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Here are five example pathways. As you can see, it is possible to study a mix of A A Level Courses
Level and Diploma courses and you could add in the EPQ, Core Maths or AS • Art, craft and Design
Languages to any of the pathways. • Biology
• Business
Pathway • chemistry
1 A Level Course A Level Course A Level Course A Level Course
• computer science
Pathway EPQ/Core • Dance
2 A Level Course A Level Course A Level Course Maths/Languages • Design technology
• Drama and theatre
Pathway Subsidiary Subsidiary
3 Diploma Course Diploma Course A Level Course • economics
• english Language and
Pathway Subsidiary EPQ/Core Literature
4 A Level Course A Level Course Diploma Course Maths/Languages
• english Literature
Pathway Subsidiary Subsidiary Subsidiary • Film studies
5 Diploma Course Diploma Course Diploma Course • French (A Level and As Level)

Pathway • Geography
6 Extended Diploma Course • History
• Mathematics
Entrance Requirements and Course Descriptors • Further Mathematics
We want you to succeed on your chosen courses and it is important that they are • core Mathematics (As)
right for you. Your GCSE results do matter as these are a good indicator of your • Media studies
potential success on each course. All courses are subject to specific entrance • Music
• Photography
requirements, based on GCSE grades.
• Physical education
Further information can be found in the Entrance Requirements insert. • Physics
Detailed descriptors for all available courses can be found on our College website: • Politics
www.ivybridge.devon.sch.uk • Psychology
• religious studies
The ‘Fourth Option’: The EPQ, Core Maths, • sociology
AS Languages • spanish (A Level and As Level)

These are popular courses available to you in addition to your main programme • textile Design
of study and are completed during Year 12.

The Extended Project Qualification (EPQ) Opportunity
This is an opportunity to carry out a project in an area or subject you feel passionate
about. Extended Diplomas
It requires over 90 hours of work, so it is important that you enjoy working on your • sport Development, coaching
chosen project. Your final submission has a great deal of flexibility, such as a written and Fitness
report, organising a charity event or even creating a computer game. All students • uniformed Protective services
must also give a presentation about their project. Subsidiary Diplomas and
This is a great opportunity to develop your skills in: Extended Certificates
• Independent learning • Creatively problem solving • extended certificate in
• Planning and organising • Taking the initiative Applied Business
• Researching, analysing and evaluating • extended certificate in
Applied single science
Core Maths
This is an opportunity to study Maths beyond GCSE but not to A Level. • WJec Diploma in criminology
It is well regarded by employers for skills you acquire, particularly in problem solving. • extended certificate in Health
It is an excellent support to other subjects, including Geography, Business and Applied and social care
Business, Psychology, PE, Economics, Biology, Chemistry and Applied Science. • cambridge technical
Introductory Diploma in It
AS French or Spanish • extended certificate in Applied
Enhance your 3 main subjects with an additional language qualification. This is Psychology
an excellent opportunity to extend your learning from GCSE without committing to • rsL subsidiary Diploma for
the full A Level. This would help develop excellent linguistic skills which could really Music Practitioners
help your application stand out in a future competitive world. These AS qualifications • extended certificate in
are completed in Year 12. Performing Arts
Please note: Courses may be subject to change
if insufficient numbers apply.
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