What is the International Baccalaureate Career Related Programme?
The IB Career Related Programme (IBCP) is a unique qualification which combines the values of the International Baccalaureate, academic study and career related experience – providing for a variety of learning styles and assessment.
The IBCP aims to bridge the gap between academic rigour, vocational learning, and the development of key employability skills. At Stonyhurst, IBCP students can choose to specialise in either Sport or Business career related studies.The IBCP is designed for those who are interested in pursuing a more hands on, career-related approach to education in Sixth Form.
Why study the IBCP at Stonyhurst?
A broad IB curriculum
The IB Career related programme ensures that as well as exploring their passion in their chosen career related study, pupils can develop wider academic skills through their chosen Diploma subjects. They can present to employers and universities alike with the transferable skills from their vocational career related course as well as strong academic credentials.
Pastoral and social integration with pupils throughout the school
Teachers at Stonyhurst are involved in delivering both the IB and A Level courses at the College. IB Diploma students now make up just under one third of Higher Line (Sixth Form). Small classes and exceptionally good teacher pupil relationships enable pupils to learn at their own pace, developing their talents to the full.
IB pupils have the opportunity to integrate fully with those taking A Levels, through the plethora of co-curricular activities, sports, boarding and Theology General (a subject taken by both IB and A Level pupils in Sixth Form).
Join us for our IB Event
Learn more about the International Baccalaureate programmes at Stonyhurst College by joining us for an IB event. During this virtual event, all families will have the opportunity to hear from the Headmaster and Director of IB, learn more about the International Baccalaureate and the two pathways we offer (IBDP and IBCP) and will be joined by past and current IB pupils who will give a real insight into life at Stonyhurst as an IB pupil.
Registrations for the event on Friday 30th April are now closed.
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A choice of two study routes
Sport Option
Students opting for the Sports career related study might be considering going to a degree course in Sports Science perhaps. Equally they could be looking at moving on to employment within the rapidly growing sports industries, or apprenticeships in this area.
The Sport and Physical Activity career related study considers body systems, the long and short term impacts of sport and physical activity; how sport is organised; health and safety requirements, as well as how businesses in sport are organised and what success looks like to them.
Business Option
Students opting for the Business career related study might be considering going on to a degree in one of the many business related areas, either a general business degree, or a more specialist option such as marketing or finance. Alternatively, they may be considering other apprenticeships or a move directly into employment in business.
The Business career related study considers how businesses evolve, the different business types and how they are organised. Students will consider the internal workings of businesses as well as the external constraints under which a business must operate.
Assessment and Accreditation
Both of these career related studies are accredited by OCR, and we follow the Cambridge Technical Level 3 Diploma specifications.
The majority of the qualification content for both of these pathways is delivered through a wide variety of centre assessed units. There are also three externally assessed unit exams, which form the Core of each pathway. These exams might include case studies, pre-released materials, controlled projects or computer based tests, and are offered by OCR in both January and June.
The pupils in our care are given the individual attention, resources and space in which to grow intellectually, spiritually and emotionally. Stonyhurst pupils are encouraged to involve themselves fully in the opportunities offered to them.
John Browne, Headmaster
Next steps
Sixth Form life offers endless opportunities and navigating the best path for future outcomes can feel overwhelming. With subject choices often determining future university courses, and future careers, it is worth getting to know what’s on offer before committing to a pathway of learning at aged 16.
Sign up for our online IB Event on Friday 30th April to learn more.
Learn more about our International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme here.
Learn more about life at Stonyhurst Sixth Form here.
If you would like to discuss the IB programmes in more detail, please contact our Director of IB, Mrs Deborah Kirkby: