GCSE Social Science Pathway
Generic award - no awarding body Vocational study not leading to a recognised qualification, Health, Public Services and Care (SSA 1)
No formal qualification
School Leavers
1 Academic Year
September 2024
Full-time
Overview
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 Biology
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
What You Will Learn
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.
Entry Requirements
Entry to this course requires a grade 3 in English Language and Mathematics.
Assessment
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.
Progression
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.
Get a head start in your dream career – study with us!
Fees & Additional Costs
If you are 19 years old or over you may need to pay fees for your Further Education studies.
Course fees depend on your age and course level.
You may be exempt from paying fees though, or eligible to pay a reduced fee – known as fee remission.
If you are aged 16, 17 or 18 and studying on a full-time or part-time Further Education course, you will not pay tuition or examination fees.
This covers all Further Education courses, functional skills for English and Maths courses.
You will need to pay for course costs such as books, stationery, special equipment, exams, registration fee, travel, meals and any other course-related activities.
Help towards these costs is available for many students.
FE Tuition: £450.00
Exam Registration: £138.40
This is representative of the most common fees scenario, but actual fees can vary depending on a number of factors. Please contact us if you need more guidance.
If you have any questions or require any additional information, please contact [email protected]
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.
