Choosing this Course This course is aimed at developing students’ skills in research, time management, critical thinking and presentation. Students will produce an independent research project designed to widen perspectives, broaden skills and deepen understanding. Course Content Students choose to complete one of the following units: Dissertation, Investigation/Field Study, Performance or Artefact. Over two terms students will choose an area of study, plan and carry out their research, synthesise all their research into an appropriate project and evaluate their work in the form of a Q+A presentation. Students will work to a very high standard and the course is good preparation for study at university. There is no examination, and the qualification is worth up to 28 UCAS points. Career Opportunities Students will leave the course well prepared for study at university. They will develop and use the skills that they will need to carry out independent research and plan their time carefully. These skills are also very sought after in the workplace, and success on this course will show that students can work autonomously, creatively and to tight deadlines.
Coursework and final presentation
About Education Provider
| Region | London |
| Local Authority | Sutton |
| Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Gender Type | Mixed |
| Address | Sutton Common Road, Sutton, SM3 9PS |
Choosing this Course This course is aimed at developing students’ skills in research, time management, critical thinking and presentation. Students will produce an independent research project designed to widen perspectives, broaden skills and deepen understanding. Course Content Students choose to complete one of the following units: Dissertation, Investigation/Field Study, Performance or Artefact. Over two terms students will choose an area of study, plan and carry out their research, synthesise all their research into an appropriate project and evaluate their work in the form of a Q+A presentation. Students will work to a very high standard and the course is good preparation for study at university. There is no examination, and the qualification is worth up to 28 UCAS points. Career Opportunities Students will leave the course well prepared for study at university. They will develop and use the skills that they will need to carry out independent research and plan their time carefully. These skills are also very sought after in the workplace, and success on this course will show that students can work autonomously, creatively and to tight deadlines.
Coursework and final presentation
