The entry requirements for students taking 3 or 4 A levels are seven GCSE's at Grade 4-9, or equivalent, including English and Maths.
For students taking a combination of A level and BTEC qualifications, or a pure BTEC route, we require five GCSE's Graded 4-9, or equivalent, including English and Maths.
While a Grade 6 at GCSE is preferable for studying a subject at A Level, we will consider students who achieve a Grade 5 in the subject, depending on circumstances.
Please check your chosen subjects to ensure you meet any further specific course requirements. However, where necessary, we will consider students based on their individual circumstances.
Key
E = English M = Mathematics
| Academic Entry Requirements | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Course |
Type |
E |
M |
Other |
|
Art & Design |
GCE |
4 |
4 |
Grade 5 in GCSE Art will be considered, a Grade 6 is an advantage. |
|
Biology |
GCE |
4 |
6 |
Grade 6 in GCSE Biology, 2 Grade 6s in GCSE Science will also be considered. Grade 7 in any GCSE Science is an advantage. |
|
Business Studies |
GCE |
5 | 4 |
Grade 5 in GCSE Business Studies will be considered, a Grade 6 is an advantage. |
|
Chemistry |
GCE |
4 | 6 |
Grade 6 in GCSE Chemistry, 2 Grade 6s in GCSE Science will also be considered. Grade 7 in any GCSE Science is an advantage. |
|
Children’s Play Learning & Development |
BTEC |
4 | 4 |
|
|
English Language & Literature |
GCE |
6 | 4 |
Grade 6 in GCSE English Literature is also advisable |
| Enterprise & Entrepreneurship | BTEC | 4 | 4 | |
| Extended Project Qualification (EPQ) | GCE | 5 | 4 | |
| Further Mathematics | GCE | 4 | 7 | Students must also study A Level Maths |
| Geography | GCE | 5 | 4 | Grade 6 in GCSE Geography |
| Health & Social Care | BTEC | 4 | 4 | |
| History | GCE | 5 | 4 | Grade 6 in GCSE History |
| Mathematics | GCE | 4 | 6 | Grade 7 in GCSE Maths is an advantage |
| Media Studies | GCE | 5 | 4 | |
| Performing Arts | BTEC | 4 | 4 | Grade 5 in GCSE Drama is an advantage, those who haven't studied GCSE Drama will also be considered |
| Philosophy and Ethics | GCE | 5 | 4 | Grade 5 in GCSE Humanities |
| Physics | GCE | 4 | 6 | Grade 6 in GCSE Physics, 2 Grade 6s in GCSE Science will also be considered. Grade 7 in any GCSE Science is an advantage. |
| Product Design | GCE | 4 | 4 |
Grade 5 in GCSE Design Technology or a similar subject, a Grade 6 is an advantage |
| Psychology | GCE | 6 | 6 | Grade 6 in a GCSE Science |
| Sociology | GCE | 5 | 4 | Grade 5 in GCSE Humanities will be considered, a Grade 6 is an advantage |
| Sport | BTEC | 4 | 4 | Pass at Level 2 Sport is an advantage, those who haven't studied Level 2 Sport will also be considered |
| Three Dimensional Design - Ceramics | GCE | 4 | 4 | Grade 5 in GCSE Art will be considered, a Grade 6 is an advantage. |
| BTEC A Level Equivalents | |
|---|---|
| BTEC Extended Certificate | 1 A Level |
| BTEC National Diploma | 2 A Levels (Students must also study the extended diploma in the chosen subject) |