions to deal with transportfailures. Finally, you will focus on global economics,looking at issues and organisations within the globaleconomy and their impact on economic growth,international trade and sustainable development.

A LevelEconomics

Move on up...Economics can lead on tofurther studies and careersin business management,consultancy, journalism,media, the Civil Service, lawand politics.


Minimumentry requirementsStandard entry requirements apply.See page 70 for details.


“The subject involves somuch more than I expected:maths, business, society,geography and more.” Alex



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English Literature is ideal if you enjoy reading and studying literature; the subject develops your skills and interest in analysing novels, plays and poetry as well as some non-fiction works. You will read and explore a wide range of textsincluding pre-1800 drama and poetry (includingShakespeare), modern novels and post-colonialliterature. You will also be able to produce yourown creative writing, prompted by your reading.

AS You will learn how to explore, comment on andcompare the uses and effects of language, form and structure, using texts of different types including novels, short stories, modern poetry, drama andautobiography. Your studies will include themes,character, motifs, setting, textual structures, narrativemethods, attitudes and values and contextualbackground. You will have an opportunity to developyour creative writing and to write a commentary foryour work.

A2 You will study three texts linked by one topic, looking at the different ways in which the writers explore the topic. You will then study a play by Shakespeare and two other pre-1800 drama and poetry texts.Particular themes and issues are explored as well as the contextual background and the different ways inwhich the texts may be interpreted.

A LevelEnglish Literature

Move on up...This course is ideal forstudents wishing to studyEnglish courses at degreelevel. English Literature can lead to a range offurther studies andcareers, such as journalism,publishing, media, teachingand creative writing.

AssessmentExamination andcoursework.

Minimumentry requirementsStandard entry requirements apply. See page 70 for details. You need at least a C grade in EnglishLiterature if taken.


In 2012–13 theatre trips toStratford and London tookplace to see productions ofplays studied for the course.


A LevelEnglish Languageand Literature


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English Language and Literature combines thestudy of a range of literary and non-literary textswith the learning of linguistic analysis. The courseis suitable for you if you enjoy the way languageis used in every, and any, aspect of life.

AS You will develop your critical reading skills bystudying how language functions in prose and poetry.You will consider the use and effects of literary andlinguistic techniques. You will also produce two pieces of original writing, one literary and one non-literary, and a commentary comparing and contrasting the twopieces.

A2 You will develop your ability to analyse andcompare a play by Shakespeare and a drama text from a different period. You will also produce two variedperformance texts of your own and evaluate one ofthem. You will compare and contrast texts from differentgenres and periods to analyse the ways in which thewriters use literary and linguistic techniques.

A LevelEnglish Language and Literature

Move on up...This course is ideal forstudents wishing to studyEnglish courses at degreelevel. English Language and Literature can lead to a range of further studies and careers,including journalism,publishing, media, teaching and creative writing.

AssessmentThis course is assessed byboth examination andcoursework.

Minimum entry requirementsStandard entry requirementsapply. See page 70 for details. You need at least a Grade C in EnglishLiterature, if taken.


100% of English Languageand Literature studentspassed in 2012.



A LevelFilm Studies


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Film Studies at Long Road aims to extend yourunderstanding of all aspects of film through a mix of theory and practical work. This course will develop your understanding of both Englishlanguage and world cinema. You will analysehow different audiences react to different filmsand carry out detailed case studies of particularfilms.

AS You will find out about the key ideas andterminology used to explore film form and put this intopractice through the planning and production of ashort sequence. Alongside this, you will analyse a filmsequence of your choice. For the exam you will studyboth the film industry and individual films and considerhow the issues surrounding representation, messagesand values, genre and narrative are dealt with.

A2 You will continue to develop your understanding of film through world cinema and the study of howaudiences respond. This will involve close and detailedstudy of a variety of films. The practical aspect of thecourse will involve a research task as well as a creativeproject.

A LevelFilm Studies

Move on up...Film Studies, in combinationwith other courses, can lead to a range of furtherstudies and careers,including media studies, art and photography.

AssessmentThis course is assessed by both examination andcoursework.



Visit our website at:www.longroadfilm.co.uk to get a clear idea of thecourse and to see students’practical work.

We are also on twitter:www.twitter.com/longroadfilm

Film Studies studentsattended the Clermont-Ferrand Film Festival andvisited New York in 2013.


Level 3 Diploma Engineering12 or 18 units


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Engineering offers an exciting career full of options and opportunities, and currently thecountry is in desperate need of more engineers.The product of the work of engineers touches our world all the time; it is impossible to ignore it. The skills learnt are highly prized, and the courseoffers progression opportunities that includeautomotive engineering or design, aerospace,electrical or electronic engineering. Do you wantto be a technician, a designer or a projectmanager?The Engineering Diploma will give you the

knowledge and expertise to follow any one of these career paths. The course will give you a blend of interpersonal and leadership skills aswell as technical skills. These are highly valued inindustry and research.

You will study a combination of theory, applied theoryand practical skills across a broad range of topics such as engineering mathematics, materials,electronics, engineering designs, mechanical andelectrical principles, computer-aided design (CAD) andengineering drawing.

Level 3 DiplomaEngineering

The Engineering Diploma will be offered as a 12-unitcourse equivalent to 2 Alevels or an 18-unit courseequivalent to 3 A levels.

Move on up...The Engineering Diplomacan lead to a wide range of engineering-relatedcareers. Students mayproceed to further studies or employment.

AssessmentAssessment will beprincipally by coursework.

Minimumentry requirementsStandard entry requirementsapply. See page 71 fordetails. You need higher tierMathematics at minimumGrade B. Science andAdditional Science at highertier must be at least BB, and if you have studied theSciences separately, you will need a Grade B in atleast two, including Physics.

Further informationYou can find moreinformation and downloada course description sheet from the ‘Courses’section of our website.



Level 3 Diploma Games Designand Animation(ICT)6units


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The Level 3 Diploma in ICT takes an in-depth lookat the ICT that is all around us. ICT is at the heart of everyday life, at work, at home and in our leisure time. From computer graphics and control systems to communications and problemsolving, IT has an ever-increasing role to play.The Level 3 Diploma in ICT draws these together.

The essential skills required are contained in threeunits, and the other three units are specificallytargeted towards the Creative pathway. The course is an ideal foundation for studentsentering the workplace as well as supportingstudents who are aiming for university places. You will develop a theoretical backgroundreinforced with practical skills that transfer into themodern workplace, providing useful experienceif you have an interest in computer gaming andanimation.

Year 1 All workplaces that use ICT, store data. You willneed to know the types of data held and how you canuse data to gain a competitive edge over competitors.The way in which data is communicated is veryimportant and you will learn to use a variety ofcommunication skills to enable you to engageeffectively with any type of audience. You will learnabout different types of animation and design andcreate your own examples.

Year 2 In creating a computer game you will need to use different software and hardware technologies. You will learn how to combine these differenttechnologies to make a playable system. As part of a project that you will manage, you will then move onand create a computer game while assessing its socialimpact.

Level 3 DiplomaGames Design andAnimation (ICT)


Move on up...The Level 3 Diploma in ICTcan lead to a range ofuniversity courses andcareers including computergaming, animation andmarketing and sales.




Visit to IT trade fair to observe the latestinnovations in technology.


A LevelFrench



French is a rewarding and enriching coursewhich allows you to make progress in your chosen language whilst developing useful lifelong skills. A qualification in French will open up a range of career possibilities as well as opportunities for improving your culturalawareness. Students are immersed in thelanguage with lessons taught mainly in French by enthusiastic and dedicated specialistteachers. To ease the transition to AS level weintegrate many ‘Bridging the Gap’ activities into the early stages of the course to help yousettle into lessons and build up confidence in the language.

AS You will develop your speaking, listening, reading and writing in French by studying four topics.The first looks at media, including TV, advertising and communication technology. You then go on toexamine popular culture in cinema, music and fashionor trends. The third topic will enable you to discussaspects of healthy living and lifestyles such as sport,health and well-being, exercise and holidays. You will also look at the family and relationships.

A2 You will extend your skills by studying three furthertopics. The first looks at the environment, in particularpollution, energy and protecting the planet. The secondcovers multi-cultural society, immigration, integrationand racism. The third topic examines contemporarysocial issues such as the distribution of wealth, law and order and the impact of scientific and technologyadvances. You will be able to study two cultural topics:the work of the French-speaking author, FrançoiseSagan, and that of the director, Mathieu Kassovitz.

