Social Sciences at David Game College
The social sciences covers a wide range of courses with subjects as diverse as Accounting and Psychology. At David Game College they are well represented in the curriculum and students have the opportunity to combine them in any number of ways.
Exam Success
David Game College has a well-deserved reputation for examination success in the social sciences. In 2006 A Level students had 100% success in subjects such as Economics, Government & Politics, Media Studies and Sociology. In 2006 the highly regarded "Good Schools Guide" A Level Awards made a presentation to David Game College for best results at A Level by boys taking economics at an independent school.This level of success enabled David Game students to gain entry to some of the most highly regarded social science courses in the UK, including Economics and Law degrees at universities including LSE, UCL, Warwick, Bristol and Bath.
Subject Choice
One of the strengths of David Game College is that it can offer students a wide choice of subjects within each of its specialist faculties. In the social sciences students have courses available in Business Studies, Economics, Geography, Government & Politics, Law, Media Studies, Psychology and Sociology.
Key Features
- The teaching approach to Social Science is innovative and stimulating and in the classroom discussion is encouraged. This group of subjects deals with issues that are central to our society. Just reading the textbooks will not be enough. Reading newspapers, magazines and keeping abreast of current events is essential.
- Teachers at the College have a track record of success in their subjects which has enabled students to gain places at the top UK universities.
- Many of the subjects in the social sciences require modern technology. At David Game College extensive internet access is available, a facility that is popular as well as being vital for coursework research.
