Courses and Subjects
At DOYRMS students have many options when choosing their Sixth Form curriculum. Most Sixth Formers will take three core A Level or BTEC subjects. They will have twelve taught periods a fortnight plus two periods of directed private study. In addition to their core subjects’ students will also pick one enrichment subject where they will have one taught lesson a week. In their non-contact periods students will study in the main school teaching buildings either in the library or a study room.
A Levels (Advanced Levels) are subject-based qualifications that can lead to university, further study, training, or work. You can normally study three A Levels over two years. All A Level subjects have recently been reformed to a linear style with examinations taken at the end of two years and little coursework in most subjects.
Typical A Level subject choices:
- Art and Design
- Biology
- Business
- Chemistry
- Dance
- Drama and Theatre
- English Literature
- French
- Geography
- History
- Mathematics
- Music
- Photography
- Physical Education
- Physics
- Product Design - Design and Technology
- Psychology
- Religious Studies
- Spanish
BTEC stands for the Business and Technology Education Council. BTECs are specialist work-related qualifications which combine practical learning with subject and theory content. Most assessment is project based with fewer examinations than an A-Level. BTEC level 3 qualifications are equivalent to A-
levels and can be studied in combination with them.
Typical BTEC subject choices:
- Business
- Computer Science
- Engineering
- Sport
Enrichment at DOYRMS has been designed to give every student the chance to supplement their education with a worthwhile and appropriate qualification. All Sixth Form students will take one enrichment course which is completed over a two years. All courses offered lead to nationally recognised qualifications which can lead to further study or directly into employment.
Enrichment options:
Higher Sports Leadership Award, Lowland Expedition Leader, Extended Project Qualification, Arts Award Gold, Core Mathematics.
Head of Sixth Form: Mrs Jo Towers
Jo.Towers@doyrms.com