A LevelFrench

Move on up...French can lead to a variety of careers both in this country and abroad.International companieswelcome languagegraduates, and there is thepossibility of working withinthe European Communityand further afield.


Minimum entry requirementsStandard entry requirements apply. See page 70 for details. You need at least a Grade B in GCSE French.

Further informationYou can find moreinformation and downloada course description sheetfrom the ‘Courses’ section ofour website.

“The four skills (speaking,listening, reading andwriting) are coveredthoroughly, and I’ve learnedlots of new vocabulary.”Isaac

100% of French studentspassed in 2012.

Work experience in France is offered to AS and A2students, as well as a specially-designedrevision course in Le Verger(South-West France).


Level 3 Diploma Graphic Design6units


Studying this unit-based diploma will enable youto gain knowledge and experience in essentialart and design principles and techniques,alongside specialist units in graphic design.

You will be set a range of assignments that willprovide you with live, commercially-based briefs using local companies and professionalorganisations, enabling you to gain a workingknowledge of areas such as Typographic andLayout Design, Design for Advertising, Graphicsfor 3D application, Website Design and Specialist Illustration Using Computer Graphics.You will complete the course with a broad and distinctive portfolio supported by yourconfidence in discussing your outcomes within a graphic design context.

Level 3 DiplomaGraphic Design


Move on up...to a Degree level course inGraphic Design or relatedarea, following further study of the Level 3 FoundationDiploma in Art and Design(see page 128), or directly to employment within thedesign field.


Minimumentry requirementsStandard entry requirements apply. See page 71 for details.You need at least a Grade C in GCSE Artor equivalent.



A LevelGeography


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Geography is the study of people and theirrelationship with their environment, the impactseach have on the other and the challenges of managing those impacts. You will take part in fieldwork, classroom discussions and Internetresearch. You will also reflect on your ownexperiences: how will the changes to the planetaffect you, and how are you influencing thesechanges?

AS Global Challenges will explore the range of globalnatural hazards which threaten some areas of the world more than others and also the role of climatechange, seen by many as our greatest environmentalchallenge. You will also consider how today’s rapid economic changes are impacting on peopleworldwide through globalisation, and the relatedinternational issues of population change andmigration. Geographical Investigations has a fieldworkand research focus on the topics of extreme weatherand rebranding. Fieldwork is carried out in the localarea in Thetford town, in the East London docklandsarea, and at the site of the 2012 Olympics in Stratford,looking at the legacy of the Games.

A2 In Contested Planet you will investigate energysecurity and water conflicts, considering how humansutilise resources and how access to them is uneven,through the topics of superpower geographies andbridging the development gap. You will also examinethe role of technology in overcoming resource scarcity,income inequality and environmental management. In Geographical Research you will investigate tectonicactivity and its consequences in events like earthquakesand tsunamis, the hazards and landscapes it produces,the varying impacts it has on areas at different levels ofeconomic development, and how people respond totectonic events.

A LevelGeography

Move on up...Geography can lead to further studies in, forexample, environmentalstudies, architecture and town planning,travel and tourism and civil engineering.



Further informationYou can find moreinformation and download a course description sheetfrom the ‘Courses’ section of our website.

“There has been a goodrange of field trips this year” Chris

www.longroad.ac.uk/courses92


A LevelHistory


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History allows you to explore new areas of the past and to uncover the people, conflicts and passions behind great events. What gave the black people of America the courage to stand up for their liberties? Why did Britain rule almost a quarter of the world and how did those people fight for their freedom? All students study modern world history, with a specialisation ineither American or European history at A2 level.

AS You will study two units. The first unit has two parts. You will start by looking at civil rights in the USA from 1945 to1968. You will consider how the methods used by campaigners developed over the period and how successful they were. You will also look at Stalin’s Russia. You will consider how he used and abused his power, how this affected the social and economicdevelopment of the country and how Russia emergedas a world power after the Second World War. In thesecond unit you will study the Crimean War, the Boer War and the First World War. You will consider how Britain prepared for war and how life was changed by it.

A2 You have a choice for this part of your studies. You can investigate why the United States suffered sucha serious depression in the years 1929–1933, the impactof the New Deal to 1941 and the social and politicaltensions in this period. Alternatively, you can studyGerman history and examine to what extent Germanywas responsible for the outbreak of the First World War,how and why Hitler came to power and aspects of the Nazi state 1933–1945. All students will complete a coursework unit on the British Empire in India in theyears 1849–1945. You will examine the impact variousevents and individuals (such as Gandhi) had uponBritish rule in India.

A LevelHistory

Move on up...History is well-regarded by top universities. As well as degrees in History,students have gone on to study InternationalRelations, War Studies, PPE and subjects such as Law, Criminology and Education. History can leadto a range of careers infields such as journalism,the media, politics,teaching, law, marketing,social sciences, philosophyand anthropology.

AssessmentAssessment is mainly by examination, but there is a substantial piece ofcoursework at A2.

Minimumentry requirementsStandard entryrequirements apply. See page 70 for details.


100% of students passed in 2012 and over 50% achieved A*–B.


Level 3 DiplomaHealth and Social Careand Early Years12 or 18 units


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This course will prepare you for a wide range of opportunities in health, social care and earlyyears services, for example working with youngchildren and babies, people with disabilities and older service users as well as careers in theHealth and Social Services. Health and SocialCare teachers have extensive vocationalexperience in Midwifery, Social Care, Education,Child Nursing and Health. The course hasextensive coursework which will apply theory topractice and reflect on experience such as workplacement and practical assessments.

Year 1 You will look at the theory and practice ofproviding the required standard of care to service users.You will also develop awareness of different behaviourin care settings. Finally, you will undertake extensivework experience in relevant settings.

Year 2 You will have the opportunity to focus yourstudies in one of three areas: childcare, health studiesand social care. Topics you may cover are anatomyand physiology, working with people with disabilities,child development and care in the community.

Level 3 DiplomaHealth and Social Careand Early Years

Health and Social Care canbe taken as 12-unit courseequivalent to two A levels oran 18-unit course equivalentto three A levels.

Move on up...Health & Social Care andEarly Years can lead on to further studies or careers in Health, Social or publicservices such as nursing,occupational therapy, early years teaching, socialadministration and socialwork. If you wish to train as a primary teacher, some universities require a National Curriculumsubject at A level alongsidethe Diploma.


Minimumentry requirementsStandard entry requirements apply. See page 71 for details.


“The course offersexperience and informationwhich is essential for working in care settings such as nursing.” Beth



Level 3 DiplomaICT (Business)6units


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The Level 3 Diploma in ICT takes an in-depth look at the ICT that is all around us. ICT is at the heart ofeveryday life, at work, at home and in our leisuretime. From computer graphics and control systemsto communications and problem solving, IT has anever increasing role to play.The Level 3 Diploma in ICT draws these together.

The essential skills required are contained in threeunits, and the other three units are specificallytargeted towards Business. The course is an idealfoundation for students entering the workplace as well as supporting students who are aiming for university places. You will develop a theoreticalbackground reinforced with practical skills thattransfer into the modern workplace, providinguseful experience if you have an interest inbusiness, sales and marketing.

Year 1 All workplaces that use ICT, store data. You willneed to know the types of data held and how you canuse data to gain an advantage over competitors. Theway in which data is communicated is very importantand you will learn to use a variety of communicationskills to enable you to engage effectively with any typeof audience. Most businesses use the Internet, and youwill explore the advantages and disadvantages of theInternet and its effect on society.

Year 2 Use of the web is a key aspect of most successfulbusinesses. A good website will ensure visitors keepreturning, while a poor website denies visitors access to the business. You will design, create and test a functioning website as part of a project which you willhave to manage. In a separate unit, you will use spreadsheets to carry

out business planning, learning how ICT helps a businessto identify financial implications and solve complexproblems.

Level 3 DiplomaICT (Business)

This is a 6-unit courseequivalent to one A level

Move on up...This diploma can lead to a range of universitycourses and careersincluding databaseadministration, financial and economic modelling,computer–aided design and general management and administration.




Visit to IT trade fair to observe the latestinnovations and technology.


A LevelICT


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A LevelICT

Move on up...ICT can lead to a widevariety of universitycourses or direct entry toemployment.

AssessmentThe course is assessed bycoursework and byexamination, including a practical task.



Day Trips are planned to a number of ICT exhibitionsand gadget shows. These include the BritishEducational and TrainingTechnology Show (BETT) and the Gadget Show inBirmingham.


