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CCEA Level 1/2 GCSE Single Award Science (603/1246/4)
Day of week: Thursday
Times: 18:00 - 20:30
Overview
Please note all enrolled students will be entered for exam
GCSE Single Award Science is delivered one evening per week for one year at our Titanic Campus. The course follows the CCEA GCSE Single Award Science, revised 2017 specification, subject code 1310, which is available form: http://ccea.org.uk/general_science
This course is intensive and introduces key aspects of science and its methodology. It gives students a broad overview of topics as relevant and varied as cells, food and diet in biology, atomic structure and the Periodic Table in chemistry, and electrical circuits and waves in physics.
You will study the following units:
Unit 1: Biology
Unit 2: Chemistry
Unit 3: Physics
Unit 4: Practical Skills
All examinations take place in May/June completed at either Foundation or Higher Tier with advice from your tutor.
The college recommends that students have access to the following textbook: CCEA GCSE Single Award 2nd Edition
Author: James Napier, Roy White, Alyn McFarland, Helen Dowds
Published: 30/6/17
ISBN: 9781471892196
NB Copies are available from the college resource centre
• 16 or over on 1st July of enrolment year
• A good understanding of Key Stage 3 science.
• GCSE English Grade C or above or equivalent.
English Qualification Entry Criteria - click here for more information
Ideally, you will be able to
• Use a computer for email, internet based research and revision purposes.
• Students taking these courses should allow for further hours of home study
Fees:
Academic period 2025:
FE Tuition Fee = £300.00 (Concessionary = £180.00)
Examination / Registration Fee = £50.00
Fees are payable annually.
All units will be externally assessed.
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