The traditional post-GCSE qualification, A levels are an excellent stepping stone between college and the next stage of your journey, whether that be university, higher apprenticeships or employment.
The Advantage of A levels
- A levels allow you to explore the subjects that interest you most.
- Choose a new subject or expand your knowledge in your favourite topic
- Develop your independent study skills and improve your research ability
- Gain well-respected qualifications that will stand you in good stead no matter your chosen destination
New for September 2023:
See more A level coursesA level – Sociology & Psychology Pathway
Image description: First Aid TrainingDo you want to delve into the past of human culture and explore the history behind identity and behaviour? This two-year pathway combines Sociology and Psychology A levels while allowing you to achieve a Health and Social Care NCFE Applied General Certificate Level 3.
A-Level Business/Law Pathway (2 Years)
Image description: Keighley College student sat working at a desktop computerAre you interested in the ever-changing world of business and how it interacts with our legal system? Through this pathway, you will acquire two A levels in Business and Law alongside an IT CTEC Introductory Diploma Level 3. You will develop your critical thinking skills and your sense of morality and justice.
A-Level Pathway (3 years)
Image description: Students taking notes during a lessonThis pathway is available to applicants who may have not previously studied GCSEs and provides academic foundations in GCSE English, maths, psychology and business. On successful completion in year one, you will progress on to either the Social Science Pathway or Business or Law Pathway in years two and three.
Art, Design & Textiles
Image description: Keighley College student cutting fabricIf you have an eye for design, an interest in materials and how to use these to create works of art, capture your creativity and hone your artistic talent with A level Art, Design & Textiles. This course teaches you the technical skills needed to optimise your creativity. Develop the skills that will help you showcase your imagination and artistic experimentation.
Biology
Image description: Student sat at a table in a classroom writing in book and smiling at cameraA level Biology explores key biological systems, examining the molecules that make up all living things, the component cells and the reactions between them. It enables you to compare the difference between animal and plant systems and investigate the fundamental properties necessary for life.
Business
Image description: A student writing in a notepadA level Business will give you an understanding of how businesses start, how they evolve through the making of successful decisions, and how they adapt to an ever-changing world.
Core Maths
Image description: Two students taking notes in a lessonCore maths sees the consolidation and development of knowledge and skills acquired at GCSE. You will further your understanding of maths, developing quantitative and statistical skills which will prepare you for further mathematical study.
English Language
Image description: Keighley College student wearing yellow top sat at a table smilingA level English Language explores how language has evolved over the centuries, how we learn it and how it is used. Through analysis of different texts you will explore the richness of the English language, develop your writing skills and learn how to adapt text to different mediums.
English Literature
Image description: Keighley College student sat at a table with a book smilingA level English Literature introduces you to a wide range of authors from Shakespeare to contemporary literature. You will learn how to analyse text, explore critical theory and express your evaluation with clarity and precision.
Law
Image description: Student-studyingA level Law provides you with the opportunity to gain a real insight into our legal system, the framework that underpins our society, and how this affects ordinary citizens. You will gain an understanding of where our laws originate and how multiple legal cases reach a verdict.
Maths
Image description: Student sat at a table in a classroom writing in book and smiling at cameraA level Maths builds on the fundamentals of maths taught at GCSE and explores the different branches of maths, equipping you with the knowledge you need to pursue this subject at a higher level.
Psychology
Image description: Teaching and Learning Foundation DegreePsychology is the study of the human mind and behaviour. A level Psychology introduces psychological approaches, theories, concepts and methods, and how the science of psychology works. Through case studies you will learn how to draw parallels between their findings. You will also be introduced to important issues and debates within psychology as applied to contemporary psychological topics.
Sociology
Image description: Student sat at a table in Keighley CollegeAre you naturally inquisitive about the society we live in? Have you ever wondered how society has developed? How influential is the media on our life choices? Why are men more likely to commit a crime? Is educational failure or success a result of intelligence, or is there more to consider?
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