A level ICT will appeal to you if you like to studyboth theoretical and practical aspects ofinformation and communication technologies in the modern world. ICT combines very well with other subjects such as Business Studies andEconomics, as you will learn advanced featuresof spread-sheet software and develop a largedatabase application. You will also enjoy ICT ifyou prefer the more creative and artistic aspectsof software applications, such as those skills usedin designing leaflets, the production of advancedpresentations and the development of a website.

AS AS ICT will help you become a power user of ICTsoftware and technology. By studying this subject youwill learn how a large variety of software applications is being used by companies to support their business. You will do this by analysing source material andcreating your own leaflets, presentations, websites and spreadsheets. You will explore in what ways IT is indispensable in many areas of our modern society from our homes to education and health care. You will also learn about the importance of high qualityinformation and how this helps companies to createvalue.

A2 You will undertake a major coursework task to learn how databases are used to support businesses. A theoretical component also deals with managementinformation systems. Modern organisations are stronglydependent on internal network infrastructures and theInternet, and these topics make up the second strand of ICT teaching in A2.


A LevelFurther Mathematics


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If you are a good mathematician who enjoyscomplex problem solving and exploring new mathematical ideas, Further Mathematicswill provide an additional challenge to theMathematics A level course (which must also betaken). The emphasis, particularly for Further Pure Mathematics 1, is on method and structure, so it is vital that you become accustomed to setting out your workings properly. If you plan to study Mathematics at university, taking Further Mathematics will be a major advantage.

AS You will start by concentrating on puremathematics, studying a wider range of algebraicconcepts such as matrices, complex numbers andproof by induction. You will then carry out further,advanced work on your applied mathematical option,Statistics or Mechanics. Finally, you will study decisionmathematics, learning to use networks, algorithms and simulation to solve practical problems, includingproject management, shortest path and profitmaximisation.

A2 This section of the course is significantly morechallenging than Mathematics A level. The course will focus on pure mathematics, for example complexnumbers, Markov chains, multi-variable calculus and advanced 3-dimensional work with vectors. In addition, you will complete your studies of Statisticsand Mechanics from AS level. Other topics such as numerical methods or differential equations will also be considered on an individual basis.

A LevelFurther Mathematics

Move on up...Further Mathematics canlead to a range of furtherstudies and is especiallysuitable for those who wishto study Mathematics orEngineering at University.

AssessmentThere is a small amount ofcoursework, but this courseis mainly assessed byexamination.

Minimumentry requirementsStandard entry requirementsapply. Please see page 70 for details. You need GCSEMaths at Grade A (Grade A* preferred).


62% Further Maths students achieved GradeA*– B in 2012.


A LevelMathematics


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Maths provides excellent training for the mind,requiring precise and accurate work, clearlogical thought and problem-solving skills. Weoffer two routes through this Mathematics course:Mathematics with Mechanics and Mathematicswith Statistics. The course will prepare students for higher education and stimulate the interest ofkeen mathematicians.

AS In the first two sections of the course you will focus on core mathematics, extending your skills in algebra,calculus, logarithms, graphs, quadratics, geometry andtrigonometry. You will then be able to take one of twoapplied mathematics courses: Statistics or Mechanics. It is important to understand that the ‘applied’ optionsare both largely theoretical. Statistics concentrates on probability theory and the use of calculations to help interpret data. Mechanics is mathematics appliedto Physics, and this strand should be taken by qualifiedstudents who are taking Physics AS.Note: If you are taking Further Mathematics alongsideMathematics, you will study both Mechanics andStatistics. Those students who are more interested in how mathematics is applied to solve ‘real world’problems are advised to consider Use of Mathematics.

A2 You will build on the algebra skills learnt at AS, and also look at proof, parametric equations, vectors and differential equations. You will then continue with your applied mathematics option, Statistics or Mechanics, developing the skills you have acquiredduring the AS course.

A LevelMathematics

Move on up...Mathematics can lead to a range of further studiesand possible careersincluding Mathematics,Physics, Engineering,Electronics, Architecture and other science subjects. The course can also supporteconomics, business andsocial sciences studies.

AssessmentThere is a small amount of coursework, but thiscourse is mainly assessed byexamination.

Minimum entry requirementsStandard entry requirementsapply. See page 70 fordetails. You need at least a Grade A in GCSE Maths. For students taking the Mechanics option and a science-basedprogramme, you need at least two As and one Bfrom your GCSE Maths orScience courses.


“The challenge of theproblem solving approach is very satisfying.” Sergio



Level 3 DiplomaMedia12 or 18 units


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The Media Diploma will enable you to developcreativity and confidence and the ability to think,question, explore and communicate.

You will learn about the creative and media industries,explore your own creativity, develop skills in criticalthinking, problem solving and communication, and learn practical skills which enable you to applyyour ideas in different ways. You’ll be making products for real audiences, including the possibility of performances at theatres, cinema screenings,exhibitions and Internet showcases of your work.

You will study and learn in a variety of ways, includingindividual, small group and whole class productions,Internet-based research and interaction with creativeand media professionals. Much of the time will be spentworking with others in making media products, so thecourse is very hands-on. You will experience some units which are a mixture of art and media and somewhich mix performance and media. You will also havethe opportunity to take some specialised media units.

Level 3 DiplomaMedia

You can choose to take theDiploma as a 12-unit courseequivalent to two A levels or an 18-unit course which isequivalent to three A levels.

Move on up...The Media Diploma canlead on to a range ofspecialist or more generalhigher level courses increative fields. You couldalso progress to a creativeapprenticeship or training.




Experts in video gamesdesign, film making, graphicnovels, animation andillustration, visit and work with students.


A LevelUse of Mathematics


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A LevelUse of Mathematics

Move on up...The general mathematicaland high-level ICT skillsacquired on this course are useful for a wide rangeof careers and courses.

AssessmentThis course is assessedentirely by examination in the AS year and one third by coursework in the A2 year. All exams include pre-release material.

Minimumentry requirementsStandard entry requirementsapply. See page 70 for details. You need at leasta Grade B in GCSE Maths.


“You can see how you willuse this subject in thefuture...it’s practical nottheoretical.” Liam


Use of Maths is a practical course, using real-world examples to explore the differentaspects of the subject. The course is designed for students who want to use Maths to supporttheir other subjects, including Science, SocialSciences, Business and ICT, which involvenumeracy and working with experimental data.

AS You will study three areas of Mathematics. DecisionMaths is a new area which uses algorithms to tackle a range of real-life problems. Statistics will enhance your ability to analyse data and introduces NormalDistribution. The Algebra and Graphs unit shows howreal-world data can be modelled using a range offunctions including trigonometry and exponentials.

A2 You will study calculus, a vital algebraic techniquein many subjects at university. You will complete two coursework assignments based on real-worldsituations – ideally ones that are relevant to your ownlife – using the mathematical skills learnt in your AS units.You will also undertake a comprehension task, for which you will be expected to work with specialisedmathematical documents in a real-world context.


A LevelMusic


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This course is an excellent opportunity to developyour skills as a performer, composer and listener. You will receive instrumental or vocallessons, perform as both a soloist and as part ofensembles and see a range of live music. You will also explore music technology and the theory of music, as well as deepening yourunderstanding of the history of music and itsdevelopment.

AS The emphasis of the year is on your development as a performer, in preparation for a solo recital. You will also learn how to harmonise melodies indifferent styles, and you will compose a piece of musicfor a combination of instruments of your choice. Finally,you will study a range of jazz and classical music setworks.

A2 Again, the emphasis is on performance, this yearculminating in a more extensive solo recital. You willalso develop your understanding of stylistic harmonyand compose a piece based on a stimulus. Finally, youwill study a range of 20th century vocal music as well asprogramme music from the 17th century to the modernday.

A LevelMusic

Move on up...Many of our studentscontinue to study music at university or musiccollege. Music can lead to a career in performing or working in othercapacities within the music industry. Music is alsofavoured by universities as a qualification which combines both practical and academic elements covering many transferable skills.

AssessmentThe performing componentis assessed by a visitingexaminer. The composingelements are internallyassessed and externallymoderated. There is alsoone written examinationeach year.

Minimum entry requirementsStandard entry requirementsapply. See page 70 fordetails. In addition, youneed to be able to play an instrument or sing to at least a Grade 4 standardand have a workingunderstanding of musictheory. Students applying tostudy Music will be invited toan audition, which will entail a performance and a short theory test.

Further informationYou can find moreinformation and downloada course description sheetfrom the ‘Courses’ section of our website.

100% of Music students passed in 2012.




