The course in an independent research project. Students will partake in taught sessions on topics such as ethics, research methods and constructing an argument. Students will partake in a range of individual research activities and will also attend a series of project review meetings, project proposal meetings. Students choose their own topic of interest and own project title. Students are given the choice of four styles of topic e.g. dissertation, artifact, report or performance. Students carry out a summative presentation. Topics All students cover the topics of constructing an academic argument, ethical dilemmas and research methods. After this students select their own topics of research. Students are advised to pick a topic that extends their knowledge in a specific subject area or a topic that will support their UCAS application.
Students will need at least five 9-4 GCSE grades with a 6 in English or maths (depending on the extended project option which is selected).
Students will be informally assessed throughout the course via one-to-one tutorials, and the submission of key information e.g. project proposal forms and drafts of final projects. Students' final assessment will be externally marked by the exam board. Students will be assessed on their final project piece and accompanying presentation.
About Education Provider
| Region | North East |
| Local Authority | County Durham |
| Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Gender Type | Co-Educational |
| Address | Willerby Grove, Peterlee, SR8 2RN |
The course in an independent research project. Students will partake in taught sessions on topics such as ethics, research methods and constructing an argument. Students will partake in a range of individual research activities and will also attend a series of project review meetings, project proposal meetings. Students choose their own topic of interest and own project title. Students are given the choice of four styles of topic e.g. dissertation, artifact, report or performance. Students carry out a summative presentation. Topics All students cover the topics of constructing an academic argument, ethical dilemmas and research methods. After this students select their own topics of research. Students are advised to pick a topic that extends their knowledge in a specific subject area or a topic that will support their UCAS application.
Students will need at least five 9-4 GCSE grades with a 6 in English or maths (depending on the extended project option which is selected).
Students will be informally assessed throughout the course via one-to-one tutorials, and the submission of key information e.g. project proposal forms and drafts of final projects. Students' final assessment will be externally marked by the exam board. Students will be assessed on their final project piece and accompanying presentation.