| Archaeology and Classical Civilisation |
A level Archaeology proves to be a great subject choice which offers not only fascinating course content and help in improvement of skills common across other subjects, but also opportunities to visit sites of archaeological interest on a number of trips. |
| Art and Design |
The Art and Design Department at the Sixth Form incorporates Fine Art, Photography, Art History, Textiles, Graphic Design, Product Design and Sculpture. The subject areas are well resourced with specialist equipment in each subject area. The Art area has excellent classrooms and a large open study area for Art and Design students to use during the college day. |
| Biology
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Biology is one of the largest departments in the College and also incorporates Applied Science and GCSE Science. We are a very dynamic department, always looking to keep up-to-date with recent biological studies and developments. |
| Chemistry |
The Chemistry department is an experienced and enthusiastic team of eight subject specialist teachers and two well qualified technicians. We have a wealth of experience of teaching A level and IB Chemistry. |
| Computing and ICT |
The department offers a range of subjects all taught in a suite of purpose built air-conditioned classrooms. As well as the academic subjects (GCSE ICT, GCE ICT, and GCE Computer Science), we also provide the chance to study 3d computer modelling including the opportunity to complete an extended project qualification. |
| Dance |
The information provided here deals with AS/A2 Dance (AQA). |
| Drama and Theatre Studies |
Drama and Theatre Studies is an exciting and dynamic subject where you combine academic work with a practical element. If you are considering this subject as an AS or A level you will probably already enjoy the experience of live theatre and also possibly have been involved in productions. |
| Earth Sciences |
The Department offers a range of subjects at AS and A level or as part of the International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma programme. The staff in this Department is able to draw upon a wide range of expertise. Some have taught in a range of schools and colleges before their appointment to Colchester Sixth Form College. |
| Economics and Business Studies |
The department offers a wide range of courses including four A Levels: Economics, Business Studies, Applied Business, Accounting and a GCSE in Personal Economics, the Certificate in Finance Studies as well as Higher Economics for the IB course. |
| English |
The English department is the largest in the College, teaching over 1,600 students each year. The friendly and supportive department strives to provide students with high levels of engagement and interest whilst developing their core English skills. |
| Food Technology |
Food Technology is part of the Technology department alongside Product design: Technology and Textiles. Interest in the subject is growing year by year and the numbers taking Food Technology are among the largest in the country. |
| History |
The History Department offers three periods of history, as well as Archaeology, Politics, Classical Civilisation and an element of the College’s IB provision. |
| Law and Citizenship |
The Law Department prides itself on providing the best possible grounding in law for our students and opening their eyes to a world of possibilities. |
| Mathematics |
We are one of the largest departments in College offering a wide range of courses designed to meet the needs of all students coming to College and hoping to further their mathematical education. We are a lively and enthusiastic department who work hard to offer students a rich and varied experience in the classroom. |
| Media and Film Studies |
The Media and Film Studies Department offers a range of successful and popular courses in a purposeful and welcoming environment. Highly qualified, enthusiastic staff, including a dedicated Media Technician support over 600 students on GCSE Media Studies, AS and A2 Media Studies, Film Studies and Communication and Culture courses. |
| Modern Languages |
The Modern Languages department at Colchester Sixth Form College consists of five full-time and seven part-time members of staff, together with five language assistants and approximately five hundred students. |
| Music and Music Technology |
We offer a range of courses from AS, A2, and IB to instrumental and vocal lessons, ensemble activities, and theoy classes. These latter courses are open to all students whether they take music or not. |
| Performance Studies |
Performance Studies is the integrated study of dance, drama, and music in one subject. It involves both practical and theoretical studies. |
| Philosophy and Religious Studies |
The Philosophy and Religious Studies Department is one of the biggest providers of A Level Philosophy and RS in the country. We are a lively and enthusiastic team, made up of subject specialists who are passionate about the subjects. |
| Physics and Electronics |
The department is one of the smaller departments within the College. This means that you should be confident enough to ask anyone in the department for assistance. Physics have about 80 students in the second year and 170 in the first year of A level plus 10 IB Diploma students in each year group. |
| Product Design: Graphics |
Product Design: Graphics (usually referred to as just Graphics) is part of the Technology department alongside Product Design: Technology, Food Technology and Textiles. It is possibly the largest A Level Graphics department in the country. The Graphics staff are passionate about the subject, having a wealth of experience with strong established links with the Edexcel exam board. |
| Product Design: Resistant Materials Technology |
Product Design: Resistant Materials Technology is part of the Art and Design department. It shares a workshop and other facilities with Graphic Design. Product Design: Technology is a well-established subject within the College and the subject staff are passionate about the course, having a wealth of experience with strong established links with the Edexcel exam board. |
| Psychology |
Psychology is a very popular subject with approximately 500 students opting to take the first year of Psychology each year. The majority of these students opt to take the course to full A Level standard. We also offer IB Psychology at Standard and Higher level as well as a Criminology course exclusively for second years. |
| Sociology |
Our department is one of the largest in the country, and also incorporates Health and Social Care and Anthropology. We have 8 sociology specialists within the department. A number of staff in the department are involved in production and marking of exam papers while other members of our department are involved in the writing and contributing to some of the textbooks used within the courses. |
| Sport and Physical Education |
The Sport and Physical Education Department is one of the largest providers of A Level Physical Education in the country. We were one of the first colleges in the country to offer the A Level in 1987. We are a lively and enthusiastic team made up of 6 subject specialists; we also have a full time Sports Technician and Fitness Instructor. We also have a Sport England funded Sports Activator. |
| Textiles
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The Textile course aims to nurture creativity and help students develop their own personal strengths through independent study. The textile area is well resourced and staff are able to provide a wide range of expertise while providing a welcoming and friendly environment for students to develop their creative and technical skills. |