A LevelMedia Studies

Media plays a crucial role in our increasinglyglobalised society. This course takes you through the entire journey of a media text fromconcept to consumption, and you will act as both creator and critic within this process. You will analyse a range of media texts andinstitutions: this includes films, music videos and video games as well as the companiesbehind their production. There will also be plenty of opportunities during the course to work with others in the creation of media texts.

AS You will learn how to shoot and edit video, addingthe soundtrack and titles, using professional editingsoftware and producing a group ‘blog’. You will thendevelop your analytical skills, focusing particularly on avariety of media text. You will also study the operation ofa particular media industry, such as the games industry.

A2 You will produce a music video and create researchand planning to support your project. You will studydebates about the media through case studies andreflect upon the production work undertakenthroughout the course using particular criticalperspectives to which you will have been introduced.

A LevelMedia Studies

Move on up...Media Studies can lead to a range of highereducation courses. In the past some studentshave taken up industry-related roles in production orjournalism.

AssessmentThis course is assessed byboth examination andcoursework.


Further informationYou can find moreinformation and downloada course description sheetfrom the ‘Courses’ section ofour website.

Student work is regularlycelebrated at screenings atthe Picturehouse Cinema,Cambridge.

100% of Media Studies students passed in 2012.


A LevelPerformance Studies


105

Performance Studies explores the relationshipbetween Dance, Drama and Music. The coursewill develop your knowledge, understanding and analysis of performance repertoire, genresand practitioners. You will develop performance skills in all three distinct areas, learning to makecreative links between the art forms. You will learnabout improvising, rehearsing and performing inorder to create your own performance materialand study the relationship between performerand audience. Although there is a strong focuson practical work, there is also a substantialwritten element.

AS You will attend skills-based workshops in dance,drama and music, leading to three short performancepieces. You will also devise and perform a longer piece which combines the three art forms and has a community focus. You will then go on to study thework of three practitioners, one in each art form.

A2 You will study one topic in depth focusing on eitherPost-Modernism or American Musicals. This will involveexploring a range of extracts in dance, drama andmusic. You will undertake two performances: one basedon an extract from one of the works from the repertoireyou have studied; the other a student-devisedperformance based on a stimulus set by the examboard.

A LevelPerformance Studies

Move on up...Performance Studies canlead to further studies or a career in theperforming arts. The coursecan also be excellentpreparation for studies in education or artsmanagement.

AssessmentThis course is assessed bywritten and performanceexaminations and writtencoursework.

Minimumentry requirementsStandard entry requirements apply. See page 70 for details. You will be invited to anaudition to demonstrateyour skills in the three artforms.


“I like the equal balance of the three art forms(dance, drama and music)and I love the teachers!”Ruth

100% of PerformanceStudies students passed in 2012.


Level 3 DiplomaPerformingArts12 units


104

This is a varied and exciting course which is ideal for you if you are highly motivated aboutPerforming Arts. You will develop your existingtalents in a range of practical settings, whether as a performer, director, stage manager or devisor. You will also carry out studies into the Performing Arts profession looking at the business as well as the creative side of work in this area. You will be encouraged to develop your own experiences outside college, whetheras a member of a group or through your chosenexternal commitments.

Year 1 Each term will have a different focus: Evolution,Revolution and Creation. Across the year you willexplore the practitioners Stanislavski, Brecht and Artaud,and plays by Ibsen, Berkoff and Sarah Kane, amongstothers. You will also explore Physical Theatre, Singing,Site-Specific Performance and The Performing ArtsBusiness. Throughout you will devise and perform bothshorter and more extensive performance pieces.

Year 2 You will explore both Classical Theatre andContemporary Theatre, performing in a large-scaleShakespearean and modern production. In Contemporary Dance you will expand yourunderstanding of the use of the body, whilst Auditions for Actorswill develop your confidence in preparing for both higher education and the performing artsindustry. In the final term, Devising, you will use all theskills you have acquired to develop your own smallperformance company.

Level 3 DiplomaPerforming Arts

This is a 12-unit courseequivalent to two A levels.

Move on up...The Performing Arts Diplomais excellent preparation forfurther studies at a specialistcollege or university and can sometimes lead directly to a career in thiscompetitive field. The skillsacquired are applicable tomany other fields includingpublic speaking, generalmanagement and teaching.

AssessmentThere are no written exams.All theory elements will be compiled in log books,portfolios or researchpresentations.

Minimumentry requirementsStandard entry requirements apply. See page 71 for details.You will also be invited to an audition to demonstrateyour acting skills through a set monologue.


Students work withprofessional companiessuch as Frantic Assembly,Splendid Theatre Companyand the Cambridge ArtsTheatre. There are frequenttheatre trips and visitingspeakers, including theHolocaust Memorial Trust.



A LevelPhotography


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Long Road has one of the largest A levelPhotography centres in the country. This, and therecent advances in technology and changes in practice, means it’s a really exciting time to study the subject here. Using our extensivefacilities, comprising two darkrooms and a digital Mac suite, you will be taught both digitaland traditional photographic skills by specialistteachers. Throughout the course, there’s anemphasis on exploring and developing your own creative work whilst studying the work andtechniques of renowned artists and professionals.

AS Unit 1 consists of three modules. You’ll learn whatmakes a good photograph and be taught how to useboth traditional and digital equipment. In TraditionalPractice you’ll learn how to develop and print your own films. In Experimental Practice you’ll explorecamera-less photography whilst developing moreexpressive darkroom techniques. In Digital Practiceyou’ll also learn how to use photo-manipulationprograms such as Adobe Photoshop and Bridge. At the end of this unit you’ll submit coursework journalsand final prints. Unit 2 is a personal exploration of theskills learned in Unit 1 in preparation for a body of workcompleted under controlled conditions.

A2 Unit 3 is a personal investigation into an area ofphotographic practice which interests you most. Your skills acquired in the first year will be refined andadded to in the exploration of your project. Alongsideyour practical work you are expected to completewritten work related to your personal investigation.Unit 4 requires you to work in a mature way, applyingskills and knowledge throughout the course to respondto stimulus material. You will prepare and produce yourfinal submissions under controlled conditions.

A LevelPhotography

Move on up...With a strong portfolio and excellent technicalskills, students mayoccasionally findimmediate employment in photography. The visualskills acquired will be useful in a wide range ofcreative careers includingmarketing, public relations,business and media. The College has a limitednumber of cameras forstudents to borrow on short-term loan. Access to film SLR and/or digital SLR is helpful at AS level. It is preferable for A2students to have their owndigital SLR camera.

AssessmentAssessment is by practicalexamination where youproduce a project from a choice of set questionsand coursework.



In 2013 students took part in a trip to New Yorkfollowed by an exhibition of photographic work.


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Philosophers raise questions about issues thatthoughtful people find puzzling. Philosophy, at itscore, is ‘thinking about thinking’. You will learn tochallenge assumptions and relate philosophicalideas to present-day issues. During the AS coursewe ask questions such as: Can we ever trust our senses? Should a liberal society tolerate views it finds offensive? Philosophy is challenging as well as satisfying, and the ability to think logicallyand write critically is essential.

AS In the first unit you will explore questions relating to our knowledge of reality: can we know how thingsreally are from the way they appear to us? In thesecond unit you will focus on the philosophical problemof whether a culture should be tolerant. We also discussquestions such as whether God could be provedthrough the use of logic alone, and why we value art. Lessons are thought-provoking and you should be willing to contribute, explore and justify your viewsverbally, but most importantly on paper.

A2 During the second year, you will develop yourphilosophical knowledge and skills through the study of two broad themes: moral and political philosophy. You will consider how human well-being can beadvanced or hindered by the organisation of societyand political structures, and ask questions such as: Do moral rules exist? You will also have the opportunity to study one classical philosophical text in detail: On Liberty by J. S. Mill.

A LevelPhilosophy

Move on up...Philosophy can lead to a range of further studiesand careers in both scienceand the arts includingpolitics, history, law,journalism, economics,medicine, business andvarious fields of academicresearch.

AssessmentBy examination.



In 2012–13 students took partin a national EthicsConference and benefittedfrom a talk by a prestigiousvisiting speaker on studyingPhilosophy after A level.



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The Level 3 Diploma in Sport offers an excitingand relevant choice for you to pursue yourinterest in sport. The course provides practicalreal-world relevance and close alignment with sports-based practice. This helps youachieve a real understanding of your subject, allowing you to progress to either university or directly to the workplace. Long Road has an outstanding reputation for delivering vocationalsports programmes with a well-qualified andexperienced teaching team.

