Studies in language and literature
Language A: literature
Close reading, literary interpretation and the choices that shape a text.
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Studies in language and literature
Language A: language and literature
How literary and non-literary texts create meaning for different audiences.
Studies in language and literature
Literature and performance
Explore the relationship between a written work and its transformation for the stage.
Language acquisition
Language B
Build communication, comprehension and cultural understanding in an additional language.
Language acquisition
Language ab initio
Develop the foundations of a new language through everyday contexts and communication.
Language acquisition
Classical languages: Latin
Read classical texts through language, translation and their cultural context.
Language acquisition
Classical languages: Classical Greek
Connect the language of classical texts with interpretation and the ancient world.
Individuals and societies
Business management
Apply business concepts to decisions, organisations and changing markets.
Individuals and societies
Digital society
Investigate how digital systems influence people, communities and decisions.
Individuals and societies
Economics
Use models and evidence to examine choices, markets and economic policy.
Individuals and societies
Geography
Study the relationships between places, populations and physical environments.
Individuals and societies
Global politics
Explore power, rights and political challenges through concepts and real-world cases.
Individuals and societies
History
Build historical arguments by weighing sources, interpretations and context.
Individuals and societies
Philosophy
Examine philosophical questions by analysing concepts and evaluating arguments.
Individuals and societies
Psychology
Understand behaviour through psychological concepts, research and evaluation.
Individuals and societies
Social and cultural anthropology
Explore social life, culture and perspectives through anthropological inquiry.
Individuals and societies
World religions
Study religious traditions, beliefs and practices in their wider contexts.
Sciences
Biology
Connect living systems with evidence, experimental methods and scientific explanation.
Sciences
Chemistry
Link structure and reactivity with chemical models, measurements and observations.
Sciences
Computer science
Use computational thinking to understand systems, algorithms and solutions.
Sciences
Design technology
Develop and evaluate design ideas through materials, prototypes and user needs.
Sciences
Environmental systems and societies
Investigate environmental systems and the human decisions connected to them.
Sciences
Physics
Translate physical questions into models, measurements and mathematical reasoning.
Sciences
Sports, exercise and health science
Connect movement, performance and health with scientific evidence.
Mathematics
Mathematics: analysis and approaches
Develop mathematical reasoning through algebra, functions, proof and calculus.
Mathematics
Mathematics: applications and interpretation
Use mathematics, statistics and technology to interpret problems in context.
The arts
Dance
Explore movement through composition, performance and the study of dance traditions.
The arts
Film
Explore how cinematic choices create meaning through analysis and filmmaking.
The arts
Music
Connect listening, creating and performing across musical contexts.
The arts
Theatre
Explore theatre through research, collaboration and practical creative decisions.
The arts
Visual arts
Develop visual ideas through art-making, investigation and reflection.
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Connections between groups: Environmental systems and societies connects groups 3 and 4; Literature and performance connects groups 1 and 6.
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