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Year 10. St Louis Grammar GCSE and BTEC Level 2 Subject Options 2018. Compulsory Subjects. English Language English Literature *(In consultation with HOD English) Mathematics Religious Studies

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  1. Year 10 St Louis Grammar GCSE and BTEC Level 2 Subject Options 2018

  2. Compulsory Subjects • English Language • English Literature*(In consultation with HOD English) • Mathematics • Religious Studies • Science – Single Award or Double Award (both courses involve studying units of Physics, Chemistry and Biology)

  3. Subject Options • Select subjects you are required to study by virtue of degree course/career requirements • Select subjects you enjoy and have an interest in as these will offer a greater chance of attaining high grades. * Further Mathematics at GCSE is an option. It is advisable for those who wish to undertake a professional career in engineering (mechanical/aerospace/electronic). Decisions on this option should be performance related and discussed with your Mathematics teacher.

  4. BTEC Level 2 First Certificate Travel and Tourism (new for 2018)

  5. GCSE ProfileThe foundation for your future • Achieving a high standard across your GCSE subject range will help you progress to A level and further your goal of gaining a competitive university place and a future career. • It is important to choose subjects wisely and vital that you set out on a two year GCSE course with a determination to work consistently hard to reach your full potential.

  6. What do universities want at GCSE level? Queens, Belfast. Engineering: Applicants for this programme must have achieved a minimum of 6 GCSE passes at grade B and one grade A. Grade A in Mathematics. Business Management: offersare normally made to applicants who have achieved a minimum 4 A grades and 2 B grades at GCSE. Computer Science: Applicants must offer a minimum of 6 B grades at GCSE.

  7. Modern Foreign Languages (French, Irish and Spanish) • It is strongly recommended that students take a minimum of one modern language subject at GCSE.(A future career in languages would be best served by taking 2 GCSE languages) • Universities in Republic of Ireland expect applicants to present a modern foreign language at GCSE level. DCU (Dublin City University) and DKIT (Dundalk Institute of Technology) do not require a GCSE Foreign language.

  8. Allied Health Careers • Radiography, Optometry, Physiotherapy and Dietetics require GCSE Double Award Science • Speech and Language Therapy and Occupational Therapy will accept Single Award Science at GCSE.

  9. Medicine, Dentistry and Veterinary Science • Students considering a career in Medicine, Dentistry and Veterinary Science must take Double Award Science and aim to achieve A*A* (medicine and dentistry) / A A(Veterinary Science).

  10. Nursing • All nursing degree courses require applicants to have a pass grade in GCSE Science. • QUB and Ulster University will accept applicants to Nursing who offer Single Award Science. * If you are considering Nursing as a career but are also interested in other Allied Health Careers, then you are strongly advised to take Double Award.

  11. Engineering • Degree courses in Mechanical, Structural, Aeronautical, Chemical and Software Engineering require you to have a B grade and in some cases an A grade in GCSE Maths • Double Award Science is required for many Engineering degree courses so as to offer a sufficient foundation in Physics. • Technology, Construction and Engineering are excellent supporting subjects for a future Engineering degree course or apprenticeship. • Software Engineering and Computing degree courses look for high level ICT skills. A GCSE in Digital Technologies (Computing) is desirable.

  12. Teaching A GCSE in Science is required to gain entry to any Teacher Training Course (Primary or Secondary). If you are not intending to teach Science a GCSE Single Award is acceptable. If you hope to apply to a Teacher Training course with a view to studying Science, then you must take Double Award.

  13. Architecture – Think Art! • Many universities state that GCSE Art is essential others say highly desirable. • An Art portfolio will be required from all students applying to Architecture. This is not scale drawings or building plans but is to be a reflection of creative and artistic ability. • Design Technology and Construction are good supporting subjects.

  14. Main Considerations • Research GCSE subject content and method of assessment carefully • Check that you have the correct subject combinations for future career options • Thinks about your skills and abilities and play to your strengths • Seek advice from teachers and talk with your parents and careers advisors. Informed choices are good choices

  15. Option Morning Mon 29th January 9:30am-12:15pm • Visit the subject stands with your parents. • Discuss with teachers the nature and content of the GCSE courses you are considering. • Review the online KS4 Option Booklet • Complete some Careers research at home using websites advised to you • Complete your first subject choice sheet in discussion with your parents (RANK ORDER)

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