AS/A Level Entry Requirements
To succeed at Advanced Level you will need to have coped well at GCSE Level because Advanced courses are more demanding. Students will take four or five different subjects in the first year of Advanced Level study or three with Mathematics or English GCSE re-sits (to gain a minimum of grade C).
The Minimum Entry Requirements is five GCSE passes at grade C, from four different subject areas (some such as Dual Award Science or appropriate BTEC qualifications will be counted as two). They must include a GCSE grade C, or higher in Mathematics or English.
It is also clear that there is not always a natural progression from GCSE to A Level. Therefore, some A Level subjects carry a specific entry requirement. Details of these can be found in the appropriate course description in this prospectus and on the Schools Liaison section of the College website.
BTEC Entry Requirements
To succeed at Level 3 BTEC Extended Diploma courses you should have achieved at least four GCSE passes at grade C from four different subject areas and have a real enthusiasm for completing coursework (see Pathway 4). You will also find an additional vocational pathway for students with a real passion at Level 2 and Level 3 in one subject area only (see Pathway 5).
NEW College Learning Pathways
When you join us you will be given advice and guidance about the number of subjects and the combination of subjects most appropriate for your individual career and university goals, and your achievements so far. We call these Learning Pathways and they are described in the table below.
