The Sixth Form
A Personalised and Academic Sixth Form Curriculum
We design an academic Sixth Form curriculum to prepare our students for higher education - including study at Oxford, Cambridge, the Russell Group and other world class universities - and high quality employment. We offer a wide choice of 28 A level subjects, from Art and Design to Further Mathematics, from Music to Product Design and many more.
In addition, a large number of our Sixth Formers pursue the Level 3 Extended Project Qualification.
A level subjects on offer at Invicta Grammar School:
A-Level Art and Design
Subject: Art |
Year 12 – Year 1 of A Level Course |
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Subject: Art |
Year 13 – Year 2 of A Level Course |
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A-Level Art Textiles
Subject: Art Textiles |
Year 12 – Year 1 of A Level Course |
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Subject: Art Textiles |
Year 13 – Year 2 of A Level Course |
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A-Level Biology
Subject: Biology |
Year 12 – Year 1 of A Level Course |
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Complete examination practice on topics using old past papers and resources provided on student portal |
Subject: Biology |
Year 13 – Year 2 of A Level Course |
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Complete examination practice on topics using old past papers and resources provided on student portal |
A-Level Business
Subject: Business |
Year 12 – Year 1 of A Level Course |
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Flashcards for knowledge revision. Practise exam style questions frequently |
Subject: Business |
Year 13 – Year 2 of A Level Course |
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Flashcards for knowledge revision. Practise exam style questions frequently |
A-Level Chemistry
Subject: Chemistry |
Year 12 – Year 1 of A Level Course |
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Subject: Chemistry |
Year 13 – Year 2 of A Level Course |
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A-Level Classical Civilisation
Subject: Classical Civilisation |
Year 12 & 13 A Level Course |
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A-Level Computer Science
Subject: Computer Science |
Year 12 – Year 1 of A Level Course |
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Subject: Computer Science |
Year 13 – Year 2 of A Level Course |
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A-Level Dance
Subject: Dance |
Year 12 – Year 1 of A Level Course |
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Subject: Dance |
Year 13 – Year 2 of A Level Course |
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A-Level Design Technology: Product Design
Subject: Design Technology: Product Design |
Year 12 - 13
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Look at past papers and mark schemes, familiarise yourself with the key terminology expected in an A-level examination. Use the resources on the portal to support theory knowledge. |
A-Level Drama
Subject: Drama |
Year 12 – A Level |
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120 marks 40% of total A Level Written portfolio and performance
60 marks 20% of total A Level 2 hours 15 minutes Written paper
for Performance 60 marks 20% of total A Level 1 hour 45 minutes Written paper
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The National Theatre offers an Entry pass for young people between 16-21 entitles you to £5 tickets
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Subject: Drama |
Year 13 – Year 2 of A Level Course |
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60 marks 20% of total A Level
60 marks 20% of total A Level 2 hours 15 minutes Written paper
60 marks 20% of total A Level 1 hour 45 minutes Written paper
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The National Theatre offers an Entry pass for young people between 16-21 entitles you to £5 tickets
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A-Level Economics
Subject: Economics |
Year 12 – Year 1 of A Level Course |
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1. Microeconomics (microeconomics themes 1 and 3) 2. Macroeconomics (macroeconomics themes 2 and 4) 3. Themes in economics (all four themes) |
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Theme 1: Introduction to markets and market failure (Year 1) Provides an introduction to microeconomics and the nature of economics, examining how the price mechanism allocates resources in markets and why market failure arises
Theme 3: Business behaviour and the labour market (Year 1) Develops microeconomics from year 1 evaluating the nature of competition between companies, different market structures and government intervention to promote competition in markets
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Revision guides
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Periodicals
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Use the revision materials and past papers on the student portal |
Subject: Economics |
Year 13 – Year 2 of A Level Course |
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1. Microeconomics (microeconomics themes 1 and 3) 2. Macroeconomics (macroeconomics themes 2 and 4) 3. Themes in economics (all four themes) |
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Theme 2: The UK Economy – performance and policies (Year 2) Provides an introduction to macroeconomics assessing the key measures of economic performance and the main objectives and instruments of UK economic policy
Theme 4: The global economy (Year 2) Develops macroeconomics from year 1 evaluating the causes and effects of the rise in globalisation, international trade and development economics
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Use the revision materials and past papers on the student portal |
A-Level English Literature
Subject: English Literature |
Year 12 – Year 1 of A Level Course |
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Subject: English Literature |
Year 13 – Year 2 of A Level Course |
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A-Level Fashion and Textiles
Subject: Fashion and Textiles |
Year 12 – Year 1 of A Level Course |
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Subject: Fashion and Textiles |
Year 13 – Year 2 of A Level Course |
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A-Level Film Studies
Subject: Film Studies |
Year 12 – Year 1 of A Level Course |
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Subject: Film Studies |
Year 13 – Year 2 of A Level Course |
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A-Level French
Subject: French |
Year 12 – Year 1 of A Level Course |
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Recommended websites: http://www.psychologies.com/Famille http://www.restosducoeur.org/ http://www.service-civique.gouv.fr/ http://www.histoire-immigration.fr/ http://www.france-terre-asile.org/ http://www.fondation-abbe-pierre.fr/ http://www.peinedemort.org/peinedemort.php http://www.assemblee-nationale.fr/histoire/peinedemort/ http://patrimoine-de-france.com/ http://www.musique2france.com/ |
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Listen to the radio and read the newspaper on a weekly basis. |
Extra / Super Curricular |
•Lunchtime revision session
•Listening club - Discover French culture/society through the study of songs wirtten in French. There will be the opportunity to sing to!
•Film club - Tuesday after school
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Subject: French |
Year 13 – Year 2 of A Level Course |
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Authentic newspapers for French teenage readers. Suitable to challenge any keen linguists who want to read for pleasure about what’s happening in the world.
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•Lunchtime revision session
•Listening club - Discover French culture/society through the study of songs wirtten in French. There will be the opportunity to sing to!
•Film club - Tuesday after school
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A-Level Further Maths
Subject: Maths |
Year 12 – Year 1 of A Level Further Mathematics Course |
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Subject: Maths |
Year 13 – Year 2 of A Level Further Mathematics Course |
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A-Level Geography
Subject: Geography |
Year 12 – Year 1 of A Level Course |
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Paper 1 - Dynamic Landscapes, Physical Systems and Sustainability 135 minutes- 30% Paper 2- Dynamic Places, Human Systems and Geopolitics 135 minutes- 30% Paper 3 – Synoptic Investigation 135 minutes – 20%
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Subject: Geography |
Year 13 – Year 2 of A Level Course |
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Paper 1 - Dynamic Landscapes, Physical Systems and Sustainability 135 minutes- 30% Paper 2- Dynamic Places, Human Systems and Geopolitics 135 minutes- 30% Paper 3 – Synoptic Investigation 135 minutes – 20%
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A-Level German
Subject: German |
Year 12 – Year 1 of A Level Course |
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Regularly read and listen to the news in both German and English to gain an understanding of current affairs and issues. Listen to and watch German films and/or podcasts outside of the classroom to improve listening skills and broaden vocabulary. Learn vocabulary little and often to ensure it is being stored in your long-term memory, not forgetting to keep revisiting previous vocabulary lists. Always look up and make a note of new words you may have come across in classwork or at home. Try to attend various events and exhibitions relating to German-speaking countries to help broaden your knowledge of the countries where German is spoken. e.g. at the Goethe Institut in London Regularly practice typical speaking questions outside of the classroom with a friend without relying on pre-learnt answers Ensure you maintain well-organised notes on all the different topic areas. Create revision mind-maps or notes by topic as you go through the year. Try to take part in an exchange or trip to Germany or other German-speaking countries where possible. |
Subject: German |
Year 13 – Year 2 of A Level Course |
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Regularly read and listen to the news in both German and English to gain an understanding of current affairs and issues. Listen to and watch German films and/or podcasts outside of the classroom to improve listening skills and broaden vocabulary. Learn vocabulary little and often to ensure it is being stored in your long-term memory, not forgetting to keep revisiting previous vocabulary lists. Always look up and make a note of new words you may have come across in classwork or at home. Try to attend various events and exhibitions relating to German-speaking countries to help broaden your knowledge of the countries where German is spoken. e.g. at the Goethe Institut in London Regularly practice typical speaking questions outside of the classroom with a friend without relying on pre-learnt answers Ensure you maintain well-organised notes on all the different topic areas. Create revision mind-maps or notes by topic as you go through the year. Try to take part in an exchange or trip to Germany or other German-speaking countries where possible. |
A-Level Government and Politics
Subject: Government and Politics |
Year 12 – Year 1 of A Level Course |
