KS4 Options Subjects

The Options Subjects

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Subject and Link to Information	Exam Board and Specification Link	Type of Assessment	Find Out More
GCSE English Literature	AQA	2 written exams
GCSE English Language	AQA	2 written exams Speaking and Listening assessment
GCSE Mathematics	Pearson Edexcel	3 written exams	Click here for video
GCSE Combined Science	AQA	6 written exams
GCSE Separate Sciences	AQA Biology AQA Chemistry AQA Physics	2 written exams 2 written exams 2 written exams
GCSE Art and Design	Pearson Edexcel	60% controlled assessment 40% practical exam	Click here for video
GCSE Business	OCR	2 written exams	Click here for video
GCSE Citizenship Studies	Pearson Edexcel	2 written exams	Click here for video
GCSE Computer Science	OCR	2 written exams
GCSE Design Technology	Eduqas	60% controlled assessment 40% written exam
GCSE Drama	OCR	2 controlled assessments 1 written exam 1 practical assessment	Click here for video
GCSE Geography	AQA	Compulsory field work 3 written exams	Click here for video
GCSE History	Pearson Edexcel	3 written exams	Click here for video
GCSE German	AQA	Speaking exam Reading, writing, listening exams
GCSE Music	OCR	2 controlled assessments 1 written exam	Click here for video
GCSE Psychology	Pearson Edexcel	2 written exams	Click here for video
GCSE Religious Studies	AQA	2 written exams	Click here for video

Certificate of Personal Effectiveness (CoPE)	ASDAN CoPE Level 1 CoPE Level 2	Ongoing assessment of portfolio

Cambridge National Engineering Design	OCR	2 controlled assessments 1 written exam
Cambridge National Health and Social Care	OCR	2 controlled assessments 1 written exam
Cambridge National Sports Studies	OCR	2 controlled assessments 1 written exam

BTEC Tech Award Level 2 Travel and Tourism	Pearson Edexcel	2 controlled assessments 1 written exam	Click here for video

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