Whether you want a taste of what your course has to offer, or you’re keen to start studying early, our Study Hub is the space for future students to download relevant course materials and learning resources. If you’ve only just applied, now is the perfect time to start preparing for your new course at South & City College Birmingham – and our Study Hub is here to help you do just that.
A Levels
English Language & Literature
The Great Gatsby
Voices in Speech and Writing Anthology
Literary & Linguistic Terminology Glossary
Religious Studies
Religious Studies
Film Studies – Awesome Shorts
As part of your Film Studies A Level at South & City College Birmingham, you will get the chance to make your very own short (or a screenplay, if you prefer). In the booklet below you’ll find summaries of the “awesome shorts” recommended by the exam board. There are loads on there to whet your appetite!
Awesome Shorts: Short Film Viewing Booklet
AS Sociology
Get a taste for our AS Sociology course from the Study Guide below, which includes a recommended reading list, resources and study skills.
Study Guide for AS Sociology
AS Maths
Biology (A Level)
A Level Biology Tasks and Reading
Resources
OCR A Level Biology Specification
A Level Science Resources for Practical Assessments [birmingham.ac.uk]
Memory Techniques – The Learning Scientist
Useful websites
Into Biology – the Into Biology website offers a wealth of resources on keeping up to date with current biological research, with advice on how to ‘read around the subject’.
Medical Mavericks – the Medical Mavericks offers great career advice and have even brought their medical equipment to South & City College for workshops.
Talks, podcasts, films and publications
BBC Science Hour Podcasts
TED Talks – check out the talks on immunity, biodiversity and stem cell technology
Catalyst Magazine: STEM Learning for Students 14-19
Films to watch: Lorenzo’s Oil, Hidden Figures, GATTACA
From the Royal Institute – Christmas Lectures (approx. 1 hour each)
Plant Wars – The 300 million year war. A series of lectures on how plants have evolved. Lectures 1-3 are relevant to A level Biology.
Does size matter? – Lecture 1, Elephants can’t dance but hamsters can skydive.
Access to HE (Health Pathway)
Useful reading material for Health Studies and Biology units:
The NHS in Numbers: Statistics animation (video)
zygotebody.com
webarchive.nationalarchives.gov.uk/20150407084003
The Human Body: Skin Biology and Structure
Accounting
AAT Skillcheck Test
Planning to study Accounting with us but unsure of which AAT Accounting Qualification to start with? Well, luckily there’s a handy skillcheck test to help you decide on the most suitable starting qualification. Take the AAT Skillcheck Test (AAT.org.uk)
Construction & Plastering
Plastering
Toolkit research activity
This exercise introduces you to the kit that plasterers use. Work through the list of tools, research their qualities and find out how much they cost.
Types of plaster research activity
This exercise introduces you to the different types of plaster and theircompatible backgrounds.
Computing
Project Quantum
Why not test your computing knowledge with the Project Quantum series of computing quizzes? These multiple choice questions are used to assess computing ability and are a great way to test your skills over the summer holidays!
Music
Isolate/Create remix project
Music Performance: What Will I Study?
Music Production: What Will I Study?