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Hodder Politics Review AQA Government and Politics Peter Hennessey, the Prime Minister British prime Ministers, Robert Parker Who Governs Britain?, Anthony King The Trouble with Europe, Roger Bootle Essentails of UK Politics, Anthony Heywood The End of the Party, Andrew Rawnsley A Journey, Tony Blair |
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Subject: Government and Politics |
Year 13 – Year 2 of A Level Course |
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A-Level History
Subject: History |
Year 12 – Year 1 of A Level Course |
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Subject: History |
Year 13 – Year 2 of A Level Course |
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A-Level Maths
Subject: Maths |
Year 12 – Year 1 of A Level Mathematics Course |
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Subject: Maths |
Year 13 – Year 2 of A Level Mathematics Course |
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A-Level Music
Subject: Music |
Year 12/13 |
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A-Level Photography
Subject: Photography |
Year 12 – Year 1 of A Level Course |
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Subject: Photography |
Year 13 – Year 2 of A Level Course |
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A-Level Physical Education
Subject: PE |
Year 12 – Year 1 of A Level Course |
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Paper 1
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Subject: PE |
Year 13 – Year 2 of A Level Course |
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Paper 2
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A-Level Physics
Subject: Physics |
Year 12 – Year 1 of A Level Course |
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Subject: Physics |
Year 13 – Year 2 of A Level Course |
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A-Level Psychology
Subject: Psychology |
Year 12 – Year 1 of A Level Course |
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External examinations are taken in the second year of the course. Internal examinations:
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NOTE: Research methods covered both in classroom sessions and during a three-day residential at the University of Kent , in July of Year 12. |
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In addition to the two set text books:
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Subject: Psychology |
Year 13 – Year 2 of A Level Course |
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AQA Psychology A:
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In addition to the two set text books:
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A-Level Spanish
Subject: Spanish |
Year 12 – Year 1 of A Level Course |
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Subject: Spanish |
Year 13 – Year 2 of A Level Course |
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A-Level Religious Studies
Year 12 Curriculum
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Component 1: Study of Religion: Christianity |
Theme 1 Religious figures and sacred texts |
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Theme 2 Religious concepts and religious life |
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Theme 2 Religious concepts and religious life |
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Theme 4 Religious practices that shape religious identity |
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Component 2: Philosophy of Religion
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Theme 1 Arguments for the Existence of God - inductive |
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Theme 1 Arguments for the Existence of God - deductive |
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Theme 2 Challenges to religious belief – the problem of evil and suffering |
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Theme 3 Religious experience |
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Component 3: Religion and Ethics
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Theme 1 Ethical Thought |
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Theme 2 Deontological Ethics: Natural Law |
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Theme 3 Teleological Ethics: Situation Ethics
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Theme 3 Teleological Ethics: Utilitarianism
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Year 13 Curriculum
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Component 1: Study of Religion: Christianity |
Theme 1 Religious figures and sacred texts |
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Theme 3 Significant social and historical developments in religious thought |
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Theme 3 Significant social and historical developments in religious thought |
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Theme 4 Religious practices that shape religious identity |
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Component 2: Philosophy of Religion
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Theme 2 Challenges to religious belief - religious belief as a product of the human mind |
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Theme 3 Religious experience |
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Theme 4 Religious Language |
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Theme 4 Religious Language |
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Component 3: Religion and Ethics
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Theme 1 Ethical Thought |
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Theme 2 Deontological Ethics: Natural Law |
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Theme 4 Determinism and Free will: Determinism |
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Theme 4 Determinism and Free will: Free will |
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