A-Level – Photography
The Photography department aims to provide our students with the skills and knowledge required to think creatively and take full control of their picture taking. We aim to ensure that our students can progress onto a higher level creative arts course or into the creative arts industry as a photographer’s assistant. Photography students at Yateley School will be creative, enthusiastic, independent learners who don’t shy away from a challenge and enjoy problem solving.
Other Departments
A-Level – Computer Science
Computer Science will develop your technical understanding and ability to analyse and solve problems using computational thinking; all based on the core academic principles of computer science.
A-Level – Drama and Theatre Studies
In Drama our students to develop their ability and independence to work creatively as theatre makers to apply their in-depth understanding of specific drama styles.
A-Level – English Literature
Studying English will stimulate a personal, imaginative response to literary texts across a wide-range of topics; all whilst developing the techniques of critical appreciation for life. Works studied are from the three genres of drama, prose, and poetry.
A-Level – Further Maths
The Maths department aims to challenge and inspire students to build logical, independent thinking skills, enabling a strong mathematical foundation to develop for every student, supporting success throughout the curriculum and throughout life.
A-Level – Geography
The Geography department aims to stimulate an interest and sense of wonder about places. We will inspire students to think about their own place in the world and their responsibilities to other people and the environment.
A-Level – Govt and Politics
Government & Politics will develop your mind and expand your ability to debate, discuss, assess and analyse to reach smart, well-informed, well-balanced decisions. Politics shapes our lives – what we can do, the type of society we live in and our life chances.
A-Level – Graphic Products
Graphics enables students to think creatively, converting ideas and raw materials into the products and services that we all need and use every day of our lives.
A-Level – History
Studying History gives an international and British understanding of how the past has shaped the present. Students will develop the ability to present and defend an historical argument using sound reasoning and logic.
A-Level – Modern Foreign Languages (MFL)
MFL students gain an understanding of technological and social change, artistic culture, music and cinema and political engagement . Students also explore the influence of the past on present-day communities.
A-Level – Physical Education
In PE you'll study applied anatomy and physiology, Skill acquisition, Sport and society, Exercise physiology and biomechanics, Sport psychology and Sport and society and technology in sport.