The school is a specialist technology college having specialisms in Humanities and Technology . Courses are not always available in each of these subject specialisms. "Electrical" engineering courses have other specialisms such as machines, power generation and distribution. The school achieved dual specialisms in science and mathematics. An advantage of its size is the very wide range of subjects and research specialisms. The school has specialisms in Business & Enterprise and Languages. The school's particular specialisms are Music and Mathematics. Education at the school has been enhanced by its specialisms in mathematics, computing and languages. Its 6 major specialisms are Modern Languages, French Literature, Sport, Law, History and Economics. Her specialisms include privacy, intellectual property, and Objectivism. The qualification can be held in three specialisms&colon; electrical, mechanical and construction. Within each professional group there may be further specialisms. There are four specialisms to choose from&colon; Gathering, Farming, Industry and Logistics. ADS has more than 30 Special Interest Groups formed of members with similar professional specialisms. The school was awarded dual specialisms in Language and Science.