Subject Requirements
We require a minimum of five GCSEs at Grade 5 or above for Level 3 courses – which must include GCSE English and GCSE Maths – and then meet the requirement for the specific subject qualification chosen.
Please see below for subject-specific entry requirements:
Level 3 - A-Level / BTEC AND diploma
Core and Sciences
| Subjects | Grades Required |
|---|---|
| Maths |
GCSE Mathematics (Grade 6) |
| AS Core Maths | GCSE Mathematics (Grade 6) |
| English Literature |
GCSE English Literature (Grade 6) and GCSE English Language (Grade 5) |
| Biology |
GCSE Combined Science (Grade 6-6) or GCSE Biology (Grade 6) and GCSE Mathematics (Grade 6) |
| Chemistry |
GCSE Combined Science (Grade 6-6) or GCSE Chemistry (Grade 6) and GCSE Mathematics (Grade 6) |
All other A Level Subjects
| Subjects | Grades Required |
|---|---|
| Religious Studies | GCSE Religious Studies (Grade 6) and English Language (Grade 5) |
| History |
GCSE History (Grade 6) and GCSE English Language (Grade 5) |
| Computer Science | GCSE Computer Science (Grade 6) and GCSE Mathematics (Grade 6) |
| Music | GCSE Music (Grade 5) and students MUST also be undertaking peripatetic music lessons for their chosen instrument. |
| Spanish | GCSE Spanish (Grade 6) |
| Psychology | GCSE English Language (Grade 5) and GCSE Mathematics (Grade 5) |
| Sociology | GCSE English Language (Grade 5) |
| Art | GCSE Art (Grade 5) or Graphics (Grade 5) |
| Media |
GCSE English Language (Grade 5) or GCSE Media (Grade 5), or Btec Media (Grade 2 Merit) |
BTEC and Diploma
| Subjects | Grades Required |
|---|---|
| BTEC Sport |
GCSE Physical Education (Grade 5) or BTEC Sport (Grade 2 Merit) |
| BTEC Business |
GCSE English Language (Grade 5) and GCSE Mathematics (Grade 5). There is no requirement to have studied Business at Level 2. |
| BTEC Health and Social Care |
GCSE English Language (Grade 5) or BTEC Health and Social Care (Level 2 Merit) |
| L3 Diploma Criminology |
GCSE English Language (Grade 5) |