Entry Requirements
To access studies at A Level and Level 3 BTEC courses, prospective students are required to have gained a minimum of 5 x GCSE’s 9-4 (or A*-C) including English Language and Mathematics.
Courses and Subject Specific Entry Requirements
We have a wide range of A Level and Level 3 BTEC courses which can be selected to suit your needs and future aspirations. Students can choose to access a programme of three or four pure linear A Levels or Level 3 BTEC courses (including single, double or triple award qualifications*) or they may opt for our unique mix n match option where students combine Linear A Levels with Level 3 BTEC qualifications. All students follow appropriate personalised study programmes. A rigorous process on application and admission into college ensures students are on their most suitable pathway to build on their prior achievements and to meet their aspirations and future career plans.
Subject Entry Requirements - Linear A Levels
| A Level | Subject Specific Entry Requirements* |
| Art and Design | Grade 4 in Art or Pass in BTEC Art |
| Biology | Grade 6 in Biology or 6,6 Combined Science, with Grade 6 or above in Mathematics and Grade 4 in |
| Business Studies | Grade 4 in GCSE English Language and Grade 4 in GCSE Mathematics |
| Chemistry | Grade 6 in GCSE Chemistry or 6,6 Combined Science, with Grade 6 or above in Mathematics and Grade 4 in |
| Computer Science (Computing) | Grade 5 in GCSE Mathematics and Grade 4 in GCSE English Language |
| Core Mathematics (AS) | Grade 4 in GCSE Mathematics |
| Criminology | Grade 4 in GCSE English and Grade 4 in GCSE Mathematics |
| Drama and Theatre Studies | Grade 4 in Drama and 4 in GCSE English Language |
| Economics | Grade 5 in GCSE English and Grade 5 in GCSE Mathematics |
| English Language | Grade 4 in GCSE English Language and where taken Grade 4 in GCSE English Literature |
| English Literature | Grade 4 in GCSE English Literature and Grade 4 in GCSE English Language |
| Further Mathematics | Grade 7 or above in GCSE Mathematics and Grade 4 in GCSE English Language |
| Geography | Grade 4 in Geography with Grade 4 in GCSE English Language and Grade 4 in GCSE Mathematics |
| History | Grade 4 in History with Grade 4 in GCSE English Language |
| Law | Grade 4 in GCSE English Language and Grade 4/C in a traditional written subject (e.g. History, English Literature etc.) |
| Mathematics | Grade 6 in GCSE Mathematics and Grade 4 in GCSE |
| Physics | Grade 6 in GCSE Physics or two 6’s in Combined Science, with Grade 6 or above in Mathematics and Grade 4 in |
| Psychology | Grade 4 in GCSE English Language with Grade 4 in Science and Grade 4 in GCSE Mathematics |
| Sociology | Grade 4 in GCSE English Language |
Subject Specific Entry Requirements – BTEC Qualifications (Level 3)
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Grade 4 in Art or any DT subject (except Food)
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Grade 4 in Art or any DT subject (except Food)
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| Applied Science | Grade 4 in GCSE English Language and Grade 4 in GCSE Mathematics, with 2 grade 4’s in combined science |
| Business | Grade 4 in GCSE Mathematics and Grade 4 in GSCE English Language |
| Children’s Learning & Development | Grade 4 in GCSE Mathematics and Grade 4 in GCSE English Language** |
| Creative Digital Media | Grade 4 in English Language |
| Fashion and Textiles | Grade C in Textiles or a relevant GCSE Art subject. If students have not taken a GCSE Art/Textiles subject, then a portfolio of work will be considered |
| Health and Social Care | Grade 4 in GCSE English Language and with two grade 4’s in Combined Science |
| IT | Grade 4 in GCSE English Language |
| Sport | Grade 4 in GCSE PE or Level 2 Pass or above equivalent with two grade 4’s in Combined Science, Grade 4 in GCSE English Language. (Sport/Coaching experience could also be considered). |
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** Minimum entry requirements by BTEC Pearson
*** We reserve the right to withdraw courses or modify entry requirements
BTEC Qualifications Explained
The new Level 3 BTEC Qualifications have been developed to be more rigorous and as such now include a considerable amount of external examination, controlled assessment and/or practical alongside coursework (See individual courses unit breakdown for these specific weightings).
As Level 3 Qualifications these BTEC’s are equivalent to A Level courses and as such attract comparable UCAS points for university applications*
BTEC Grades compared:
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BTEC Grade |
Distinction* |
Distinction |
Merit |
Pass |
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A Level equivalent |
A* |
A |
C |
E |
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UCAS points |
56 |
48 |
32 |
16 |
https://www.ucas.com/ucas/tariff-calculator
BTEC Courses Explained
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Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Course Type: |
Award weighting |
Equates to |
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Extended Certificate |
Single award |
One A Level |
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Diploma |
Double award |
Two A Levels |
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Extended Diploma |
Triple award |
Three A Levels |
*Please ensure you research future options as some universities/courses prefer students to have studies linear A Levels. E.g. Russell Group Universities https://www.russellgroup.ac.uk/media/5272/informedchoices-print.pdf
