Every year our aim is to provide courses that meet the needs and interests of our students. The courses we offer fall into two categories:
- Level 3, A level courses. If a student completes two years they will complete the full A level course.
- Level 3 BTEC and Cambridge Technical Award courses in a range of subjects which have grades that equate to A level standard grades, e.g. a Distinction* is worth the same as an A*.
Courses Available for September 2024
The courses available have been listed below in alphabetical order. At this stage students need to research each course with a view to short-listing those subjects they feel they are most interested in studying. This is clearly an important decision and there are several factors that need to be considered, for example level of interest, chances of achieving success and future career plans. Some of the courses available are 'new' subjects in that they were not available at GCSE. A good decision is one that has been researched thoroughly.
Grade requirements per subject
This is the minimum grade required when applying for subjects.
Our minimum required grades are 4-4 in English and Maths for vocational**, and 5-5 for A Levels. Subjects with a * only require a 4 in Maths GCSE.
|
SUBJECT |
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS |
|---|---|
|
ART & DESIGN * |
Grade 6 in GCSE Art. |
|
BIOLOGY |
A minimum of 6.6 in combined science or a Grade 6 in Biology. |
|
BUSINESS STUDIES LEVEL 3 BTEC ** |
Grade 4 in English and Maths. |
|
CHEMISTRY |
A minimum of 6.6 in combined science or a Grade 6 in Chemistry and a Grade 6 in Mathematics. |
|
COMPUTER SCIENCE |
5-5 English and Maths |
|
CREATIVE MEDIA BTEC** |
4-4 English and Maths |
|
CRIMINOLOGY** |
Grade 5 in English Language |
|
ECONOMICS |
5-5 English and Maths |
|
ENGLISH LANGUAGE * |
Grade 6 in GCSE English. |
|
ENGLISH LITERATURE * |
Grade 6 in GCSE English Literature. |
|
ENTERPRISE & ENTREPRENEURSHIP LEVEL 3 BTEC |
Grade 4 in English and Maths. A prior knowledge or study of Business/Enterprise at level 2 is not essential, but if you have studied Business/Enterprise you should have achieved at Level 2. |
|
FRENCH * |
Grade 6 in GCSE French |
|
FOOD AND NUTRITION** |
GCSE Food Grade 5 |
|
FURTHER MATHEMATICS |
Grade 7 or above at GCSE. |
|
GEOGRAPHY * |
Grade 6 in GCSE Geography. |
|
HEALTH & SOCIAL CARE LEVEL 3 CAMBRIDGE TECH |
Grade 4 in English and Maths. Level 2 Pass in Health & Social Care if studied. Minimum of a 4.4 in Combined Science. |
|
HISTORY * |
Grade 6 in GCSE History |
|
IT LEVEL 3 BTEC |
BTEC Grade 4 in English & Maths. A prior knowledge or study of IT at Level 2 is not essential, but if you have studied IT you should have achieved a Level 2. |
|
MATHEMATICS |
Grade 6 at GCSE Mathematics |
|
MEDIA STUDIES * |
Grade 6 in English Language or English Literature. |
|
MUSIC** |
Grade 5 or above at GCSE / Level 2 BTEC Music Merit or above Grade V in instrumental / vocal studies if GCSE/BTEC Music not studied |
|
PERFORMING ARTS LEVEL 3 CTECH** |
Level 2 Pass in Performing Arts. |
|
PHILOSOPHY AND ETHICS* |
English GCSE 5 |
|
Photography* |
Grade 6 Technology |
|
PHYSICAL EDUCATION * |
Grade 6 in GCSE PE. Students must be regularly participating in at least one sporting activity. |
|
PHYSICS |
A minimum of 6.6 in combined science or a Grade 6 in Physics. A Grade 6 in Mathematics. |
|
POLITICS |
Minimum grade 5 in English Language |
|
PRODUCT DESIGN* |
Minimum 6 in DT |
|
PSYCHOLOGY |
Grade 6 in English and a minimum of 5 in Science. |
|
RELIGIOUS STUDIES * |
Grade 6 in GCSE Religious Studies, full or short course. |
|
SOCIOLOGY * |
English 5 Maths 5 |
|
SPANISH |
Grade 6 in GCSE Spanish. |
|
SPORT LEVEL 3 CTECH** |
Grade 4 in PE or Pass in Level 2 Cambridge |
|
TEXTILES* |
Grade 6 or above in Textiles |
|
EPQ * |
Grade 5+ English |
It will be possible to take each of the Level 3 subjects through into Year 13 and complete the A-level component. Most Universities will expect at least three subjects to be completed through the two-year course. Progression from Year 12 into Year 13 will depend upon the successful completion of the Year 12 courses where it is applicable.