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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
• core Mathematics (As)
We want you to succeed on your chosen courses and it is important that they are
right for you. Your GCSE results do matter as these are a good indicator of your • Media studies
• Music
potential success on each course. All courses are subject to specific entrance • 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 Subsidiary Diplomas and
must also give a presentation about their project. Extended Certificates
This is a great opportunity to develop your skills in: • extended certificate in
• Independent learning • Creatively problem solving Applied Business
• Planning and organising • Taking the initiative • extended certificate in
• Researching, analysing and evaluating Applied single science
Core Maths • WJec Diploma in criminology
This is an opportunity to study Maths beyond GCSE but not to A Level. • extended certificate in Health
and social care
It is well regarded by employers for skills you acquire, particularly in problem solving.
It is an excellent support to other subjects, including Geography, Business and Applied • cambridge technical
Introductory Diploma in It
Business, Psychology, PE, Economics, Biology, Chemistry and Applied Science.
• extended certificate in Applied
AS French or Spanish Psychology
Enhance your 3 main subjects with an additional language qualification. This is • rsL subsidiary Diploma for
an excellent opportunity to extend your learning from GCSE without committing to Music Practitioners
the full A Level. This would help develop excellent linguistic skills which could really • extended certificate in
help your application stand out in a future competitive world. These AS qualifications Performing Arts
are completed in Year 12. • uniformed Protective services
Please note: Courses may be subject to change
if insufficient numbers apply.
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