We offer a wide range of A-Level courses. The advantage of following an A-Level programme is that you are able to keep your options open and not specialise or go down a particular route before you are ready.
Alternatively, if you know which subject you would like to specialise in you should consider one of our applied general qualifications such as a BTEC Extended Diplomas (3 A Level equivalent) or combine the two.
The combination of subjects you choose is very important as your future aspirations and interests could depend on them.
Course specific entry requirements are indicated below. Please note that all courses require specific grades in particular GCSE courses. In addition, students must meet the minimum average GCSE point score indicated – this is the average of all your GCSE grades. Your average GCSE point score only includes GCSE qualifications and you must have completed at least 5 GCSE qualifications.”
Please note that the entry requirements listed on this website are the latest and most current. These criteria shall be used by the College in adjudicating successful applications, superseding any entry requirements stated in the printed prospectus or other printed materials.
Subject Specific Entry Requirements – A-Levels
| A-Level | Exam Board | Entry Requirement | Minimum GCSE Points Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Biology | AQA | – Grade 6 in Biology and grade 6 in one other science or 6-6 combined science – Grade 5 English Language – Grade 6 Mathematics | 5.6 |
| Business | AQA | – Grade 4 English Language – Grade 5 Mathematics | 4.5 |
| Chemistry | AQA | – Grade 6 in Chemistry and grade 6 in one other science or 6-6 combined science – Grade 5 English Language – Grade 6 Mathematics | 5.6 (or a 7 in Maths) |
| Economics | AQA | – Grade 5 English Language – Grade 6 Mathematics | 5.0 |
| English Language | AQA | – Grade 5 English Language | 4.5 |
| English Literature | EDEXCEL | – Grade 5 English Language – Grade 5 English Literature | 4.5 |
| Geography | AQA | – Grade 6 in Geography – Grade 5 English Language – Grade 4 Mathematics | 5.0 |
| History | AQA | – Grade 6 History (if studied) – Grade 5 English Language | 5.0 |
| Maths | AQA | – Grade 4 English Language – Grade 7 Maths | 5.6 |
| Further Maths | AGA | – Grade 4 English Language – Grade 8 Mathematics Must be taken as a programme of 4x A-level equivalent | 7.5 |
| Physics | AQA | – Grade 6 in Physics and grade 6 in one other science or 6-6 combined science – Grade 5 English Language – Grade 6 Mathematics | 5.6 (or 7 in Maths) |
| Politics | EDEXCEL | – Grade 5 English Language | 5.0 |
| Psychology | AGA | – Grade 5 in any two GCSE Sciences OR Grades 5-5 in GCSE Combined Science – Grade 5 English Language – Grade 5 Mathematics | 5.0 |
| Sociology | AGA | – Grade 5 English Language | 4.5 |
Subject Specific Entry Requirements – Applied General
| Course | A-level Equiv. | Entry Requirement | Minimum GCSE Points Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Business (BTEC Extended Certificate in Business) | 1 | – Grade 4 in English Language – Grade 4 Mathematics | 3.5 |
| Early Childhood Development (BTEC Extended Certificate AAQ in Early Childhood Development) | 1 | – Grade 4 in English Language | 3.5 |
| Criminology (WJEC Diploma in Criminology) | 1 | – Grade 5 in English Language | 4.5 |
| Health & Social Care (Single) (BTEC Extended Certificate AAQ in Health and Social Care) | 1 | – Grade 4 in English Language | 3.5 |
| Health & Social Care (Double) (BTEC Diploma AAQ in Health and Social Care) | 2 | – Grade 4 in English Language | 3.5 |
| IT (Single) (BTEC Extended Certificate AAQ in IT) | 1 | – Grade 4 in English Language | 3.5 |
| Applied Law (BTEC Extended Certificate in Applied Law) | 1 | – Grade 4 in English Language | 3.5 |
| Applied Psychology* (BTEC Extended Certificate in Applied Pyschology) | 1 | – Grade 4 in any two Sciences or 4-4 Combined Science – Grade 4 in English Language – Grade 4 Mathematics | 3.5 |
| Medical Science (BTEC Extended Certificate AAQ in Medical Science) | 1 | – Grade 5 in Biology – Grade 5 in Another Science subject or 5-5 in Combined Science – Grade 4 in English Language – Grade 5 Mathematics | 4.5 |
| Applied Science (Cambridge Advanced National Extended Certificate AAQ in Applied Science) | 1 | – Grade 5 in any two Sciences or 5-5 Combined Science – Grade 4 in English Language – Grade 5 Mathematics | 4.5 |
| Sport (BTEC Extended Certificate in Sport) | 1 | – Grade 4 in GCSE PE (if studied) or L2 Merit in a BTEC equivalent (if studied) – Grade 4 in English Language | 3.5 |
| Uniformed Protective Services (BTEC Extended Certificate in Uniformed Protective Services) | 1 | – Grade 4 in English Language | 3.5 |
| Visual Arts (UAL Level 3 Subsidiary Diploma in Visual Arts) | 1 | – Grade 4 in English Language – Grade 4 in Visual Arts subject or L2 Merit in a BTEC equivalent (If a GCSE Visual Art subject or BTEC equivalent has not been studied, a portfolio will be required for consideration.) | 3.5 |