You will be given the opportunity to study an exciting,wide range of units including: practical sports, anatomyand physiology, sports coaching, fitness testing andtraining, sports nutrition and the psychology of sportsperformance as well as gaining practical workexperience in the industry.You need a range of skills if you are to be successful

in a competitive work environment. With this in mind, the aim will be to develop career pathways, such as teaching, coaching or health and fitness. You will have the opportunity to develop skills and gainadditional qualifications and skills such as volunteering,lifeguarding, Level 1 coaching courses and recognisedfitness qualifications as well as developing your ownpersonal fitness and experience in a variety of sports.

Level 3 DiplomaSport

Cambridge Diplomas aredesigned to be flexible with options to combine with A level subjects.

You can choose to take the Diploma as a 6-unitcourse equivalent to one A level, a 12-unit course equivalent to two A levels, or an 18-unit Diploma which isequivalent to three A levels.

Move on up...The Sports Diplomas canlead to employment in thesports industry or furtherstudy at university leading to careers in teaching,coaching, sports therapy,sports nutrition, health andfitness or management.




100% of Sports Diplomastudents passed in 2012, 71% with high grades.


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Studying Physical Education at Long Road offersyou a wonderful opportunity to combine your love of sport, whether as performer, official or coach, with the development of a widerknowledge of sport, both in terms of its impact onsociety and the scientific and psychologicaladvances of recent years. This mixture of theoryand practice enables you to develop a betterunderstanding of all aspects of sport and helpsyou to become a more competent performer inyour chosen sporting activity. As we are allencouraged to become more active and createa ‘sporting habit for life’ following the London 2012 Olympic Games, the course also examineshow different lifestyle choices such as diet andexercise can affect health and performance.

AS You will work on improving your practical performance in one chosen sport and undertake a further role as a coach/official in the same sport. You will also study the underlying theory of activelifestyles and physical education, focusing on a variety of areas. These include nutrition, the benefits of leading a healthy life and lifestyle choices linking to the physiological, psychological and technicalrequirements for physical activity.

A2 You will further improve your practical performance in one role (performer, coach/leader or official) in one chosen sport. You will also study the underlying theory of performance and participation in physicaleducation. This will cover topics such as performanceanalysis and evaluation of health; scientific andtechnological developments in sport; the managementof stress/anxiety and motivation; the health of thenation; the effects of commercialisation and the mediaon sport; opportunities for mass participation andexcellence in UK sport; and the socio-cultural factorswhich might affect that participation.

A LevelPhysical Education

Move on up...Physical Education can leadto further studies or a careerin sport and exercisescience, physiotherapy,teaching and sportscoaching or management.

AssessmentThere are two writtenexaminations and twopractical examinationssupported by research-based projects.

Minimumentry requirementsStandard entry requirementsapply. See page 70 for details. You need a C or a Pass grade in a Sciencesubject with a high level ofBiology content.


“I’m hoping to be a physiotherapist. The course gives you goodknowledge of nutrition and how to keep your bodyin good shape.” Joe

100% of PE students passed in 2012.



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Whether we like it or not, politics affects virtuallyeverything we do in our day-to-day lives. The type of education we receive, the amount of money in our pockets and the quality of life we will have in the future all change as a result of politics. Politics is about the decisions that are taken on our behalf and how they affect allaspects of our lives. From deciding on cycle lanes on your road to dealing with anti-terrorism,politics is about power. At Long Road we try to make Politics a relevant and exciting subject. We have many class discussions on up-to-dateissues, invite outside speakers such as politiciansfor you to question and go on trips to London and Liverpool.

AS You will focus on the UK political system and keypolitical concepts, studying the role of Prime Minister, the Houses of Parliament and the electoral process, andconcepts such as power and democracy. The AS year is very much about the present, so it is vital that youmonitor the media to be aware of current events. For example, in our study of pressure groups, studentsusually examine an issue which concerns them such as human rights, global warming or tuition fees.

A2 You will examine the major political ideologies thatthe world has experienced. We explore the nature of humankind: Are we all capable of good and evil? Do we need laws to govern our behaviour? Are we allborn equal? To answer these questions you will study theprincipal political ideologies. Socialism, conservatism,liberalism, multiculturalism, ecologism, feminism,anarchism and nationalism are all examined in depthand related to the British experience.

A LevelPolitics

Move on up...Politics can lead to a wide range of furtherstudies including Politics,International Relations,Development Studiesand Peace Studies, and from there to careersincluding business, law,journalism, economics, and media.




“Politics at Long Road is both enlightening andchallenging in equalmeasure. I wouldrecommend it highly for any enquiring minds.”Leon


A LevelPhysics


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A LevelPhysics

Move on up...Physics can lead on to further studies in, for example, motor sportengineering, computergames technology,biomedical sciences,architecture and engineering.

AssessmentYour practical skills areassessed by coursework. All other assessment is byexamination.

Minimumentry requirementsStandard entry requirementsapply. Please see page 70 for details. Physics is a numerical course, andtherefore you need to haveat least two As and one B (in any combination) fromyour GCSE Maths andScience courses. Scienceand Additional Science mustbe at least AB (or at least AB in two of the separatesciences) as part of thisrequirement. Only Science GCSE courses which have a high proportion ofexternal assessment willnormally be considered.


AS students visit CambridgeUniversity Engineering labs.


Physics examines the behaviour and propertiesof matter in a wide variety of contexts, rangingfrom the sub-nuclear particles from which all ordinary matter is made (quantum physics) to the behaviour of the material universe as a whole (cosmology). You will find out thatelectrons are waves, how to leap tall buildings in a single bound and how thick Spiderman’s silk needs to be; but to do this, you will needconfidence with numbers, diagrams andtheoretical models. Skills you will acquire bytaking this course are highly prized in this age oftechnological development.

AS You will study ideas about motion, forces, work,energy, power, moments and materials. At the end you should be able to explain why a bungee rope is made out of rubber but concrete is used for buildingfoundations. You will then go on to look at key ideasabout electricity, waves and quantum physics. You willhave an opportunity to develop your practical skills in Physics.

A2 You will study the Newtonian world, covering circular motion, vibrations and gases. You will be able to calculate the maximum speed at which you can drive across a humpback bridge without taking off! You will then learn about electric and magneticfields. Finally, you will explore the frontiers of Physcis such as the latest developments in nuclear physics and fundamental particles, new techniques in medicalimaging, the lifecycle of stars and the ultimate fate of the universe. You will also have a further opportunityto develop your practical skills in Physics.

Students taking Physics A level normally also studyMaths (Mechanics) A level.Find out more Find out more

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Religious Studies is for you if you are interested in moral issues and would like to find out how Buddhism approaches issues of life and death. In Ethics you will ask questions such as:Should we ever go to war? and Should we have freedom in matters of sexual ethics? In Buddhismwe discover who the Buddha was and explorepractices such as meditation. You will alsochoose a topic relating to Ethics and Religion to research. You need to be open to new ideasand to be willing to reflect on some very deepquestions.

AS You will explore the life and work of the Buddha,considering what is distinctive about Buddhism, andhow the religion developed. You will also study Ethicsand consider religious and non-religious ways ofmaking decisions about right and wrong. You will applythese moral principles to dilemmas involved in issues of war and peace and sexual ethics. You will alsochoose a topic to research independently, developingimportant skills of analysis and evaluation, and dealingwith complex issues.

A2 You will examine fundamental questions abouthuman ethical behaviour and motivation through thestudy of theories including Natural Law and Virtue Ethics, and ethical concepts such as justice, law andpunishment. You will also explore the developmentof Buddhism and key Buddhist concepts such as Nirvana. Finally, you will study an anthology of religious and ethical texts, building on knowledge and understanding you have gained from the course.

A LevelReligious Studies

Move on up...Religious Studies can lead to a variety of further studiesand careers including law,politics, medicine, teaching,management and socialwork.




“It allows you to viewimportant issues from a variety of differentperspectives.”

“I’ve enjoyed learningabout the Buddhist way of life.”


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Psychology is the study of individuals and theirinteraction with their environment. Just as you might have ideas about why people behave as they do, psychologists develop theories to explain elements of human behaviour. Throughout this course you will explore andevaluate different psychological theories and the research methods used to test them, using your insights to conduct your own researchstudies.

AS You will study five different approaches to psychology, gaining a grounding in the subject across its various fields. Topics include how eyewitnessaccounts of crimes become inaccurate, the features of multiple personality disorder, the abilities of peoplewhose brains have been surgically split and thedevelopment of aggressive behaviour in children. You will learn how to examine the evidence surroundingthese phenomena to establish the quality of theresearch and debate its validity. In lessons, yourexperiences will often provide examples to illustrate the theories you study and stimulate exploration of thescientific evidence that supports them.

