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