GCSE Social Science Pathway
School Leavers, GCSE
September 2023
1 year
Full-time
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Overview
School Leavers, GCSE
04/09/2023
1 year Full-time
Full-time
This specialist GCSE pathway has been designed to give you the skills you need to build a career in Science. This could include Teaching, Social Work, Counselling, and Human Resources. The pathway includes:
- GCSE Psychology
- GCSE Sociology
- GCSE Citizenship Studies
Career Focused
Bradford College has many partnerships with employers and we hold regular career events to help students choose their next steps. We often have external speakers and events for students to attend.
Students at Bradford College experience a range of additional support from our Student Services and Student Union providing advice and guidance for students and parents.
Bradford College offers a wide range of higher level study in many different subjects related to each pathway, there are guaranteed places available for students that achieve the entry requirement grades.
Key Info
Studying on our GCSE Social Science Pathway will develop and build your knowledge in Psychology, Sociology and Citizenship Studies. You will develop the essential knowledge and skills needed to progress to a career in your chosen industry. We will provide you with the best opportunity to learn the topics, develop your critical thinking and have access to support from tutors and technicians.
To study on our GCSE Social Sciences Pathway, you will need to have already achieved GCSEs at a minimum of grade 3. You will have the opportunity to study Maths and / or English GCSEs alongside each pathway if you need to improve your current grade.
The GCSEs on this pathway include assessment at the end of the course by completing two 1 hour and 45-minute exams. The exam papers contain a variety of questions including multiple choice, structured, closed short answer and open response.
Studying a GCSE qualification with us will enable you to progress onto further study by joining one of our A Level pathways as well as other level 3 qualification and apprenticeships. Your teachers will support you in ensuring you reach your goals and make the progress required to take your next steps in learning or employment. You will benefit from having a weekly tutorial with your pastoral tutor who will provide the additional support to enable you to be successful.
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Disclaimer: Our prospectus, college documents and website are simply here to offer a guide. We accept no liability for any inaccurate statements and are not responsible for any negative outcomes if you rely on an inaccurate statement. We reserve the right to withdraw any programmes or service at any time.
Overview
GCSE Psychology
School Leavers, GCSE
AQA GCSE Psychology
04/09/2023
1 year Full-time
Full-time
Our one-year Psychology GCSE gives a flexible approach to learning. The course is divided into topics, each covering different key concepts of Psychology. Develop your practical, methodology and critical thinking skills as you understand how the mind works.
Key Info
You will study essential knowledge and key concepts in Psychology, as well as the practical skills needed for investigative study. Develop essential knowledge in Psychology and how this applies in real-world situations and environments.
Topics covered include:
- Memory
- Development
- Social Influence
- The Brain and Neuropsychology
Course Content:
Cognition and Behaviour:
- Memory
- Perception
- Development
- Research Methods
Social Context and Behaviour:
- Social Influence
- Language, Thought and Communication
- Brain and Neuropsychology
- Psychological Problems
This GCSE is assessed at the end of the course by completing two 1 hour and 45-minute exams. The exam papers contain a variety of questions including structured, closed short answer and open response. Exam paper 1 assesses Cognition and Behaviour and exam paper 2 assesses social context and behaviour.
Disclaimer: Our prospectus, college documents and website are simply here to offer a guide. We accept no liability for any inaccurate statements and are not responsible for any negative outcomes if you rely on an inaccurate statement. We reserve the right to withdraw any programmes or service at any time.
Overview
GCSE Sociology
School Leavers, GCSE
AQA GCSE Sociology
04/09/2023
1 year Full-time
Full-time
Our one-year Sociology GCSE gives a flexible approach to learning. The course is divided into topics giving you the opportunity to study the sociology of families, education, crime and deviance and social stratification.
Key Info
You will study essential knowledge and key concepts in Sociology, as well as the practical skills needed for investigative study. Develop essential knowledge in Sociology and how this applies in real-world situations and environments.
Topics covered include:
- Families
- Social Issues
- Education
- Crime and Deviance#
Course Content:
- The Sociological Approach
- Social Structures, Social Processes and Social Issues
- Families
- Education
- Crime and Deviance
- Social Stratification
- Sociological Research Methods
This GCSE is assessed at the end of the course by completing two 1 hour and 45-minute exams. The exam papers contain a variety of questions including multiple choice, structured, closed short answer and open response.
Disclaimer: Our prospectus, college documents and website are simply here to offer a guide. We accept no liability for any inaccurate statements and are not responsible for any negative outcomes if you rely on an inaccurate statement. We reserve the right to withdraw any programmes or service at any time.
Overview
GCSE Citizenship Studies
School Leavers, GCSE
AQA GCSE Citizenship Studies
04/09/2023
1 year Full-time
Full-time
Our one-year Citizenship Studies GCSE gives a flexible approach to learning. The course is divided into topics, each covering different key concepts of Citizenship. Develop your understanding of the rights and responsibilities, policies and processes in effect in modern Britain.
Key Info
You will study essential knowledge and key concepts in Citizenship and what it means to be a citizen in modern Britain. Develop essential knowledge in Citizenship and how this applies in real-world situations and environments.
Topics covered include:
- Rights
- Responsibilites
- Policies
Course Content:
- Citizenship Skills, Processes and Methods
- Life in Modern Britain
- Rights and Responsibilities
- Politics and Participation
- Active Citizenship
This GCSE is assessed at the end of the course by completing two 1 hour and 45-minute exams. The exam papers contain a variety of questions including multiple choice, structured, closed short answer and open response.
Disclaimer: Our prospectus, college documents and website are simply here to offer a guide. We accept no liability for any inaccurate statements and are not responsible for any negative outcomes if you rely on an inaccurate statement. We reserve the right to withdraw any programmes or service at any time.