A2 At A2 level you will study two topics from a choice of three: Health and Clinical Psychology, ForensicPsychology and the Psychology of Sport and Exercise.You will study the ways in which general and specificpsychology research has been applied to these areasto make an impact and how psychology has been used to understand and improve the lives of others.

A LevelPsychology

Move on up...Psychology can lead to a range of further studiesand careers in Clinical,Educational, Forensic, Health or Sport Psychology.


Minimumentry requirementsStandard entry requirements apply. See page 70 for details.You need a C or aPass grade in a Science subject with a high level of Biology content.


Psychology students havean opportunity to visitKrakow and Auschwitz-Birkenau as part of theirsocial psychology studies.



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Sociology is the study of society and the socialinstitutions within it, such as the education systemand the family. The course also considers socialproblems such as poverty, inequality and crime.Through studying Sociology, we can gain a betterunderstanding of society and attempt to answer a range of questions on social issues such as why class, gender and ethnic inequalities still exist in society. If you choose Sociology at Long Road, you will have plenty of opportunities to discuss your ideas about the society in which you have grown up. We run trips to studentconferences and invite speakers into College.

AS You will study Wealth and Poverty, which involveslooking at ways of measuring poverty and wealth,which groups are in poverty in the UK and governmentsolutions to the problems of poverty. You will also studyEducation with Research Methods, which looks at topicssuch as the role and purpose of education, variation inachievement between different social groups, andresearch methods and education.

A2 You will study Crime and Deviance, which considersdifferent theories of crime and the social distribution of crime punishment. You will then go on to look at Beliefs in Society, examining religious organisations,including cults, sects, churches and New Agemovements, and the belief and practice of differentsocial groups.

A LevelSociology

Move on up...Sociology can lead to a range of further studies and possible careers including law, police work, journalism,teaching, medicalprofessions, humanresources, social work,management, the CivilService and probation work.




We organise an annual trip to Liverpool andManchester, where you will stay in universityaccommodation and visit a range of places of sociologicalinterest in both cities that have relevance to the A2 syllabus.

A2 students visit the courts as part of the Crime andDeviance Unit. Students alsowatch relevant films at thePicturehouse cinema.


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This is an exciting new qualification that offers a practical learning experience. With over 70% of the working population employed within the retail sector the course provides a highlyrelevant and vocational learning experience. The Level 3 Diploma aims to provide a broad, in-depth understanding of the central principlesof the retail environment. The qualification is aimed at those students

who wish to gain an in-depth knowledge andunderstanding of the principles of the retail sector,or those preparing for high-level employmentwithin the retail field. If you are interested infashion or IT, or planning to run your own business or to embark upon a Modern RetailApprenticeship, this is the course for you. The Retail Diploma provides a comprehensive

understanding of retail processes and theimportance of selling and customer loyalty. In addition, it provides you with a high level ofknowledge of key retail principles and will includethe study of:• stock management, • risk management • developing teams within the retail environment• selling techniques.Typical activities will involve real-life case

studies to help explore the retail world in a morerealistic and dynamic environment.

Level 3 DiplomaRetail


Move on up...to running your own retailbusiness, to employment or to further studies in a widerange of retail operations.







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A LevelTravel and Tourism

Travel and tourism continues to grow worldwide,and Cambridge attracts tourists from across the world. Countries and industries are investingheavily in transport and infrastructure, while theenvironment and ecotravel draw more attention.This course examines the travel and tourismsectors and the issues they face. The A levelprepares you both for work in the tourism industryand for further study, combining practical andacademic work. You will consult a range ofspecialist books, publications and websites andcollect data from visits.

AS You will start with an induction programme including Disability Awareness Training. This leads into a coursework unit. You will study customer service, which combines practical work with a detailed study ofsome travel and tourism businesses such as The MerlinGroup or Thomas Cook. You will have the opportunity tospend time in Cambridge on tour guiding fieldwork andto visit Alton Towers to investigate customer service. Thisis followed by preparation for the examined unit, whichlooks at general aspects of the industry.

A2 You will complete coursework on trends and issuesin Travel and Tourism, for example ecotourism, thetourist industry’s new growth area. You will learn aboutecotourism worldwide including case studies from Brazil, Antigua and Egypt. You will go on to investigatethe management of growth of tourism in differentcountries such as Antigua, Vietnam, Spain and Turkey.You will learn how to evaluate the benefits and problems of tourism.

A LevelTravel and Tourism

Move on up...Travel and Tourism A levelcan lead to both immediateemployment in the industryand to university courses.These may includeInternational TourismManagement, BusinessTourism and Tour OperationsManagement as well aswider qualifications.

AssessmentAssessment is by courseworkand examination.

Minimum entry requirementsStandard entry requirementsapply. See page 70 fordetails.


“I’ve enjoyed learning about topical issuesaffecting the industry.”Eleanor

100% of Travel & Tourismstudents passed in 2012.

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Spanish is a rewarding and enriching coursewhich allows you to make progress in yourchosen language whilst developing usefullifelong skills. A qualification in Spanish will open up a range of career possibilities as well as opportunities for improving your culturalawareness. Students are immersed in thelanguage with lessons taught mainly in Spanishby enthusiastic and dedicated specialistteachers. To ease the transition to AS level we integrate many ‘Bridging the Gap’ activities into the early stages of the course to help you settle into lessons and build up confidence in the language. Work experience in Spain isoffered to both AS and A2 students.

AS You will develop your speaking, listening, readingand writing in Spanish by studying four topics. The first looks at media, including TV, advertising andcommunication technology. You then go on toexamine popular culture in cinema, music and fashionor trends. The third topic will enable you to discussaspects of healthy living and lifestyles such as sport,health and well-being, exercise and holidays. You willalso look at the family and relationships.

A2 You will extend your skills by studying three furthertopics. The first looks at the environment, in particularpollution, energy and protecting the planet. You then go on to consider the multi-cultural society, looking at immigration, integration and racism. The third topicexamines contemporary social issues such as thedistribution of wealth, law and order and the impact of scientific and technology advances. You will be ableto study two cultural topics: the work of the Spanish-speaking author, Laura Esquivel, and that of the director,Pedro Almodóvar.

A LevelSpanish

Move on up...Spanish can lead to a variety of careers both in this country and abroad.International companieswelcome languagegraduates and there is thepossibility of working withinthe European Community or further afield.


Minimum entry requirementsStandard entry requirements apply. See page 70 for details. You need at least a Grade B in Spanish.


100% of Spanish studentspassed in 2012.




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Humanities pathway

Students on this programme will have the opportunityto study four subjects from English, Use of Mathematics,Psychology, Sociology, Film Studies and ICT at GCSElevel.

Humanities pathway courses:

English LanguageThe course consists of written coursework carried outunder controlled conditions, speaking and listening,and an end of course exam. Skills assessed includereading, writing, comprehension and analysis.

MathsYou may take either Use of Maths Certificate or GCSEMaths during this year. The course is assessed byexamination.

PsychologyThere are five topics: How do we see our world?Is dreaming meaningful? Do TV and video gamesaffect young people’s behaviour? Why do we havephobias? Are criminals born or made? The course is assessed entirely by examination.

SociologyThere are six topics: Studying Society, Family,Education, Crime and Deviance, The Media and Social Inequality. The course is assessed entirely byexamination.

Film StudiesThere are three topics: Exploring Film – focus onSuperhero Films; Exploring Film outside Hollywood –World Cinema; Individual Practical Work – Productionand Analysis. The course is 50% examination and 50% coursework.

ICTThere are two compulsory units: UnderstandingComputer Systems and Using IT Skills to Create BusinessSolutions. The other two units chosen will focus oncreative products and the use of other software inapplied settings. The course is assessed by courseworkportfolio.

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This one-year programme enables students togain further qualifications at GCSE level to enablethem to progress to a programme of A levels.

Students will work as a cohesive group, building the foundations to enable them to be successfulon an A level programme. Students may alsochoose to take the Level 2 Plus course (p.63) to develop skills relevant to the workplace. The programme includes tutorial support and the development of study skills.

To progress from this programme to an A levelprogramme, a student must satisfy the minimumentry requirements of the A level programme and also have demonstrated commitment andsuccess on the Access Programme through highattendance and achievement.

There are two Access to A level programmes – the Humanities pathway and the Sciencepathway.

