Courses and Entry Requirements
We offer a comprehensive range of A-level and Vocational courses.
Our entry requirements are 5 or more GCSEs (or equivalent) graded at 4 or above, including English Language and Maths. Some subjects have their own entry requirements, please see the individual course information for full details:
Click on the subject titles below to download the relevant course information sheets, and find out more about the subjects you are interested in. You can also learn more about what is covered by subject in our curriculum maps.
Some subjects have their own entry requirements, please check the individual course information sheet for full details:
| Subject | Guidance Entry Grades | |
| Ancient History | Achieved a grade 5 or higher in History (if studied at GCSE).
Achieved a grade 5 (or higher) in English Language. |
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| Applied Science | Achieved a grade 4 (or higher) in all Sciences. | |
| Art and Design (Art, Craft & Design) | No additional entry requirements. It is desirable that you have achieved a grade 4 in an Art and Design subject or that you can show a portfolio of work at interview.
(Can only study up to two Art and Design qualifications). |
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| Art and Design (3D Design) | No additional entry requirements. It is desirable that you have achieved a grade 4 in an Art and Design subject or that you can show a portfolio of work at interview.
(Can only study up to two Art and Design qualifications). |
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| Art and Design (Photography) | No additional entry requirements. It is desirable that you have achieved a grade 4 in an Art and Design subject or that you can show a portfolio of work at interview.
(Can only study up to two Art and Design qualifications). |
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| Art and Design (Graphic Communication) | No additional entry requirements. It is desirable that you have achieved a grade 4 in an Art and Design subject or that you can show a portfolio of work at interview.
(Can only study up to two Art and Design qualifications). |
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| Biology, Chemistry, Physics | Achieved a grade 6-6 (or higher) in combined GCSE Science or grade 6 (or higher) for the single GCSE Science selected at A Level. Achieved Grade 5 or higher in Maths to study Biology or Chemistry. Physics students also have to select A-level Maths and achieve Grade 6 or higher in their GCSE Maths. All three subjects require Grade 4 or higher in GCSE English Language | |
| Business – A-level | Achieved grade 4 (or higher) in Business Studies (if studied at GCSE). | |
| Business (BTEC) | No additional entry requirements | |
| Classics | Achieved grade 5 (or higher) in English and History/Classics if studied. | |
| Computer Science | Achieved grade 5 (or higher) in GCSE Maths, or grade 5 (or higher) in Computer Science and grade 4 (or higher) in Maths. | |
| Criminology | No additional requirements | |
| Economics | Achieved grade 5 (or higher) in Maths & a grade 5 (or higher) in either English | |
| English Language | Achieved a grade 5 in English Language | |
| English Literature | Achieved a grade 5 in English Literature | |
| EPQ |
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| French | Achieved grade 5 (or higher) on Higher Tier French at GCSE. | |
| Geography | Achieved a grade 5 (or higher) in Geography (if studied at GCSE) | |
| Geology | Achieved a grade 5-5 or higher in combined GCSE science or grade 6 or higher in GCSE Geography |
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| Health & Social Care (AAQ) | No additional entry requirements | |
| History | Achieved a grade 5 or higher in History (if studied at GCSE). Achieved grade 5 (or higher) in English Language. | |
| ICT | No additional entry requirements | |
| Law | Achieved a grade 5 (or higher) in English Language | |
| Mathematics | Achieved a grade 6 (or higher) in Mathematics | |
| Mathematics (Further) | Achieved a grade 7 (or higher) in Mathematics
Must also be studying A-Level Mathematics |
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| Mathematics (Core) | Year 13 option only | |
| Media | No additional entry requirements | |
| Physical Education A-Level | Achieved grade 5-4 (or higher) in GCSE Combined Science or grade 5 (or higher) in 2 out of the 3 single GCSE Sciences. Students must regularly play or compete at a competitive level in at least one sport or activity outside of college, as practical performance forms part of the course assessment. | |
| Polish | Achieved grade 5 (or higher) in English Language. You will need to speak, read and write in Polish at GCSE level. | |
| Politics | Achieved grade 5 (or higher) in English and History if studied. | |
| Psychology | Achieved grade 5 (or higher) in English Language or English Literature. | |
| Religious Studies | Achieved grade 5 (or higher) in English Language or English Literature. | |
| Sociology | Achieved grade 5 (or higher) in English Language or English Literature. | |
| Spanish | Achieved grade 5 (or higher) on Higher Tier Spanish at GCSE. | |
| Sport – BTEC | It is desirable that students have an interest in sport, health and fitness. |
These entry requirements are at the Principal’s discretion and individual cases will always be considered.
*delivery subject to demand