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Politics

The Politics course also allows students to study the fundamental ideologies that have influenced most political thought over the past 250 years; Liberalism, Conservatism, Socialism and Nationalism.

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Psychology

The Psychology course is an investigation into mind and behaviour. The course assumes no prior knowledge of the subject and will appeal to anyone who is interested in understanding and[...]

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Sociology

The study of Sociology provides you with alternative ways of looking at society and examines how people interact as individuals and in differing social groups within Britain and the world.

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Spanish

Spanish is becoming one of the most important languages in Europe and it is the most studied foreign language after English.

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Sport & Physical Activity

Cambridge Technical in Sport and Physical Activity Extended Certificate provides students with practical opportunities to develop relevant core knowledge and skills.

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Statistics

Using and understanding data is becoming increasingly important in many areas of study and employment. Understanding of statistics is a crucial skill, and this A Level aims to give students[...]

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Textile Design

Textile Design is an innovative course that uses new technology and encourages you to work creatively with a range of materials and techniques.

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Theology

The A-level Theology course involves a rigorous study of Religion, Philosophy and Ethics and how these relate to the world in which we live and their impact on local and global[...]

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Uniformed Protective Services BTEC

BTEC Uniformed Protective Services is a relatively new subject at Aquinas College which offers a wide ranging curriculum touching on areas of practical leadership and teamwork activities, Sociology, Police related[...]

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Students, staff and guests came together on Friday 22nd May for the annual Duke of Edinburgh Garden Party, celebrating the achievements of Aquinas students involved in the award programme.

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Our Music Technology students recently visited Spirit Studios for a hands-on Drum Recording Workshop, gaining valuable experience in a professional studio environment. Students explored the process of recording live drums, learning about drum tuning and setup, patching signals for recording, and operating professional mixing equipment. A fantastic opportunity to develop technical skills, work with industry-standard […]

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Our Environmental Science students recently visited Chester Zoo for a fantastic day of learning beyond the classroom. Students took part in an engaging educational talk, enjoyed a behind-the-scenes tour, and had the opportunity to see a wide variety of species up close, including some of the zoo’s iconic giraffes. The trip provided valuable insight into […]

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Students taking part in the Gold Duke of Edinburgh’s Award recently completed their Practice Expedition in the stunning Lake District, following on from their training walk earlier this year in January. The expedition challenged students to navigate independently, carry full expedition equipment, camp overnight and work together as a team across demanding routes and changing […]

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