College and Subject Entry Requirements for 2024
The following list provides a guide to entry criteria for each subject at the college and is used when working with students to provide a suitable programme of study. The entry criteria is designed around a student’s most likely chance of success as we want to avoid enrolling students on unsuitable courses. All students will have an advice and guidance interview as part of their enrolment process where a suitable programme will be agreed. All of the following courses are subject to demand.
Entry requirements for A levels
Six GCSEs at grade 4 (must include both English Language and Maths) and the additional subject entry requirements
as follows:
| Subject | Entry requirements in addition to thse above | Additional details/Further guidance |
|---|---|---|
| 3D Design | ||
| Accounting | GCSE grade 5 in Maths and English Language | |
| Art Craft and Design | GCSE grade 4 an Art and Design subject | |
| Biology | GCSE grade 6 in Maths and Sciences and grade 5 in English Language | |
| Business | GCSE grade 5 in English Language | |
| Chemistry | GCSE grade 6 in Maths and Sciences and grade 5 in English Language | |
| Computer Science | GCSE grade 5 in Maths and a Science subject | Science could be Computer Science |
| Drama and Theatre | ||
| Economics | GCSE grade 6 in Maths and grade 5 in English Language | |
| English (All) | GCSE grade 4 in English Language and English Literature | |
| Environmental Science | GCSE grade 5 in Science and English Language | |
| Film Studies | GCSE grade 5 in English Literature | |
| French | GCSE grade 6 in French | |
| Geography | GCSE grade 5 in Maths, English Language and Science | |
| Geology | GCSE grade 5 in Maths, English Language and Science | |
| German | GCSE grade 6 in German | |
| Graphic Design | ||
| History | GCSE grade 5 in English Language or History | |
| Law | GCSE grade 5 in English or History | |
| Maths (including Further Maths) | GCSE grade 7 in Maths | |
| Media Studies | ||
| Music | GCSE grade 5 in Music or grade 5 instrument/voice or theory | |
| Music Technology | GCSE grade 4 in Music or equivalent | L2 Merit BTEC Music, grade 4 instrument/voice/theory, portfolio of production work |
| PE | GCSE grade 5 in English Language and grade 6-5 in Combined Science or grade 6 in Biology | Must play club level in one sport. |
| Photography | ||
| Physics | GCSE grade 6 in Maths and Sciences and grade 5 in English Language | |
| Politics | GCSE grade 5 in English Language | |
| Psychology | GCSE grade 6 in English Language and grade 5 in Maths and Science | |
| Sociology | GCSE grade 5 in English or History | |
| Spanish | GCSE grade 6 in Spanish | |
| Statistics | GCSE grade 5 in Maths and English | |
| Textiles | ||
| Theology (Philosophy, Ethics and | ||
| Religion) | GCSE grade 5 in English or History |
Entry requirements for Vocational qualifications
Five GCSEs at grade 4 (to include English Language) and the additional subject entry requirements as follows:
| Subject | Entry requirements in addition to thse above | Additional details/Further guidance |
|---|---|---|
| Performing Arts (Acting) BTEC Extended Certificate | Controlled assessment | |
| Applied Business General Extended Certificate AQA | Grade 4 in Maths | Coursework and examined unit each year |
| Criminology Diploma WJEC | Grade 4 in Maths and 4-4 in Combined Science or 4 in all sciences | Controlled assessment and examined unit each year |
| Performance BTEC Extended Certificate | 2 year experience of any style dance (not graded) | Controlled Assessment |
| Health and Social Care BTEC Extended Certificate | Coursework and examined unit each year | |
| IT BTEC Extended Certificate | Grade 4 in Maths | Coursework and examined unit each year |
| Applied Law BTEC Extended Certificate | Coursework and examined unit each year | |
| Creative Media Practice BTEC Diploma | Coursework / 1½ A level equivalent | |
| Music BTEC Foundation Diploma Diploma | Coursework / 1½ A level equivalent | |
| Uniformed Protective Services BTEC Extended Certificate | Coursework and 1 examined unit in L6 | |
| Applied Science BTEC Extended Certificate | Grade 4 in Maths and 4-4 in Combined Science or 4 in all sciences | Coursework and examined unit each year |
| Sport and Physical Activity CTEC Extended Certificate (single) | 4-4 in Combined Science or 4 in Biology | Coursework and examined unit each year |
| Diploma in Sport CTEC (Double) | Coursework |
Level 2 qualifications
Students who have not achieved GCSE grade 4 in English Language and/or Maths must be enrolled onto either of those courses
| Subject | Entry requirements in addition to thse above | Additional details/Further guidance |
|---|---|---|
| Business CTEC Extended Certificate | No requirements | |
| English Language GCSE | No requirements | |
| Japanese GCSE | No requirements | 2 year course |
| Maths GCSE | No requirements |
Further information about subject combinations
You Must Do:
- A level Maths to study Further Maths
You Can Do:
- A Level Maths with A level Statistics
- A Level Biology/Chemistry/Physics with BTEC Applied Science
- A Level Computer Science with BTEC IT
- A Level Media with BTEC Media
- A Level English Literature with A Level English Language
- BTEC Performing Arts and A Level Drama
You Can’t Do:
- A Level Business with Applied Business
- A Level Law with BTEC Law
- Combined A Level English Language & Literature with either A Level English Language or A Level English Literature
- BTEC Performing Arts (Dance) with BTEC Performing Arts (Acting)
- A Level Architecture with A level Product Design