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Entry requirementsAt least 3 GCSEs at Grade C in a range of subjects with atleast D grades in English andMathematics.

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This one-year programme provides students with an alternative pathway to Level 3 Applied courses,to apprenticeships and to employment withtraining. The courses offered are the equivalent of four GCSEs. The emphasis on these courses isapplied learning, with opportunities for directemployment sector experience. This includes workplacements.

Minimum entry requirement:4 Grade Ds at GCSE, including English. Grade D inMaths is required for Science. Students enrollingon these courses who have not achieved Grade C in English and/or Maths GCSE must retake these qualifications if necessary.

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Science pathway

Do you want to continue in your science education butmissed the grades required? Do you want to gain moreconfidence in your GCSE sciences before embarkingon a Level 3 course? The Access to Science pathway gives you the

opportunity to gain the skills and knowledge you needto make a successful transition to a Level 3 sciencecourse after one year. The science courses have beencarefully chosen because their structure gives a goodfoundation to help bridge the gap between Level 2and Level 3 work.Students on this course will take IGCSE in Biology,

Chemistry and Physics, and Mathematics at a highertier. There will also be the opportunity to retake EnglishGCSE if required.In 2012 there was a 100% pass rate, and all students

obtained sufficiently high grades to qualify for Level 3courses.

Science pathway courses:

Biology There are four topics: Characteristics and classificationof living organisms; Organisation and maintenance of the organism; Development of the organism and the continuity of life; Relationships of organisms withone another and with their environment.

ChemistryThere are four topics: Principles of Chemistry;Physical Chemistry; Inorganic Chemistry and Organic Chemistry.

PhysicsThere are five topics: General Physics, Thermal Physics,Properties of Waves (light and sound), Electricity andMagnetism and Atomic Physics.

Mathematics There are three topics: Statistics and Number,Number and Algebra, and Algebra and Geometry.

These four courses are assessed entirely byexamination.

For more detailed information visitwww.longroad.ac.uk/prospective students/courses


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This qualification in Applied Science will prepareyou for further studies at Level 3 and degree entry or for a career working in the scienceindustry or in an organisation that uses science.Careers may include working in a laboratory,developing new drugs or working as a qualitycontrol technician in a production plantlaboratory. The course will enable you to acquireyour knowledge through practical work while at the same time ensuring other important skills are developed. Ongoing assessment willmotivate you to analyse and improve your work. A knowledge of the basic principles in sciencegained from this qualification will help yousucceed in further vocational qualifications inscience.

You will study three core units: Chemistry and Our Earth, Energy and Our Universe and Biology andOur Environment, together with five other units. These will provide you with opportunities to acquiretechnical and employability skills, knowledge andunderstanding.


The course is equivalent to four GCSEs and can be taken alongside GCSE Maths or English if appropriate.

Move on up...to a Level 3 Applied Courseor employment.


Minimumentry requirementsStandard entry requirements apply. See page 121 for details. You need at least a Grade D in both Englishand Maths GCSE.


“I like the fun and theinteresting tasks andexperiments – and also theteachers, who help youwhenever you need it.”Yasmine


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If you have a strong creative desire to accessvocational Art and Design, this Level 2 diplomawill introduce you to working in the sector or prepare you for further vocational study. Art and Design includes many different fields,such as graphic design, photography, webdesign, illustration, fashion and textiles, so thereare many career options available. This course will enable you to experience an

introduction to the basic elements of art anddesign giving you an insight in to the range ofchoices on offer, whilst developing your ownskills, experience and general knowledge.You will also be expected to develop your skills

in English, Maths and ICT as a core part of thecourse.

Level 2 DiplomaArt and Design

Move on up...to the Level 3 ExtendedDiploma in Art and Design or the Level 3 Diploma in Graphic Design.You may also gain directemployment within thedesign field.

AssessmentAll assessment is bycoursework portfolio.





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The Level 2 Diploma in Health and Social Carewill develop your knowledge and understandingof the Health, Social Care and Early Years sectors.The course will also help you to develop personalskills in communication, problem solving,teamwork and career planning. These skills willbe developed through coursework, practicalactivities and work placement. The courseencourages progression to further programmesof health-related study including the Health,Social Care and Early Years National Diploma.

You will study communication, individual rights andneeds, the impact of diet on health, human lifespandevelopment, anatomy and physiology. You will alsogain vocational experience in a health and social caresetting.

Level 2 DiplomaHealth and Social Care


Move on up...to a Level 3 Applied Course or employment.

AssessmentThis course is assessedentirely through courseworkso you will need to develop your written and time-management skills.






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This qualification will develop your knowledgeand understanding of business in ways that are directly relevant to employment. As such, the course will enhance your employability or provide progression and access to furtherprogrammes in business. You should choose this course if you enjoy producing courseworkand working with computers. There are noexaminations.

You will cover five mandatory units, which will give you a broad overview of what is involved with the day-to-day running of a business. These will includeFinance, People within the Organisation, Marketing,Purposes of Business and Different Types of Business. You will then look in more detail at other aspects ofbusiness, which may include any of the following units:Verbal and Non-Verbal Communications in Business,Business Communications through Documentation,Training and Employment in Business, Business Onlineand Book-keeping for Business.



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This qualification is particularly attractivebecause it allows you to achieve a realunderstanding of sport that is relevant to theneeds of the workplace. This Diploma is designedspecifically for students aged 16+ and is unique to sixth form providers. Expectations to achieve success in the year will be high, with the emphasis on developing a range of skills to help you to be effective in the workplaceand to take on the challenges of Level 3Advanced study. There is a clear progressionroute to the Level 3 Diplomas offered at LongRoad.

An experienced and highly professional teaching team will encourage you to become independent and confident in a supportive environment. You willcover a range of sports topics through theory andpractical assessments which may include: anatomyand physiology, fitness testing and training, practicalsport, nutrition for sports performance and planningand leading sports activities, social issues in sport andpractical performance. You can expect a demandingone-year course with significant emphasis on theory. Appropriate visits and access to additionalqualifications will also be arranged to extend yourlearning experience.







Trips include visits to MepalOutdoor Centre, Lee ValleyWhite Water Rafting and Skitrip.


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This qualification in Media is a project-basedcourse which enables you to develop creativityand confidence and the ability to think, question,explore, create and communicate. You will learnabout the creative and media industries, exploreyour own creativity, develop skills in criticalthinking, problem solving and communication,and learn the practical skills to apply your ideasin different ways.

Much of your time will be spent working with others to make media products for real audiences.Your work will be showcased in cinema screenings,exhibitions and on the Internet. You will have regularcontact with creative and media professionals.

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Foundation DiplomaArt and Design


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The foundation diploma in Art and Design willgive you further knowledge of a range ofdisciplines and a broad spectrum of skills in theart and design sector, in order to help you realiseyour potential and discover in which area youwish to specialise. The qualification encourages independence

and will aid you in developing your concepts andlinking these to practical skills within specialisedaspects of art and design. Experimentation playsa big part; you will be encouraged to explore,think and to evaluate in order to help you gainintellectual curiosity and a critical awareness ofthe contemporary visual world. The course shouldchallenge you with innovative and inspiringteaching from experienced and successfulprofessionals. The qualificationconsists of three main stages:

exploratory, pathway, and confirmatory. This willtake you through a journey of experimentation,skills building and creative research, then movetowards specialism in a particular area, ending in a major project in your chosen specialism thatdemonstrates ability and independence.

Foundation DiplomaArt and Design

This is a one-year course

Move on upAfter completing thisqualification the majority of students will move on into higher education. If you achieve an overall Pass grade or better you will earn UCAS points foruniversity applications. Many universities requireapplicants to havecompleted a foundationcourse such as this for entryinto art and design basedcourses.

EmploymentThere is a wide variety ofprospective careers that youcan explore, for example art exhibition organisation, fine art, graphic design orphotography.

AssessmentAll assessment is bycoursework portfolios.

Minimum entry requirementsA Level Art and Design,Design Technology orPhotography at minimumGrade D. At least 5 GCSEsubjects at Grade C orabove including Art, English and Mathematics.Alternatively a Level 3Diploma in Art (6, 12 or 18units) with a minimum ofMerit. A portfolio of workmust also be submitted at interview whichdemonstrates evidence ofhaving achieved a standardwhich will enable you tobenefit from the course.

Further informationYou can find moreinformation and downloada course description sheet from the ‘Courses’ section of our website.


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Other applications The college anticipates that mostapplications will fall into one of the abovecategories. Other applications will beconsidered on their merits.

