Course information
Study Skills
St John Henry Newman Catholic School - Cumberland
01228404942
Scalegate Road, Carlisle, CA2 4NL
Course summary

Pupils choose a research topic, which interests them, and write a dissertation over the two years of Sixth Form study. Pupils must be able to identify, plan and manage their dissertation, undertake research, collect evidence and select information, interpret evidence, draw conclusions and write up results and present their findings, conclusions and evaluations to an audience through a presentation. Lessons will include the development of research skills, project management skills, writing and presentation skills.

Entry requirements

Minimum prior attainment which must be achieved to enrol on this course: APS of 5.5, including grade 5 or above in English.

How you'll be assessed

Ability to manage and organise the project with identification of problems encountered. This is seen through their project proposal form, plan, schedule and activity log. The use of a wide variety of resources and evaluation of their reliability Written dissertation (5000-6000 words) Presentation.

School Info

About Education Provider

RegionNorth West
Local AuthorityCumberland
Ofsted RatingGood
Gender TypeCo-Educational
AddressScalegate Road, Carlisle, CA2 4NL