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Ashcroft Technology Academy

Ashcroft Technology Academy

Typical subject combinations

For a student wishing to study medicine at university:

Group 1 English Literature SL or HL
Group 2 Any language SL or HL
Group 3 Psychology, History or Geography SL or HL
Group 4 Chemistry HL
Group 5 Maths SL
Group 6 Biology HL
EE Topic Based in either Chemistry or Biology, with strong links to medicine
CAS activities Work experience at hospitals; Volunteering at care homes; Experience conducing Lab work at university or industry laboratories; Any sporting activities.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

For a student wishing to study history at university:

Group 1 English Literature SL or HL
Group 2 Any language SL or HL
Group 3 History HL
Group 4 Any science SL or HL
Group 5 Maths SL or studies
Group 6 Any Group 6 or an additional Group 3 subject SL or HL
EE Topic Based on an area of History that is of particular interest to the student
CAS activities Debating society; Model United Nations; Work experience at museums or libraries; Blogging or writing about historical topics; Essay competitions; Any sporting activities

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

For a student wishing to study an Art or design based subject at university

Group 1 English Literature SL or HL
Group 2 Any language SL or HL
Group 3 Any Group 3 subject HL
Group 4 Any Group 4 subject SL
Group 5 Maths SL or studies
Group 6 Visual Arts, Music or Film Studies HL
EE Topic Based on an area of the Arts that interests the student
CAS activities Photography; Art competitions; The 'ARTiculate' competition; Stage design for school productions; Teaching music or art to other students; Composition of music or artistic pieces; Courses on different artistic skills; Any sporting activities