Partner SchoolsIn the event that the College isoversubscribed, students from partnerschools will be given priority over otherapplicants. The partner schools are:Bassingbourn VC, Bottisham VC, ChestertonCC, Comberton VC, Cottenham VC, Ely CC, Impington VC, Linton VC, Manor CC,Melbourn VC, Netherhall School, ParksideCC, Parkside Federation Coleridge CC,Sawston VC, Soham VC, St Bede’s School,Swavesey VC and Witchford VC. All applications must be received by thepublished deadline.

Interviews The main purpose of the interview is toprovide advice and guidance in order toensure that the programme and courses ofstudy are suitable. Should this not be thecase, advice and guidance will be givenabout suitable alternatives. Interviews alsoprovide an opportunity for applicants tofind out more about the college. Writtenoffers will be made within four workingweeks of the interview.

Appeals Procedure Applicants have the right to appeal against our decision if they are not offereda place. Appeal applications should be made in writing to the Vice-Principalwithin 10 days of the applicant receivingthe admissions decision and must givegrounds and particulars for the appeal.The Admissions Policy criteria will be used to determine the outcome. The applicantwill be informed of the outcome in writing.

Enrolment at College after publication ofGCSE results Students holding conditional offers willhave their places confirmed provided that they meet both the general criteria and the grade requirements for specificcourses. Students who need to change their programmes or courses as a result of their GCSE grades will be advised aboutcourses at this stage.

Withdrawal of coursesThe College will try to ensure that studentsare able to follow their first choice ofprogramme and courses. However, the College reserves the right to withdraw a course, for example, if there areinsufficient numbers of students orunforeseen circumstances. The Collegealso reserves the right to suspendapplications for courses which are full. If particular courses are oversubscribed,then places in these courses will beallocated to students who met the Collegeapplications deadline and then on thebasis of overall profile, althoughconsideration will be given to individualcases on their merits. No change can beguaranteed, and places depend uponcourse availability. Full guidance will begiven to students during the enrolmentprocess.


The following policy relates to applicationsfor places on the College’s full-time 16–19programmes of study and applicants are asked to recognise that the sixth formcollege and its courses are designedprimarily to meet the needs of studentswithin that age range. Applicationsfrom students with learning difficulties ordisabilities will be welcomed. An AcademicSupport booklet is available on request.

Applications from Year 11 students The College welcomes all applications and will offer places to all students whoseapplications have the support of theirpresent schools or colleges, who arepredicted to qualify for the course they intend to study and who submit a supportive academic reference by thepublished deadline.

Applications from students residingoverseasApplications from students from overseaswill not normally be considered unless thestudent is moving to Cambridge for theduration of the course applied for with theirfamily. Students from outside the EuropeanEconomic Area may have to pay tuitionfees and they should contact theAdmissions Office for further details.

Students who attend Long Road Sixth FormCollege Level 2 Long Road Sixth Form Collegestudents who wish to apply for a two-yearAdvanced level course should be able to demonstrate a good attendance record and submit a supportive academicreference. Students will be interviewedbefore an offer is made and the offer of a place is subject to the normal entrycriteria for a level 3 course.

Students who do not complete theirprogramme of study at Long Road SixthForm College will not normally be offered a place at the College in any subsequentyear. Former students in this position who are considering making anapplication should contact the College at an early stage before following the normal application procedure.

Applications from students from other post-16 centres or from students who havetaken time away from education Applications from students in this categorywill be considered individually. The offercriteria will be based upon a student’sability to succeed on their chosenprogramme and will depend uponindividual circumstances, a supportivereference and availability of places.Applications from students who couldcontinue at their current institution will notnormally be considered.

Applications to join the College in Year 2 of a Level 3 programmeApplications for the second year of a Level3 course will be considered from studentswho have taken courses elsewhere.Students must be able to commence their course in June immediately after ASexaminations. Applications from studentswho could continue at their currentinstitution will not normally be considered.An offer of a place will be subject to thenormal admissions criteria for Long RoadSixth Form College and the receipt of asupportive academic reference. Studentsshould provide the College with details ofthe examination specifications currentlybeing taken, so that the College canconfirm that a transfer of examinationboard (where necessary) is acceptable.Please contact the Admissions Office forfurther details.

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Child Protection and SafeguardingUnder the Education Act 2002 (section 175),colleges must make arrangements tosafeguard and promote the welfare ofchildren. We take these responsibilities veryseriously, and all our students up to the age of 18 are covered under the law. The College takes every possible measureto safeguard all the young people enrolledat the College.

Code of Conduct The College has a Code of Conduct towhich all students are expected to adhere.This explains which behaviour is consideredappropriate and which inappropriate to a place of work or study. We believe that allstudents are entitled to work in a calm andorderly atmosphere where their beliefs andopinions are respected. Copies of the Codeof Conduct are posted around the College,and the code is also printed in the StudentPlanner which each student receives at thestart of each academic year.

Communication with parents and carersWe ask all parents and carers to ensure that we have an up-to-date address,telephone number and email address.Parents and carers are emailed weeklyattendance reports so that they caninvestigate promptly when attendance has been unsatisfactory. There are alsoparent emails which contain information of interest or use. These might includeinformation and reminders about universityapplications, applications for studentfinance, College trips (including permissionslips) and parent evenings.Information is also posted on the College

website www.longroad.ac.uk , and we recommend that parents visit the siteregularly to keep up to date with Collegeactivities and policies. The website also notifies parents of emergency closures, although information about such closuresis also available on local radio stations.

Parents and carers are invited to meetmembers of staff early in the first term. Thereare regular Parents’ Consultations. There isalso a meeting for parents towards the endof the first year, during which post-sixth formprogression is discussed.Parents and carers who have a specific

enquiry about a student’s progress shouldcontact the student’s Progress Coach in thefirst instance. Information about ProgressCoaches is sent to parents and carersduring the first week of the autumn term.

CostsWhen we send your offer, we will ask you to pay a book deposit of £30 and to make a voluntary contribution of £30 towards the College fund. This provides additionalresources for students while they are at the College. Students who have not beenresident in the European Economic Area forthree years prior to the start of the course in September 2014 may need to pay tuitionfees. In 2013 the fee was £4,000.

Data ProtectionThe College abides by the Data ProtectionAct 1998. We keep student records for sixyears after a student has left the College.

Disciplinary ProcedureThe College has a disciplinary procedure.Parents and carers will be notified at eachstage of this procedure, and may be askedto attend a meeting to discuss the student’sbehaviour.

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Level 3 programmes

Students will be able toprogress to level 3 coursesat the College with 5 Cgrades at GCSE, includingEnglish. Where a student is taking a reducedprogramme in year 11, this will be taken intoaccount.

A level programme

At least 7 GCSEs at Grade C in a range of subjectsincluding Maths andEnglish. In any courseapplied for, a Grade C or equivalent is required in the subject if taken at GCSE level.

Prospective students with fewer than 7 GCSEs at Grade C or above, or without a C grade ineither Maths or English, may be considereddepending on the intendedprogramme of study andcareer plan if they have anaverage grade of at least C in all subjects taken at GCSE level and two or more grades higher than C.

Level 3 Applied programme

At least 5 C grades orequivalent in a range ofsubjects at GCSE level,including Grade C orabove in GCSE English andMerit in the subject appliedfor, if taken as an appliedcourse.

Students with at least 7GCSEs at Grade C mayinclude one or more ASlevels in their programme.

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At least a Merit grade in an OCR or BTEC Certificate in a related area (6 unitqualification), and a GradeC or above in GCSE English.Students with a Distinctiongrade in a related area (6 unit qualification) maybe considered with aGrade D in GCSE English.

Access to A levelprogramme

Humanities pathway: At least 3 Grade Cs in a range of GCSE subjects,with a Grade D in Englishand Maths. Science pathway: At least C grades in GCSEMaths and CC in AdditionalScience (or C grades in twoseparate GCSE sciences)with a Grade D in English.

Level 2 Applied programme

At least 4 Grade Ds at GCSE, including English(Maths Grade D requiredfor Science).

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The College is located on the south side of Cambridge adjacent to Addenbrooke’sHospital. We adjoin the Guided Buswayroute, which allows easy access to theCollege from Huntingdon, St. Ives,Swavesey, the Science Park, TrumpingtonPark & Ride and Cambridge Station.

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At the time of going to press, allinformation in this prospectus isbelieved to be correct. There maybe subsequent changes to thecourses offered as well as to ourfacilities. Details of any changes willbe made available as soon aspossible. It is always advisable tocheck with us before making anyarrangements based on theinformation in this prospectus.

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